Embrace M.o.R: Recent Episodes
Team Embrace
Embrace MoR Inc. is a community of talented, God-focused individuals dedicated to using various Community Programs, Live Events, and Multimedia and to teach, learn, serve, and inspire neighborhoods of all backgrounds to invest in one another. We discuss challenging topics about race and create opportunities for engagement.
On today's episode Team Embrace introduces a new series on Food Deserts. Moral and Carl discuss their thoughts on What it is, Who it impacts, and what it will take to fix. The Big facts segment goes to Charis Jones, CEO of Sassy Jones. Congrats on your new store front! The team ends with two different Hypothesis's
After the convo with Kim, Team Embrace digest their NEW perspective on the importance of community. Moral issues a Challenge and Carl shares his thoughts on the Seven Blind Mice story!
Team Embrace welcomes special guest Kim Lemite to discuss "Neighborhood Bias" from her perspective. She challenges the Team to think broader and not so black and white. The "Big Factz" segment goes to @W.H.O_VA Women Helping Others VA for their awesome work in Virginia!
Book Recommendations: - Culturally Responsive Teaching & The Brain by Zaretta Hammond - Seven Blind Mice by Ed Young
In the first topic of season 3, Moral and Carl jump right into their thoughts on Neighborhood Bias. Without any prior research, they discuss why this topic is important. The team ultimately comes up with a hypothesis. "Where you grow up, shapes your worldview." The Big Factz shoutout goes to Taylor Scott of RVA Community Fridges (@rvacommunityfridges) and more...
Welcome Back Team! Moral and Carl discuss their busy summer and MAJOR changes to the Pod.
Your Favorite crew is back, for the last time this season, with their NEW ongoing series called InterGen Interviews", A Special Guest joins and tells of their life, perspective, and walk with God. ShoutOut to Raegan Sharnae Way. All donations can made at https://www.raegansharnaeway.org/
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A Special Thanks to you all for an AMAZING Season II Embrace M.o.R will return August 2022!
On today's episode, the team tries out Gabriela's brilliant idea for a NEW ongoing series called InterGen Interviews", where the crew interviews Christians from multiple backgrounds to gain different perspectives on following Christ. They welcome Darius to be the first. A SPECIAL Happy Mothers Day to all the mothers, and more...
Your favorite crew member is back with an amazing Hitpick! Jay Liv (@bluejay_live) joins Carl and Dom to breakdown the horror classic Candyman and its recent update in 2021. Shout Out goes to Flo Joe's African Fusion Cuisine and Catering (flojoes_). Dom shares a bone-chilling childhood story, and more...
Disclaimer: This episode contains moments in which racial slurs are spoken for educational purposes. Embrace M.o.R Inc. in NO WAY, Shape, or FORM condone the use of racial slurs by way of dehumanizing people. The goal of this discussion is to learn and teach.
On Today's Episode, the Team discusses the origins of the "N" word and its turbulent history in America. After learning some background, Carl, Dom, and Gabriela wrestle with how the word has impacted their lives. ShoutOut goes to Cheddar Jackson (@cheddarjacksonrva)...and More!
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Happy New Year!!! On today's episode Team Embrace welcomes guest Gabe Santos to break down the "White Savior" troupe. Combing through it's lengthy history, the team learns how these troupes have even impacted Christianity. Shout Out goes to Rich Wine (http://www.richwinerva.com) and more...
On today's episode, Dom and Carl retrace their steps back to what inspired the movement called, "Embrace Matters Of Race." Also they discuss their feelings on trauma being "trendy". Gabriela Santana reflects on what inspired her to join. The crew briefly touches on how to CREATE SAFE SPACES for hard conversations about race. A Shout Out goes to the Black History Museum of VA (@bhmva) and More...
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On today's episode Dom and Carl, joined by Gabriela Santana, dive into the topic of racism. This time on how it has impacted our school systems. When did it start, and what it's like today? Special guest Colleen Joseph (@colthegreat) brings great insight to this discussion that desperately needs a part II. ShoutOut goes to Soul Taco (@soultacorestaurant) and more...
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Team Embrace starts season 2 off with a bang! On today's episode Dom and Carl present a "New and Improved" show. They welcome special guest Gabriela Santana (@gabrielasantanaaaaaa) to get to the bottom of a pending question; "What should be done about these monuments?" ShoutOut to Pig and Brew (@pigandbrew) and more...
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The Messy Middle Host and Friend of the show Noah Mata joins Team Embrace, to discuss Asian American and Pacific Islander hardship in this country. Drawing from his own experiences, Noah shares, and reveals a number of trials that mirror the experiences of African Americans. The team realizes getting to know Noah is just the tip of the iceberg. More to come!
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Part two was promised! Here it is! Moral, Carl, Jay, and Kelly Jayne dive back into the conflict set in "Do or Die Bed-Stuy." This time around they focus on speaking about specific characters and if they in fact did THE RIGHT THING. From Tina to Da Mayor to Sal and Buggin Out, Team Embrace has the breakdown! FB: @EmbracePodcast IG: @Embrace_Podcast
"Recording platforms can't hold us down!" Team Embrace is back like they never left. They extend their most sincere apologies for being away. This episode Jay leads the discussion on the breakdown of Spike Lee's 1989 film,"Do The Right Thing." A masterpiece of color, community, and catastrophe set during the hottest day of the summer in "Do or Die Bed-Stuy!"
PS...Part II Coming Soon!
Team Embrace is BACK! After a small break and technical difficulties the team starts their miniseries, Dom calls the "-ISMS" series! Starting off with Colorism, the conversation leads them into discussing the famous Meghan and Harry interview.
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In today's episode, Dom and the crew embark on a history lesson on Black History Month. Discoveries are found that lead to more questions. Jay highlights A Birth Of A Nation and more...
Team Embrace immediately dives into their second movie review "American Utopia." Debating some of the biggest and sometimes weirdest moments. The team shares their reactions to the halting and resonating protest song created by Janelle Monae. Breaking News of the passing of the great Cicely Tyson catches Dom off guard, And Dom shares his TRUE feelings about Jay's Hitpick selections! And more... Check out more from Embrace M.o.R on FB: @EmbracePodcast IG: @Embrace_Podcast
Film reference article: https://www.npr.org/2020/10/13/923258756/david-byrne-and-spike-lee-conjure-up-a-joyous-vision-of-american-utopia
Back by popular necessity! Team Embrace starts the new year with a lot to breakdown. First they discuss the attack on the Capital building. The team makes their predictions on the Inauguration and the year ahead. Jay reminds us of the Hitpick next to be reviewed, " American Utopia." And More...
Happy "soon to be" New Year! Team Embrace celebrates a minor milestone, their tenth episode! Shoutout goes to Philly Vegan! Congrats on their new location. The team reminisce together on the journey they've had so far and discuss what they would like 2021 to look like. Reminder of new Hitpick, "American Utopia", and more...
On today's episode the team starts the show with a Shout Out to all of the Greater Richmond area for making the cover of National Geographic. Dom has a nagging question about Diversity and Equity teams, and his concerns. The four dive into the topic of Appropriation and how we can appreciate each others culture instead. Jay has a Hitpick and More...
Your favorite team is here to brake down another sensitive topic! They first discuss their Thanksgiving holidays, and what they are thankful for. They define CANCEL Culture. Also, they start the conversation of where is the "road to redemption" for the world? Dom and Kelly-Jayne have Shout Outs, and More...
Embrace M.o.r's first movie review is here! Team E breaks down, "The Battle Of Algiers" The 1966 war drama charting the events of the Algerian War of Independence. This film draws a lot more parallels to today's political climate than the team expected. Before the break down, Dom has Shout outs and more.
On today's episode, Dom starts with a poignant question for reflection." What does evil need to succeed?" Quotes from Edmond Burke. SPOILER ALERT!!!!! Thanos loses to the Avengers in Endgame! A passage from Romans 12:1-2. Shout Out goes to The Croaker's Spot (www.https://www.croakersspot.com/). What goin on!!! The Team finally breaks down the Cuties on Netflix War. Today's Main Squeeze is White Fragility, Confronting the Uncomfortable. What makes us so fragile when it comes to topics of race? Jay's got Hitpicks and more....
The team starts with a very special shout to the listeners! Shout out to the Instagram followers and Facebook Followers, Thanks for the Love Instagram @embrace_podcast/FB @embracepodcast Follow us to become part of the conversation!!!! Team Embrace welcomes Josh D. to listen, learn, and understand his point of view of why he votes the way he does.
Team Embrace starts off a little different this episode with a new game called, "Truth or Naw"! A very special Shout Out to two new clothing businesses by two young entrepreneurs, Black Envy (@black.envy.clothing) by T.C Chisley and Cuddiebuddies - (@cuddlebuddie_cb) by Tukesha Tinsley. Listen as they break down the Breonna Tyler case and The Presidential debate. For the Main Squeeze today, the team discuss ways White Privilege shows itself in everyday life, ways we may not even notice and more.
Listen in as Team Embrace ponders over quotes from Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King Jr. Give it up for Richmond's own Hamiliton Glass (@hamglass) who has a new project called "Mending Walls" (@mendingwallsrva) Today's Shout Out goes to him and the great work he's doing. During the "What's goin on" segment, the team talks Kamela Harris being chosen as Biden’s running mate. The “WAP” War that exploded online and Jacob Blake and the Wisconsin riots. Now a days, social media platforms are NOT the place for unity and understanding. There are tons of hot topics that dominate our timelines and just sharing a post can start an all out fight! For today's Main Squeeze the team digs deep into Social Media beef and how WE can turn the tide!
On today's cast, Team Embrace gives a shout out to Richmond's own Wingbox and Seafood Co. and their neighbor Philly vegan; Two black-owned businesses. Kelly-Jayne shares some shocking current events. The team dives into their Main Squeeze of the day, White Privilege. Lastly Jay talks through some of his Hitpicks for you to check out!
Get to meet the team.
We'll learn briefly about their experiences and background, and what they hope to learn as we embark on this journey.
Testing Testing! Dom and friends try their hand at Podcasting. Firstly Diving into What inspired the pod in the first place and lastly chopping up the topic of Seeing Color.