The Decent Humans Project: Recent Episodes
Decent Humans Project
Welcome! The Decent Humans Project is hosted by Evan Kirksey and Opal Pursley, two friends who were wanting to "talk about things that matter." Instead of focusing on the issues, we highlight people in our communities who are actively working to make a change. In each episode, we tell the story of an unknown hero who can inspire us all to become more decent humans. Join our laughter and the larger conversation as we fight for humanity together.
In this DHP Exclusive Interview, Opal and Evan have a conversation with Charity Holloway, the feature from Episode 8. We discuss body image, the plus community, and the need for better representation of size in the media.
Bodacious, beautiful, and body-rolling...Opal shares the progress and hard work of a plus size dance crew founded by Charity Holloway, 4THIRTY-TWO. We also discuss the body positivity movement, body image, and issues in the fashion industry surrounding women's clothing and plus size representation.
What is "the greatest miracle we witness and experience in our lifetime?"... Evan tells us about the interwoven lives of Jennifer Thompson and Ronald Cotton and the power of forgiveness.
United we stand...Opal shares about Me Too Springfield, a grass-roots initiative that strives to offer support, community, and awareness to victims of sexual assault in Springfield, Missouri.
You know, like the hat with a tassel...Evan shares about the foundations of Shriner's hospital, a network of children's hospitals that provide health care free of charge.
NOTE: We will be shortening our episodes to one story each as to allow for more preparation time, more depth, and better discussion- so hopefully better episodes for our listeners! Let us know what you think!
Building bridges...that's the mission for these individuals: Nellie Bly, a before-her-time female journalist who advocated for the rights of immigrants and the mentally ill, and Oasis International Ministries, a home-grown mission to equip and enable refugees in the Saint Louis, MO area.
You know what they say about assuming...In this episode, we highlight two incredible people who are smashing everyone's expectations: Toni Harris, the first female to receive a collegiate football scholarship, and Kevin Michael Connolly, a man who documented "the stare" he receives in his photography.
Like a phoenix, we rise...In this episode, we share the stories of two phenomenal people who believe in full-scale redemption: Michelle Knight, who overcame her abduction, and Shane Claiborne, who is breathing life back into Kensington, PA.
In this exciting first episode, we share and discuss the creation and vision of DHP. We also tell the stories of the original Decent Humans, our moms. Stormie and Jeannie, we love you!