Talks with Together We Care: Fountain Hills
By Together We Care Fountain Hills
Talks with Together We Care: Fountain Hills is an online educational platform, an extension of our website and movement that we have started in Fountain Hills, Arizona. We aim to create a platform where social justice, education, and radical love and change can unite as one.
Talks with Together We Care: Fountain HillsFeb 07, 2023
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We deserve better: Why America needs police reform
In this episode, Rory Wilson discusses last year’s police violence statistics, some of the small, though impactful, steps that cities and states have taken to address police brutality, and the urgent need for change in our country to eliminate hate and achieve racial justice.
Feb 07, 202337:35
Reimagining the Goals of Crime Policy in the Incarceration System
In this episode, TWC co-founder Rory Wilson discusses the evolution of crime policy in the United States and its impact on the economy. From the lack of investment in communities to the lack of access to rehabilitation programs in the incarceration system, this episode highlights why policymakers should focus more of their efforts on helping the formerly incarcerated as they reintegrate into society as opposed to just deterrence policies.
Dec 27, 202226:09
Your Vote Matters
In this episode, Rory Wilson discusses the importance of voting and choosing carefully who you give power to. This episode also covers past and present threats to American democracy and how you can impact the future of voting across the nation.
Jul 26, 202226:26
LGBTQ+ Heroes in America
In this episode, Rory Wilson recognizes the accomplishments and challenges that LGBTQ+ leaders of the past and present face, especially highlighting activists that have gone unrecognized throughout American history.
Jun 30, 202225:56
Gun Violence in America
The problem of gun violence starts with the people and the lack of restrictions set in place by our government. In this episode, Rory Wilson discusses the urgency of gun violence in the United States. Including statistics about gun violence in America, this episode also covers the hypocrisy in government leaders’ responses to violence against law enforcement as compared to violence against members of the public.
May 31, 202231:14
Roe v. Wade Talk
In this episode, Rory Wilson discusses how overturning Roe v. Wade will impact people, specifically BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people in low-income communities, in addition to which states are at high risk for implementing strict anti-abortion laws. This episode also covers why you and everyone else should advocate for abortion access even if you, yourself, are not directly affected.
Dec 11, 202129:02
Benefits of Police Reform Talk
In this episode, Rory Wilson explains how different cities in the U.S. have begun police reform and implemented social worker-based response teams that have benefits for both community members and first responders.
Nov 12, 202122:02
Blue Lives Matter Talk
In this episode, Rory Wilson discusses what prompted the Black Lives Matter and the Blue Lives Matter movements, and also describes why the Blue Lives Matter symbol is offensive with the help of two guest speakers, who will remain unidentified for privacy reasons.
Sep 11, 202126:52
Defunding the Police
In this episode, Rory Wilson discusses what it means to defund the police and the need for mental health professionals to serve as first responders.
Aug 14, 202119:42
The Romance Novel Talk
In this episode, Kari discusses how romance novels and intersectional feminism are linked and crucial to each other.
Jul 31, 202118:02
Deconstructing Homelessness Talk
In this episode, Rory Wilson discusses some of the contributing factors to homelessness and talks about the different personal views that people have surrounding this social problem
Jul 10, 202120:30
The Death Penalty Talk
In this episode, Kari reflects on the past year and begins a dialogue about the death penalty and gas chambers in AZ.
Jun 26, 202118:25
The TWC: Who we are & our mission talk
In this episode, Rory Wilson discusses the different aspects of TWC and the various ways we aim to support and educate our community.
Jun 05, 202116:17
A Tribute to Chadwick Boseman’s Legacy
Today’s episode details who Chadwick Boseman was and why he was so important.
Oct 11, 202018:32
The Mental Health Talk
In this episode, Rory Wilson discusses the importance of recognizing the signs and symptoms of mental illness and the different factors that can influence Black mental health.
Sep 18, 202018:28
The Cultural Appropriation Talk
In this episode, Kari Harper goes into depth of the many controversies lying around the topic of cultural appropriation from cornrows, to Cinco de Mayo, to AAVE, and why we should even care about this.
Sep 04, 202020:47
The Strong Black Woman Talk
In this episode, member Sherifa Momoh discusses how the "strong Black woman" narrative shown in media has been detrimental to Black women's social and cultural image.
Aug 21, 202020:57
Maricopa County: COVID-19 Talk
This episode is by Rory Wilson, and discusses the impacts COVID-19 has had on Maricopa County, the differing advantages and disadvantages some communities have compared to others, and ways to offer your support.
Aug 07, 202018:27
HBCU Talk
Today’s episode is by Kari Harper and details the history and importance of HBCUs in modern society.
Jul 24, 202017:52