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Guest: Emma Hertz, "Hertz, For Good!"
Emma Hertz, CEO, HealthSpark Foundation, explains how her philanthropic organization acts as a change agent to empower disenfranchised communities to thrive through innovative grant-making,…
Guest: Ramisha Rafique, “Way Beyond Robin, Marian, and Tuck”
Ramisha Rafique, consultant and professor at Nottingham Trent University in England, explains her advocacy work to move higher education organizations and work forces beyond performative diversity,…
Guest: Michael Langley, "Putting Advocacy Into Action"
Michael Langley, Executive Director of the Florida Justice Institute, offers a primer on how his organization uses litigation and other means to combat systemic injustices that impact homeless,…
Guest: Dr. Ingrid Waldron, "How Racism Messes with Mental Health"
Our first international guest, Dr. Ingrid Waldron, describes how racism impacts mental health. Our wide-ranging discussion includes multiple perspectives from her recently published book, "From the…
Guests: Adjoa Jones de Almeida & Sunanda Ghosh, "The Power of Art in the Community"
Adjoa Jones de Almeida and Sunanda Ghosh talk about their Philadelphia-based Forman Arts Initiative’s efforts to cultivate artists and empower communities to work together to advocate for justice and…
Guest: Rev. Carolyn C. Cavaness, "A Pastor With Passion"
Rev. Carolyn C. Cavaness, a 3rd generation pastor, has translated her education in urban studies and economics into vibrant community-connected ministries. She shares what the Christian faith…
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Jacqueline Jones Royster, academic scholar and author, and Gene Kansas, cultural developer, preservationist and social entrepreneur, tell us how their collaborative talents are helping restore “Sweet…
Guest: Father Charles Oduke, PhD, "Catholic Social Teaching"
Fr. Charles Oduke, PhD, is a Kenyan-born, Jesuit-trained, Kenya-India-USA- educated, world-traveled, university-founder and hospital mission-integrator, who conducts a clinic on Roman Catholic social…
Guests: Wynette Yao & Colie Levar Long, "Second Chances"
Wynette Yao, an award-winning filmmaker, profiles her District of Second Chances documentary which chronicles the work of FAMM Foundation, an organization advocating for changes in extreme sentencing…
Guests: Steve Lewis & Dr. Lorinzo Foxworth, "Education in the Black Community"
We discuss the importance of education and workforce development to the Black community with Steve Lewis, an expert in early childhood learning with deep operational and leadership experience in the…
Guest: Leon Benson, "Free At Last"
Convicted of a 1998 murder, 47-year-old Leon Benson, was released from prison on 3/9/23, fully exonerated after 24 years. Now a college student and recording artist, Mr. Benson shares a riveting…
Guest: Donna Richemond, "DEI at the Local Government Level"
In this episode, we explore how local government can play a positive role in promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the community. Hear our conversation with professional educator…
Guest: Imam Idris Abdul-Zahir, "The 'I’s' Have It: Idris, Imam & Islam"
Imam Idris Abdul-Zahir, building on a family legacy as a young leader of a Muslim community in the West Oak Lane section of Philadelphia, explains how racial justice is integral to his ministry,…
Guests: Tatiana Diaz, Demadelye Navarro, Annette Netta, "College Student DEI Perspectives"
Keva and John are joined by a University DEI director, an undergrad nursing student and graduate social work student, for a lively discussion about how diversity, equity and inclusion impact college…
Guest: Apryll Adams & Mike DeCandido, "CommonBondz"
Meet Apryll Adams and Mike DeCandido, two different looking middle-aged people (one a Black female professional, the other her former white senior executive). Hear their unique story rooted in their…
Guests: Lori Bezahler & Marquetta Atkins-Woods, "Equipping Youth for Success"
Lori Bezahler, President of Edward W. Hazen Foundation, and Marquetta Atkins-Woods, a community activist and Foundation grantee, describe how they have collaborated in creative ways to empower…
Guest: Dustin Timmerman, "Transgender Advocate"
Dustin Timmerman, a transgender man, discusses his own transition and how it laid the foundation for his becoming a passionate advocate for LBBTQ+ rights, a topic of relevance now as our nation is…
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Jean Pfaelzer, PhD, a public historian, commentator and University of Delaware professor, describes how “progressive” California has, unbeknownst to many, hosted practices which have enslaved…
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