DAP Podcast Ep. 1: Depictions of Relationships in TV, Movies, and Media

Join Naajee, Sadie, and Val as they discuss the ways in which relationships are depicted in popular TV shows, movies, and other forms of media. Relationships exist on a spectrum: healthy, unhealthy, and abusive. How does this spectrum show up in the media, and how are we subliminally impacted by these depictions? Follow along with this conversation to learn more!

DAP Podcast Ep. 2 with Special Guest Sam Simmons

Community leader Samuel Simmons Jr. has a long and successful career as a counselor and behavioral consultant and developed and managed a curriculum for African American men and boys aimed at promoting healthy and nonviolent relationships. He recently released a book called: Just Sam: A Black Man’s Journey to Healing and hosts a Community Empowerment Through Black Men Healing Conference. Join Naajee (Supervisor of Youth and Victim Survivor Programs) and Amirthini (Executive Director) in this poignant interview with Sam where he speaks on compassionate accountability, historical trauma, and what steps must be taken to center the healing of the Black community.

DAP Podcast Ep. 3 with Special Guest Kaleena Burkes

In this episode of the DAP Podcast, we were fortunate enough to meet with Kaleena Burkes, who is the Director of the Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls Office (MMBWG). Check out this incredibly informative conversation between Director Burkes and DAP as we uncover the root cause of violence against African American women and girls, unpack disparities in the healthcare system, and discover how we can uplift MMBWG’s work to end the epidemic of missing and murdered Black women and girls in Minnesota.