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Backbone is a life-fulfilling message about managing chronic pain and living a life of purpose. For two decades, Karen Duffy, New York Times bestselling author, former MTV VJ, Revlon model, and actress, has managed to live an enriching life despite living in a state of constant pain. In this powerful, inspirational, funny, and important manual for surviving pain, Duffy draws on her experience as a patient advocate, trained recreational therapist, and hospice chaplain to illuminate gratifying methods people can use to cope with chronic pain.

At the age of 19, scared and illiterate, James Pennington, escaped from slavery in 1827 and soon became one of the leading voices against slavery prior to the Civil War. Just 10 years after his escape, Pennington was ordained as a priest after studying at Yale and was soon traveling all over the world as an anti-slavery advocate. He was so well respected by European audiences that the University of Heidelberg awarded him an honorary doctorate, making him the first person of African descent to receive such a degree.

The Backbone Podcast chronicles the experiences and accomplishments of Black women at the University of South Carolina since desegregation in 1963. The podcast is curated by The Patchwork Feminist Podcast's co-hosts Kayla King & Ariel Meriwether based on interviews conducted by the creator of The Backbone Documentary, Hannah White. View The Backbone film at linktr.ee/thebackbonefilm.

Anita Sethi was on a journey through Northern England when she became the victim of a race-hate crime. The crime was a vicious attack on her right to exist in a place on account of her race. After the event, Anita experienced panic attacks and anxiety. A crushing sense of claustrophobia made her long for wide open spaces, to breathe deeply in the great outdoors. She was intent on not letting her experience stop her travelling freely and without fear.

Behind the Service is a podcast that pulls back the curtain on the hospitality industry, sharing untold stories from employees, leaders, and guests. From wild encounters to heartfelt moments, we explore the realities of life behind the scenes, bridging the gap between those who serve and those they serve.