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Welcome to the first episode of Conversations: Race on the Rocks with your host, Craig Uffman. Listen as Craig and his guest Salin Geevarghese, one of world’s foremost experts in the art of reconciling opposing groups in the pursuit of spatial justice, discuss how Craig falling in love with an amazing woman was the catalyst that made this podcast possible, how Salin's father immigrated to the United States from India, and much more. Salin is the President &amp; CEO of SGG Insight, LLC, a consulting firm offering comprehensive services to public, private, nonprofit, and philanthropic sector leaders and organizations. He also serves as Senior Fellow at the Center for the Study of Social Policy (CSSP) as well as the founding Director of the Mixed-Income Strategic Alliance and its Innovation and Action Network.  Listen as Salin shares his father's journey from India, his academics, and how he ended up in Tennessee. They speak about the influential thought leaders prominent during the 50s and how they guided Salin's father's actions. Salin also discusses some racial indignities his father suffered and what it was like for him as a brown-skinned boy growing up in a predominantly white area. Salin discusses working with the Obama administration and the award he received, and the letter he wrote to the Washington Post about a kindness President Obama did for his father. This episode ends as all future episodes will, with some grounds of hope that we can all draw from.  Craig has a podcast like you've never heard. If you have felt the injustice of racism or have seen it and want to find a better way, this is the podcast for you.   In this episode: [02:14] Welcome to the show, Salin! [02:58] Craig shares a personal story about why Salin is the first guest on the first episode. [05:11] Craig speaks about telling family and friends about his relationship with a woman of color. [07:16] His girlfriend's brother asked her to be careful because he felt like he might be racist. [09:06] Craig discusses how this caused him to go on the exploration journey that led him to do this podcast. [10:54] Salin is Craig's brother-in-law and the brother that caused him to look at himself and see if anything he put on social media was inappropriate. [12:50] Salin shares his father's story, an Orthodox priest immigrating to the United States from India in the 50s. [15:08] His father's pathway into the United States through Ellis Island. [16:41] Salin discusses his father's academic journey and ending up in Tennessee. [19:51] Craig shares his insights into who might have influenced Salin's father when he immigrated. [21:22] Salin speaks about his father's life in India during the great depression. [24:21] Listen as Salin discusses his father's academic career and his passions. [25:36] Did your father experience the pain of racial hierarchy? [26:00] Salin gives some background of India's history and the color caste hierarchy that operates still today. [30:01] Salin shares a story his father told him about an indignity that he suffered. [32:23] Salin's family was one of the first families from India in Tennessee. [35:14] What was it like growing up a brown-skinned boy in a predominantly white neighborhood in Tennessee? [38:08] Salin speaks about his focus being on academics as a child. [41:29] Salin shares what he has learned about how our race and class perspectives impact our commitments to resolve those tensions. [44:37] Salin believes that if he had gone to a different elementary school and didn't have a diverse set of experiences, he doesn't know what his life would've looked like. [47:20] Salin discusses the school systems teaching poor kids and the influences on what kids could achieve. [49:45] Salin talks about one of the initiatives he was a leader in. [50:53] Craig shares how he is approaching this podcast. [51:26] Salin tells a story about serving in the Obama administration and how his father got to see his son awarded this honor. [53:04] He speaks about his father's early diagnosis with dementia. [56:10] Salin discusses sharing with President Obama the question his father asks every day. [59:06] Salin talks about a story he wrote for the Washington Post. [1:01:05] What are the grounds of hope that we can draw upon? [1:03:07] Salin shares the second thing that gives him hope. [1:05:58] Salin discusses everyone's journey having twists and turns. [1:07:46] Thank you for being on the show!   Links and Resources Connect with Craig: The Way of Love Facebook | Twitter Craig’s Sermon Podcast   Connect with Salin: SGG Insight Facebook | Twitter |  LinkedIn  Article #1 in Washington Post  Article #2 in Washington Post This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wayoflove.substack.com

Welcome to the first episode of Conversations: Race on the Rocks with your host, Craig Uffman. Listen as Craig and his guest Salin Geevarghese, one of world’s foremost experts in the art of reconciling opposing groups in the pursuit of spatial justice, discuss how Craig falling in love with an amazing woman was the catalyst that made this podcast possible, how Salin's father immigrated to the United States from India, and much more. Salin is the President &amp; CEO of SGG Insight, LLC, a consulting firm offering comprehensive services to public, private, nonprofit, and philanthropic sector leaders and organizations. He also serves as Senior Fellow at the Center for the Study of Social Policy (CSSP) as well as the founding Director of the Mixed-Income Strategic Alliance and its Innovation and Action Network.  Listen as Salin shares his father's journey from India, his academics, and how he ended up in Tennessee. They speak about the influential thought leaders prominent during the 50s and how they guided Salin's father's actions. Salin also discusses some racial indignities his father suffered and what it was like for him as a brown-skinned boy growing up in a predominantly white area. Salin discusses working with the Obama administration and the award he received, and the letter he wrote to the Washington Post about a kindness President Obama did for his father. This episode ends as all future episodes will, with some grounds of hope that we can all draw from.  Craig has a podcast like you've never heard. If you have felt the injustice of racism or have seen it and want to find a better way, this is the podcast for you. In this episode: [02:14] Welcome to the show, Salin! [02:58] Craig shares a personal story about why Salin is the first guest on the first episode. [05:11] Craig speaks about telling family and friends about his relationship with a woman of color. [07:16] His girlfriend's brother asked her to be careful because he felt like he might be racist. [09:06] Craig discusses how this caused him to go on the exploration journey that led him to do this podcast. [10:54] Salin is Craig's brother-in-law and the brother that caused him to look at himself and see if anything he put on social media was inappropriate. [12:50] Salin shares his father's story, an Orthodox priest immigrating to the United States from India in the 50s. [15:08] His father's pathway into the United States through Ellis Island. [16:41] Salin discusses his father's academic journey and ending up in Tennessee. [19:51] Craig shares his insights into who might have influenced Salin's father when he immigrated. [21:22] Salin speaks about his father's life in India during the great depression. [24:21] Listen as Salin discusses his father's academic career and his passions. [25:36] Did your father experience the pain of racial hierarchy? [26:00] Salin gives some background of India's history and the color caste hierarchy that operates still today. [30:01] Salin shares a story his father told him about an indignity that he suffered. [32:23] Salin's family was one of the first families from India in Tennessee. [35:14] What was it like growing up a brown-skinned boy in a predominantly white neighborhood in Tennessee? [38:08] Salin speaks about his focus being on academics as a child. [41:29] Salin shares what he has learned about how our race and class perspectives impact our commitments to resolve those tensions. [44:37] Salin believes that if he had gone to a different elementary school and didn't have a diverse set of experiences, he doesn't know what his life would've looked like. [47:20] Salin discusses the school systems teaching poor kids and the influences on what kids could achieve. [49:45] Salin talks about one of the initiatives he was a leader in. [50:53] Craig shares how he is approaching this podcast. [51:26] Salin tells a story about serving in the Obama administration and how his father got to see his son awarded this honor. [53:04] He speaks about his father's early diagnosis with dementia. [56:10] Salin discusses sharing with President Obama the question his father asks every day. [59:06] Salin talks about a story he wrote for the Washington Post. [1:01:05] What are the grounds of hope that we can draw upon? [1:03:07] Salin shares the second thing that gives him hope. [1:05:58] Salin discusses everyone's journey having twists and turns. [1:07:46] Thank you for being on the show! Links and Resources Connect with Craig: <a href="http://wayoflove.live" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Way of Love</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/wayoflove.live" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/CraigUffman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://anchor.fm/craig-uffman1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Craig’s Sermon Podcast</a> Connect with Salin: <a href="https://sgginsight.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SGG Insight</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sgginsight/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/sgginsight" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/salin-geevarghese-2872221" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> LinkedIn</a> <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2018/04/27/as-my-father-battled-alzheimers-i-rushed-to-create-one-last-memory-meeting-president-obama/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Article #1 in Washington Post</a> <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/08/13/how-i-found-my-identity-an-indian-american-black-white-country/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Article #2 in Washington Post</a> This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://wayoflove.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wayoflove.substack.com</a>

Finding Hope In The Face of Racism with Salin Geevarghese

In this episode we talk with Salin Geevarghese, President &amp; CEO of SGG Insight and Founding Director of the Mixed-Income Strategic Alliance. Salin served for most of the two terms of the Obama Administration as a senior leader in the Department of Housing and Urban Development. His perspective on promoting comprehensive community change is particularly interesting given his wide-ranging professional experience across the corporate, philanthropic and public sectors. We recorded this conversation as the Biden-Harris transition team is deep into its preparations to take office, so Salin’s perspectives on lessons learned from the Obama Administration’s efforts to advance place-based strategies are particularly timely. We discuss his lessons learned about advancing place-based efforts in a more cross-silo, cross-sector and cross-jurisdictional way. We also touch on his perspectives, as an Indian-American, about advancing racial equity in the U.S., given how this topic can often be framed as a Black-White issue. National Initiative on Mixed-Income Communities What Works to Promote Inclusive, Equitable Communities Volume Website Salin Geevarghese.2020. Reflections on the Role of the Federal Government in Promoting Greater Urban Equity and Inclusion. Salin Geevarghese.2020. Washington Post. How I found my identity as an Indian American in a Black and White country.

In this episode we talk with Salin Geevarghese, President &amp; CEO of SGG Insight and Founding Director of the Mixed-Income Strategic Alliance. Salin served for most of the two terms of the Obama Administration as a senior leader in the Department of Housing and Urban Development. His perspective on promoting comprehensive community change is particularly interesting given his wide-ranging professional experience across the corporate, philanthropic and public sectors. We recorded this conversation as the Biden-Harris transition team is deep into its preparations to take office, so Salin’s perspectives on lessons learned from the Obama Administration’s efforts to advance place-based strategies are particularly timely. We discuss his lessons learned about advancing place-based efforts in a more cross-silo, cross-sector and cross-jurisdictional way. We also touch on his perspectives, as an Indian-American, about advancing racial equity in the U.S., given how this topic can often be framed as a Black-White issue. <a href="https://case.edu/socialwork/nimc/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">National Initiative on Mixed-Income Communities</a> <a href="https://case.edu/socialwork/nimc/resources/what-works-volume" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What Works to Promote Inclusive, Equitable Communities Volume Website</a> <a href="https://case.edu/socialwork/nimc/sites/case.edu.nimc/files/2020-09/Geevarghese.WWV_.Reflections%20on%20the%20Role.2020.v2.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Salin Geevarghese.2020. Reflections on the Role of the Federal Government in Promoting Greater Urban Equity and Inclusion.</a> <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/08/13/how-i-found-my-identity-an-indian-american-black-white-country/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Salin Geevarghese.2020. Washington Post. How I found my identity as an Indian American in a Black and White country.</a>

Episode 5: Salin Geevarghese

Salin Geevarghese currently serves as Senior Fellow at the Center for the Study of Social Policy (CSSP) as well as the founding Director of the Mixed-Income Strategic Alliance and its Innovation and Action Network. The Mixed-Income Strategic Alliance is a collaboration of CSSP, the National Initiative on Mixed Income Communities at Case Western Reserve University and Urban Strategies, Inc.Before that, from April 2014 to January 2017, Salin served in a senior appointed leadership post as HUD’s Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Office of International and Philanthropic Innovation (within the Office of Policy Development and Research) during the Administration of President Barack Obama.He is a recognized expert, leader, consultant, and speaker. Salin has written widely on open records laws and transparency, public education issues, civil rights and equity issues, community and economic development, sustainable urbanization, civic innovation, and engagement efforts.More importantly to me, he is my cousin and older brother, and I am stoked that he has finally caved in and said yes to coming on the show. We talk about family, why representation matters, and of course, mental health, since May is Mental Health Awareness month. His son Sanjay also joins us for the conversation, so let’s get right to the conversation.Being a Leader, Paving the WaySo what does your family say about YOU? Salin says he was always known as the “big mouth” in his family, but he never dreamed his career path would take him where it has. He was commonly described as a leader, and was the first in his family to go to law school. Seeing his parents as role models shaped his early thinking, which focused on helping those in poverty and making an impact on others. Because Salin’s mother taught elementary school in Chattanooga, Salin was able very early to realize that not everyone has the same background and experiences. He says that seeing his parents serve others were character-molding moments in his life.TWEET: I was aware very early that what I had and what others had were very different. #ChasingDreamsThe Question Salin was asked EVERY DayCan you imagine what it’s like to work for the President of the United States? Salin was privileged to work for HUD as his father entered the early stages of dementia. Every day his father would ask if he would see the president today. Every day Salin would answer, “Not today, Daddy.” Even though his HUD post didn’t mean day-to-day contact with President Obama, he knew he had to figure out how to get a picture of himself with the president, so he could give it to his father. Salin didn’t think it would ever happen, until 2016, when he was nominated for an award and was invited to the ceremony where he would meet President Obama. It was the culmination of a 6-year dream and the answer to the question his father asked so often.TWEET: The route into public policy, poverty, and non-profit was all “in the sauce.” #ChasingDreamsThe Letter that Means So MuchWhen is a letter more than just a letter? How about when the letter is from the President of the United States? Salin was able to share briefly with President Obama the story of his immigrant parents and their story. The president wrote a quick note of thanks for him to pass along to his father, along with the picture of Salin and the president. Salin was so grateful for the president’s humble leadership that he wrote a note of thanks for the time and attention shown to his family. It wasn’t long before a letter--yes, a “Thank You” for the “Thank You”-- arrived at Salin’s house from President Obama, acknowledging the contribution made by their family. It was a small gesture that wasn’t about politics, but became a meaningful symbol of pride and honor in this Indian family. It’s just one example of what can happen when you think of others, especially in showing kindness and grace to someone suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, like Salin’s beloved father. TWEET: The question was always, “How might I serve?” #ChasingDreamsOUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE:[2:41] Born in America[5:52] Giving back and serving the poor[9:38] How you can be influenced by seeing others give back[12:56] Leading a life of service[13:16] Getting “fired” while on vacation--only to be called to serve in the Obama administration[23:13] The rest of the story and the new purpose behind a 6-year dream[34:54] The note from President Obama and what happened next[43:22] The meaning behind the president’s kind note[46:31] The moment that no one thought would happen[47:39] The importance of embracing time[50:16] Changing your dream in light of mental illnessRESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:Center for the Study of Social Policy Washington Post Article - "As my father battled Alzheimer’s, I rushed to create one last memory: Meeting President Obama”TWEETS YOU CAN USE:TWEET: President Obama acknowledged what my parents as immigrants had done and said his thoughts and prayers were with us. #ChasingDreamsTWEET: Alzheimer’s robs people of a lot, but there is nothing to be ashamed of. #ChasingDreamshttps://youtu.be/jA1kel5Gjnc

Salin Geevarghese currently serves as Senior Fellow at the Center for the Study of Social Policy (CSSP) as well as the founding Director of the Mixed-Income Strategic Alliance and its Innovation and Action Network. The Mixed-Income Strategic Alliance is a collaboration of CSSP, the National Initiative on Mixed Income Communities at Case Western Reserve University and Urban Strategies, Inc.Before that, from April 2014 to January 2017, Salin served in a senior appointed leadership post as HUD’s Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Office of International and Philanthropic Innovation (within the Office of Policy Development and Research) during the Administration of President Barack Obama.He is a recognized expert, leader, consultant, and speaker. Salin has written widely on open records laws and transparency, public education issues, civil rights and equity issues, community and economic development, sustainable urbanization, civic innovation, and engagement efforts.More importantly to me, he is my cousin and older brother, and I am stoked that he has finally caved in and said yes to coming on the show. We talk about family, why representation matters, and of course, mental health, since May is Mental Health Awareness month. His son Sanjay also joins us for the conversation, so let’s get right to the conversation.Being a Leader, Paving the WaySo what does your family say about YOU? Salin says he was always known as the “big mouth” in his family, but he never dreamed his career path would take him where it has. He was commonly described as a leader, and was the first in his family to go to law school. Seeing his parents as role models shaped his early thinking, which focused on helping those in poverty and making an impact on others. Because Salin’s mother taught elementary school in Chattanooga, Salin was able very early to realize that not everyone has the same background and experiences. He says that seeing his parents serve others were character-molding moments in his life.TWEET: I was aware very early that what I had and what others had were very different. #ChasingDreamsThe Question Salin was asked EVERY DayCan you imagine what it’s like to work for the President of the United States? Salin was privileged to work for HUD as his father entered the early stages of dementia. Every day his father would ask if he would see the president today. Every day Salin would answer, “Not today, Daddy.” Even though his HUD post didn’t mean day-to-day contact with President Obama, he knew he had to figure out how to get a picture of himself with the president, so he could give it to his father. Salin didn’t think it would ever happen, until 2016, when he was nominated for an award and was invited to the ceremony where he would meet President Obama. It was the culmination of a 6-year dream and the answer to the question his father asked so often.TWEET: The route into public policy, poverty, and non-profit was all “in the sauce.” #ChasingDreamsThe Letter that Means So MuchWhen is a letter more than just a letter? How about when the letter is from the President of the United States? Salin was able to share briefly with President Obama the story of his immigrant parents and their story. The president wrote a quick note of thanks for him to pass along to his father, along with the picture of Salin and the president. Salin was so grateful for the president’s humble leadership that he wrote a note of thanks for the time and attention shown to his family. It wasn’t long before a letter--yes, a “Thank You” for the “Thank You”-- arrived at Salin’s house from President Obama, acknowledging the contribution made by their family. It was a small gesture that wasn’t about politics, but became a meaningful symbol of pride and honor in this Indian family. It’s just one example of what can happen when you think of others, especially in showing kindness and grace to someone suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, like Salin’s beloved father. TWEET: The question was always, “How might I serve?” #ChasingDreamsOUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE:<ul><li>[2:41] Born in America</li><li>[5:52] Giving back and serving the poor</li><li>[9:38] How you can be influenced by seeing others give back</li><li>[12:56] Leading a life of service</li><li>[13:16] Getting “fired” while on vacation--only to be called to serve in the Obama administration</li><li>[23:13] The rest of the story and the new purpose behind a 6-year dream</li><li>[34:54] The note from President Obama and what happened next</li><li>[43:22] The meaning behind the president’s kind note</li><li>[46:31] The moment that no one thought would happen</li><li>[47:39] The importance of embracing time</li><li>[50:16] Changing your dream in light of mental illness</li></ul>RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:<a href="https://www.cssp.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Center for the Study of Social Policy</a><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2018/04/27/as-my-father-battled-alzheimers-i-rushed-to-create-one-last-memory-meeting-president-obama/?noredirect=on" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Washington Post Article - "As my father battled Alzheimer’s, I rushed to create one last memory: Meeting President Obama”</a>TWEETS YOU CAN USE:TWEET: President Obama acknowledged what my parents as immigrants had done and said his thoughts and prayers were with us. #ChasingDreamsTWEET: Alzheimer’s robs people of a lot, but there is nothing to be ashamed of. #ChasingDreams<a href="https://youtu.be/jA1kel5Gjnc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/jA1kel5Gjnc</a>

Ep. 139: Salin Geevarghese -­ Three Generations of Dreamers ft. Special Guest Sanjay Geevarghese