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Episode 63: "I Couldn't Have Said It Better Myself"
The Choices We Make Define Us | Hosted by Sandi Cooper & Lori Cooper | hmTv
In this heartwarming and thought-provoking second installment of The Choices We Make Define Us, co-hosts Sandi and Lori Cooper (no relation!) return to share powerful stories from the classroom—where Holocaust education becomes a living, breathing lesson in empathy, courage, and moral responsibility.
Titled "I Couldn't Have Said It Better Myself," this episode dives into the real-time impact of their multi-year educational initiative, as students from diverse backgrounds reflect on what they’ve learned through handwritten letters. From questions about black boots to debates over Kanye West sneakers, Sandi and Lori walk us through unforgettable moments where kids wrestle with values, personal responsibility, and the ripple effects of hate.
With raw emotion, honesty, and insight, the Coopers show how trust, cultural sensitivity, and consistency create safe learning environments where children feel empowered to speak up, challenge prejudice, and take ownership of their choices. This episode is both a celebration of young voices and a reminder that the seeds of tolerance, when nurtured early, can grow into the most powerful forms of resistance.
A must-listen for educators, parents, and anyone committed to shaping a kinder, more conscious generation.