by Ready To Be Strong
In each episode we explore timely topics, fostering knowledge, skills, and empowerment. Together, we'll broaden our minds, open our hearts, and strengthen connections to face the challenges of living in a divided world. Tania Israel is a psychologist, professor, and award-winning author of two books about navigating political division. Elizabeth Scharpf is a social entrepreneur, leader in global innovation and impact, and urgent optimist.
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March 27, 2026
<p>In this episode, Tania shares her recent trip to Alabama. Tania and Elizabeth discuss implications of the civil rights movement for what's happening in the U.S. today. They discuss the significance of key sites like the Edmund Pettus Bridge, the lynching memorials, and the ongoing relevance of racial justice efforts today.</p><p>In this episode:</p><ul><li>Tania shares her journey to Alabama, including marching across the Edmund Pettus Bridge and visiting civil rights landmarks</li><li>The historical significance of Bloody Sunday and the Voting Rights Act</li><li>The museum and memorials that portray the narrative of racial terrorism and lynching in America</li><li>Personal reflections on the persistence and courage required to challenge racial injustice</li><li>How media and documentation influence public perception today versus the 1950s</li><li>The importance of community organizing, strategic protests, and sustained activism</li><li>Lessons learned about hope, resilience, and the ongoing fight against racial terrorism</li></ul><p>Resources & Links:</p><p><br></p><ul><li><a href="https://taniaisrael.com/2026/03/13/visiting-my-50th-state-alabama/">Tania’s blog</a> about her visit to Alabama</li><li><a href="https://legacysites.eji.org/about/">The Legacy Sites</a></li><li>Film: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4V6ffUUEvaM&rco=1">The Body of Emmett Till</a> (warning - graphic content)</li><li><a href="https://civilrightsmuseum.org/">The Civil Rights Movement Museum in Birmingham</a></li></ul><ul><li><a href="https://everydayabolition.com/">Equal Justice Initiative Lynching Memorial</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Just-Mercy-Story-Justice-Changed/dp/081299453X">Book: "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson</a></li><li><a href="https://riverside.com/editor/cfa4ea6c-807f-44ea-8044-375acaddeffe/69c31cd536e263bc73e3024c#">The Legacy of lynching memorials - photos and blogs by Tania Israel</a> (Link to her blog/website)</li></ul>
November 17, 2025
<p>In this episode, Tania shares her experience attending the Bridging Summit, a gathering of organizations working to strengthen social cohesion and democracy in the U.S.</p><p>Read 26. <a href="https://taniaisrael.com/2025/09/30/bridging-summit-2025/"><u>Tania’s blog about the Bridging Summit</u></a></p><p>Learn about <a href="https://www.listenfirstproject.org/2025-showcase"><u>award-winning grassroots bridge building initiatives</u></a> </p><p>Tune into the bridging movement by signing the <a href="https://www.listenfirstproject.org/pledge"><u>Listen First Pledge</u></a></p><p>Bridging organizations referenced in the episode:</p><p><a href="https://bridgeusa.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><br></a></p><p><a href="https://braverangels.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><br></a></p><p><a href="https://livingroomconversations.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Living Room Conversations</a></p><p><a href="https://www.raftforamerica.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><br></a><br></p>
September 26, 2025
<p>In this conversation, Tania and Elizabeth discusses Elizabeth's effective altruism and the need for more thoughtful philanthropy, emphasizing the value of direct community involvement and the connections formed through shared experiences. Through Elizabeth's transition from global work in Eastern Africa to focusing on local community engagement in California, she reflects on her experiences in international development, the importance of local ownership in community initiatives, and the role of vulnerability in leadership. </p>
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In each episode we explore timely topics, fostering knowledge, skills, and empowerment. Together, we'll broaden our minds, open our hearts, and strengthen connections to face the challenges of living in a divided world.
Tania Israel is a psychologist, professor, and award-winning author of two books about navigating political division.
Elizabeth Scharpf is a social entrepreneur, leader in global innovation and impact, and urgent optimist.
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