Two idealistic young college graduates journey to the Deep South and work together to found one of the legendary HBCUs.
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Need a free online life coach? Look no further than the most motivational self-help authors of the past. Inspiring readings from James Allen, Napoleon Hill, Hellen Keller, Booker T. Washington, Khalil Gibran, Marcus Aurelius, and more. With over 25 million downloads, we have been one of the most popular self-development podcasts since 2016. Listen to our inspirational podcasts every Tuesday and Thursday, and browse hundreds of uplifting podcasts in our archive. Buy our best-selling trilogy o ...
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Up From Slavery is the 1901 autobiography of Booker T. Washington detailing his slow and steady rise from a slave child during the Civil War, to the difficulties and obstacles he overcame to get an education at the new Hampton University, to his work establishing vocational schools—most notably the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama—to help black people and other disadvantaged minorities learn useful, marketable skills and work to pull themselves, as a race, up by the bootstraps. He reflects on t ...
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Real and intriguing conversations about the Black community and how we can move forward into biblical human flourishing. Hosted by: Monique Duson and Kevin Briggins. Sponsored by the Center for Biblical Unity.
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This podcast has a little bit of everything mixed in but with a focus on business. My number one goal with this podcast is to bring value/entertainment to at least one person with every episode. If I can do that, then it’s all worth it... Listen and reach out to me on Twitter (jakeboucher_) and tell me what your favorite episode is!
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Dr. Carisa Hines is the founder of Freeman Moore Medical Consultants, a full spectrum disability consultation practice. She is a native of Norfolk, Virginia, and is a proud graduate of Booker T Washington HS. Dr. Hines completed her undergraduate degree in Biological Chemistry at the University if Virginia. She graduated from Meharry Medical College, and subsequently completed her residency at Atlanta Medical Center in Internal Medicine. Since completing residency, she has worked in Emergenc ...
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This podcast will share information, stories and experiences both historical and current regarding school integration, desegregation, busing and related topics in the North and Midwestern United States. The podcast is an extension of topics covered in my book Desegregation of The New York City Schools: A Story of The Silk Stocking Sisters.
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Each week on Bay Area Focus we highlight great events and worthy causes in the San Francisco Bay Area. Host: Larry Dorsey Jr.
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We are the children of heroes. These are the stories of seven men whose courage, determination and skill are so remarkable that it is nearly impossible to credit them as true. But the stories are true. These men were real. These things actually happened. Writer and series host Bill Whittle peels away the history, the colorless and drab recitation of dates and events, to reveal the actual human beings beneath the legend. Many of these men were national celebrities in their day, although a few ...
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Booker T. Washington: "The number of people who stand ready to consume one's time..." | Quote 4
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2:58Booker T. Washington - this quote was mentioned in a book Ryan Holiday wrote (can't remember which one). If you're not careful, you'll waste a lot of time catering to the wants of others who want to take up your time. My links: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jakeboucher_?_t=ZT-8xj9DhfusXn&_r=1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakeboucher_re?igs…
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Building a Legacy: Booker T. Washington, Julius Rosenwald, and the Power of Education
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37:18Welcome to another episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast. In this episode, we welcome Stephanie Deutsch, acclaimed writer and critic whose work has appeared in The New York Times, The Weekly Standard, The Millions blog, and numerous local publications. Ms. Deutsch is the author of You Need a Schoolhouse: Booker T. Washington, Julius Rosenwal…
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The World is Calling You | Uplifting Podcasts
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17:18Listen to episode 1057 of the Inspirational Living podcast: The World is Calling You | Uplifting Podcasts. Adapted from Beginning Right (How to Succeed) by Nathanial C. Fowler. Inspirational Podcast Excerpt: The monument of success is but a collection of little successes, a gathering together of small things well done. If you stand in the majesty, …
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Deep Roots, Continuing Legacy — Black History in Philadelphia with Amy Cohen
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27:01Thank you for joining us for another episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast. In this episode, we are honored to welcome Amy Cohen, an educator, storyteller, and author. After teaching middle and high school social studies for 20 years, Ms. Cohen transitioned in 2013 to become the Director of Education at History Making Productions. Today, she…
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James Clear: "You have to fall in love with boredom..." | Quote 5
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3:56James Clear - author of Atomic Habits. The quote was from a recent newsletter which he releases every Thursday. The key is to do the same thing, consistently, for as long as necessary to see the results you desire. Real Estate YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCNEY-ZBxiqfUhx87yVSLUpQ My links: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jakeboucher_?_…
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Listen to episode 1056 of the Inspirational Living podcast: The True Meaning & Power of Freedom. Edited and adapted from Where Dwells the Soul Serene by Stanton Davis Kirkham. Inspirational Podcast Excerpt: To explore the unknown regions of the mind, to seek that shining land where dwells the Soul, serene — here is a work worthy of the true explore…
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The Test of True Greatness | Our Sunday Talks
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5:39Listen to a sample episode of Our Sunday Talks, edited and adapted from Happiness Road by Alice Hegan Rice, published in 1942. This series has over 200 episodes, and deals with topics related to spirituality. Gain access to more episodes (ad-free) by becoming our patron for as little as $3 a month. By becoming a patron, you'll also gain access to o…
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Ryan Holiday: "It doesn't matter if you're a private or a president..." | Quote 3
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4:01Ryan Holiday - hands down one of my favorite authors. He has so many amazing quotes from his books to his newsletters. The one I discuss in this episode came from his Daily Stoic email newsletter today and I just had to share it. My links: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jakeboucher_?_t=ZT-8xj9DhfusXn&_r=1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakebo…
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Listen to episode 1055 of the Inspirational Living podcast: The Power of Cheerfulness. Edited and adapted from A Gentle Heart by James Russell Miller. Inspirational Podcast Excerpt: Cheerfulness is a prime secret of health. It keeps one well. It keeps one young. It is one of the secrets of youth. The philosopher Swedenborg once said that in heaven …
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Marcus Aurelius: "Don't Fill Your Mind With All the Bad Things that Might Still Happen..." | Quote 2
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4:55Marcus Aurelius - one of my favorite people to ever exist. I think I've read a quote or learned something from him every single day the past 2 years. His work has been an integral part of my life during this time period and has helped shape who I am 2 years later. There will be plenty of his words throughout this series. My links: TikTok: https://w…
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How School Segregation Affects Student Mental Health and Academic Success
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23:14In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast, host Dr. Theresa J. Canada, an experienced educator and researcher, dives deep into the psychological and emotional impact of segregation on students. Drawing from both academic research and her own lived experiences, Dr. Canada explores how the environment in whic…
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Naval Ravikant: There's Only a Present Moment and It's Gone Instantly | Quote 1
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4:34Been itching to do this the past few weeks. I first heard this quote while listening to Naval Ravikant on Chris Williamson's podcast. It stopped me in my tracks. Looking forward to sharing some of my favorite quotes with everybody. Hope you enjoy. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jakeboucher_?_t=ZT-8xj9DhfusXn&_r=1Instagram: https://www.instagram.co…
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Motivation for a Beautiful Life | Inspirational Podcasts
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15:08Listen to episode 1054 of the Inspirational Living podcast: Motivation for a Beautiful Life. Edited and adapted from The Royal Path of Life by T.L. Haines & L.W. Yaggy. Inspirational Podcast Excerpt: Beautiful lives have blossomed in the darkest places, just as pure white lilies full of fragrance do on the slimy, stagnant waters. No possession is s…
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Mysticism & the Spiritual Heights | Our Sunday Talks
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6:53Listen to a sample episode of Our Sunday Talks, edited and adapted from Happiness Road by Alice Hegan Rice, published in 1942. This series has over 200 episodes, and deals with topics related to spirituality. Gain access to more episodes (ad-free) by becoming our patron for as little as $3 a month. By becoming a patron, you'll also gain access to o…
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Blackness vs. Christianity: A Dangerous Divide | Off Code #61
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36:41Join Monique and Kevin as they dive into the emotional aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination, exploring its impact on the Black community and America. They unpack Kevin’s blog post, "Dear Black People: Charlie Kirk Loved You," dissecting the ideological divide of "whiteness" vs. "blackness," the dangers of grievance culture, and the hope for bi…
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Listen to episode 1053 of the Inspirational Living podcast: The Art of Public Speaking | Success Talks. Edited and adapted from the book Self-Investment by Orison Swett Marden, published in 1911. Inspirational Podcast Excerpt: It does not matter whether you want to be a public speaker or not. A person should have such complete control of themselves…
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Listen to episode 1052 of the Inspirational Living podcast: The Master Mind | Napoleon Hill’s Keys to Success. Edited and adapted from Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill. Inspirational Podcast Excerpt: POWER is essential for success in the accumulation of wealth—in any form. PLANS are inert and useless, without sufficient power to translate them …
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Listen to a sample episode of Our Sunday Talks, edited and adapted from Dollars and Sense by William Crosbie Hunter, published in 1907. This series has over 200 episodes, and deals with topics related to spirituality. Gain access to more episodes (ad-free) by becoming our patron for as little as $3 a month. By becoming a patron, you'll also gain ac…
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Debunking Myths of the Slave Trade & Assimilation | Off Code #60
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48:18Join Monique and Kevin for an engaging and thought-provoking discussion in Part 2 of their deep dive into Black history. This episode explores the complex historical and cultural factors shaping African-American identity, from the impact of African diseases on the transatlantic slave trade to the unique cultural dynamics of the American South. Disc…
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Life is the Great School | Uplifting Podcasts
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16:01Listen to episode 1051 of the Inspirational Living podcast: Life is the Great School. Edited & adapted from “The School of Life” by Henry van Dyke. Uplifting Podcast Excerpt: Life itself is the great school. Facts are teachers. Experiences are lessons. Friends are guides. Work is a master. Love is an interpreter. Teaching itself is a method of lear…
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A Legacy of Leadership and High Expectations with Ms. Rosa Blackwell
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31:58Thank you for joining us for another episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast. Today, we welcome Rosa E. Blackwell, a retired educator and former Superintendent of Cincinnati Public Schools, who dedicated 36 years to transforming education and uplifting communities. Ms. Blackwell shares her personal journey growing up in Cincinnati, shaped by a…
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Building Your Self-Confidence | Motivational Podcasts
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16:53Listen to episode 1041 of the Inspirational Living podcast: Building Your Self-Confidence. Edited from adapted from “Success Through Thought Habit” by Benjamin Johnson. Inspirational Podcast Excerpt: Have confidence in yourself. Believe in your ability to do big things. Only by having faith in yourself, can you compel others to have faith in you. T…
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Your Religion Should Be Joyful | Happiness Podcasts
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9:41Listen to a sample episode of Our Sunday Talks, edited and adapted from Levels of Living by Henry Frederick Cope.This series has over 200 episodes, and deals with topics related to spirituality. Gain access to more episodes (ad-free) by becoming our patron for as little as $3 a month. By becoming a patron, you'll also gain access to our entire arch…
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Going Off Code on Black America’s History, Part 1 | Off Code #59
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31:43Join Monique and Kevin as they react to the video, "Black America Explained," diving into the history, culture, and narratives shaping Black America. They explore the video’s bold claims about Black history, the South’s role in shaping Black culture, and the impact of progressive ideologies. From slavery to modern-day dynamics, they unpack the comp…
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Listen to episode 1040 of the Inspirational Living podcast: Concentration and Meditation. Edited and adapted from Concentration and Meditation by Swami Paramananda. Inspirational Podcast Excerpt: WE all possess the faculty of concentration, but with the majority it is instinctive and automatic, not conscious. Even among the animals, we see how a li…
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Foundations of Early Learning: Teachers, Community, Friends & Family
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27:28Welcome to another episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast. In this episode, we dive into Reauthoring Savage Inequalities: Narratives of Community Cultural Wealth in Urban Educational Environments, a powerful book exploring the dynamics that shape education in urban communities. Our host, Dr. Theresa J. Canada is not only leading this conversa…
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Listen to episode 1039 of the Inspirational Living podcast: Timeless Wisdom to Meditate Upon. Edited and adapted from Adventures in Common Sense by Dr. Frank Crane. Inspirational Podcast Excerpt: You want to know you can get the most out of life? How you can keep from having that sense of dissatisfaction when going to bed at night? How you can have…
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A Letter to a Friend .... to You (Our Sunday Talks)
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7:20Listen to a sample episode of Our Sunday Talks, edited and adapted from Evening Round Up by William Crosbie Hunter, published in 1915. This series has over 200 episodes, and deals with topics related to spirituality. Gain access to more episodes (ad-free) by becoming our patron for as little as $3 a month. By becoming a patron, you'll also gain acc…
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Listen to episode 1038 of the Inspirational Living podcast: The Inspirational Wisdom of Aristotle. Edited and adapted from a classic book of essays by Stephen Paget. Inspirational Podcast Excerpt: This much I remember of Aristotle, that he calls Wonder the beginning of the love of Wisdom. To have a right judgment of our surroundings, we must wonder…
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Transforming Early Childhood Education: A Conversation with Dr. Jacqueline Jones
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37:36In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast, we are honored to welcome Dr. Jacqueline Jones, a recognized policymaker, researcher, educator, and former President and CEO of the Foundation for Child Development. Dr. Jones brings decades of experience in both education policy and research, having served as the …
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The Great Test of Character | Success Podcasts
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14:29Listen to episode 1037 of the Inspirational Living podcast: Success & The True Test of Character. Adapted from The Power of Purpose by William George Jordan. Inspirational Podcast Excerpt: The great test of individual character is not struggle, but attainment; not failure, but success; not adversity, but prosperity. When Nature wants to put you thr…
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The Great Secret of Life | Inspirational Podcasts
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17:46Listen to episode 1036 of the Inspirational Living podcast: The Secret of Life. Adapted from work by Elbert Hubbard that appears in The American Bible by Alice Hubbard. Inspirational Podcast Excerpt: The secret, which I am about to tell you, is the most valuable and far-reaching of any known to human kind. It is the key to health, happiness, wealth…
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What’s Ahead: Exploring the Past, Present, and Future of Educational Equity
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13:17Welcome to another episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast. In this episode, we take a moment to look forward and reflect on whats still to come on the podcast. As we continue exploring the profound legacy of school integration, we remain focused on the central question: What has been the real impact of desegregation on Black and Brown student…
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Listen to episode 1035 of the Inspirational Living podcast: Becoming the Person You are Meant to Be. Adapted from the book Your Forces and How to Use Them by Christian D. Larson. Inspirational Podcast Excerpt: Life is growth and the object of right thinking is to promote that growth. Give less time trying to change the opinions of others, and more …
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Black African or Pan American: A Biblical Response to the Essence Festival Controversy | Off Code #58
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24:20This year's Essence Festival of Culture sparked heated debate over representation, cultural ownership, and diaspora unity. Some attendees felt the event shifted away from its Black American roots, while others embraced its broader Pan-African focus. In this episode, we examine the controversy through the lens of Scripture—asking how the gospel spea…
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The Secret of Successful Artists & Writers
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17:23Listen to episode 1034 of the Inspirational Living podcast: The Secret of Successful Artists & Writers. Adapted from the book “Work” by Hugh Black. Inspirational Podcast Excerpts: The place of habit in life can hardly be overestimated. Habit works a groove for us into which we fall easily, and in which we move swiftly, so that the great bulk of our…
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Reflecting on the Journey — Connecting History, Education, and Equity
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15:38In this episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast, we take a moment to pause, reflect, and revisit the insightful conversations that have shaped our journey so far. Inspired by the stories and research in my book, Silk Stocking Sisters: Desegregation in New York City Schools, this podcast was created to educate, inform, and spark dialogue around…
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The Courage to Be Successful | Success Podcasts
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18:46Listen to episode 1033 of the Inspirational Living podcast: The Courage to Be Successful. The Power of Mental Demand, and Other Essays by Herbert Edward Law. Motivational Podcast Excerpt: COURAGE is the fundamental fact of success. It makes us strong in doing what we have resolved upon. Courage gives persistence, banishes weakness, displaces vacill…
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Conquering Your Self-Doubt | Motivational Podcasts
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13:28Listen to episode 1032 of the Inspirational Living Podcast: Conquering Your Self-Doubt. Edited and adapted from Personal Power by Keith J. Thomas. Motivational Podcast Excerpt: Doctors say that the human frame is never called upon to suffer more pain than it can bear. If the pain grows beyond the limit of human endurance, we lapse into unconsciousn…
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The Effective Schools Movement: Desegregation’s Impact Beyond the Classroom
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10:31In this powerful and insightful episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast, we explore the history and ongoing impact of school choice and desegregation, focusing on how magnet schools were implemented to promote integration by bringing together students from diverse racial, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Desegregation is often viewed a…
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The Power of Purpose - Orison Swett Marden
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11:52Listen to episode 1031 of the Inspirational Living Podcast: The Power of Purpose. Edited and adapted from Pushing to the Front by Orison Swett Marden. Inspirational Podcast Excerpt: The woman and man who knows one thing, and can do it better than anybody else (even if it only be the art of raising turnips), receives the crown they merit. If they ra…
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Listen to a sample episode of Our Sunday Talks, edited and adapted from “In Tune with the Infinite” by Ralph Waldo Trine. Inspirational Podcast Excerpt: THE great truth we are considering is the fundamental principle running through all religions. We find it in every one. In regard to it, all agree. It is, moreover, a great truth upon which all peo…
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Breaking Free from Black Fragility and the Fear Narrative, part 2 | #57 | Off Code
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41:54Join Monique and Kevin for part 2 of their thought-provoking series discussing the fears that grip the Black community. In this episode, they unpack five new fears perpetuated by cultural narratives, including the controversial reaction to the recent Sydney Sweeney jeans commercial. From education policies and the fear of school choice to the fear …
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A Great Life is Calling You | Inspiring Podcasts
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11:59Listen to episode 1030 of the Inspirational Living podcast: A Great Life is Beckoning You. Edited and adapted from Out Into Life by Douglas Horton. Inspirational Podcasts: At school you have studied sections of life — its literature, its science, its history, etc. — but now you must look at life as a whole. You must ask yourself the colossal questi…
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Rezoning: The Struggle to Integrate NYC Public Schools
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19:52Welcome to another episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast. In this episode, we delve into one of the most pivotal and complex challenges of school integration in New York City: zoning. Continuing our discussion on the history of integrating NYC public schools, we explore the 1955 Commission on Integrations zoning sub-committee report. We are …
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Say Goodbye to Procrastination | Inspirational Podcasts
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16:14Listen to episode 1029 of the Inspirational Living podcast: Say Goodbye to Procrastination. Edited and adapted from A Book of Cheerful Counsel by Nixon Waterman. Inspirational Podcast Excerpt: "If I had the time!" That is the sorry cry coming from the lips of tens of thousands unhappy persons of all classes and ages. But the saddest feature of it a…
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The Spiritual Law of Service | Our Sunday Talks
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9:36Listen to a sample episode of Our Sunday Talks, edited and adapted from Working with God by Gardner Hunting. Inspirational Podcast Excerpt: Today I would like to talk with you about a spiritual law. The law is that what you give out comes back to you multiplied. Therefore, the way to success of any kind (as you may convince yourself by experience) …
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