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Benita C. Gordon is a 24-year veteran of education. She is a turnaround specialist and an advocate for progressive and disruptive education. She has always believed that becoming an educator is in her DNA. As an edupreneur, and she is the founder of Just Teach Education Consulting and Global Education Concierge BG, LLC where the focus is on providing educational advising, coaching, consulting, and training. As the Education Concierge, the aim is to coordinate all aspects of and for education nationally and internationally eliminating all roadblocks and layers. She is also the host of The Education Concierge Podcast where weekly episodes a variety of guests come on to have a conversation about education found on all podcast platforms. Website:  https://justteachbasics.wixsite.com/globaled Online Homeschool: ggecacademy.org  Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffe.com/Educonciergebg IG: @educoncierge @theeducationconciergepodcast @ggecacademy Benita Gordon Twitter:  EduConciergeBG FB: https://www.facebook.com/GordonGlobalEducationConcierge IG:  Theeduconcierge _________ Global Ex Education: We bring the world to every kid’s home and classroom through virtual dynamic learning content that incorporates and enhances reading, social science, global citizenship, math, science, and writing skills by igniting curiosity, fostering passion for the globe and its people, and connecting humans around the world.  . Support my work and you support people’s livelihoods in over 8 countries! . Message me for details on increasing literacy and global citizenship through your next fundraiser for your organization, school, and classroom! . Come be a guest on my podcast Melanated Stamps and share your story with the world. Message me ☀️ . Globalexeducation.com IG: @globalexeducation Facebook: @globalexeducation Global Melanated Storyteller | Linktree

Erika Deery was born and raised in Mexico and has called Australia home for over a decade. She has always enjoyed creating characters and giving them a personality. In 2014, she wrote 'Millie va al espacio/Millie goes to space' while travelling solo from Australia to Mexico with her then 6-month-old daughter. It helped a great deal to pass the time on the flight to imagine the adventures she might have gotten up to on a long-haul flight. This was a bilingual book that could be read in English and Spanish. From there, the Millie Books series was born. Erika not only wants kids to hear or read stories in English and Spanish. She also wants to give them the opportunity to see themselves as someone who can have exciting adventures and be whatever they want to be. Through her books, Erika wants to foster children's sense of curiosity, exploration and imagination. My Millie Books series (4 books) is available on Amazon and other online stores.  I also have a podcast called the Bilingual Book Club where I interview authors that write bilingual children's books.  You can listen on Spotify and other podcast apps. Here are all my links and I attach some photos but also a link if you would like to use others: Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Erika-Deery/author/B00W9DH2IE Booktopia: https://www.booktopia.com.au/search.ep?author=Erika+Deery Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/contributors/erika-deery Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/erika%20deery IG: @milliebooks_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MillieBooks Tiktok: @erikainmelbourne Web: www.mlliebooks.com and I also have a podcast: bilingualbook.club

I am an educational consultant who helps elementary teachers and homeschool parents create their ideal life by helping them easily manage all the pieces of their reading instruction without the dreadful feeling of teacher burnout. My mission is to help over 500+ teachers & homeschool parents see growth in their children's reading skills by providing them with resources, strategic planning, and the effective coaching they need to make a major impact. I currently reside in Georgia but work with teachers, schools, and school districts all over the United States. I offer live support and coaching along with on demand support and courses. In addition to my one-on-one support, I also have a program that consists of monthly group support calls, digital resources, and even a self-study course that helps teachers and parents create engaging, standard-based lessons. You can see more of my services HERE. (https://www.everythingaja.com/work-with-me) Website: https://www.everythingaja.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@EverythingAJA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everything_aja/ Online Store: https://www.everythingaja.shop/#/ Free Workshop: https://www.everythingaja.com/teach-reading _______ Global Ex Education aims to bring the world to every kid’s classroom and home. Founder, Dr. Jenaya L. Perdue, equitably hires and collaborates with locals in their home countries to create high quality, multilingual learning materials that introduce the world to kids and their caring adults. Join the movement and support this incredible work. www.globalexeducation.com Instagram: @globalexeducation Global Melanated Storyteller | Linktree .

Adrienne M Waller is an educational leader committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and justice.  Adrienne has been in education for over 15 years doing DEI advocacy, parent involvement work, teaching and leadership; serving in public, private and charter schools in the US, Qatar, China, Kuwait and now the Cayman Islands. Additionally, Adrienne is the owner of Worldwide Educator, LLC an education consulting company focused on living authentically, empowering educators to own their instructional genius  and stand out.  She has worked with educators across the world.  She wants to help others elevate out their current position or location to a better, more rewarding career. . Affirmations journal 30 Day Dream Challenge Workbook Book time with me . www.worldwideeducator.org IG Link Facebook YouTube LinkedIn Twitter _________________ Global Ex Education We bring the world to every kid’s home and classroom through virtual dynamic learning content that incorporates and enhances reading, social science, global citizenship, math, science, and writing skills by igniting curiosity, fostering passion for the globe and its people, and connecting humans around the world.  www.globalexeducation.com Instagram: @globalexeducation Global Melanated Storyteller | Linktree Founder, Dr. Jenaya Perdue

I'm Billie, a designer, and mom of 🐣🐣. Owner of Tampoco Design Studio (CLE, OH), which specializes in designing high-quality, ergonomic baking utensils for kids.  At Tampoco we believe design can make a difference! And when I couldn't find the perfect baking utensils for my son, I gathered all the superhero-unicorn- women around me and decided to design the perfect set ourselves. Everyone on the team is covered in flour- from the product designer to the photographer and the production manager in the factory- we are all aunts and moms, kitchen lovers, and design consumers.  We believe in superb quality, ergonomic design, and real-life esthetics (AKA: mess), and we hope we can help others create some unforgettable moments with their tough cookies. Contact information: https://tampocodesign.com/ @tampocodesign Tampocodesign@gmail.com . @GlobalExEducation aims to: ✈️Bring the world to every kid’s classroom and home. ✈️Show kids through reading, independent study, and research that they can explore the world. ✈️Create engaging literature for kids so they learn about incredible countries near and far from their homes. ✈️Provide multilingual books for young diverse scholars. ✈️Equitably hire and collaborate with locals in their home countries to create high quality learning materials. ✈️Equip teachers and caring adults with tools and materials to foster global citizenship in our youngest generation. . Join the movement! Like, follow, and tell your friends! @globalexeducation

Ashleigh Stevens is a work-from-anywhere wife, mother, and Founder of Heart-Centered Brands based out of Central Illinois.  Her latest ventures include Empress Legal and Quantum Montessori School, two of the businesses under HCB spreading heart-centered consciousness to the collective. Over the past 18 years, Ashleigh has assisted businesses and legal teams improve operational efficiency, develop, and implement successful programs, nurture client relationships, and build stronger teams.  As a consultant at Empress Legal, Ashleigh helps small and large legal teams improve their operational, managerial, and support services. Ashleigh's experience allows her to assist clients in managing their portfolios while also maximizing returns.  Empress is a full-service, legal support company renowned for its dedication to excellence, community, and innovation.  Empress supports clients ranging from ambitious solo practitioners to Global 100 Law Firms and Legal Groups. Empress Legal is a highly experienced and distinguished team of legal professionals bringing a unique combination of multidisciplinary backgrounds with finely tuned specialization in Intellectual Property. Through exceptional education, her Floating Hearts parenting style, awareness, and a heart-centered consciousness, Ashleigh aims to provide students with the education they need and want. To meet this mission, we ensure that we offer all children an enjoyable, equitable, and fun learning experience. As a coach and mentor, Ashleigh assists her clients in improving their emotional intelligence, knowledge, health, and wellness to become their most confident selves. She is an experienced communicator, analytical, critical thinker, problem-solver, and wellness coach who helps clients implement their dreams by following their passions.   Contact: Website: https://quantummonti.com and https://empresslegal.com Instagram: @iamashleighstevens @quantummontessori @empresslegal @whitebutterflycmc LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ashleighdstevens . About the book: Gerri loves to explore the world and travels to meet her new friend Xiaotong in Shenzhen, China. In this book, you will learn about Chinese food, culture, hobbies, language, family, traditions, everyday life, and so much more! Written in English, Spanish, and Chinese, readers of all ages will be captivated by the beautiful illustrations and exciting expedition to China. Global Ex Education aims to bring the world to every kid’s classroom and home. Founder, Dr. Jenaya L. Perdue, equitably hires and collaborates with locals in their home countries to create high quality, multilingual learning materials that introduce the world to kids and their caring adults. Join the movement and support this incredible work. www.globalexeducation.com Instagram: @globalexeducation Global Melanated Storyteller | Linktree

Tiffany Obeng is a lawyer and author of several educational and inspiring children's picture books. Tiffany creates books featuring Black children and families in spaces where they have historically been absent. Her books also feature Black child characters in normal everyday situations. In this way, all children are normalized, humanized, and the world can be made a safer place for them. Her books include popular kids' career books Andrew Learns about Lawyers and Andrew Learns about Engineers; season book Spencer Knows Spring and honesty book Scout's Honor. Tiffany resides in Houston, TX with her husband, son and daughter. To learn more about Tiffany and her books, you can visit her website: www.SugarCookieBooks.com.  . "Helping Kids Decide Their Future, One Book at a Time" - Tiffany Obeng ☀️ IG/FB/Pinterest @SugarCookieBooks   Email: SugarCookieBooks@gmail.com website: www.SugarCookieBooks.com ☀️ What I'm creating Wisdom nuggets Vision Scary step Take care of self ☀️ ~Melanated Stamps Podcast—Come be a guest and share your expertise, wisdom, and how you’re making the world a better place. ~Primary/elementary students can enroll in the GlobalEx Education Journeys virtual writing and Chinese culture/language courses starting January 2023. ~“Gerri Goes to China” and “China Passport Activity Book” by Dr. Jenaya Perdue on sale now on Amazon. Inquire directly for bulk purchase discount. @globalexeducation

Barry Overton worked 26 years in Law Enforcement. His experience ranges from a Military Police Officer where he served as a Non-Commissioned Officer during Operation Desert Storm. Barry further spent 21 years with the Denver Police Dept. 17 of those years he worked as a Narcotics Detective. Through his military and police experiences Barry learned structure and thinking outside the box, to create effective plans that lead to successful outcomes. His ability to make split second decisions in life threaten situations has served him well in other aspects of his life. Mr. Overton has been an Entrepreneur since 1998 and a Real Estate Agent in the Metro Denver Area since 2001. Through mentorship and continuously developing a “Can’t Lose” mindset Barry has become one of the top-producing real estate agents in the state of Colorado. Barry has also mentored many other business owners in areas such as brand development, goal setting and positive mindset. Barry often says “In my world, there isn’t wins and losses, only wins and lessons. I’m the perpetual student. I receive every lesson and get better from it.” In addition, Mr. Overton has embarked on lucrative entrepreneurial endeavors that have allowed him to show others how to generate significant income in a recession-proof industries. One opportunity actually retired him 10 years early from a 6 figure income as a police officer. He has produced over $75M in Real Estate sales during his career, which has allowed to give back 6 figures of his income, over the last three years. Through his speaking engagements Barry delivers fiery yet relatable stories that engage the audience and call forth and stretch their current thinking to find the greatness that lives inside them. Barry’s book, Ignite Your Greatness, The secret to lighting the fire within, helps the reader build belief in their talents and gifts, and offers a fool proof system through action steps that allows the reader to light the fire and share their greatness with the world. . Melanated Stamps Instagram: @melanatedstamps Melanatedstamps.com Would you like to be a guest or know someone who deserves more spotlight? Send me a message!

Lynette Michelle Mashiri I am an educator, author and positive mindset trainer whose mission is to help women transform from being overwhelmed and disorganised to living more fulfilled, balanced lives. I provide techniques to work through the guilt and overwhelm that most women face as they juggle through the responsibilities of career and family life. In short I give women the personal tune-up they need to help them continue to win and shine at life, no matter their role. My Approach As an educator and entrepreneur, I know the pressures of wearing many hats and how doing it all can be exhausting. This is why I turned to using SMART goal setting and positive mindset training as a means to cope with the many demands on my life and time. Having seen the impact of these proven techniques in my own life, I am now sharing the knowledge with countless women who desperately need to change the way they do things for a way that is better and less draining. I enjoy helping women take control of their time and accomplish more in life as they set better goals. Besides teaching how to plan and achieve goals, I train women how to fail forward by using setbacks to rethink and reframe their goals. By using a blend of affirmations and positive mindset, women find it easier to push through challenges that could weaken them and use them to become stronger. While positive transformation is an individual journey, I am always there to cheer on and provide the supportive environment required to facilitate the change and follow-through. When I’m not coaching I will be visiting new places or writing books on affirmations, gratitude and how to win at living and moving abroad. _____ How to send love to, hire, connect with, and follow Michelle: lavenderdreamscoaching@gmail.com Instagram: @lavenderdreamscoach _____ Connect with Dr. Jenaya Perdue Instagram: @melanatedstamps Podcast: Melanated Stamps Book: #BlackInDenver: A Black Girl’s Reflection on Being A Boujie Hipster and Black In Her Favorite Town. Essays On Race, Racial and Cultural Dissonance, Whiteness, and Being Blackity Black. Email: melanatedstamps@gmail.com

TheVoice Robinson There is a saying "Sometimes the best teacher, listener, supporter and confidant is someone who has walked in your shoes." My personal journey towards health and wellness began while attending The Metropolitan State College of Denver to obtain my Bachelors Degree in Human Services (2001). I was given the opportunity to take a counseling class and receive personal counseling for credited hours towards my degree. I had never considered personal counseling but due to the opportunity presented, I took it. During that time, without my knowledge, I was informed by my counselor that I was experiencing some symptoms of PTSD and depression. I was aware that my childhood was traumatic and I also knew that I had been suffering for years with migraines, irritability, moodiness and anger but I had no clue it was deeper than that. With ongoing counseling and a strong faith in God through a Christian upbringing, I began to heal from past traumas ( no clinical medication involved). My healing process completely turned my life around. Today, I am a Certified Spiritual Counselor, a Reiki Master/Healer and a Meditation Instructor. I was introduced to meditation through what some may call a "Spiritual awakening". Since then, I have practiced more than a decade of deep Meditation techniques and have also practiced and obtained my Shinpiden Reiki Mastership (2012). Prior to Meditation, Spiritual Counseling and Reiki Healing, I also enjoy mentoring high risk youth through creative writing and expression. My mission is to teach the youth how to "creatively" heal through traumas, challenges and suppressed emotions. With my personal healing experience, years of formal and informal study and training, I have obtained the tools that have helped me to become the person and practitioner that I am today. My life's work is embedded in helping others to heal through the difficult and challenging times in their lives. I am familiar with both because I have lived plenty of my own. I know how challenging it can be to reflect, acknowledge, and in some cases, release and let go of the very things that cause tremendous pain, stress, fear and stagnate growth. So, here I am in service to you. I acknowledge that healing is a process and where there is a need for healing there can also arise a fear of vulnerability but with courage, support, compassion, patience and understanding, we will get through it together. If I can do it, so can you! I'll show you how. Contact me today and we'll take the steps together. Peace, Love and Healing! Website: www.thevoicerobinsonwellnesspractitioner.com Instagram- @TheVoiceRobinson Twitter- @TheVoiceLLC Facebook: @TheVoiceRobinsonWellnessPractitioner https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnxL7orOpC4&feature=youtu.be ____ Connect with Jenaya Perdue Instagram: @melanatedstamps Podcast: Melanated Stamps Book: #BlackInDenver: A Black Girl’s Reflection on Being A Boujie Hipster and Black In Her Favorite Town. Essays On Race, Racial and Cultural Dissonance, Whiteness, and Being Blackity Black. Are you Black in Denver and want to be showcased in the series #DenverWhileBlack? Email melanatedstamps@gmail.com

Nkem is a writer and writing coach who focuses on creative and authentic self-expression. She supports people in diving deeper into the holistic wellbeing available when we reflect on our identities, personal stories, imagination and creativity -- and express these things via written narrative. She hosts writing workshops, https://www.wellspringwords.love/workshops, designed for participants to first connect with their feelings of intuition and then express from that authentic place. Many times, what people learn about themselves during these sessions confirms something they needed to receive at the moment. In addition, Nkem hosts 1-1 bespoke writing coaching programs to guide the writers and creators she works with to the next level of their creative expression. . Nkem also curates and edits a digital anthology dedicated to showcasing the creative storytelling of women of color, www.wellspringwords.love. . Dr. Jenaya Perdue Instagram: @melanatedstamps Website: https://linktr.ee/melanatedstamps for t-shirts, mugs, podcasts, and my book #BlackInDenver. ⭐️Come be a guest on an episode and share how you’re changing the world in your corner of the world. ⭐️

Rev. Dr. José Silva has been an advocate for youth, education and the community for over 28 years. He is Co- Chair Emeritus of the Denver Latino Commission- City and County of Denver. In 2019, Rev. Dr. Jose Silva became the first Chief Executive Officer for the Colorado Association for Infant Mental Health. Prior to CoAIMH, Dr. Silva is the Founder/Principal of Metrix Consulting- Political and Education Group. In this role, Jose has helped to develop College Readiness, Leadership Development and School & Home Safety curriculums, Entry to Exit School Safety Curriculum and is a National Leader in Restorative Practices. Jose testified before the United States Congress on College Access in 2003 and secured College Summit a 5-million-dollar budget earmark & raised $20 million dollars in total. Dr. Silva has raised over $40 million dollars for nonprofits in the United States. A specialty of Dr. Silva’s professional and personal approach to community engagement is his orientation of multiculturalism—the embracing and celebrating of individual differences. One of Dr. Silva’s key strengths is demonstrated comprehension of complex factors when conceptualizing systems of domination and oppression and appropriately addressing these systems. He is currently running for Denver Colorado’s District 4 School Board Director 2021. Exercise your power and voice by voting! Recent accolades: ~GFEL World Excellence in Education-2021 ～GFEL World Top 100 Educator in the world 2020 ～The University of Colorado- President’s Diversity Award Honoree 2019 ～My Brother’s Keeper 25 Award- 2018 ～Rosa Parks Diversity Award- University of Colorado Denver 2017 ~Denver Business Journal Magazine- 40 under 40, Class of 2017 . Dr. Jenaya Perdue Instagram: @melanatedstamps Website: https://linktr.ee/melanatedstamps for t-shirts, mugs, podcasts, and my book #BlackInDenver. ⭐️Come be a guest on an episode and share how you’re changing the world in your corner of the world. ⭐️

Jacquie Abram had a career in higher education that she was very good at & that she enjoyed. A career that paid her an income, which as a single mother of two girls was the only income, that allowed her to not only provide for her family, but also pay her bills. A career that spanned nearly two decades & by any measure should’ve been a successful career. But it wasn’t. Because throughout her career, Jacquie experienced racism in the workplace, not the kind you see in a lot of movies, books, and TVs shows about racism that occurred decades ago during a time when it was more overt & easily spotted, but the kind of racism that is more covert, hidden, & harder to prove. And so her career was derailed multiple times by multiple employers & she suffered racial trauma that, to this day, she has not fully recovered from. And when the same thing happened to others including both of her girls after they began careers of their own, she pulled herself out of corporate America, wrote HUSH MONEY, a book inspired by true events & co-authored by her girls, & began selling it from the trunk of her car in March 2021 to provide employers with a better way to understand racism, provide employees with a better way to fight it & survive the battle, and provide allies with a better way to see and feel the FULL impact of modern-day racism . . Jacquie Abram's book HUSH MONEY: HOW ONE WOMAN PROVED SYSTEMIC RACISM IN HER WORKPLACE AND KEPT HER JOB is available for purchase for $6.45 on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/HUSH-MONEY-Proved-Systemic-Workplace-ebook/dp/B08MCD34JP/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=hush+money&qid=1633140752&sr=8-1 . Email Jacquie at hushmoneyseries@gmail.com if you would like to speak with her regarding her antiracism consulting services or to discuss your individual situation dealing with racial discrimination in your workplace. . Dr. Jenaya Perdue Instagram: @melanatedstamps Website: https://linktr.ee/melanatedstamps for t-shirts, mugs, podcasts, and my book #BlackInDenver. ⭐️Come be a guest on an episode and share how you’re changing the world in your corner of the world. ⭐️

Martika Shanel’s mission is to spread the significance of self-assurance with a vision of self-love and inspiration in every heart. MARTIKA SHANEL, Msc OSH, ARM, is a bootstrap founder, author, speaker, and an active community member who believes in giving back. Through her engaging and transparent speeches, she plants seeds of inspiration, instilling the importance of perseverance and seeking love from within first. She is a senior safety consultant in the construction field who believes success is in everyone. As the managing member of Inspiring a Read Book Company, INSPAREAD, LLC, she works to foster enthusiasm for reading by publishing stories and messaging that resonates with the youngest of readers and beyond. She can help others with her keynote speaking and one-on-one, life coaching services. She is also open to collaborating with schools/educators for SEL workshop opportunities. Please message Martika Shanel directly at contact@martikashanel.com. To purchase bulk orders of books, please message contact@insparead.com. Contact and follow info: www.martikashanel.com facebook.com/authormartikashanel twitter.com/martikashanel instagram.com/martikashanel tiktok.com/@martikashanel goodreads.com/martikashanel youtube.com/martikashanel . Dr. Jenaya Perdue Instagram: @melanatedstamps Website: Melanatedstamps.com ⭐️Come be a guest on an episode and share how you’re changing the world in your corner of the world. ⭐️

Billy W. Milton, Jr. aka Mr. Wayne. Denver Native, Owner of Wayne M Enterprise Clothing line and President of Righteous Project inc. 501c3 Nonprofit organization. . The goal with our non-profit organization is to provide FREE access to education courses related to financial literacy, programming, entrepreneurship and criminal justice to the youth in our community. . From graduating high school with a 1.71 GPA to earning my Bachelor’s Degree in Business with a 3.75 GPA, my aim is to give back to the community and spark greatness into the minds of our future generation. . Follow, support, send money to, hire, send love to Billie’s work: . Website: Waynementerprise.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/WayneMEnterprise IG: https://www.Instagram.com/mr_wayne_ent . Website righteousproject.org IG: https://instagram.com/therighteousproject FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/RighteousPInc/ Link: https://linqapp.com/billy_jr . Dr. Jenaya Perdue, Founder of Melanated Stamps Instagram: @melanatedstamps Website: Melanatedstamps.com ⭐️Come be a guest on an episode and share how you’re changing the world in your corner of the world. ⭐️Listen and subscribe to my podcasts ⭐️Support and share my work ⭐️Buy cool t-shirts and gear ⭐️Read my book #BlackInDenver

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Phil aka The Blerd (Black Nerd) Explorer, also known as the 6thRaikage in the Korean Smash Bros scene is an avid traveler. He is motivated to create travel content due to the lack of travel information from the viewpoint of a black person. As a member of the black community, he understands the need to have more travel guides, blogs, and various forms of travel media to show our community that there is an amazing world out there that we can explore. Instead of sitting around saying what could be, he began to share his own travel stories to encourage black people around the world to travel. As he continues to explore the world, he will be sharing his travel experiences along the journey and it is his hope that his content will help to broaden the horizons of people in the black community with regards to travel. . Follow Phil on Instagram: @theblerdexplorer https://theblerdexplorer.com/ Buy The Black Traveler’s Guide to Daegu, South Korea. https://www.amazon.com/Black-Travelers-Guide-Daegu-South-ebook/dp/B092R7LRPL/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=black+traveler’s+guide+korea&qid=1630249747&sr=8-3 . Buy The Black Traveler’s Guide to Incheon, South Korea. https://www.amazon.com/Black-Travelers-Guide-Incheon-South-ebook/dp/B08J88RCHQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=black+traveler’s+guide+korea&qid=1630249747&sr=8-4 . Follow Dr. Jenaya Perdue @melanatedstamps. Message me to be a guest on the pod!

I am a professional archaeologist in Lexington, Kentucky (USA). This doesn’t necessarily mean I work in a University, don a Fedora, and carry a bullwhip though. I work in Cultural Resource Management (CRM) which is more oriented with public infrastructure. In its most basic form, whenever a transmission line, highway, federal building etc. is about to get built and will need state or federal funding, my work is utilized to perform preliminary surveys to investigate for cultural resources. . While getting my Bachelor’s degree at Murray State University in Murray Kentucky, and later my Master’s degree at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, I got to participate in a completely different side of archaeology: the Native American Grave Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). This law, enacted in 1990, ensured that any Native American human remains, Associated Funerary Objects (AFOs), and Objects of Cultural Patrimony that were being held in an institution that receives federal funding, found with federal funding, or on State, Federal, or Native American land would be documented and repatriated to Indigenous nations or tribes that have geographical claims from where those remains or objects were found. . While for the time being I can’t be directly involved in Collaborative Indigenous Archaeology, I can still hold myself accountable by keeping up with the practice and the application of NAGPRA, the practice of Collaborative Archaeology with descendant communities, as well as educate myself on Critical Race Theory (CRT). I hope I can help shed a light on these issues in my field through discussions like these. . Further reading: **Check out melanatedstamps.com for all links and some extras!** Accomplishing NAGPRA: Perspectives on the Intent, Impact, and Future of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act- Edited by Sangita Chari and Jaime M.N. Lavallee. Collaborating at the Trowel’s Edge: Teaching and Learning in Indigenous Archaeology- Edited by Stephen W. Silliman Wild Archaeology, the show. Their website is wildarchaeology.com and their Instagram is @wildarchaeology Society of Black Archaeologists Instagram: @societyofblackarchaeologists Some great references for Anti-racism and Critical Race Theory: The Black Friend on Being a Better White Person by Frederick T. Joseph (Seriously, make this book a priority) The Autobiography of Malcolm X: As Told to Alex Haley 1619 the New York Times Podcast hosted by Nikole Hannah-Jones The Diversity Gap podcast hosted by Bethaney Wilkinson 13th Documentary on Netflix . Facebook: Caitlin Eileen Nichols (https://www.facebook.com/cenichols1) (And yes, I’m aware that I’m an old fogie who still uses Facebook) Instagram: @geoscichick91 TikTok: @geoscichick91 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cenichols1/. For more suggested readings, links, and organizations, find Caitlin’s suggestions on www.melanatedstamps.com and @melanatedstamps

‍Recco's approach to fitness is distinct from most trainers. He has a background in rehab therapy, strength & conditioning, knowledge in nutrition, as well as understanding body types. With the various types of education, Recco is able to get your body in shape safely without injury. ‍ He studied Kinesiology at the Metropolitan State University of Denver. He goes to the furthermost degree of learning the body, which enables him to provide high rates of success. He's also done things like becoming overweight to learn the emotions of losing weight, as well as studied massage for one year to understand muscle tissue better. ‍ He's also been a model and trained with professional athletes. In other words, he lives a healthy lifestyle to gain as much experience so that he can give you the best results. Instagram: @reccop recco@wellness365.io cell: 336.383.9256 . @melanatedstamps Melanatedstamps.com

Dr. Janiece Mackey created an organization entitled Young Aspiring Americans for Social and Political Activism (YAASPA).YAASPA endeavors to build the self-efficacy of youth to reclaim academic, civic and career spaces through race conscious leadership and transformative organizing. Due to her converging interests in education and policy, she is an Equitable Futures Postdoctoral Research Fellow, co-edited a book entitled Black Girl Civics, has been an Ethnic Studies and Political Science Adjunct Faculty, and earned her PhD in Higher Education with a Public Policy and Curriculum and Instruction emphasis at the University of Denver. She desires to deepen, further develop, and expand “healing praxis” (hooks, 1994) for more youth and professionals of color within the public administration spaces. She believes that those who commit to transformational justice and racial equity must validate and innovate academic, career, and civic experiences that sustain, retain, and rejuvenate minoritized youth and young professionals. . To hire, support, learn more about, and send love to Dr. Janice Mackey, find her at: Instagram/Twitter: @yaaspa Facebook: @youngaspiringamericansforsocialandpoliticalactivism . Melanated Stamps Instagram: @melanatedstamps Melanatedstamps.com Would you like to be a guest or know someone who deserves more spotlight, send me a message!

Co-founder, producer and podcast host of Mahogany Honey the Podcast Alexa Icenia is an Afro-Latina born in the early 90’s in Miami, Florida to Dominican immigrant parents who raised her in Massachusetts. Her experiences are cross-cultural and have left an impact on her social pursuits. While living in Miami’s Little Havana, this exposed her to a large population of Blacks, Indigenous, and People of color who came from the Caribbean, South, and Central America with rich customs and stories. MA contrasted her cultivated roots with a predominantly white American patriarchal New England environment. Her mother, a self-made entrepreneur, motivates her relentless advocacy towards a holistic economy for the marginalized. The two cities along with international travel have contributed to her broad perspectives on urban lifestyles. Her prior work and personal experience consist of years in social work providing outreach and advocacy. The exposure to the criminal justice and social work settings enabled her to relate in proximity and facilitate interactions with a diverse population and become familiar with the effects of psycho/social-education and economics on minorities. Proud alumni of University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, B.S. Psychology and Florida International University, M.Ed in Urban Education enables her to apply ethics and support where social justice topics centered on culture, humanities, and the arts are discussed. I provide an experimental broadcasting space that is intentional in highlighting the underrepresented multicultural population of emerging entrepreneurs or young professionals who are creating content and organizations. A close focus on community organizers, journalists, social urban educators, freelance artists, and other innovative influences in urban cities who share similar values of educating the public and addressing interpersonal and social change. A fresh perspective on our current economic society through civic engagement and sharing stories of creative journeys Contact Alexa here: www.mahoganyforum.com / Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram: mahoganyforum . How to contact Dr. Jenaya Perdue: Instagram: @MelanatedStamps Website: www.melanatedstamps.com Facebook: Melanated Stamps Podcast: Melanated Stamps Email: melanatedstamps@gmail.com