Vicki Sokolik refuses to be an Ostrich. Her son brought to her attention the crisis of unhoused youth — youth unhoused, not living with a parent/guardian, and not in foster care — in America, and she has been fighting to support this vulnerable population every since. Most active in Tampa Bay, Florida, Vicki is the founder and CEO of the nonprofit Starting Right, Now, which removes barriers for unaccompanied homeless youth to cultivate long-term well-being and self-sufficiency. She is also the author of the new book, “If You See Them: Young, Unhoused, and Alone in America.” Vicki Sokolik joined host Jay Ruderman to discuss the many ways unhoused youth fall through the cracks in our society, how her organization helps them, and also how to build trust with people who could use your help. Episode Chapters (00:00) Intro (01:10) Vicki’s origin story (02:40) What is “unhoused youth?” (06:40) What should a person do if they worry they see an unhoused youth? (08:19) How have conversations around unhoused youth changed in Vicki’s 20 years working with them? (11:02) How do people get the word out and help unhoused youth? (14:55) Vicki’s new book (16:48) How Vicki builds trust (20:10) What do students receive at Starting Right, Now? (22:58) How does Vicki balance advocacy and direct support? (27:53) Starting Right, Now alumni (29:10) Goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/…
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Film Composer Scott Thorough, Filmmaker Shaka King, Filmmaker Mtume Gant and Film Critic Marcus Pinn discusses Film music composition, and the short film Mulignan.Από τον Warren Wade Anderson
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In the second half of our discussion with Photographer Jamel Shabazz, we explore his feelings about the documentary, "Jamel Shabazz, Street Photographer". We also spoke about Gentrification and his years as a Correction Officer.Από τον Warren Wade Anderson
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Photographer Jamel Shabazz is most well known for documenting Hip-hop culture in New York City in the 1980s. In this episode Film critic, Marcus Pinn and I discuss how and why he started his photographic career. We also discussed his connection to the Black Arts Movement.Από τον Warren Wade Anderson
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