Feb 28 2024 43 mins
In this episode, Diana talks to Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson, the Executive Director of the Children's Defense Fund, an organization which focuses on advocating for the whole child. CDF envisions a nation where marginalized children flourish, leaders prioritize their well-being, and communities wield the power to ensure they thrive.
In this heartwarming and powerful conversation, Diana and Dr. Wilson discuss why poverty is a public policy choice -- and why centering our youth's wellbeing is a MUST and a win for our society.
Diana and Dr. Wilson discuss:
- CDF's work across 30 states
- CDF's annual report, the "State of America's Children"
- How CDF centers joy into their work
- Why childhood poverty is a policy choice and how we can hold our leaders accountable
- CDF's policy agenda for the coming six years
- How Christianity and religion has been used as a reason to marginalize and exclude
- Why It's important to expose young people to those who are different than them
- What parents can do to build a "beloved community" and combat hate
- AND MORE!
If you liked this episode, make sure to check out:
- Ep. 59: Why Prioritizing Children’s Rights Benefits Us All with Adam Benforado
- Ep. 51: Why We Should Build a Parent Nation with Dr. Dana Suskind
- Ep. 35: Reimagining Schools Without Police with Beatriz Beckford
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