/tags/womens-voices-raised-for-social-justice Women's Voices Raised For Social Justice en-US Copyright © 2024 �������� Wed, 21 Apr 2021 20:41:58 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2021-04-21/reginald-dwayne-betts-on-incarceration-chauvin-verdict-and-poetry Twenty-five years ago, Reginald Dwayne Betts saw his entire life trajectory change in the space of 30 minutes. In what he has since described as “a moment of insanity,” Betts, then a 16-year-old high school junior, carjacked a man. He would serve eight years in prison for the crime. Wed, 21 Apr 2021 20:41:58 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2021-04-21/reginald-dwayne-betts-on-incarceration-chauvin-verdict-and-poetry Evie Hemphill /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2019-06-13/st-louis-native-brittany-packnett-discusses-work-around-justice-empowerment-and-difference-making Activist, educator and writer Brittany Packnett returns this week to her hometown of St. Louis – the place where she participated in protests after the… Thu, 13 Jun 2019 21:05:02 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2019-06-13/st-louis-native-brittany-packnett-discusses-work-around-justice-empowerment-and-difference-making Evie Hemphill /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2018-02-07/our-kids-are-in-crisis-st-louis-youth-face-challenges-in-school-health-juvenile-system The Women's Voices Raised for Social Justice advocacy program continues to bring awareness to critical issues in the region – this time for injustices… Wed, 07 Feb 2018 22:09:28 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2018-02-07/our-kids-are-in-crisis-st-louis-youth-face-challenges-in-school-health-juvenile-system Lara Hamdan /education/2016-07-25/this-back-to-school-fair-gives-away-clothes-classroom-supplies-and-gun-locks Eight-year-old Jahede Parker has brand new red sneakers and a gray camo coat to start his new school year at Patrick Henry Downtown Academy in St.… Mon, 25 Jul 2016 10:23:36 GMT /education/2016-07-25/this-back-to-school-fair-gives-away-clothes-classroom-supplies-and-gun-locks Dale Singer /health-science-environment/2016-03-31/free-gun-locks-will-be-given-away-friday-at-st-louis-city-hall Free gun locks will be given out Friday at City Hall in St. Louis.The event is part of the “Lock it for Love” program organized by Women’s Voices Raised… Thu, 31 Mar 2016 19:36:43 GMT /health-science-environment/2016-03-31/free-gun-locks-will-be-given-away-friday-at-st-louis-city-hall /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2015-02-12/white-privilege-seminar-explores-race Conversations about race shouldn’t be uncomfortable. It should be like falling in love, said Amy Hunter, director of racial justice at the YWCA of Metro… Thu, 12 Feb 2015 19:32:30 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2015-02-12/white-privilege-seminar-explores-race /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2015-01-08/investor-advocate-buy-stock-gain-a-voice In an environment where companies hold a lot of power, can you make a difference by buying just one share in a company?Yes, said Brian Reavey, Marianist… Thu, 08 Jan 2015 19:16:45 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2015-01-08/investor-advocate-buy-stock-gain-a-voice /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2013-09-12/beyond-recycling-how-do-you-lessen-your-environmental-impact When it comes to the economy, a rise in consumer spending is seen as an indicator of better times ahead. But when it comes to the environment, increased… Thu, 12 Sep 2013 21:49:55 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2013-09-12/beyond-recycling-how-do-you-lessen-your-environmental-impact