Re-Weav Mitchele Anderson

Welcome to the Re-Weav podcast where we discuss what it means to weave unity in God's community. Our host, Mitchele Anderson, is a wife, mama, friend, mentor, and activist for creating safe places for brave conversations that encourage growth.  Mitchele gives us a little background on who she is and what inspired her to start the Re-Weav podcast.  So sit back, relax and enjoy this very special episode.



You can find all things Re-Weav on Instagram @re_weav

Connect with Mitchele and get a glimpse into what flues her on Instagram @mitcheleanderson

The non profits mentioned in todays episode:

Friends Of The Children 

NAME (The National Association for Multicultural Education)


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Welcome to the Re-Weav podcast with Mitchele Anderson. Where we discuss how to weave racial unity in God’s community, sharing resources and stories to guide us on this journey.  My name is Mitchele and I’m so glad you’re here.

Black History Month has come to an end, but learning & personal growth are always on trend. Back in January, I had a conversation with Dr. Quintard Taylor from the University of Washington.  Dr. Quintard is a professor of African American History.  His passion for research and sharing knowledge led him to teach, author several books on African American history including In Search of the Racial Frontier: African Americans in the American West 1528-1990,  and establish an amazing online resource called BlackPast.org.  BlackPast.org is truly a passion project for the professor.  He shares how it’s reach shocked him and the incredible impact it is having in our world today.

In our conversation, Dr. Quitard shares what inspired him to become a historian, specifically with a specialty of African American history in the American West.  He shares some intriguing stories from history in the Pacific Northwest as well as some insight into how history foreshadows current and future events.  For those of you that are fascinated with history and dream about becoming a published writer… Quintard gives a very enticing invitation during this interview... It might be time for you to build that resume...

As with many Re-Weav conversations, this one may challenge you.  I want to encourage you, as I often do, to choose compassion.  Posture yourself in a growth mindset.  Ask God to open your ears and soften your heart.  I believe that this content will add value in your journey of creating unity in God’s community. So, I encourage you to listen & learn with love.

Now, let’s get into today’s conversation.



Connect:

Find all things Re-Weav on Instagram @re_weav 

Connect with Mitchele and see what fuels her on Instagram @mitcheleanderson 

Connect with Quintard Tyalor on Facebook

Resources:

African American & Global African History BlackPast.org

Write for BlackPast.org

Find a collection of books by Dr. Quintard Taylor on Amazon






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I am Mitchele Anderson the creator of ReWeav.  2020 was a year that we were all excited to end.. Yet, 2021 picked up right where last year left off. If we just look at the recent events, it is anything but encouraging.  But let's look through eyes of faith, grace, truth & gratitude for a moment.

Many thanks for our guest from 2020!  Many thank to our listeners, love being in community with you! 

To come: 


Through Their Eyes - is expanding to include all ethnic backgrounds
We want to include you in the process. Check out our IG stories for opportunities to contribute... also keep your eye out for GIVEAWAYS 
New website in the works - this will be a hub for all things Re-Weav (MERCH, resources, and more)

Connect:

You can find all things Re-Weav on Instagram @re_weav

Connect with Mitchele and get a glimpse into what flues her on Instagram @mitcheleanderson


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Happy New Year! 

Welcome to the Re-Weav podcast with Mitchele Anderson. Where we discuss what it means to weave unity in God’s community, sharing resources and stories to guide us on this journey.  My name is Mitchele & I’m so glad you’re here. 

Today we are completing the series Through Their Eyes || Believing While Black.  This series is ending, but there is more to come.  Comeback on January 13th for our vision episode. For about 2 months now, we have been listening to the testimonies of fellow brothers and sisters in Christ from the black community, or more accurately the African diaspora.  The African diaspora refers to a diverse global collection of communities that are made up of sub-Saharan Africans or descendants of sub-Saharan Africans. In each conversation we discuss identity, racism, faith, growth, & hope.  We know that no cultural or ethnic group is monolithic. And still, I hope this series will provide you with an understanding of the experiences of our Black brothers and sisters in Christ. 

I pray that your hearts are soft and your ears are open to the possibility of a shift in perspective. 

Today is our finale episode for this season. I (virtually) sit down with James F Williams. James is a Prominent Trial & Complex Business Litigation Attorney for Perkins Coie.  He is also the managing partner for the Seattle office of the firm, managing over 1,000 attorneys and staff members.  His career is a far cry from his humble beginnings working on his father’s farm in rural South Carolina. James is also a husband, a father, and a passionate follower of Christ.  He shares his experiences growing up in the segregated south, his perseverance through oppression, recognition of how far we have come as a nation, hope for the future, and how his faith has grown through it all. After I finished this conversation, I was on a high for the rest of the day.  It fires me up to hear truth presented in a way that are easy for outside audiences to comprehend.  If you are not black or not a person of color, this conversation will bless you in your journey of understanding & growth.  Toward the end James explains why the Black experience differs from other people groups and provides 3 clear action items for entering into allyship.  I encourage you to take note of them. I believe these will be exceedingly beneficial to your journey. 



Connect: 

Find all things Re-Weav on Instagram @re_weav 

Connect with Mitchele and see what fuels her on Instagram @mitcheleanderson 

 Connect with James F Williams on Linkedin  

Additional resources: 

Rotary Club of Seattle, What Every White Person Should Know About African Americans, by James F Williams 


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Merry Christmas Friends,
Welcome to the Re-Weav podcast with Mitchele Anderson. Where we discuss what it means to weave racial unity in God’s community, sharing resources and stories to guide us on this journey.  My name is Mitchele & I’m so glad you’re here.
Today, we are continuing the series Through Their Eyes || Believing While Black.  Through the end of the month we will be hearing the testimonies of fellow brothers and sisters in Christ from the black community, or more accurately the African diaspora.  The African diaspora refers to a diverse global collection of communities that are made up of sub-Saharan Africans or descendants of sub-Saharan Africans.
In each conversation we discuss identity, racism, faith, growth, & hope.  We know that no cultural or ethnic group is monolithic. And still, I hope this series will provide you with an understanding of the experiences of our Black brothers and sisters in Christ. I pray that your hearts are soft and your ears are open to the possibility of a shift in perspective.
I have a Christmas surprise for you today!  My sister Angelique Beaver is our guest today!
Angelique is a single mom of 2 amazing little boys (August-Lee Danger Beaver-Bent & Sonny-Frisco Blaze. Beaver-Bent. Can you tell we like unique names and hyphens. haha)  Her expertise is in team building and marketing, but her real passion is singing and dancing.  She is my favorite singer, second only to our dad.  Angelique and I discuss family legacy, misidentification, anti-racist allyship, & compassion.  She shares her unique vantage point as a Black woman that the world sees as White, and her experiences with racism on both sides.  She also shares how her approach of confronting racism has transformed into a more grace-filled approach.  I really enjoyed having this conversation with my big sister and I hope you will too.
I am grateful that she was open about her personal history and honest about her hurt as well as her hope.
Connect:
Find all things Re-Weav on Instagram @re_weav
Connect with Mitchele and see what fuels her on Instagram @mitcheleanderson
Connect with Angelique on Instagram: @dangersangel
Merry Christmas to you!  Here is the treat I promised you: a video of my big sis, Angelique, singing "Save Me From Myself" By Christina Aguilera.  
Additional resources:
The Third Option: Hope for a Racially Divided Nation By Pastor Miles McPherson 
White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard For White People To Talk About Racism By Robin DiAngelo, PhD
Be the Bridge: Pursuing God's Heart for Racial Reconciliation By Latasha Morrison

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Hi Friends,

Welcome to the Re-Weav podcast with Mitchele Anderson. Where we discuss what it means to weave racial unity in God’s community, sharing resources and stories to guide us on this journey.  My name is Mitchele & I’m so glad you’re here.

Today, we are continuing the series Through Their Eyes || Believing While Black.  Through the end of the month we will be hearing the testimonies of fellow brothers and sisters in Christ from the black community, or more accurately the African diaspora.  The African diaspora refers to a diverse global collection of communities that are made up of sub-Saharan Africans or descendants of sub-Saharan Africans.

In each conversation we discuss identity, racism, faith, growth, & hope.  We know that no cultural or ethnic group is monolithic. And still, I hope this series will provide you with an understanding of the experiences of our Black brothers and sisters in Christ. I pray that your hearts are soft and your ears are open to the possibility of a shift in perspective.

Today I sit down with my friend Anderson Alston!

Anderson is a young man in his early 20s, a musician & describes himself as an outgoing introvert.  (I personally would also consider him to be quite the comedian.)  We talk about how people treated him differently as he transitioned from a boy to a young adult, the reality of needing to carry himself differently and the need to have heightened awareness of his surroundings.  We also discuss relationships & microaggressions.   Toward the end of our conversation Anderson opens up about how he has been coping with the murders of Ahmaud Arbery and George Floyd (and more) as well as his faith journey through it all.

I am grateful that he was open about his personal history and honest about his hurt as well as his hope.





Connect:

Find all things Re-Weav on Instagram @re_weav

Connect with Mitchele and see what fuels her on Instagram @mitcheleanderson

Connect with Anderson on Instagram: @andyy_kool

Additional resources:

Sandusky Toddler Wants To Know At What Age Do Black Boys Stop Being Cute & Become A Threat?

Recognizing Microaggressions and the Messages They Send

New York Times Video |  Racial Microaggressions: Comments That Sting

TEDxOakland |  Microaggressions: The Next Level of Inclusion | Tiffany Alvoid 


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