Educational Segments

Explainer episodes on social justice concepts, historical context, and current events. Guests in this segment provide breakdowns of specific topic areas and their impact from the perspective of work and lived experience. Ex: supporting listeners in better understanding redlining, health disparities, the school-to-prison pipeline, etc.

Educational Segments

Shifting Organizational Culture: Trauma-Informed, Identity-Conscious Supervision with Chelsea Pratt

Educational Segments

The Experiences of Black Chief Diversity Officers at Predominantly White Institutions with O’Juan Edwards

2024

Educational Segments

Student Solidarity as Praxis: Popular Education in Action with Tony Nelson

Tony Nelson, explores his development from his rural Michigan upbringing to becoming an active participant in progressive movements and education. Tony revisits the significance of his time as an undergraduate student at Grand Valley State University, recalling how attending a campus presentation by Jane Elliott served as a starting point for his emerging consciousness and involvement as a student on campus.

October 1, 2024
Educational Segments

Resisting Oppression by Building Trust and Connection with Amber Banks

Dr. Amber Banks shares her personal journey into activism and social justice work. She speaks on the complexities of trust, how personal and cultural experiences shape trust, and the intersection of trust with race and power. Dr. Banks discusses the importance of creating spaces where individuals can feel seen and heard and stresses the critical nature of repair in the trust-building process. Her storytelling also touches on the necessity of rest and self-care in sustaining activism and promoting resilience against systemic oppression.

October 1, 2024