Persimmon Tea
Persimmon Tea
Podcast Description
The Persimmon Tea is a podcast brewed at the intersection of racial justice and women’s empowerment. A co-production of YWCA of the Greater Capital Region and Nacy Warner Associates, each episode features bold conversations with change-makers, community leaders, and everyday advocates working to dismantle systems of oppression and build pathways to equity.
From personal stories to policy deep dives, The Persimmon Tea serves as a space for reflection, learning, and collective action.
Pull up a seat. Pour yourself a cup. And let’s rise together.
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Content Themes
The show centers on themes of racial justice and women's empowerment, addressing topics like language suppression and equity. For instance, the first episode discusses the implications of banned words related to race and gender, while future episodes are expected to include conversations about community activism and policy reforms.
The Persimmon Tea is a podcast brewed at the intersection of racial justice and women’s empowerment. A co-production of YWCA of the Greater Capital Region and Nacy Warner Associates, each episode features bold conversations with change-makers, community leaders, and everyday advocates working to dismantle systems of oppression and build pathways to equity.
From personal stories to policy deep dives, The Persimmon Tea serves as a space for reflection, learning, and collective action.
Pull up a seat. Pour yourself a cup. And let’s rise together.
In our debut episode of ThePersimmon Tea, we explore the chilling impact of language suppression—specifically the list of words banned by the Trump administration at the CDC and other government agencies; these words include woman, diversity, transgender, racism, and vulnerable.
We’re joined by poet, playwright, and artist D. Colin for a powerful conversation about the erasure these bans represent, the profound impact of language, and how we can use our words to empower those most affected.
For more information:
Whats in a Word – D. Colin’s Workshop April 28th
The Persimmon Tea podcast is recorded live at KBK studios in Troy, NY.
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