A Bit of Optimism Gratitude with Carolyn Adams
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Jul 20, 2020 
In this conversation, Carolyn Adams, a world-renowned dancer and educator, shares her inspiring journey through the civil rights era and the challenges of the arts. She discusses the deep connections between family, identity, and art, and the importance of addressing race and education. Carolyn emphasizes the transformative power of gratitude, showing how a positive outlook can cultivate resilience. She also explains the science behind kindness, illustrating how acts of generosity boost emotional well-being for everyone involved.
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Early Dance Training Segregation
- Carolyn Adams recounts how Black dancers were once segregated to hallway classes.
- By her time, institutions like the Dunham School and New Dance Group fostered multiculturalism.
Family's Civil Rights Involvement
- Adams' family became involved in civil rights after her mother covered the Emmett Till murder.
- Till was the same age as Adams' sister, deeply affecting her mother.
Parents' Resilience
- Despite experiencing discrimination, Adams' parents lacked a victim mentality.
- They were proactive and prepared, demonstrating resilience.