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GB 44: Dr. Nichelle Rivers, Educator and LGBTQ Advocate, Multi- Media Artist, Founding President of the P.O.W.E.R. Foundation.
“When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important, whether I am afraid.” by Audre Lorde
For episode 44, I had the privilege of speaking with another Badass friend and classmate, Dr. Nichelle Rivers.
Recently, I was able to reconnect with Nichelle and I am so happy that our paths have crossed again. After learning about Nichelle’s work and all that she is doing, I immediately thought of having her as a guest on the Grateful Badass Podcast. I’m grateful that she agreed.
Click the link above, listen in now as Dr. Rivers shares from her extensive and notable background. Hear about her ongoing and current projects and how she found herself right where she is today.
Here’s her bio….
- Currently, the Director of Grants and Funded programs for the Roosevelt Union Free City School District.
- Founding President of the P. O.W.E.R, Foundation, an advocacy and empowerment organization which works with LGBTQ Youth.
- An extensive background as an Educator and Administrator serving in several positions, such as, Teacher, Assistant Principal, Principal, Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent.
- A known expert in the areas of Bullying, Race and Gender Equality and Peace Education, naming a few areas of her expertise.
This episode and the work of Nichelle is near and dear to my heart. Please take a moment and click on the links below to explore more of Nichelle’s work. Be sure to view her artwork including, The Stolen Lives Project, follow her on social media and subscribe to her newsletter which can be found on her website (links below).
I’ve also included additional links for information and to learn more about the LGBTQ community, including transgender and gender non- conforming individuals.
Thank you again Dr. Rivers for your work and for your passion in providing a voice for the very often found, voiceless. All the best to you and everything that you set out to do.
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Thank you for joining in for my conversation with Dr. Nichelle Rivers.
Until next time, be loving and kind to one another.
Lovingly,
~ Grateful Badass
Relevant Resources:
To learn more about the LGBTQ Community. Click here. The Center. The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Community Center.
To learn more about the Transgender and Gender Non- Conforming Community. Click here. Planned Parenthood.
NY Times article concerning violence in the Transgender Community. Click here.
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