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.

2024

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