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Produced and Hosted by Brenda Simmons
Guests: Dr. Georgette Grier-Key
VOW - Voices of Wisdom, is a unique show that’s based on REALationships. The show is educational, informative and sometimes controversial. This show might not be for everyone, but everyone should watch this show.
📜 Controlling the Narrative:
Narrative Power is the ability to shape stories is a potent tool, allowing individuals to define themselves as heroes or victims.
Narrative Change: Involves altering collective perceptions to support policymaking, though it often faces challenges from entrenched power structures.
Historical Impact: Narratives have historically driven significant societal changes, such as those regarding slavery and civil rights.
🎓 Role of Education:
Educational Influence: Professors and teachers play a crucial role in shaping students' understanding by exposing them to multiple perspectives and teaching critical thinking.
Misinformation Dangers: The consolidation of media and information sources can lead to biased or incomplete narratives, emphasizing the need for diverse and inclusive storytelling.
📚 Narrative and Society:
Media Control: Traditional media often controls narratives, but social media and digital platforms have democratized storytelling, allowing more voices to be heard.
Censorship Issues: Recent trends in book banning and censorship reflect ongoing struggles over who controls the narrative, particularly regarding marginalized communities' histories.
🏛️ Constitutional Context:
First Amendment: Protects freedom of speech and the press, but also includes the right to petition the government, which is crucial for presenting alternative narratives and addressing grievances.
📉 Economic Implications:
Wage Disparities: The discussion highlights ongoing wage gaps, particularly for women and people of color, and recent legislative efforts to address these inequalities through transparency acts.
🏠 Housing and Finance:
Economic Barriers: Economic narratives and policies often disproportionately impact marginalized groups, affecting areas like housing, loans, and insurance.
📊 Standardized Testing:
Bias in Testing: Standardized tests, such as the SATs, often reflect biases, emphasizing the need for more inclusive and representative measures.
🌟 Future Directions:
Education and Advocacy: Emphasizes the importance of education in teaching critical thinking and the role of advocacy groups in bringing issues to light and fighting for change.

Filmed at LTV on November 02, 2022

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