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Belonging by Design: How a Choir Became a Home
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In this powerful episode of Our True Colors, Dr. Shawna Gann is joined by Cindy Ogasawara and Kara De Maine, leaders in the Resounding Love Interfaith Gospel Choir—a multiracial, interfaith, LGBTQ+ embracing choir grounded in African American musical traditions and active anti-racism practice.
Together, they explore:
- The complexities of racial identity, especially for those with mixed or ambiguous backgrounds
- What it means to be part of a community that doesn’t just sing together—but heals together
- How they’ve created a choir that holds joy and accountability side by side
- The connection between leadership, cultural humility, and inclusion
You’ll also hear how Resounding Love continues to hold space for marginalized voices in a time when Pride celebrations are shrinking and DEI efforts are under attack.
🎶 All of the music featured in this episode is performed by Resounding Love Interfaith Gospel Choir.
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