{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Friseurbannation.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fvanessa-green-part-1-J2uvj5J2","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"Vanessa Green on Empowering Communities: The Call BlackLine Story Pt. 1","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/2f3b82f7-146a-4be8-9bd4-6f71490c0cfd/19db0999-a353-41ec-b255-54d49346951b/vanessa-green-1.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"<iframe src=\"https://player.simplecast.com/b53175c3-9ada-47c1-9dc2-044254159129\" height=\"200\" width=\"100%\" title=\"Vanessa Green on Empowering Communities: The Call BlackLine Story Pt. 1\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>","height":200,"description":"In this episode of the RISE Urban Nation Podcast, we sit down with Vanessa Green, co-founder and CEO of Call BlackLine. Vanessa shares the powerful story behind the creation of Call BlackLine, a national crisis hotline dedicated to providing support to Black, Brown, Indigenous, and LGBTQ communities. From her beginnings as a social worker in New York to her community organizing efforts in Ferguson, Vanessa’s journey is one of resilience, activism, and an unwavering commitment to social justice. Tune in as we explore the challenges she faced, the impact of her work, and the strategies she employs to uplift marginalized voices. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in community activism, mental health, and the transformative power of grassroots movements."}