The Jali, host Melyssa Barrett

Letitia Hanke shares her journey as a young entrepreneur to becoming CEO of her own roofing company, ARS Roofing, Gutters & Solar, and how combating adversity with self-love inspired her to start a non-profit organization, LIME Foundation, designed to encourage youths to explore career opportunities through vocational training, mentorship and community.

On June 29, 2023, the Supreme Court ruled to end affirmative action in college admissions jeopardizing the fair opportunities of underrepresented groups. In this week’s episode, I’ll discuss alternatives to effectively challenge these setbacks through engagement and advocacy to integrate inclusive practices at the legislative level.

Shalita Grant goes beyond the surface to explore the profound impact of representation and empowerment in the realm of beauty. Even behind the scenes in the entertainment industry, lack of representation can have significant impacts on our life journey. Listen as she discusses her journey and how she overcame the challenges that fueled the inspiration to develop an all-natural, patent-pending hair care line.

Representatives from the NAACP Stockton Branch and CA/HI State Conference along with student interns from San Joaquin Delta College Josefina Gomez, Siena Geach, Tania Mora, Robert “Bobby” Bivens, Lajuana Bivens and Calvin Brice discuss the benefits of advocating for healthier food choices at the checkout lines, reasons to hold yourself accountable by modeling better nourishment alternatives habits and shares how the NAACP seeks to advocate for healthier grocery options in stores.