Brenda Bradley and Michele Woodhouse

Recorded November 30, 2022 56:39 minutes
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Description

One Small Step conversation partners Brenda Bradley (79) and Michele Woodhouse (53) discuss their troubles with our broken education system, wanting answers for indigenous reparations, and Roe v. Wade.


Note: This conversation contains harsh language regarding sexual harm, abortion, and adopting Black children.

Subject Log / Time Code

Michele (M) shares about growing up as a tomboy and how women are marginalized in the Republican Party.
Brenda (B) explains why indigenous reparations are important to her, and M speaks to what is happening locally with the Cherokee Nation in her area. They find common ground in not knowing the answers, but desiring them.
M and B discuss our broken education system and how people are now paying attention to school board races.
M shares about watching her children, who identify as different than her politically, research and vote according to their closest interests.
B asks M to expand on her observations when Roe v. Wade was overturned. The two talk over with one another why they hold differing views on abortion. Note: from 43:35 to 47:15, B shares stories about attempted sexual violence and a person she encountered who died from an abortion. At 49:30 she shares her opinions with harsh language about the challenges involved with Black children and adoption.
M and B share what gives them hope for the future.

Participants

  • Brenda Bradley
  • Michele Woodhouse

Partnership Type

Outreach

Initiatives