Women of First: The Rt. Rev. Diana D. Akiyama

12/02/21 • 25 min

In this podcast episode, we are continuing our series on "Women of First." Tune in to meet The Rt. Rev. Diana D. Akiyama. The Rt. Rev. Diana D. Akiyama was the first Japanese-American woman ordained to the Episcopal priesthood, and she is the first Asian-American woman consecrated bishop in The Episcopal Church. Additionally, she is the first bishop to be consecrated at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in over a century. A trailblazer for sure. Join the conversation with Dr. Meeks and host, Chelsi Glascoe, as we learn and glean from Rev. Diana's brave journey.

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Women of First: A Brave Conversation with Bishop Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows

In this season of A Brave Space Podcast with Dr. Meeks, we’re celebrating Women of First featuring trailblazers who are leading a new wave of change. Tune into the brave conversations centered on each womans’ personal story, purpose, and plan.

We encourage you to consider how the shared wisdom is relevant in your life and how it can be implemented in your respective community to create a brave space for everyone.

Our first "Women of First" is the esteemed Bishop Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows. A native of New York City, she is the first black woman to be elected a diocesan bishop in the Episcopal Church and serves the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis.

Press play to listen and learn about Bishop Jennifer’s journey and defining moments that led her to break the mold and forge forward.

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Sankofa Moment - Looking Back, to Look Ahead

In this episode, Dr. Meeks and host, Chelsi Glascoe reflect and celebrate the past four years of The Center for Racial Healing. Tune in to hear the following:

Highlights of the major accomplishments and benchmark goals reached
The evolvement of the Center over time and how we rose above all adversity, namely Covid-19
Our strategy, plans, focus, and endeavors for 2022

As always, thanks for inviting and being a part of our brave space. If after the podcast, you are interested to learn more about us, visit centerforracialhealing.org.

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