201: Honoring the Legacy of Denny Davidoff
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In this episode we honor the legacy of our dear Denny Davidoff – former Moderator of the UUA, Senior Associate for Development and Alumni/Alumnae Affairs at Meadville Lombard Theological School and a champion for Unitarian Universalism – with stories and remembrances from those who knew her well.
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The VUU is hosted by Meg Riley, Michael Tino, and Aisha Hauser, with production support provided by Jessica Star Rockers. The VUU streams live on Thursdays at 11 am ET.
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200: International LGBT Human Rights
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This week our hosts chat with Ian Lekus, Amnesty International LGBT Specialist and host of RadioFreeQTopia, about international LGBT human rights.
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Personal stories are important to social change. You can hear Ian Lekus interview folks about LGBT human rights around the globe at http://www.radiofreeqtopia.com.
Ian Lekus interviewed Russian intersex activist Irene in a @RadioFreeQtopia episode you don’t want to miss. https://www.radiofreeqtopia.com/episo…
If you want to help LGBTQ refugees out of Chechnya you can support the Rainbow Railroad into Canada. http://www.rainbowrailroad.ca
The BBC article about seven who were arrested in Egypt after raising rainbow flag at concert. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-…
Human Rights Watch article on prosecutions in at least 8 countries that use forced anal examinations as proof of criminalized homosexuality. https://www.hrw.org/report/2016/07/12…
Ian Lekus shouts out to PFLAG as an organization doing good work for LGBT rights, nationally and internationally. http://pflag.org
Article from UU World about Ugandan UUs opposing anti-homosexuality bill that makes homosexuality a capital crime. https://www.uuworld.org/articles/ugan…
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The VUU is hosted by Meg Riley, Michael Tino, and Aisha Hauser, with production support provided by Jessica Star Rockers. The VUU streams live on Thursdays at 11 am ET.
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199: Toxic Masculinity with Rus Funk
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Join our hosts as they chat with Rus Funk about toxic masculinity. Rus is an author, activist and community organizer who specializes in working with organizations and communities to promote healthy masculinities; equity, diversity and justice; and violence prevention.
Rus Funk is involved with North American MenEngage. Boys and Men for Gender Equality. Check out the website. http://namen.menengage.org/
The VUU is hosted by Meg Riley, Michael Tino, and Aisha Hauser, with production support provided by Jessica Star Rockers. The VUU streams live on Thursdays at 11 am ET.
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198: What’s New on the Side of Love with Nora Rasman and Rev. Elizabeth Nguyen
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Join our hosts as they chat with Nora Rasman and Rev. Elizabeth Nguyen about what’s new from the UUA’s Standing on the Side of Love campaign.
We are already saved from perfection. Doing this work is not neat and tidy, it is messy. You can’t get an app for it. Develop the spiritual fortitude to embrace the discomfort and the mistakes. – Rev. Elizabeth Nguyen
Mentioned in the show:
*Black Youth Project 100
http://byp100.org/
*Dream Defenders
http://www.dreamdefenders.org/
* Lena Gardner sharing Adrienne Maree Brown’s work at the Kaleo Center
https://www.facebook.com/KaleoCenter/
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The VUU is hosted by Meg Riley, Michael Tino, and Aisha Hauser, with production support provided by Jessica Star Rockers. The VUU streams live on Thursdays at 11 am ET.
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197: Holding Police Accountable with Adam Gerhardstein
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Join our hosts as they chat with civil rights lawyer Adam Gerhardstein about holding police accountable.
Links mentioned on the show:
* Evicted: Poverty & Profit in the American City by Matthew Desmond
http://evictedbook.com
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196: UUs, Music and Appropriation
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Join our hosts as they chat about Unitarian Universalists, music and appropriation with guests DeReau K. Farrar, Director of Music at First Unitarian in Portland, and Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Director of Music and Worship at First UU of Ann Arbor.
Links mentioned on the show:
* Decentering Whiteness in Worship, UUA Webinar: https://www.uua.org/worship/words/decentering-whiteness-worship-webinar
* The Promise and the Practice
https://www.uua.org/worship/words/promise-and-practice
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Hosts: Meg Riley, Michael Tino, and Aisha Hauser; production support provided by Jessica Star Rockers
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195: Dismantling Oppression in Governance
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Join our hosts as they chat with UUA Co-moderators Elandria Williams and Mr. Barb Greve about dismantling oppression in governance.
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Hosts: Meg Riley, Michael Tino, and Aisha Hauser; production support provided by Jessica Star Rockers
The VUU is brought to you by the Church of the Larger Fellowship
194: Testimony: The Transformative Power of Unitarian Universalism
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Join our hosts as they chat with Joanne Fontaine Crawford and Mandy Goheen about the book Testimony: The Transformative Power of Unitarian Universalism. What are your stories of UU testimony?
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Hosts: Meg Riley, Michael Tino, and Aisha Hauser; production support provided by Jessica Star Rockers
The VUU is brought to you by the Church of the Larger Fellowship
193: St. Louis with Kimberly Hampton and Jake Lyonfields
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Join our hosts this week as they chat with Kimberly Hampton and Jake Lyonfields about St. Louis.
What can people do?
* Follow sources that are reliable to find out what is really happening in St. Louis.
Riverfront Times: http://riverfronttimes.com
STL Public Radio: http//stlpublicradio.org
Arch City Defenders: http://archcitydefenders.org
Rebelutionary Z: http://twitter.com/Rebelutionary_Z
* Donate.
St Louis Legal Fund: bit.ly/stlbail
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192: BLUU with Lena Gardner, Didi Delgado and Rev. Mykal Slack
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Join our hosts this week as they chat with Lena Gardner, Didi Delgado and Rev. Mykal Slack from BLUU. BLUU stands for Black Lives of Unitarian Universalism. Its mission is to provide information, resources and support for Black Unitarian Universalists and it works to expand the role & visibility of Black UUs within the UU faith. Read more →
