Best CCEJ Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 8: Alumni Eras Tour 13:14

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23d ago13:14

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In this episode, five alumni of NCCJ’s Brotherhood Sisterhood Camp (now known as Building Bridges Camp) reminisce about their camp experiences in the 1960’s and 1990’s. They share their thoughts about the need for dialogue for equity and justice both during their Camp experience and today. This episode is a re–play of a video CCEJ produced for Long…

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Episode 7: Youth Leader Reflections 27:24

2M ago27:24

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In this episode, Zachi and Alyssa, two graduating participants from CCEJ’s Summer Youth Leadership Institute (SYLI) reflect on their leadership journey over the summer and how to bring those lessons to their everyday lives. Over five weeks, SYLI brings together high school youth to build leadership skills, explore identity and justice, and foster l…

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Episode 6: Learning to Lead with Equity 26:30

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In this episode, Daniel Solis sits down with Kathleah Pagdilao, CCEJ’s Director of Leadership and Learning, for a behind-the-scenes look at how we’re growing from the inside out through Organizational Learning. Kathleah breaks down what Organizational Learning really means, why CCEJ has invested in this work, and how it’s shaping both our internal …

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Episode 5: Power of Daily Dialogue 27:36

4M ago27:36

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Dialogue isn’t just something that happens in workshops or circles—it’s a daily practice that shapes how we connect, build trust, and navigate conflict. In this episode of Thriving Together: Stories from CCEJ, volunteer Katy Tinsley and CCEJ staff, Monica Lopez engage in a rich conversation on bringing dialogue into our everyday lives. Together, th…

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Episode 4: Breaking the Age Barrier featuring CCEJ's Youth Voices Panel 36:20

5M ago36:20

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Youth aren’t just the future—they’re the present. In this keynote from the 2025 Roots of Justice Convening, young leaders Cathy Quiroz-Rivas, Athena Abrera, and Helen Price, moderated by j.nyla mcneil, share bold insights on challenging adultism and the value of youth experience in movements for justice. Tune in for honest reflections, calls to act…

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Episode 3: Bridging Divides: Pluralism in Action 41:25

6M ago41:25

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How do we create spaces where differences are embraced rather than feared? In this special episode from the 2025 Roots of Justice Convening, Jenan Mohajir, Vice President of External Affairs at Interfaith America, joins Reena Hajat Carroll, CCEJ’s Executive Director, for a conversation on pluralism, leaning into curiosity, and the power of bridge-b…

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Episode 2: Facilitating Growth and Connection at Building Bridges Camp 34:57

7M ago34:57

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Building Bridges Camp is more than just a camp—it’s a space for young people to challenge biases, build relationships, and grow into changemakers. In this episode, we sit down with Chuck Barnes, April Van Ligten, and Sarah Rana—longtime facilitators and volunteers—to hear their personal journeys with the program. They share what first brought them …

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Episode 1: Equity and Justice in 2025 8:00

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In this episode, our team shares their 2025 resolutions for advancing equity and justice. From personal growth to professional commitments, we reflect on the actions we’ll take to build a more inclusive and equitable world. Join us as we discuss how we plan to collaborate with colleagues, community members, and partners, and what we hope to learn i…

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Episode 12: 2024 in Review 6:57

9M ago6:57

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In this episode, join CCEJ Executive Director Reena Hajat Carroll as she reflects on CCEJ’s highlights of 2024, including the Roots of Justice Convening, the expansion of Uproot and Emerge Conflict Facilitation, Love Day, Building Bridges Camp, and more. Hear how these milestones shaped a year of growth and impact for a more just and equitable comm…

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Episode 11: Building Bridges in Divided Times 49:00

10M ago49:00

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In this episode, we feature a thought-provoking discussion from CCEJ’s "Building Bridges in Divided Times" webinar, originally recorded for United Against Hate Week in September 2024. Five dynamic panelists explore what it truly means to build bridges in a divided world. They delve into the unmet needs that often fuel conflict and highlight the pow…

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Episode 10: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in Early Education 24:15

11M ago24:15

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In this episode, CCEJ staff Daniel Solis sits with Jenn Harper, Executive Director of Long Beach Day Nursery to explore Long Beach Day Nursery's ongoing journey to integrate diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) into its core mission. Listen to insights on what motivated the organization to undertake this transformation and how incorpor…

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Episode 9: CCEJ Stands United Against Hate 24:25

1y ago24:25

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In this episode, CCEJ’s Executive leadership Reena Hajat Carroll, Daniel Solis and Jessy Needham talk about how CCEJ’s work to foster inclusion and understanding can prevent prejudice and hate. They share stories about the impact of hate on themselves and their communities, and share their vision for how we can build a world free from hate, togethe…

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Episode 8: Building Community Through Long Beach Gives 23:37

1y ago23:37

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In this episode, CCEJ's Development and Marketing Manager, Vanessa Rodriguez, sits with Khalil Zeigler, Development Manager at Long Beach Forward, to discuss the importance of collaboration and community building among nonprofits. Brought together by Long Beach Gives, they explore how this annual day of giving fosters deeper connections, resource s…

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Episode 7: “We Have the Power to Change This World” with Louis Knox and Jeff Schaffer 21:25

1y ago21:25

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Since the 1950’s CCEJ (previously known as NCCJ) has hosted camps in Southern California for high schoolers to build bridges of understanding across racial identity, gender identity, sexual orientation, and other identities. Known through the years as Anytown Camp, Brotherhood Camp, Brotherhood Sisterhood Camp, and now Building Bridges Camp, more t…

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Episode 6: Preventing Hate with Racial Justice 33:30

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In this episode of Thriving Together, CCEJ volunteer and Building Bridges Camp alum, Taizin Barnhardt, sits down with Alisa Orduna, a proud Camp alum from the 80’s. Together, they explore the crucial topics of preventing hate in our communities through the lenses of racial and restorative justice. This episode delves into the power of building mean…