Right now, the US is at a critical point in its history. Millions of Americans are rallying to make their voices heard, particularly, Black Americans. Racism is steeped into the core of this country and now in 2020, a movement has to arise from the ashes of the moment. "From Moment to Movement" is aimed at giving a platform to hear our African American community’s experiences and work towards changing our systems. We thank PBS 12 and the generous support of the Anchor Point Foundation, dedicated to helping nonprofits and their leaders creatively solve problems around the world.
This episode of From Moment to Movement with Tamara Banks features Jandel Allen-Davis, MD, Craig Hospital President and CEO. She gives us her unique perspective on the disproportionate effects that COVID-19 has had on the black community and larger historical context of other endemic health issues.
This episode of From Moment to Movement with Tamara Banks features Erica Brown. Erica is a well known musician and has recently stepped deeper into the social justice arena and what role music plays in her activism.
This episode of From Moment to Movement with Tamara Banks features Chief of Police in Savannah Georgia, Roy W. Minter. He gives us his unique perspective.
This episode of From Moment to Movement with Tamara Banks features Sarah Collins Rudolph. At the age of 12 she survived the 1963 church bombing in Birmingham, Alabama. Mrs. Collins Rudoph discusses how losing her sister and friends that day impacted her life and how the bigotry of today is as dangerous as it was in the ‘60’s.
This episode of From Moment to Movement with Tamara Banks features Assistant United States Attorney, Jason A. St. Julien, Esq. He tells us about his experiences growing up as a Black man in America and what motivated him to become a prosecutor in Denver.
This episode of From Moment to Movement with Tamara Banks features up and coming journalist in Atlanta, Georgia, Mickaela Sherman. She tells us what it’s like being a young Black woman during this time in history as police brutality and systemic racism are exposed.
This episode of From Moment to Movement with Tamara Banks features Dr. Janiece Mackey, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Yaaspa, an organization that encourages disengaged and underserved youth to participate in their communities socially and politically.
This episode of From Moment to Movement with Tamara Banks features Terrance Roberts. Terrance is a long time community organizer in Denver and is the Co-Founder of the Frontline Party for Revolutionary Action (FPRA). Terrence discusses his personal history as a former gang member turned community advocate and also discusses how the Elijah McClain case in Aurora, Colorado has impacted him.
This episode of From Moment to Movement with Tamara Banks features John Futrell. He’s an activist and artist in Denver and has a long history of civil rights activism in his family. He talks about his involvement in the effort to change the name of a Denver neighbor from that of a former Denver Mayor and KKK leader to a name that is more inclusive.
This episode of From Moment to Movement with Tamara Banks features Hashim Coates. Hashim is a community organizer and works with the Colorado Democrats African American Initiative. He says that people of color are disproportionately targeted by police violence. He tells us that police reform is not only needed but long overdue.
This episode of From Moment to Movement with Tamara Banks features Dr. Joy DeGruy. Dr. DeGruy is the author of “Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome” and she discusses the generational trauma of the Black experience and how that is impacting society today.
This episode of From Moment to Movement with Tamara Banks features Roderrick Davis, an artist in Brunswick, Georgia, the same town that Ahmaud Arbury was chased down by two white off duty police officers who shot him as he jogged through a neighborhood. Roderrick discusses how Arbery’s killing has impacted his art.
Today’s episode features Yoal Ghebremeskel, co-founder of Street Fraternity.
Today's episode features Makisha Boothe, founder of SistahBiz Global Network an organization that provides support for Black women entrepreneurs.
Today’s episode features Adrian Eatman, a digital media manager at PBS12
Today’s episode features Rebekah Henderson, owner of Tan Tigress, a production company with a focus on race and identity and currently working on a film titled, “Running with my Girls”.
This episode of From Moment to Movement with Tamara Banks features April Washington. April is a longtime journalist for a variety of news outlets and she discusses the history of white supremacy in our country and how it’s impacting us today.
Pilot Episode #1 with Brandon Carter