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What story would Eve have told about picking the apple? Why is Pandora blamed for opening the box? And what about the fate of Cassandra who was blessed with knowing the future but cursed so that no one believed her? What if women had been the storytellers? Elizabeth Lesser believes that if...

In this powerful and wide-ranging collection of essays, Rebecca Solnit turns her attention to the war at home. This is a war, she says, "[W]ith so many casualties that we should call it by its true name, this war with so many dead by police, by violent ex-husbands and partners and lovers, by people pursuing power and profit at the point of a gun or just shooting first and figuring out who they hit later."

What is it like for a convicted murderer who has spent decades behind bars to suddenly find himself released into a world he barely recognizes? What is it like to start over from nothing? To answer these questions Sabine Heinlein followed the everyday lives and emotional struggles of Angel Ramos and his friends Bruce and Adam - three men convicted of some of society's most heinous crimes - as they return to the free world.

Sure to become a classic on female empowerment, a groundbreaking exploration of the personal, cultural, and global implications of intergenerational trauma created by patriarchy, how it is passed down from mothers to daughters, and how we can break this destructive cycle. Why do women keep...

Forged in the stress of early motherhood, The Mother Artist explores the fraught yet generative ties between caregiving and creative practice. As a young mother working at a museum, essayist Catherine Ricketts began asking questions about the making of motherhood and the making of art. Now, with incantatory prose and an intuitive gaze, she twines intimate meditations on parenthood with studies of the work and lives of painters, writers, dancers, musicians, and other creatives.

“In terrifying detail, Unholy illustrates how a vast network of white Christian nationalists plotted the authoritarian takeover of the American democratic system. There is no more timely book than this one.”—Janet Reitman, author of Inside Scientology Why did so many evangelicals turn...

When Cassandra Lane finds herself pregnant at 35, the knowledge sends her on a poignant exploration of memory to prepare for her entry into motherhood. She moves between the 20th-century rural South and present-day Los Angeles, reimagining the intimate life of her great-grandparents Mary Magdelene Magee and Burt Bridges, and Burt’s lynching at the hands of vengeful White men in his Southern town.

Meeting in racial affinity groups is a common practice in anti-racist, social justice, diversity, and similar educational endeavors. These groups provide a structured space in which participants can explore how racism personally impacts them, process specific experiences of racism, receive validation and support from their peers, heal, and strategize next steps for challenging racism. In A Space for Us, Michelle Cassandra Johnson brings her over twenty years of experience leading dismantling-racism work to provide the first affinity-group guide made for BIPOC communities.

In June 2022, at the Black Men’s Forum (BMF), we went to the source and provided a platform for African American men and a few African American male teenagers to speak their truths in answering 58 questions. All information shared is a part of history and will be passed onto the next generation to build upon society and learn about the strengths and hindrances affecting African-American boys.

The Cassandra Voices podcast is an Irish home for independent journalism with a global perspective. The prophetess Cassandra advised her fellow Trojans to reject the horse the Greeks had seemingly left behind as a gift, but was ignored. This podcast provides cautionary tales and inspiring narratives to illuminate our own troubled times. Host: Cassandra Voices Music: Loafing Heroes Produced by Massimiliano Galli

A comprehensive and engaging oral history of the decade that defined the feminist movement, including interviews with living icons and unsung heroes—from former Newsweek reporter and author of the “powerful and moving” (The New York Times) Witness to the Revolution. For lovers of both...

The Cassandra Files: Exploring the Fringes of Humanity's Survival.New episodes released weekly, Fridays at 6pm EST.In a world increasingly susceptible to unforeseen threats, The Cassandra Files offers a beacon of clarity and critical analysis. We move beyond fear-mongering narratives, wielding the tools of political science to dissect complex issues that hold the potential to shape our future.Join us as we explore:The fault lines of international treaties: We delve into the cracks and potential shifts in global agreements that could significantly impact the future.The ethical quagmire of ...

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Uncensored and Unapologetic is the raw, unfiltered space where truth meets courage. Hosted by Cassandra Valentine, this podcast dives headfirst into the conversations most people are too afraid to have. From love, faith, and legacy to betrayal, society, and self-discovery.. no topic is off limits. Expect bold truths, deep reflection, laughter, and a few side-eyes along the way. If you’re ready for real talk without the sugarcoating, this is where your voice belongs.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncensored-and-unapologetic--6593532/support.

Mother’s Day is a special time to say thank you to all the mothers all over the world who take care of us and love us. Beautiful Mother's Day Quotes has over 500 brand-new, kind, and sweet quotes that you can use to tell your mom just how much she means to you. Every quote is written with love and meant to make her feel happy and appreciated. Mother’s Day is only one day, but moms make our lives better every day. That’s why it’s important to tell them how special they are whenever we can.

In Narcissism: How to Stop Narcissistic Abuse, Heal Your Relationships, and Transform Your Life, you’ll learn everything you need to know about narcissism. You’ll equip yourself with the tools you need to stop narcissists in their tracks, build healthier relationships, and recover from narcissistic abuse.

Be With Cassandra serves as an emergent space and place to experiment with change and belonging while being held by nature. Each episode serves as an invitation to dig in, to imagine new possibilities, to become unstuck, to play, to dance with the shadows, to share with generosity. Join Cassandra in this experiment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to YOU with Intention, a place that's all about helping you reclaim your power as the conscious creator of your life whether it's manifesting your big juicy dreams or designing your day to day for your highest joy. YOU with Intention is here to support and inspire you with both the stories and wisdom from our amazing guests and how they are living there most intentional life as well as tips and tricks from your host and spiritual coach, Cassandra Bodzak. Your host, Cassandra Bodzak is an actress, thought leader, best-selling author and sought after on-camera personality and speaker in ...

Being Whole is a podcast that encourages you to live intentionally. Guests will share journeys that empower you to accept your past and embrace your future. I’ll speak with incredible humans that are mastering Being Whole in mind, body, and spirit. Hear how these exceptional individuals work to create, maintain, and rebuild relationships personally and professionally. Their stories will inspire you to learn more about your needs and boundaries to equip you to navigate real life situations with confidence. Learn to nurture the most important relationship of them all, the one you have with ...

A journey through the mind” podcast. A podcast taking the journey through the mind with your hosts Claudia and Cassandra. Raising awareness on mental health and understanding how the brain works,to take control of our thoughts and emotions, instead of them controlling us. With some fun facts and experiences too about life down south in sunny South AfricaA PAMA MEDIA original and exclusive!