Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel

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Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel

Senior Producer and distinguished St. Louis media veteran Carol Daniel interviews a wide range of local people and organizations in conversations aimed at providing context and clarity about the St. Louis community. Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel explores complex issues with people working to help our region thrive.

  1. 16 HR. AGO

    Mentally Healing Over the Holidays with Candice Cox

    The National Alliance on MENTAL Health says African Americans are 20% more likely to experience serious psychological distress than members of other racial groups. How should we approach the holidays if sadness, grief, or dysfunction are a part of our lives? How do we recognize and address the impact of unrealistic expectations? Carol Daniel sits down with therapist Candice Cox to discuss a few strategies for handling the holiday blues this year.  - What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis Related Links https://www.ninepbs.org/blogs/science/mental-wellbeing/ https://www.ccoxlcsw.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-candice-cox-lcsw-cctp-catp-9a852b8a https://www.healthline.com/health/stress-and-black-women https://news.llu.edu/health-wellness/cumulative-stress-african-american-men-may-contribute-prostate-cancer-health-disparity https://www.counseling.org/publications/counseling-today-magazine/online-exclusives/article/aca-participates-in-congressional-hearing-on-the-mental-health-of-black-men-and-boys

    47 min

  2. NOV 14

    The Importance of Community in Education with Mary Elizabeth Grimes

    Education in St. Louis’ urban community has suffered in recent years. The St. Louis NAACP has recently filed a complaint with the federal government to help address the literacy crisis that Black students are facing. Private institutions in St. Louis City, like Marian Middle School, have been very successful in helping young Black girls beat the odds in education. Mary Elizabeth Grimes, President of Marian Middle, stops by to discuss why she loves what she does and the needs of Black youth today in the schools to move forward - What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis Related Links https://www.pbs.org/newshour/education/st-louis-naacp-files-civil-rights-complaint-over-low-literacy-rates-among-black-students https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/it-s-a-crisis-advocates-make-new-push-to-boost-literacy-in-st-louis-area/article_c42f86cf-83ea-553c-b37e-cb6879bf6f9c.html

    1h 18m

  3. NOV 7

    Development of Vacant Properties in St. Louis with Kevin Bryant

    Kevin Bryant is the Developer, Founder, and President of Kingsway Development LLC. He stops by to discuss the problems many Black neighborhoods face, such as vacant buildings and a lack of resources to maintain them. He has switched careers to address and do his part in solving this problem. - What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis

    56 min

  4. OCT 31

    Addressing the Mental Well-Being of Black Students | Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel

    Are we doing enough to address the mental health struggles in the black community? How did the pandemic do particular harm to black teens?  On this episode of Listen St. Louis with Carol Daniel, Jameca Woody Cooper, Ph.D. sits down with Carol to discuss how our youngest generations are doing post-pandemic. - What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis

    1h 9m

  5. OCT 24

    Public Safety with St. Louis Circuit Attorney | Listen St. Louis with Carol Daniel

    In a recent U.S. city safety report, it's stated that St. Louis' crime has seen a big decrease. After holding the top spot for over a decade it is no longer listed as one of the most dangerous cities in the country.  Many people have taken positions in the St. Louis City Government to make a change in Public Safety, and one of them stopped by to have a chat with us. Carol speaks with Gabe Gore, St. Louis Circuit Attorney. - What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis

    56 min

  6. OCT 17

    Silence in Sikeston & The Effects of Racial Violence (Part 2) | Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel

    Studies show that trauma can affect a person's DNA and impact the health of generations far removed from the event(s). Experiences, learned behaviors, and biology all contribute to intergenerational trauma, and the impact can be seen for up to four generations after the event. Cara Anthony of KFF Health News returns with Trauma & Crisis Therapist Dr. Lakesha Davis, M.D., to talk about how racial violence in the U.S. toward the Black community created a public health issue through the generation today.   What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis   Related Reading: https://www.ignite-hope.com/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/06/12/generational-trauma-passed-healing/ https://kffhealthnews.org/silence-in-sikeston/

    1h 15m

  7. OCT 10

    Silence in Sikeston & The Effects of Racial Violence | Ep. 46

    In 1942, a 26-year-old African-American man was removed from a Sikeston, Missouri jail and was lynched by a white mob. His name was Cleo Wright. A documentary and podcast series was created called Silence in Sikeston in partnership with KFF Health News, World Channel, Retro Report, and Local, USA to tell the story of the crime and recent incidents, what it's like to be Black in the Bootheel, and explore how racism has caused a public health issue in the Black Community.  KFF Health News reporter Cara Anthony stopped by to talk with Carol about the history of racial violence in the region and its effects of it and even shared a related personal story. - What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis. Related links https://kffhealthnews.org/silence-in-sikeston/ https://www.pbs.org/video/local-usa-silence-in-sikeston-trailer/ https://www.physiciansweekly.com/silence-in-sikeston-is-there-a-cure-for-racism/ https://www.paramountplus.com/movies/lynching-postcards-token-of-a-great-day/hselCM7fYyRK6mazd5ooDmdhlYiMrNYH

    48 min

  8. OCT 3

    A Safe Place for Black Men with The Village Path | Ep. 45

    The National Institute of Health says health inequities in the United States leave far too many people of color with higher rates of disease and disability including higher rates of untreated mental illness. Four years ago, two social workers founded, The Village Path, an organization in St Louis working to increase awareness, access, and acceptance of mental wellness for black men. Bryant Antoine and Jermar Perry stopped by to talk what mental well-being looks like for men in the Black Community. - What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis.

    54 min
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Senior Producer and distinguished St. Louis media veteran Carol Daniel interviews a wide range of local people and organizations in conversations aimed at providing context and clarity about the St. Louis community. Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel explores complex issues with people working to help our region thrive.

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