{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Freedom and Glory - Tales of American Spirit","title":"Turquoise LeJeune Parker: From Classroom to Community Catalyst","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/236a7875\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3256,"description":"Join Liz Morris and Bill Lume as they speak with Turquoise Parker, an educator and community leader from Durham, North Carolina. Turquoise shares the inspiring story of Bull City Food Raiser, a grassroots effort she founded to combat food insecurity among students. Learn about the exponential growth of the initiative, from helping one family to supporting thousands of children across multiple schools. Tune in for insights into the importance of relationships, community support, and the impact of small actions. The episode also features a segment on the historical significance of the 36-star US flag, related to the end of the Civil War and Abraham Lincoln's presidency.\n00:00 Introduction to Freedom and Glory Tales\n00:29 Meet Turquoise Parker: Educator and Community Leader\n01:37 The Birth of Bull City Food Raiser\n02:34 Growing Impact: From One Family to Thousands\n05:26 Challenges and Community Support\n07:45 Building Relationships with Students\n18:14 Logistics of a Massive Operation\n26:38 Future Goals and Advocacy\n29:56 Ensuring Families Have What They Need\n32:19 Recognition and Awards\n36:06 Community Involvement and Impact\n41:06 Advice for Aspiring Changemakers\n47:34 Historical Significance of the 36-Star US Flag\n53:32 Conclusion and Call to Action\nFollow Turquoise on social media\nFacebook | Instagram\nWant to donate?\nPayPal: PayPal: https://paypal.me/TGDFoundation\nVenmo: @TGregDoucette-Foundation\nAll funds received through these apps will be earmarked for the Bull City Foodraiser.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/WNeyyaCFjf5O962u_hYlZKJY87LtAPBam-cum-Py8Y0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kNjgw/ZTYzYTNmN2ExZmEz/ZTcwZDRlNWQ3ZmJh/Njg3NS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}