Dr. Pius Kamau speaks with Markey Culver, founder and CEO of the Women's Bakery, shares her journey from Peace Corps volunteer in Rwanda to running a successful social enterprise aimed at empowering women and nourishing communities. The discussion covers Markey's experiences in Rwanda, the challenges of setting up bakeries, and the impact of the Women's Bakery in serving nutritious bread to thousands of schoolchildren. Explore how resilience and community-driven initiatives can catalyze lasting positive change in a post-genocide society, offering insights into social entrepreneurship and women's empowerment.

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Cleo Parker Robinson shares her journey as a dancer growing up during segregation and Jim Crow laws, reflecting on the powerful influence of her racially diverse Denver community and her family's guidance. She discusses the healing power of dance, the importance of gratitude, and the vitality of keeping fit. Cleo also delves into mentorship, the evolution of women's roles, and her groundbreaking work with Project Self Discovery. Through her stories, she offers insightful reflections on humanity, empowerment, and the transformative impact of the arts.

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Join Dr. Pius Kamau, Dr. Peter Van Arsdale, Nicole Asarch and Roz Duman, as they reflect on the Coalition Against Global Genocide's efforts and challenges in 2025. They discuss the global food crisis, highlighting the severe impact of conflicts in Sudan, Ethiopia, and Myanmar, and the weaponization of food. The conversation also examines the effects of USAID cuts and the struggles with the SNAP program in the United States. They emphasize hope, local action, including community initiatives in Denver, and stress the importance of education and women's empowerment in addressing these humanitarian issues.

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Key Takeaways:

• The crisis in Sudan is one of the most severe humanitarian crises currently, greatly affecting food security and leading to profound suffering and displacement.
• Ethiopia's historical and ongoing struggles with enforced migration and its civil conflicts have led to the weaponization of food, severely impacting ethnic populations.
• The decimation of SNAP benefits in the US highlights domestic food insecurity, emphasizing that hunger is not just a third-world issue.
• Women's experiences during conflicts reveal brutal realities, making grassroots empowerment, particularly through education, essential for systemic change.
• Sustained hope and action, rather than resignation, are critical to combatting global genocide and human rights violations; every small action counts.

Never Again, is presented by The Coalition Against Global Genocide (CoAGG) and its mission to educate, motivate and empower individuals and communities to oppose Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity.

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