What if you had the opportunity to hear compelling firsthand accounts about the often life-or-death stakes of unchecked biases and bigotry? Would you listen? Biracial journalist Daralyse Lyons has interviewed more than 100 people – academics, politicians, thought-leaders, advocates, activists, and even an incarcerated inmate – for an in-depth exploration of a wide range of topics related to diversity, equity and inclusion. Every other week, for ten weeks, she'll invite you to join her to learn more about a topic related to diversity. This podcast encourages listener participation, so, on alternating weeks, Daralyse and her co-collaborator AnnaMarie Jones will host a Q&A episode in which they answer listeners' questions, share about the interview and podcast compilation process, and delve more deeply into each topic. They are excited to partner with you to demystify diversity.
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Demystifying Diversity Podcast creator and host, Daralyse Lyons, announces the launch of the On Being Biracial Podcast! The On Being Biracial Podcast is a collaborative effort between biracial journalists Daralyse Lyons and Malcolm Burnley. On Being Biracial amplifies the voices of multiethnic people of a variety of ages and experiences. To learn more, go to onbeingbiracial.com or search for the On Being Biracial Podcast on your favorite podcast hosting platform. HOME | On Being Biracial
In the final installment of Season 2 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, Daralyse Lyons and Zack James conclude the season with an interview of guest Melinda Briana Epler, an expert in building allyship and empathy skills. This Q&A conversation explores not only what it means to be an ally, but also provides concrete strategies that each and every one of us can implement to be better allies in our workplaces, in our communities, and in our relationships. In this episode, you will learn about: The spectrum-nature of privilege and the fact that each and every one of us enjoys some level of privilege, whether we realize and acknowledge it or not. The importance of being an ally in actions, as opposed to just in words. The role that storytelling plays in relating the experiences of marginalization and exclusion, and how these stories substantiate the need for allyship. How to strike the balance between challenging our loved ones to become better allies, while also meeting them where they are to prevent division and alienation. The fact that doing nothing is an act of tacit compliance in perpetuating racism and many other -isms that our society faces. The reminder that the work of allyship is difficult, but the effects of racism and other -isms are even more difficult, and destructive, as opposed to constructive. How our culture of “rugged individualism” not only harms individual groups, but also harms us as a collective, on a national and global scale. Our guest experts this episode include: Melinda Briana Epler - Founder and CEO of Change Catalyst, Melinda is a TED speaker, a diversity and inclusion advocate, and a leader building inclusive innovation around the world. Melinda has 25 years of experience elevating brands and developing business innovation strategies for start-ups, Fortune 500 companies, global NGOs, and so much more. As the CEO of Change Catalyst, Melinda works with her clients and partners to solve diversity and inclusion issues together. Using her background in storytelling, behavioral science and large-scale culture change, she is a strategic advisor for companies, innovation hubs, and governments around the world. She also co-founded Tech Inclusion, a series of global solutions-focused conferences, where she has partnered with over 450 tech companies and community organizations and hosted over 50 solutions-focused diversity and inclusion events. Previously, Melinda was a marketing and culture executive, and award-winning documentary filmmaker. She speaks, mentors and writes about diversity and inclusion, inclusive innovation, empathy, and entrepreneurship. She is the author of the book, How to Be an Ally, and she hosts the popular Leading With Empathy and Allyship Podcast. Resources in this episode include: Melinda Briana Epler's Book: How to Be An Ally Melinda's TedTalk: 3 Ways to Be a Better Ally in the Workplace Melinda's Podcast: Leading with Empathy and Allyship More of Melinda's writings on Medium.com Change Catalyst website Change Catalyst's State of Allyship Report Connect with Melinda: Twitter: @mbrianaepler Instagram: @changecatalysts Facebook LinkedIn Click here for a full transcript of this episode.
In this episode of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, host Daralyse Lyons further explores the role that allyship plays in creating true diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. This episode's conversations feature the voices of white allies who are currently doing the work to make the world a better place. In this episode, you will learn about: The role love plays in dismantling inequity and creating cross-cultural understanding and empathy. How taking full responsibility and ownership of one's biases is the clearest way to overcoming them and becoming anti-racist.. The importance of expression, authenticity, and humble curiosity in creating meaningful connection that transcends differences and barriers based on identity. How technology, while well-intended, is not a cure-all for eliminating bias. How making real change requires showing up consistently, despite the incremental nature of progress. Our guest experts this episode include: Joe Henderson - Joe is a lifetime student and practitioner of non-aggressive martial arts, as well as a student and practitioner of personal immersive development with 35 years experience of training facilitation. Joe is the Founder and Director of Next Level Trainings, Philadelphia. Melinda Briana Epler - Melinda is the Founder and CEO of Change Catalyst and author of How to Be an Ally: Actions You Can Take for a Stronger, Happier Workplace. Melinda is a diversity and inclusion expert who works as a strategic advisor for tech companies, tech hubs and governments around the world. Her TedTalk, 3 Ways to Be a Better Ally in the Workplace, is a must-watch. Ryan Honeyman - Ryan is a Partner at LIFT Economy and coauthor of The B Corp Handbook: How to Use Business as a Force for Good. Ryan provides diversity, equity, and inclusion consulting services to B Corps and other social enterprises with a specific focus on working with white-led and/or majority white companies to educate, organize, and mobilize white-identified people towards collective liberation. John Monaghan - John, the Director of Partnerships at All Aces, Inc. has over 20 years of community engagement and problem solving stemming from his experience in law enforcement. John is a former massage therapist and martial arts devotee turned law enforcement officer who, after retiring from the position of Chief of Police in New Hampshire, became a full-time advocate for racial equity and social justice. Bryan Miller - Bryan is the Executive Director of Heeding God's Call to End Gun Violence, a grassroots and faith-based organization headquartered in Philadelphia, whose mission is to reduce and prevent gun violence. He has made it his mission to end gun violence, after the loss of his brother to murder in 1994. Simon Chadwick - Simon grew up in Apartheid South Africa. His father, Bishop Graham Chadwick, was a prominent anti-apartheid activist. He spent much of his young life in South Africa, then was educated at Oxford in politics, philosophy and economics. Now, he is a United States Citizen and the author of For the People: A Citizen's Manifesto to Shaping Our Nation's Future. Alex Vaccaro - Alex is the Richard H. Rothman Professor and Chairman, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Professor of Neurosurgery at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. He has over 830 peer-reviewed and 210 non-peer reviewed publications and is the President of Rothman Institute, Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Co-Director of the Regional Spinal Cord Injury Center of the Delaware Valley and Co-Director of Spine Surgery and the Spine Fellowship Program at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital where he instructs current fellows and residents in the diagnosis and treatment of various spinal problems and disorders. Jen O'Ryan - Jen O'Ryan, the founder of Double Tall Consulting, she is the author of Inclusive AF:A Field Guide for Accidental Diversity Experts and a self-titled accidental expert in diversity and inclusion. Rob Lawless - In November of 2015, Rob set out to make 10,000 friends through hour-long, one-on one conversations. Now halfway through, he has spoken to people of a variety of backgrounds and identities, from more than 75 countries, and can see how his life experiences have enabled him to take certain risks while being loved and supported in his passions and his purpose. Emily Anderson - Emily is a former marketing director and lifestyle expert turned human-centered designer who specializes in digital empowerment. When she's not working on another book project or using her writing as a catalyst for change, Emily is striving to bring about gender diversity in tech through her work as a coding teacher for Girls Who Code. Peter H Reinke - Jr. Business Development Officer & Assistant Vice President at Univest Bank & Trust and the founder of the people-centered networking group Friends of Pete. Click here for a full transcript of this episode.
In this episode of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, host Daralyse Lyons explores the enduring legacy of white supremacy and racism, and how it currently impacts our society today. This episode is the first installment of the White Allyship series, in which Daralyse interviews white allies who are actively doing work to break down barriers and make the world more inclusive from their self-acknowledged place of power, privilege, and influence. In this episode, you will learn about: How racism and other -isms will continue to pervade our society as long as privileged groups allow it to. How microaggressions, when permitted, perpetrate harm in subtle and overt ways. The role that privilege, anger, and the shirking of responsibility have in creating a culture of discrimination. How, when unchecked, cultures of discrimination and mistrust lead to opression and systems that beget political despotism and autocracy. How genuine connection and a desire to understand individual experience is a powerful antidote to creating cultures of discrimination. Our guest experts this episode include: Joe Henderson - Joe is a lifetime student and practitioner of non-aggressive martial arts, as well as a student and practitioner of personal immersive development with 35 years experience of training facilitation. Joe is the Founder and Director of Next Level Trainings, Philadelphia. Melinda Briana Epler - Melinda is the Founder and CEO of Change Catalyst and author of How to Be an Ally: Actions You Can Take for a Stronger, Happier Workplace. Melinda is a diversity and inclusion expert who works as a strategic advisor for tech companies, tech hubs and governments around the world. Her TedTalk, 3 Ways to Be a Better Ally in the Workplace, is a must-watch. Ryan Honeyman - Ryan is a Partner at LIFT Economy and coauthor of The B Corp Handbook: How to Use Business as a Force for Good. Ryan provides diversity, equity, and inclusion consulting services to B Corps and other social enterprises with a specific focus on working with white-led and/or majority white companies to educate, organize, and mobilize white-identified people towards collective liberation. John Monaghan - John, the Director of Partnerships at All Aces, Inc. has over 20 years of community engagement and problem solving stemming from his experience in law enforcement. John is a former massage therapist and martial arts devotee turned law enforcement officer who, after retiring from the position of Chief of Police in New Hampshire, became a full-time advocate for racial equity and social justice. Bryan Miller - Bryan is the Executive Director of Heeding God's Call to End Gun Violence, a grassroots and faith-based organization headquartered in Philadelphia, whose mission is to reduce and prevent gun violence. He has made it his mission to end gun violence, after the loss of his brother to murder in 1994. Simon Chadwick - Simon grew up in Apartheid South Africa. His father, Bishop Graham Chadwick, was a prominent anti-apartheid activist. He spent much of his young life in South Africa, then was educated at Oxford in politics, philosophy and economics. Now, he is a United States Citizen and the author of For the People: A Citizen's Manifesto to Shaping Our Nation's Future. Alex Vacaro - Alex is the Richard H. Rothman Professor and Chairman, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Professor of Neurosurgery at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. He has over 830 peer-reviewed and 210 non-peer reviewed publications and is the President of Rothman Institute, Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Co-Director of the Regional Spinal Cord Injury Center of the Delaware Valley and Co-Director of Spine Surgery and the Spine Fellowship Program at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital where he instructs current fellows and residents in the diagnosis and treatment of various spinal problems and disorders. Jen O'Ryan - Jen O'Ryan, the founder of Double Tall Consulting, she is the author of Inclusive AF:A Field Guide for Accidental Diversity Experts and a self-titled accidental expert in diversity and inclusion. Rob Lawless - In November of 2015, Rob set out to make 10,000 friends through hour-long, one-on one conversations. Now halfway through, he has spoken to people of a variety of backgrounds and identities, from more than 75 countries, and can see how his life experiences have enabled him to take certain risks while being loved and supported in his passions and his purpose. Emily Anderson - Emily is a former marketing director and lifestyle expert turned human-centered designer who specializes in digital empowerment. When she's not working on another book project or using her writing as a catalyst for change, Emily is striving to bring about gender diversity in tech through her work as a coding teacher for Girls Who Code. Peter H Reinke - Jr. Business Development Officer & Assistant Vice President at Univest Bank & Trust and the founder of the people-centered networking group Friends of Pete. Click here for a full transcript of this episode.
With this being the last week of Black History Month, we've made the decision that, rather than releasing a new series of episodes, we would invite Demystifying Diversity Podcast listeners to revisit previous content about Black History in America and to celebrate and honor Blackness, not only this month, but always. We will release a new episode next week, but, in the meantime, we hope you'll go back and check out one or more of our previous episodes that center Black voices. Those Episodes are: Season One, Episodes 5, 6, & 7 and a Q&A Episode Episode 5: Black History: From Slavery to Segregation Episode 6: Black Pain: The Enduring Impact of Racism Episode 7: Black Joy, Success, Culture and Community Q&A with Guest Jonathan Howe from Temple University Season Two, Episode 2: Black and Blue: An Exploration of the Inequities in a Broken Criminal Justice System Thank you for your continued listenership and keep an eye out for next week's episode announcement. If you want to be a better ally, you won't want to miss it!
In this Q&A episode of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, hosts Daralyse Lyons and Zack James speak with Temple University's Dr. Nikki Franke, Head Fencing Coach and former US Olympian. In this in-depth conversation, Dr. Franke expounds upon the lessons learned in the first two episodes of this series, while also reflecting on her own experiences of being a Black female fencer, coach and Olympian. In this episode, you will learn about: What it takes in order to be a pioneer in a high-pressure setting, such as that found within competitive sports. The power of prioritizing connection and relationships in unifying groups of individuals around common goals. The importance of supporting athletes as people, not just for their athletic accomplishments. The role of exposing youths of all backgrounds to different sports. The importance of diverse representation within athletics. The value that can be derived, especially for future generations, by providing greater opportunities for kids to become involved in sports. The importance of supporting future generations in creating authentic communication in a world of social media and constant engagement with technology. The role that balance creates in curbing the loss that athletes feel when their playing days are over. Our guest expert this episode is: Dr. Nikki Franke - Dr. Franke was a member of the 1976 and 1980 US Olympic Fencing teams and was the United States Fencing Association's National Foil Champion in both 1975 and 1980. Nikki competed in the 1975 and 1979 Pan American Games capturing a silver medal in the 1975 individual foil competition and a bronze in the 1979 competition. While attending Brooklyn College, where she graduated with honors, Nikki was a four year letter winner placing third individually at the 1972 NIWFA National Championships and was named an NIWFA All-American. In 1979 she was inducted into the Brooklyn College Hall of Fame. After transitioning into the role of coach, she continued to receive additional hall of fame honors and awards. In 1995, Nikki was inducted into the Temple University Athletics Hall of Fame. In 1998, she was inducted into the United States Fencing Association Hall of Fame. And in 2002, she was inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame, which was established by the Women's Sports Foundation. Nikki was one of only three women to be inducted that year and was chosen based on her impressive coaching, playing teaching and community service records. A true trailblazer in her field she was the first Black woman hired to coach an NCAA fencing team. And now in her 49th year at the helm of the Temple Fencing program, Dr. Franke recently led the Temple Owls to their highest ranking in program history, which the team accomplished during a pandemic. She recently retired as an Associate Professor in Temple University's Department of Public Health, and she holds a Master's Degree in Health Education as well as a doctorate degree. Resources in this episode include: A Balanced Life: Nikki Franke, Fencing Legend Black Women in Sport Foundation Click here for a full transcript of this episode.
In this episode of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, host Daralyse Lyons explores the value of furthering the growth of diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of the world of sports. In interviews with current and former athletes, coaches and sports industry executives, she uncovers their perspectives and experiences regarding the critical role of sports within society. Through solutions-oriented reporting, this episode examines strategies that have worked to increase DEI, and explores the need for greater interventions to make sports a truly safe and equitable space. In this episode, you will learn about: The importance of representation, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in athletics. How individual choices made by individual people to stand for inclusion can inspire an entire organization's growth in its DEI practices. How personal narratives, as opposed to statistics, play a critical role in changing hearts and minds in the work of making the world a more inclusive place. The role that allyship, along with hard work and grit, can play in breaking through barriers and creating change within organizations. How exposing youth to opportunities within and outside of athletics can serve to diversify workplaces, both inside and outside of the sports world. The economic realities and benefits of having a policy of inclusivity - not only in sports, but in any type of organization. The importance of inclusivity in sports, especially in navigating the end-of-career transition that athletes face. How a focus on inclusivity improves an athlete's mental health and sense of belonging, even after their playing days are over. Our guests in this episode include: Jordan Keesler - a graduate student at Georgia State University whose exploration of the complex relationships between sports policies and identity, with a specific focus on gender, race, and culture illuminate systemic and structural inequities within sports. Their thesis, tentatively titled “Put Me in Coach: The Phenomenology of Trans Masculine NCAA Athlete's Gender,” examines the simultaneous visibility and invisibility of trans folks in athletics. Jordan's insights about this important subject extend beyond their research and are informed by their experiences as a trans athlete who, in college, was affirmed on their cross country team and subjected to active aggression on that same college's softball team. Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir - a Black Muslim basketball player, who has become a national and international icon, recognized as the first Muslim woman in NCAA history to play covered. The innovator behind the campaign Muslim Girls Hoop Too, Bilqis has devoted her career to encouraging Muslim girls to play sports and openly express their faith. A passionate athlete from her earliest memories, Bilquis scored 3,070 points over her high school career, setting the all-time scoring record for the entire state of Massachusetts then went on to attend the University of Memphis and later Indiana State University where, in addition to her on-the-court achievements, she was a Dean's List student. Natalie Fahey - A lifelong athlete who transitioned during her time as a Division 1 Swimmer at University of Southern Illinois-Carbondale. Natalie is now a voice and advocate for the representation and rights of trans athletes across collegiate and amateur athletics. Carla Torosian - An award-winning powerlifter and member of the Blackfeet tribe, Carla is an advocate for both Indigenous athletes and athletes of color. She draws from her experiences in becoming a competitive athlete while growing up on the Blackfeet Reservation in Montana, and facing scrutiny and discrimination for everything from her socioeconomic upbringing to her appearance. Danielle Evans - Danielle is both a rugby player and holds the title as Miss Brighton 2021. She is the founder and creator of the viral Try Me campaign aimed at empowering people to push past the negative stereotypes to success. Mickey Grace - Mickey started her football journey as an All-City Defensive End at Germantown High school in Philadelphia, PA. She then went on to play Division 1 Women's Rugby at West Chester University. Since making the transition from player to coach, she has served as the acting head coach of Women's Football Alliance Philadelphia team, the Philly Phantomz and still holds a seat on the board. In the off season, Coach Mickey trains numerous elite athletes including 7 Super Bowl champions. She spent 5 years as the Defensive Line and Assistant Coach at Mastery Charter North Football Program, interned for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and acted as a Scouting Apprentice for the LA Rams. Currently Mickey Grace is the Defensive Assistant for Dartmouth College. Zack James - One of the partners of The Demystifying Diversity Podcast. Prior to forming Rebel Hill Consulting where he serves as CEO, Zack was a twelve-year veteran of the Sports & Entertainment industry. After graduating from Temple University's School of Sport, Tourism & Hospitality Management, Zack rose up the ranks from a Ticket Sales Representative to a Premium All-Access Manager with the Brooklyn Nets franchise. And, still today, he produces a variety of content and shows featuring former and current professional athletes. Trevor Baptiste - Trevor is a Haitian-American professional lacrosse player and face-off specialist who plays for both the Premier Lacrosse League and the National Lacrosse League. Growing up in a predominantly white community and playing a predominantly white sport, Trevor offers unique experiences in what it means to not only be a minority in his sport of choice, but also in what it means to allow his play on the field to define him, and not his appearance. He offers perspective on how sport can be used to combat racism and other isms. Jeffrey Montague - Jeffrey is the former Associate Vice Dean of Temple University's School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM), and current Director of STHM's Alumni Engagement. Jeffrey is also the founder of MontagueMade Consulting, a company that supports and sustains Brand Management, Strategic & Innovative planning in the area of Hospitality and Sport, Curriculum Development, and Diversity of Thought through group and individual intervention. Jeffrey is also a partner of Real Property Capital United Advisors, a group of investors focusing on property development and investment in Hotel Development, and Public & Private Capitalization. Bo-Dean Sanders - Bo-Dean is the author of Race Against, Against Race: My Journey of Diversity and Inclusion Through Sports, was raised in the shadow of segregation. He grew up in a predominantly Black neighborhood, played sports on entirely Black teams with Black coaches and attended majority Black schools all the way until Cheyney University, until he was recruited to play football at Villanova. Ric Beardsley - four-time All-American defenseman and lifelong lacrosse player-turned-coach, Ric is an advocate for the game of lacrosse and is a proponent of creating opportunities for the game to be played and enjoyed by disadvantaged youth. Click here for a full transcript of this episode.
This episode of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast follows host Daralyse Lyons as she explores issues concerning representation in sports. In her interviews with current and former athletes, coaches and sports industry executives, she is able to highlight the ways in which the sports world can marginalize, or “other,” its participants and stakeholders, despite holding such a prominent place in our society. In this episode, you will learn about: The importance of representation, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in athletics. The potential burden and scrutiny that can result from being the first person of a marginalized identity group to enter into an academic or athletic arena. The double-bind faced by many trans athletes as they move and perform within their sport, and the ways in which the external challenges they face shape their identity and self-conception as they navigate their gender identity. The power of sports teams to be a voice for change and to eradicate (or perpetuate) discrimination within our society. The pressures that members of minority groups face to conform or modify how they express themselves and their identities in order to “fit in” to the predominantly white-run space that is the sports industry. How sports come from a white nationalist origin, and the far-reaching impact this still has today. Our guests in this episode include: Jordan Keesler - a graduate student at Georgia State University whose exploration of the complex relationships between sports policies and identity, with a specific focus on gender, race, and culture illuminate systemic and structural inequities within sports. Their thesis, tentatively titled “Put Me in Coach: The Phenomenology of Trans Masculine NCAA Athlete's Gender,” examines the simultaneous visibility and invisibility of trans folks in athletics. Jordan's insights about this important subject extend beyond their research and are informed by their experiences as a trans athlete who, in college, was affirmed on their cross country team and subjected to active aggression on that same college's softball team. Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir - a Black Muslim basketball player, who has become a national and international icon, recognized as the first Muslim woman in NCAA history to play covered. The innovator behind the campaign Muslim Girls Hoop Too, Bilquis has devoted her career to encouraging Muslim girls to play sports and openly express their faith. A passionate athlete from her earliest memories, Bilquis scored 3,070 points over her high school career, setting the all-time scoring record for the entire state of Massachusetts then went on to attend the University of Memphis and later Indiana State University where, in addition to her on-the-court achievements, she was a Dean's List student. Natalie Fahey - A lifelong athlete who transitioned during her time as a Division 1 Swimmer at University of Southern Illinois-Carbondale. Natalie is now a voice and advocate for the representation and rights of trans athletes across collegiate and amateur athletics. Carla Torosian - An award-winning powerlifter and member of the Blackfeet tribe, Carla is an advocate for both Indigenous athletes and athletes of color. She draws from her experiences in becoming a competitive athlete while growing up on the Blackfeet Reservation in Montana, and facing scrutiny and discrimination for everything from her socioeconomic upbringing to her appearance. Danielle Evans - Danielle is both a rugby player and holds the title as Miss Brighton 2021. She is the founder and creator of the viral Try Me campaign aimed at empowering people to push past the negative stereotypes to success. Mickey Grace - Mickey started her football journey as an All-City Defensive End at Germantown High school in Philadelphia, PA. She then went on to play Division 1 Women's Rugby at West Chester University. Since making the transition from player to coach, she has served as the acting head coach of Women's Football Alliance Philadelphia team, the Philly Phantomz and still holds a seat on the board. In the off season, Coach Mickey trains numerous elite athletes including 7 Super Bowl champions. She spent 5 years as the Defensive Line and Assistant Coach at Mastery Charter North Football Program, interned for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and acted as a Scouting Apprentice for the LA Rams. Currently Mickey Grace is the Defensive Assistant for Dartmouth College. Zack James - One of the partners of The Demystifying Diversity Podcast. Prior to forming Rebel Hill Consulting where he serves as CEO, Zack was a twelve-year veteran of the Sports & Entertainment industry. After graduating from Temple University's School of Sport, Tourism & Hospitality Management, Zack rose up the ranks from a Ticket Sales Representative to a Premium All-Access Manager with the Brooklyn Nets franchise. And, still today, he produces a variety of content and shows featuring former and current professional athletes. Trevor Baptiste - Trevor is a Haitian-American professional lacrosse player and face-off specialist who plays for both the Premier Lacrosse League and the National Lacrosse League. Growing up in a predominantly white community and playing a predominantly white sport, Trevor offers unique experiences in what it means to not only be a minority in his sport of choice, but also in what it means to allow his play on the field to define him, and not his appearance. He offers perspective on how sport can be used to combat racism and other isms. Jeffrey Montague - Jeffrey is the former Associate Vice Dean of Temple University's School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM), and current Director of STHM's Alumni Engagement. Jeffrey is also the founder of MontagueMade Consulting, a company that supports and sustains Brand Management, Strategic & Innovative planning in the area of Hospitality and Sport, Curriculum Development, and Diversity of Thought through group and individual intervention. Jeffrey is also a partner of Real Property Capital United Advisors, a group of investors focusing on property development and investment in Hotel Development, and Public & Private Capitalization. Bo-Dean Sanders - Bo-Dean is the author of Race Against, Against Race: My Journey of Diversity and Inclusion Through Sports, was raised in the shadow of segregation. He grew up in a predominately Black neighborhood, played sports on entirely Black teams with Black coaches and attended majority Black schools all the way until Cheyney University, until he was recruited to play football at Villanova. Ric Beardsley - four-time All-American defenseman and lifelong lacrosse player-turned-coach, Ric is an advocate for the game of lacrosse and is a proponent of creating opportunities for the game to be played and enjoyed by disadvantaged youth. Click here for a full transcript of this episode.
In this Question and Answer episode of Season 2 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, hosts Daralyse Lyons and Zack James are joined by geriatrician and aging expert Lena Makaroun, as the three of them explore ageism and the ways in which anti-ageist attitudes show up in our society. They focus on self-examination, allyship, inclusion, intergenerational connection and other tangible skills that each of us can utilize to become allies in the fight against ageism. Daralyse, Zack, and Dr. Makaroun revisit some of the key points from the first two episodes of the Ageism series, then respond to listener questions. In this episode, you will learn about: The importance of diversity of exposure in eliminating not just ageism, but all of the -isms that shape our perceptions of individuals and the groups they comprise. The critical role of agency in maintaining personal identity, and how it relates to ageism. How paternalism is NOT allyship, and the ways in which paternalistic attitudes hinder a person's agency. The role that age has as an intersectional identity that interacts with and impacts all other elements of individual personhood. The ways in which we can all become part of the solution as we work together to combat ageism, with a particular focus on older and younger folx. The different ways in which ageism can be presented, overtly or implicitly, and how coming from a place of curiosity can eliminate our own ageist assumptions and biases. The organizations referenced in this episode include: American Geriatrics Society HelpAge USA Gerontological Society of America The Frameworks Institute Anti-ageist children's books we recommend: Harry and Walter by Kathy Stinson Mr. McGinty's Monarchs by Linda Vander Heyden My Teacher by James Ransome Meena by Sine Van Mol To get in contact with Lena Makaroun, this episode's guest expert, email her at: lena.makaroun@va.gov or lkm35@pitt.edu Our guest in this episode is Dr. Lena Makaroun, MD MS: Lena Makaroun is an Assistant Professor of Geriatric Medicine and Pepper Scholar at the University of Pittsburgh and a core investigator at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion. Dr. Makaroun's research focuses on social determinants of aging health and elder abuse. Specifically, her current work aims to broaden our understanding of multifaceted contributors to elder abuse, risk and susceptibility in order to improve elder abuse detection in the healthcare setting. Her goal is to develop evidence-based interventions to address elder abuse and improve health outcomes, safety and quality of life for this population. Dr. Makaroun completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Pennsylvania, M.D. at Weil Cornell Medical College and M.S. in Health Services at the University of Washington School of Public Health. In addition to her research, Dr. Makaroun loves caring for older veterans in her geriatrics clinic at the VA. She serves on the Board of Directors for the American Geriatric Society where she is co-chairing the society's Intersection of Structural Racism and Ageism in Healthcare initiative and is an associate editor for the journal: Innovation in Aging. Click here for the episode transcript.
In the 9th episode of Season 2 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast follows host Daralyse Lyons as she dives deeper into Ageism as it is interwoven into the fabric of American society. Daralyse is joined by gerontologists, activists, and researchers for an in-depth examination of the implications that ageism has on both our personal lives and how we operate within society at large. None of us are immune to ageism, especially older and younger individuals. While the previous episode focused on the abuses caused by ageism, this episode offers tangible suggestions for overcoming ageism in ourselves and in others. In this episode, you will learn about: How markers such as a person's age can be reframed through inclusive language. The importance of recognizing and understanding someone's entire lived experience, and appreciating the myriad ways our accumulated experiences shape each of us as individuals. The societal forces that are needed in order to make our society more age-inclusive. The direct links between how a person perceives their own age, and its impact on their overall health and well-being. Ageism's role in furthering capitalism and whiteness, and how if unchecked, it can promote other -isms as well. Our guests in this episode include: Ryan Backer - Ryan is the co-creator of OldSchool, an anti-ageism clearinghouse. He is an age activist striving to undo ageism within an intersectional framework. They aim to eradicate ageism, along with white supremacy, gender bias, ableism, body shaming, homophobia, classism and all other forms of oppression. Lena Makaroun - Lena is an ex-officio board member with the American Geriatrics Society, a nationwide, not-for-profit society of geriatrics healthcare professionals dedicated to improving the health, independence, and quality of life of older people, is a Geriatrician and Research Fellow who also sees patients at the VA Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion in Pittsburgh. She studies the intersection between health policy and health equity, with a particular interest in assessing the social determinants of aging on health and in reducing and preventing elder abuse. Trish D'Antonio - Trish is the Vice President of Policy and Professional Affairs for the Gerontological Society of America, an organization that is dedicated to supporting individuals in living meaningful lives as they age, something which requires a multidisciplinary and intersectional approach. Mia Mullen & Kiersten Jacobs - Two members of LeadingAge's executive team, Mia is LeadingAge's Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives and Kiersten is Senior Director of Shared Learning Initiatives. Together, they work to address the effectiveness of internal and external initiatives and to advance LeadingAge's ageism work, with a strategic focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Theresa Reid - Having spent much of her working life in the nonprofit sector, Theresa has spent time to establish and then run the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children, The Chicago Children's Advocacy Center, ArtsEngine and Living Arts and the Alliance for the Arts in Research Universities. She has chaired her county's chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. And she is the innovator behind Aging For Life. Theresa sees the connections between social neglect and insufficient resources early in life and the ways these failures haunt us throughout the life course. Kyrié Carpenter - One of the co-founders of OldSchool, Kyrie has worked to shift the tragedy-only narrative of ageism and dementia through her work on the ChangingAging tour. Prior to ChangingAging, she worked with elders living in long-term care and she wrote her thesis on the Anti-Aging Myth in America. Lise Jamison - Lise is a licensed clinical social worker and Executive Director of At Home In Greenwich, a nonprofit membership organization that supports older folks in remaining at home as long as they choose to do so and that provides everything from community engagement to structures of support for individuals as they age. Talia Kaplan - a student, a gymnast, a daughter, a sister, and a huge proponent of intergenerational relationships. Click here for a full transcript of this episode.
The 8th episode of Season 2 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast follows host Daralyse Lyons as she explores the implications of Ageism and the abuse that is interwoven into the fabric of American society. She is joined by gerontologists, activists, and researchers for an in-depth examination of the implications that ageism has on both our personal lives and how we operate within society at large. None of us are immune to ageism, especially older and younger individuals. In this episode, you will learn about: Ageism's far reaching implications, and how every person is simultaneously the victim of, and a perpetrator of ageist views, actions, etc. How ageism, being something that no one is immune to, creates inherent intersectionality in our identities for all of us. The importance of factoring an individual's entire life experiences into their identity, and not just their age. The critical role of autonomy in an individual's life experience and humanity. The insidious nature of ageism, and that abuse is typically perpetrated by those we know, rather than by strangers. Our guests in this episode include: Ryan Backer - Ryan is the co-creator of OldSchool, an anti-ageism clearinghouse. He is an age activist striving to undo ageism within an intersectional framework. They aim to eradicate ageism, along with white supremacy, gender bias, ableism, body shaming, homophobia, classism and all other forms of oppression. Lena Makaroun - Lena is an ex-officio board member with the American Geriatrics Society, a nationwide, not-for-profit society of geriatrics healthcare professionals dedicated to improving the health, independence, and quality of life of older people, is a Geriatrician and Research Fellow who also sees patients at the VA Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion in Pittsburgh. She studies the intersection between health policy and health equity, with a particular interest in assessing the social determinants of aging on health and in reducing and preventing elder abuse. Trish D'Antonio - Trish is the Vice President of Policy and Professional Affairs for the Gerontological Society of America, an organization that is dedicated to supporting individuals in living meaningful lives as they age, something which requires a multidisciplinary and intersectional approach. Mia Mullen & Kirsten Jacobs - Two members of LeadingAge's executive team, Mia is LeadingAge's Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives and Kirsten is Senior Director of Shared Learning Initiatives. Together, they work to address the effectiveness of internal and external initiatives and to advance LeadingAge's ageism work, with a strategic focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Theresa Reid - Having spent much of her working life in the nonprofit sector, Theresa has spent time to establish and then run the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children, The Chicago Children's Advocacy Center, ArtsEngine and Living Arts and the Alliance for the Arts in Research Universities. She has chaired her county's chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. And she is the innovator behind Aging For Life. Theresa sees the connections between social neglect and insufficient resources early in life and the ways these failures haunt us throughout the life course. Kyrié Carpenter - One of the co-founders of OldSchool, Kyrié has worked to shift the tragedy-only narrative of ageism and dementia through her work on the ChangingAging tour. Prior to ChangingAging, she worked with elders living in long-term care and she wrote her thesis on the Anti-Aging Myth in America. Lise Jamison - Lise is a licensed clinical social worker and Executive Director of At Home In Greenwich, a nonprofit membership organization that supports older folks in remaining at home as long as they choose to do so and that provides everything from community engagement to structures of support for individuals as they age. Talia Kaplan - a student, a gymnast, a daughter, a sister, and a huge proponent of intergenerational relationships. Rob Lawless - Writer who over the course of the last six years has been on a mission to make 10,000 friends through hour-long individual conversations with people with a myriad of experiences and perspectives. Emily Anderson - Emily is a marketing director and lifestyle expert turned human-centered designer and coding teacher for Girls Who Code. Click here for a full transcript of this episode.
On this installment of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, Daralyse Lyons and Zack James explore the themes and takeaways from the three-episode Black Voices series. Joined by Temple University's Dr. Jonathan Howe, this Q&A episode is a powerful discussion of dynamics of power and of pain. In this interview, Dr. Howe expounds upon the lessons learned in the Black Voices series, and also speaks directly to how the Black community continues to be impacted by the ongoing amplification of whiteness. The conversation touches on the series' central focus of facing pain as a means of embracing identity and cultivating joy. In this episode, you will learn about: The role that pain has in shaping the experience of both a person and a group of people as a whole, and how the willingness to face that pain can make the difference in overcoming it. The importance of storytelling, in cultivating individual and shared identity, as well as in eliminating erasure. The power that love holds in transcending barriers and differences in creating unity, equity and belonging. The role that sports can play in creating social change, and why they can't be solely relied upon to do so. The harmful effects of lowered expectations on the Black community, and their far-reaching effects. More on our guest this episode: Dr. Jonathan Howe - Dr. Howe's research centers broadly on the intersection of race, sport, and education. Within these intersections, Dr. Howe focuses on Black male college athletes, as well as Black coaches and athletic administrators. His research with Black male college athletes centers on race along with identity development, and self-presentation. Related to Black athletic coaches and administrators, Dr. Howe examines their racialized experiences as they operate in predominantly historically white spaces. Dr. Howe has presented his work at national and international conferences and his work has been published in numerous academic journals. Dr. Howe earned his PhD in Educational Studies with a focus on Higher Education and Student Affairs from the Ohio State University. He obtained his Master's of Science degree in Sports Management and Bachelor's of Science degree from the University of Texas at Austin. He currently teaches and conducts research from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. Click here for a full transcript of this episode.
The 7th episode of Season 2 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast follows Daralyse Lyons in the third and final installment of a 3-episode series exploring Black experiences, past and present. In this episode, Daralyse explores Black Joy, Success, Culture, and Community. Through personal narratives, interviews, and research, Daralyse and those who generously leant their voices to this episode explore the ways in which Black people have found and continue to develop personal and cultural identity through community and determination. This episode draws heavily upon the personal experiences of those who have persisted through daunting discrimination to become leaders in business, art, academia, and so much more. In this episode, you will learn about: How determination, grit, and risk-taking has enabled Black people of all different life experiences to achieve their goals despite discrimination. The power of giving back - reaching backwards to support others that are choosing a similar path as the one you've personally traveled. The power of love as a unifying force of creation for the Black community and everyone else. How mentorship and community can be deciding factors in the trajectory and scope of someone's success. How understanding one's personal identity and experiences is a process, cultivated over time, through a lifetime of work, relationships and experiences. This episode's guests include: Don Wyatt - The John M. McCardell Jr. Distinguished professor at Middlebury College, he is an expert in Asian Studies, with a primary concentration in China. Don is currently working on a history of foreign slaves in Imperial China. His lived experiences growing up in a racially-divided Midwest town lend to his expertise in this area. Kweisi Ausar - Kweisi is an expert in workplace spirituality and other topics related to human dynamics in organizations. He specializes in empowering individuals to transcend undesirable, dysfunctional, and harmful conditioning by cultivating spiritual competencies that are designed to increase mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. Ghetto Don Visionary - Ghetto Don Visionary is a New York City-based Reggae artist whose music and art is inspired and informed by contemporary events, spirituality, and a willingness to examine racism as an addiction.Through songs like Racist Anonymous and Racism Vaccine, Ghetto Don Visionary invites listeners to confront the dynamics that keep racism alive both within the United States and within themselves. William Tyrone Toms - The Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer of REC Philly, a multi-million dollar creative hub and incubator based in Philadelphia, Will was recently named one of Forbes 30 under 30. His mission through REC Philly is to create business ownership for the Black community in Philadelphia, a city in which the population is over 40% Black, but less than 4% of businesses are Black-owned. Latoya C Smith - Latoya is an editor and literary agent. She has established her own entrepreneurial endeavor as a full-time editor and literary agent after starting her career working for big publishing houses. She is also host Daralyse Lyons' literary agent. Britany Chung Campbell - Brittany is a book coach and sensitivity reader who helps coaches, consultants and entrepreneurs go from an idea to a compelling book with consistent sales, and specializes in amplifying the voices of authors with historically marginalized voices. Brittany Monet - A R&B/pop/soul singer, and artist behind the song Better that serves as the theme music for Season 2 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast. Better was inspired by, and recorded in direct response to the murder of George Floyd in the summer of 2020. Don Trahan - Don Trahan is a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, approved Clinical Supervisor Professor, international consultant and global leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion change management and known professionally as Dr. Don. At 35 years old he holds 5 degrees, 2 of which are doctorates. Dr. Don is an expert in intersectional descrimination, in the form of racism and ageism, supporting organizations in shifting harmful dynamics for their workforces. Jette Stubbs - Jette is a Career & Business Coach, creator of The Happy Career Formula, and co-creator of Mosaic Untold Lives: Secrets and True Stories From Women of Colour. Her experiences in the corporate world shape and inform much of the work she does today. Hookz - Hookz is a New York City-based, Haitian American musician, producer, rapper and long-time music industry professional. Having started in the music business at the age of 15, Hookz is an expert in the ways in which the industry exploits young artists, particularly those of color, for short-term profit. Daneil Chambers - A lifelong student with multiple degrees and a passion for learning, Daneil Chambers considers her primary identity to be that of problem-solver. She has made it her mission to think critically and constructively about ways to support positive social change. The founder of ISpy Injustice, she hopes to inspire others to take an active role in dismantling unjust systems and in sharing stories that inspire empathy and cross-cultural understanding. Channing Gerard Joseph - Channing teaches at the University of Southern California's Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. He is an award-winning journalist whose byline has appeared around the globe. Channing is a proud descendant of the enslaved people who built America and gave it soul, and has done research to trace his ancestry back to the exact slave auctions in which his ancestors were bought and sold - including the one in which his family's freedom was purchased. Click here for a full transcript of this episode.
The 6th episode of Season 2 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast follows Daralyse Lyons in the second installment of a 3-episode series exploring Black experiences, past and present. In this episode, Daralyse explores Black Pain: The Enduring Impact of Racism. Through personal narratives, interviews, and research, she and her guests expound upon the myriad ways in which Black people are overtly, subtly and systemically suppressed. Through this episode, you will learn more about the long-reaching psychological, emotional, and spiritual ramifications that bigoted structures create and hear from those with life-experiences of persecution and pain. In this episode, you will learn about: How discrimination can exist subtly, or overtly, and how racism is not and never has been a singular phenomenon. The importance of safe spaces for sharing within Black culture, and the ways in which art, media, sports, music and other avenues for creativity offer an outlet for many Black folx. The unfair pressure that many Black people face to perform at a higher level than their white counterparts, in order to enjoy a similar level of recognition, opportunity and success. The importance of historical events such as the murder of George Floyd. The ways in which racism is used to control Black narratives and to dictate the stories Black folx tell about their own lived experiences. The expectations that white culture has on Black artists to produce work that conforms to a certain narrative in order to be taken seriously. Why belonging is just as crucial to creating change as diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) training work within any school, business, or organization. Our guests in this episode include: Don Wyatt - The John M. McCardell Jr. Distinguished professor at Middlebury College, he is an expert in Asian Studies, with a primary concentration in China. Don is currently working on a history of foreign slaves in Imperial China. His lived experiences growing up in a racially-divided Midwest town lend to his expertise in this area. Walter Johnson - A former computer programmer, systems engineer and technical instructor who spent two years serving in the United States Army. In 1962, Walter became a computer programmer for the City of Philadelphia, and in 1966 he was hired by IBM as the first Black Systems Engineer in the Banking Marketing Office. Walter is also Demystifying Diversity Podcast Partner Zack James' uncle. Kweisi Ausar - Kweisi is an expert in workplace spirituality and other topics related to human dynamics in organizations. He specializes in empowering individuals to transcend undesirable, dysfunctional, and harmful conditioning by cultivating spiritual competencies that are designed to increase mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. Anthony Stevenson - Dr. Stevenson is currently the Principal of Radnor Elementary School in Wayne, Pennsylvania and an Adjunct Professor at Rowan University, Temple University and Villanova University. In 2017, Dr. Stevenson was elected to serve on the Board of Commissioners for the Lower Merion (PA) Township where he has been serving ever since. Ghetto Don Visionary - Ghetto Don Visionary is a New York City-based Reggae artist whose music and art is inspired and informed by contemporary events, spirituality, and a willingness to examine racism as an addiction.Through songs like Racist Anonymous and Racism Vaccine, Ghetto Don Visionary invites listeners to confront the dynamics that keep racism alive both within the United States and within themselves. William Tyrone Toms - The Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer of REC Philly, a multi-million dollar creative hub and incubator based in Philadelphia, Will was recently named one of Forbes 30 under 30. His mission through REC Philly is to create business ownership for the Black community in Philadelphia, a city in which the population is over 40% Black, but less than 4% of businesses are Black-owned. Latoya C Smith - Latoya is an editor and literary agent. She has established her own entrepreneurial endeavor as a full-time editor and literary agent after starting her career working for big publishing houses. She is also host Daralyse Lyons' literary agent. Brittany Chung Campbell - Brittany is a book coach and sensitivity reader who helps coaches, consultants and entrepreneurs go from an idea to a compelling book with consistent sales, and specializes in amplifying the voices of authors with historically marginalized voices. Brittany Monet - A R&B/pop/soul singer, and artist behind the song Better that serves as the theme music for Season 2 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast. Better was inspired by, and recorded in direct response to the murder of George Floyd in the summer of 2020. Don Trahan - Don Trahan is a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, approved Clinical Supervisor Professor, international consultant and global leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion change management and known professionally as Dr. Don. At 35 years old he holds 5 degrees, 2 of which are doctorates. Dr. Don is an expert in intersectional descrimination, in the form of racism and ageism, supporting organizations in shifting harmful dynamics for their workforces. Jette Stubbs - Jette is a Career & Business Coach, creator of The Happy Career Formula, and co-creator of Mosaic Untold Lives: Secrets and True Stories From Women of Colour. Her experiences in the corporate world shape and inform much of the work she does today. Hookz - Hookz is a New York City-based, Haitian American musician, producer, rapper and long-time music industry professional. Having started in the music business at the age of 15, Hookz is an expert in the ways in which the industry exploits young artists, particularly those of color, for short-term profit. Daneil Chambers - A lifelong student with multiple degrees and a passion for learning, Daneil Chambers considers her primary identity to be that of problem-solver. She has made it her mission to think critically and constructively about ways to support positive social change. The founder of ISpy Injustice, she hopes to inspire others to take an active role in dismantling unjust systems and in sharing stories that inspire empathy and cross-cultural understanding. Click here for a full transcript of this episode.
The 5th episode of Season 2 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast follows Daralyse Lyons in the first of a 3-episode series exploring Black experiences, past and present. In the first episode, Daralyse explores Black History: From Slavery to Segregation. In doing so, she and her guests expound upon the importance of going beyond the history books and unearthing the lived experiences of those who have faced discrimmination first-hand, to bring light to the reality and relatability of their stories. In this episode, you will learn about: How discrimination can exist subtly, including in the lowered expectations an individual can have for those of another group. The importance of exposure to diverse experiences at an early age, to normalize and educate people about the differences between individuals and groups within our society. How the individual's story is crucial for intimately detailing the lived experience of a group of people. How in the gaps caused by discrimination and prejudice, hope, community and pride in one's identity can be a source of support. The dichotomy between pain and expression, and the interplay between systemic oppression and thriving creative output in a marginalized community. Our guests in this episode include: Channing Gerard Joseph - An award-winning journalist whose byline has appeared around the globe. Channing is a proud descendant of the enslaved people who built America and gave it soul, and has done research to trace his ancestry back to the exact slave auctions in which his ancestors were bought and sold - including the one in which his family's freedom was purchased. Don Wyatt - The John M. McCardell Jr. Distinguished professor at Middlebury College, he is an expert in Asian Studies, with a primary concentration in China. Don is currently working on a history of foreign slaves in Imperial China. His lived experiences growing up in a racially-divided Midwest town lend to his expertise in this area. Baba Doc - Baba Doc was a master drummer and percussionist, as well as an expert in the origins and the history of the drum to African-American culture - both in the diaspora and also in present day life. Baba Doc passed away soon after the recording of his interview for this episode. Walter Johnson - A former computer programmer, systems engineer and technical instructor who spent two years serving in the United States Army. In 1962, Walter became a computer programmer for the City of Philadelphia, and in 1966 he was hired by IBM as the first Black Systems Engineer in the Banking Marketing Office. Walter is also Demystifying Diversity Podcast Partner Zack James' uncle. Noel George - Is a retired highschool teacher and athletic coach who also taught in prisons to help with reform and reeducation efforts. Noel and his wife have lived in Terrebone Parish, Louisiana, for most of their lives. He is the uncle of Founder and former Demystifying Diversity Podcast partner, AnnaMarie Jones. Sadie Lewis George - Married to Noel George, Sadies is a retired educator and the author of the book “Separate But Unequal-Black Education and Life During Jim Crow in Terrebone Parish.” She draws from her experience in education as her classroom desegregated in 1969. She is the aunt of Founder and former Demystifying Diversity Podcast partner, AnnaMarie Jones. Kweisi Ausar - Kweisi is an expert in workplace spirituality and other topics related to human dynamics in organizations. He specializes in empowering individuals to transcend undesirable, dysfunctional, and harmful conditioning by cultivating spiritual competencies that are designed to increase mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. Bo-Dean Sanders - Bo-Dean is the author of Race Against, Against Race: My Journey of Diversity and Inclusion Through Sports, and a former collegiate football player first at Cheyney University, the oldest Historically Black College or University in America, then at Villanova University. He writes and speaks about diversity & inclusion in sports and the positive impact multiculturalism has had on his personal and professional relationships. Click here for a full transcript of this episode.
In the second Q&A episode of Season 2 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, hosts Daralyse Lyons and Zack James are joined by guest expert Dr. Caroline Heffernan, Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Department of Sport and Recreation Management at Temple University. She holds degrees from Byrn Mawr College and the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, and is a leading LGBTQ+ voice in the sports industry space. Daralyse, Zack, and Caroline revisit some of the key points from episodes 3 and 4 of Season 2 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, then respond to listener questions about LGBTQ+ Inclusion, Exclusion, and Identity. In this episode, you will learn about: The ever-evolving role that sports can and do play in creating both opportunities for inclusivity, as well as posing additional challenges to the LGBTQ+ community. The importance of not only government intervention in creating protections for LGBTQ+ folks, but that of people in local communities demanding change. How, at its best, intersectionality lends itself to people having complex, unique identities where factors such as sexual orientation, religion, etc. are not the dominant trait for how we view people. How allyship is a “team sport,” and requires multiple groups playing together to create change for an impacted community. How critically important “belonging” is to individuals and groups, and the far reaching costs of fighting for a sense of belonging when it is not present. How, through an intersectional lens, members of marginalized groups can use what privilege they have to stand as allies for other discriminated people. Resources for this episode include: Article: The difference between sex assigned at birth vs. gender identity Article: Explanation of what gender identity actually means Article: HBR's take on the importance of amplifying voices within teams Follow Dr. Caroline Heffernan on Instagram: @drheffernan To connect with Dr. Heffernan directly, email her at: cheffernan@temple.edu Our guests in this episode include: Caroline Heffernan has intimate knowledge of inclusion and exclusion for LGBTQ+ folks and her work specializes in allyship leadership, sports, gender, and LGBTQ identity. She is an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Department of Sport and Recreation Management at Temple University. Prior to coming to S.T.H.M, Dr. Heffernan successfully defended her doctoral dissertation on the application of allyship to gender in sports organization at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Her research work specializes in allyship in sport, gender in sport leadership and leadership. Dr. Heffernan's work has been published in sport management review and she earned her PhD in Kinesiology with an emphasis on Sport Management from the University of Minnesota and attained a Master of Science in Sport and Recreation Management from Temple University's School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Bryn Mawr College. Click here for a full transcript of this episode.
In the fourth episode of Season 2 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, host Daralyse Lyons explores the ways in which multiple communities are coming together in ways that amplify love and inclusion. By exploring how the LGBTQ+ community, various faith communities, and assorted secular communities are working to increase LGBTQ+ safety and visibility, this episode focuses on effective inclusion practices, while also shining a light on the ways in which there is still room for growth. In this episode, you will learn about: The critical importance of intersectionality, what it is, and how it can support in creating inclusivity not just for LGBTQ+ folks, but for anyone. The importance of partnerships between the LGBTQ+ and faith communities, and how both can be driving forces of identity. Ideas for how to do the deep work of fully realizing your own, unique identity. How championing people to honor and embrace all of who they are creates the most inclusive spaces, and prioritizes individuals over their isolated identity markers. The importance of Pride, and other festivals that celebrate humanity in creating safe, inclusive and joyous spaces. That there is no, one, singular experience of “identity.” Our guests in this episode include: Kasey Suffredini - CEO & National Campaign Director for Freedom For All Americans, a bipartisan organization whose mission it is to secure full nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ people nationwide. Kasey is a nationally recognized campaign strategist and expert in LGBTQ issue advocacy. Cathy Renna - Kathy is the Principal of Target Cue and Communications Director at the National LGBTQ Task Force. Cathy has played a central role in shaping nearly all major issues affecting media representation of the LGBTQ+ community, from the beating death of Matthew Shepard in 1998 to the fight for marriage equality to working with the team that coordinated historic coverage for the 50th Anniversary of Stonewall. Patrick Sammon - one of the co-authors and co-directors of the documentary CURED, which is an in depth illumination of the struggle between LGBTQ activists and advocates and the American Psychiatric Association to remove homosexuality from its manual of mental illness. Britt East - Inspirational Speaker and Award-Winning, Best-Selling Author of “A Gay Man's Guide to Life: Get Real, Stand Tall and Take Your Place.” Robyn Ochs - Educator, speaker, grassroots activist, and editor of Bi Women Quarterly and two Bi+ specific anthologies: the 42-country collection “Getting Bi: Voices of Bisexuals Around the World” and “RECOGNIZE: The Voices of Bisexual Men.” Yuval David - Award-winning actor, host, filmmaker and advocate whose most recent work, a full-length documentary entitled “Wonderfully Made,” specifically engages with what he refers to as LGBTQ+R - which means, “LGBTQ + Religion.” Reverend Naomi Washington-Leapheart - Director for Faith-Based and Interfaith Affairs for the City of Philadelphia and former Faith Outreach Director at the National LGBTQ Task Force, Angel Gravely - Bisexual educator, writer, speaker, and advocate based in the Philadelphia area. Since 2013, she has worked to bridge opportunity and knowledge gaps between marginalized and privileged communities by addressing LGBTQ+ issues from an intersectional lens. Jen O'Ryan - the founder of Double Tall Consulting, and the author of “Inclusive AF: A Field Guide for Accidental Diversity Experts.” Rayceen Pendarvis - "Queen of The Shameless Plug, the Empress of Pride and The Goddess of DC" is a father of five, grandfather of two and mother of many. Reverend Rebecca Seely - Becca Seely is the executive director of The Vine NYC campus ministry network and its parent organization, Lutheran Ministries in Higher Education. She graduated from Yale Divinity School in 2012 with a Master of Divinity and also holds a Certificate in Advanced Theological Studies from Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary. She is an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Currently, she serves students directly as co-pastor of LaMP, pastor of PRiSM, and as a chaplain at New York University. Kelly Inviere - the author of Where the Light Shines Through: A Memoir in Poetry. She is a poet, author, and artist living in the greater Washington, D.C. area. Click here for a full transcript of this episode.
In the third episode of Season 2 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, host Daralyse Lyons dives into the exclusionary forces at play against the LGBTQ+ community in both secular and spiritual communities. Daralyse also investigates the conflict that many LGBTQ+ folks face in finding adequate support within the LGBTQ+ community itself. In this episode, you will learn about: Past historical systemic exclusionary practices towards LGBTQ+ identifying people, and the harmful legacy that these practices have left to this day. The struggle that LGBTQ+ people face in finding support within the LGBTQ+ community itself, particularly when it comes to Bi+ identity. The other types of discrimination that LGBTQ+ people face around their race, age, religious beliefs, and other components that make up an individual's identity. The ways that theological texts are being used as a weapon against LGBTQ+ individuals. The role that faith communities currently play in uniting LGBTQ+ groups, and the greater potential for faith-based groups to give voice to LGBTQ+ identifying people. The importance of passing protective legislation and the dangers of allowing organizations to refuse service or employment to individuals based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Our guests in this episode include: Kasey Suffredini - CEO & National Campaign Director for Freedom For All Americans, a bipartisan organization whose mission it is to secure full nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ people nationwide. Kasey is a nationally recognized campaign strategist and expert in LGBTQ issue advocacy. Cathy Renna - Kathy is the Principal of Target Cue and Communications Director at the National LGBTQ Task Force. Cathy has played a central role in shaping nearly all major issues affecting media representation of the LGBTQ+ community, from the beating death of Matthew Shepard in 1998 to the fight for marriage equality to working with the team that coordinated historic coverage for the 50th Anniversary of Stonewall. Patrick Sammon - one of the co-authors and co-directors of the documentary CURED, which is an in depth illumination of the struggle between LGBTQ activists and advocates and the American Psychiatric Association to remove homosexuality from its manual of mental illness. Britt East - Inspirational Speaker and Award-Winning, Best-Selling Author of “A Gay Man's Guide to Life: Get Real, Stand Tall and Take Your Place.” Robyn Ochs - Educator, speaker, grassroots activist, and editor of Bi Women Quarterly and two Bi+ specific anthologies: the 42-country collection “Getting Bi: Voices of Bisexuals Around the World” and “RECOGNIZE: The Voices of Bisexual Men.” Yuval David - Award-winning actor, host, filmmaker and advocate whose most recent work, a full-length documentary entitled “Wonderfully Made,” specifically engages with what he refers to as LGBTQ+R - which means, “LGBTQ + Religion.” Reverend Naomi Washington-Leapheart - Director for Faith-Based and Interfaith Affairs for the City of Philadelphia and former Faith Outreach Director at the National LGBTQ Task Force, Angel Gravely - Bisexual educator, writer, speaker, and advocate based in the Philadelphia area. Since 2013, she has worked to bridge opportunity and knowledge gaps between marginalized and privileged communities by addressing LGBTQ+ issues from an intersectional lens. Jen O'Ryan - the founder of Double Tall Consulting, and the author of “Inclusive AF: A Field Guide for Accidental Diversity Experts.” Rayceen Pendarvis - "Queen of The Shameless Plug, the Empress of Pride and The Goddess of DC" is a father of five, grandfather of two and mother of many. Reverend Rebecca Seely - Becca Seely is the executive director of The Vine NYC campus ministry network and its parent organization, Lutheran Ministries in Higher Education. She graduated from Yale Divinity School in 2012 with a Master of Divinity and also holds a Certificate in Advanced Theological Studies from Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary. She is an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Currently, she serves students directly as co-pastor of LaMP, pastor of PRiSM, and as a chaplain at New York University. Click here for a full transcript of this episode.
In this Q&A episode of Season 2 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, hosts Daralyse Lyons and Zack James are joined by guest expert and registered member of the Lenape Nation, Adam Waterbear DePaul as the three of them explore Indigenous identity and resilience. Daralyse, Zack, and Adam revisit some of the key points from the first two episodes of Season 2 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, then respond to listener questions. In this episode, you will learn about: The importance of Indigenous lands, and the role they play in forming part of an Indigenous group's shared identity. The impact and role that racist mascots have, and the ethical questions posed when certain uses of tribal names are allowed to endure. The Seven Generations Principle, and how the relationship between Indigenous peoples and the land engender a communal responsibility in taking care of the environment. The broader implications of environmental racism, and how we as consumers can circumnavigate supporting racist agricultural practices. What it actually means to be Indigenous - not only as part of a tribe but as an individual. The continuing impact of Covid-19 within Indigenous communities, and its far-reaching implications in silencing Indigenous voices. How to be an ally and an accomplice, and the role YOU can play in amplifying Indigenous voices. The resources referenced in this episode include: Website for the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania to get involved, donate, or attend an event hosted by the Lenape Tribe. To get in contact with Adam Waterbear DePaul, this episode's guest expert, email him at: adam.depaul@temple.edu Our guests in this episode include: Adam Water Bear DePaul: Adam is a tribal council member of the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania, where he also holds the position of story keeper and coordinator of the Rising Nation River Journey. Adam, co-curates the Lenape Cultural Center in Easton, Pennsylvania and to the exhibit, Existing Artistry, Enduring Presence: the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania at Temple University. He is a PhD candidate and instructor at Temple with a primary research area in Cultural and Mythological Studies. And he's also the co-founder and President of Native American and Indigenous Studies at Temple as well. Click here for the episode transcript.
In the second episode of Season 2 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, host Daralyse Lyons continues her exploration of Indigenous Resilience - specifically the importance of Culture, Land and the Seven Generations Principle and how these factors have allowed Indigenous groups to withstand over 500 years of colonization and systemic oppression in North America. In this episode, you will learn about: The importance of Indigenous lands, and the role they play in forming part of an Indigenous group's shared identity. The Seven Generations Principle, and how the relationship between Indigenous peoples and the land engender a communal responsibility in taking care of the environment. How whiteness and white concepts of ownership threaten the environment and humanity's future on this earth. What it means to “lightly” or wrongfully claim Indigenous ancestry, and how that is harmful towards Indigenous well-being. How art is, and will continue to be one of the most important mediums for Indigenous expression, identity, and presence in North American culture. An extensive, 16-point list of how you can be an ally or accomplice in eradicating discriminatory practices against Indigenous peoples and groups. The resources referenced in this episode include: Charlene Teters' Way of Sorrows (Video, 2020) Exhibit Simon Moya-Smith's 100 Ways to Support - Not Appropriate From - Indigenous People 16 Ways to Be an Ally & Accomplice in Eliminating Indigenous Discrimminiation Our guests in this episode include: Morgan Ridgeway: Morgan is a PhD candidate with graduate minors in queer and Indigenous studies whose research focuses on multitribal communities, decolonization strategies, and queer indigenous theory. They are also an artist who utilizes poetry, creative nonfiction, dance, and mixed media in order to disrupt linear, non-inclusive modalities of history-telling and to inspire themselves and others to reimagine what's possible. Simon Moya-Smith: Simon is a contributing writer to NBC News and CNN, and is a registered member of the Oglala Lakota Nation. He works to bring light and awareness to issues that directly impact Indigenous communities. Fern Anuenue Holland: Since receiving her Bachelor of Science with triple majors in Wildlife Management, Environmental Science and Marine Biology, Fern has worked as an environmental scientist and ecological consultant. She was instrumental in the development and passing of Bill 2491, a bill which regulates the agrochemical industry. You've likely seen her if you watched the well-known documentary "Poisoning Paradise." Tessa McLean: Tessa is a Community Planner with a multidisciplinary background. An expert in sustainable energy practices and environmental justice, she brings indigenous knowledge, subject matter expertise, technical skills, and industry experience to community planning initiatives. She is also deeply committed to raising awareness about the plight of missing, murdered, and trafficked indigenous women. Jaclyn Roessel: Jaclyn is the president of GrownUp Navajo, the co-founder of Native Women Lead, a writer, a curator, a coach and a cultural equity and justice consultant. She was the inaugural recipient of the Arizona Humanities Rising Star Award and has been named one of Phoenix's 100 Creatives You Should Know. Charlene Teters: Charlene is a Spokane Tribal Member and is an educator, artist and lecturer whose paintings and installations have been featured in numerous collections and exhibitions. As the former Dean of the Institute of American Indian Arts, she spent much of her academic career working to ensure the education of future tribal leaders, innovators and artists. Click here for the episode transcript.
In the first episode of Season 2 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, host Daralyse Lyons explores Indigenous Resilience, and just some of the far-reaching implications that systemic racism have had over 500 years of colonization and systemic oppression. In this episode, you will learn: How racism against Indigenous groups extends beyond human-to-human interactions to include issues that shape the justice system, the environment, and basic quality of life for many Indigenous people today. How education systems censor and negate Indigenous identities and experiences in favor of narratives that promote heroic images of colonization and invasion. How the proliferation and impact of crime against Indigenous people, particularly women and girls, is a major problem in and around lands that are supposed to be protected. How the systemic erasure of Indigenous languages creates separation and isolation of those groups, weakening cultural and ancestral bonds. The importance of art in articulating Indigenous perspectives, especially in instances where Indigenous individuals have been disenfranchised from their “seat at the table.” The long-term consequences of participating in holidays that promote inaccurate narratives surrounding the Indigenous experience in the Americas. The experiences, perspectives and challenges shared in this episode come from those who have witnessed, experienced and endured the struggles of systemic racism against Indigenous peoples, and are actively doing work to educate and remedy its far-reaching effects. Our guests include: Morgan Ridgeway: Morgan is a PhD candidate with graduate minors in queer and Indigenous studies whose research focuses on multitribal communities, decolonization strategies, and queer indigenous theory. They are also an artist who utilizes poetry, creative nonfiction, dance, and mixed media in order to disrupt linear, non-inclusive modalities of history-telling and to inspire themselves and others to reimagine what's possible. Simon Moya-Smith: Simon is a contributing writer to NBC News and CNN, and is a registered member of the Oglala Lakota Nation. He works to bring light and awareness to issues that directly impact Indigenous communities. Fern Anuenue Holland: Since receiving her Bachelor of Science with triple majors in Wildlife Management, Environmental Science and Marine Biology, Fern has worked as an environmental scientist and ecological consultant. She was instrumental in the development and passing of Bill 2491, a bill which regulates the agrochemical industry. You've likely seen her if you watched the well-known documentary "Poisoning Paradise." Tessa McLean: Tessa is a Community Planner with a multidisciplinary background. An expert in sustainable energy practices and environmental justice, she brings indigenous knowledge, subject matter expertise, technical skills, and industry experience to community planning initiatives. She is also deeply committed to raising awareness about the plight of missing, murdered, and trafficked indigenous women. Jaclyn Roessel: Jaclyn is the president of GrownUp Navajo, the co-founder of Native Women Lead, a writer, a curator, a coach and a cultural equity and justice consultant. She was the inaugural recipient of the Arizona Humanities Rising Star Award and has been named one of Phoenix's 100 Creatives You Should Know. Charlene Teters: Charlene is a Spokane Tribal Member and is an educator, artist and lecturer whose paintings and installations have been featured in numerous collections and exhibitions. As the former Dean of the Institute of American Indian Arts, she spent much of her academic career working to ensure the education of future tribal leaders, innovators and artists. Click here for the full transcript of this episode.
The Demystifying Diversity Podcast is back for a second season! In Season Two, hosts, journalists and content-creators Daralyse Lyons and Zack James will amplify a variety of voices on a wide range of topics pertaining to diversity, equity and inclusion. Topics that will be covered in-depth this season include Indigenous resilience, Black equity and ownership, the impacts of ageism, the importance of White allyship, the relationship between religion and the LGBTQ community, and how issues around diversity, equity and inclusion are shaped by and shape the sports landscape. This trailer includes excerpts from some of the guest experts appearing in future episodes: Simon Moya-Smith, William (Will) Tyrone Toms, Mia Mullen, Ryan Honeyman, Reverend Becca Sealy, and Bo-Dean Sanders and features the song “Better” by Brittany Monet.Click here for a PDF version of the trailer transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HbLgy0yCy_6-QCZcDJvcKAUJNBgnFTv9/view
In the final episode of Season One of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, Daralyse and AnnaMarie welcome their new partner, Zack James. So much more than a typical Q&A episode, this episode reflects on the season as a whole and delves more deeply into the topics discussed in Episode 10: Interracial Marriage: A Celebration of the Evolution from Illegal to Accepted. Daralyse, AnnaMarie and Zack share about what they've learned and invite listeners into their minds and hearts. They reflect on their individual journeys with interracial relationships and share their greatest takeaways from all of season one. They review how DEI is way wider than Black and White communities, how we are all interconnected, and how we must celebrate our differences without ever losing sight of our common humanity. They are open about their own blind spots and commit to the life-long learning and improvement that DEI work requires. They also discuss what they are planning on doing for themselves personally in 2021 and share some exciting updates about season two. This is an episode you won't want to miss. Make sure that you are subscribed to the Demystifying Diversity Podcast newsletter, following the podcast on social media @demystifyingdiversitypodcast, and keeping up to date with updates and announcements! Learn more at: https://www.demystifyingdiversitypodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/demystifyingdiversitypodcast/ Resources to explore: Demystifying Diversity: Embracing Our Shared Humanity by Daralyse Lyons Buy the Book Article: the magic number of people needed to create social change Read Article Episode sponsor: VitaSupreme. For 20% off your supplement order, visit vitasupreme.com/pages/diversity and enter the code: diversity Click Here Temple University School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management Click Here
In this episode of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, Daralyse Lyons explores the history of, and present day occurrences of, interracial love and marriages. She interviews eight interracial couples of various races, cultures, backgrounds, and sexual orientations. Throughout the episode, it becomes clear that, although every interracial couple has their own unique story, there is still something that they all share in common: six decades ago, their love would have been legally prohibited in certain states. Interracial couples have pressed forward, and their doing so has helped shift public perceptions about interracial love. However, even in 2021, many interracial couples face mockery and scorn, and this came out in many of the interviews. Now that people are free to marry across racial lines, cross-racial and cross-cultural unions have become more ubiquitous and more celebrated. The hope would be that love can melt away prejudice and bias, yet that is not always the case. This episode illuminates that loving people for who they are requires seeing them for who they are and not superimposing our own judgments onto certain individuals or groups. Getting to know people in an authentic way and moving beyond incorrect assumptions requires more representation, visibility and allyship. This episode will challenge you to examine your biases and internalized racism. It is an invitation to deepen your investment in creating a world where love, in all its myriad expressions, is not only safe but celebrated. Learn more at: https://www.demystifyingdiversitypodcast.com/ Resources to explore: Demystifying Diversity: Embracing Our Shared Humanity by Daralyse Lyons Buy the Book Voices Featured: AnnaMarie and Chris Jones Elizabeth Hasegawa Agresta and Thomas Agresta Marissa and William Gwynn Ashlee and Emmanuel Aouad Sarah and Milind Gandhi Malynda Hale and John Volk Michelle (Chelle) Campos Velez and Armee Grace Campos Nikky and Ben Sponsors: Temple University School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management Click Here Next Level Trainings. For $50 off on Shift, their introductory virtual training (and a FREE voucher to their in-person Discovery training), go to nextleveltrainings.com/diversity and enter the promo code diversity. Lavin & Associates, a branch of Primerica. Contact Jon Lavin directly at 610-453-2331 or email him at Jonlavin@me.com for a free Financial Needs Analysis.
In this Q & A episode of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, Daralyse and AnnaMarie delve more deeply into the topics discussed in Episode 9, Body Diversity: An Exploration of the Danger and Discrimination that Result from Diet Culture. They continue to explore the subtle and insidious nature of eating disorders, and how, tragically, good treatment is often not available, accessible, or affordable. They review how financial disparities can prohibit some individuals from getting the treatment that they need and deserve. It can and does kill people to be denied necessary mental health resources, especially given that anorexia nervosa has the highest rate of mortality among any mental illness. They define and differentiate between important terms such as Body Liberation, Body Positivity, Body Neutrality, and explore thin privilege and anti-fat discrimination as social justice issues. They also review how messages about bodies are different among gender lines and how perceptions of our bodies are constructed. Daralyse shares her personal experiences as a person with an eating disorder and she and AnnaMarie answer listener questions, including questions from a previous episode. In this episode, you will be asked to explore your relationship to bodies, appearance, and food. We hope that, as you listen, you will be inspired to prioritize your mental, emotional, and physical health. Learn more at: https://www.demystifyingdiversitypodcast.com/ Resources to explore: Demystifying Diversity: Embracing Our Shared Humanity by Daralyse Lyons Buy the Book Article 2012 by Shannon Ridgeway Read Article AVEN Forums: https://www.asexuality.org/en/ Healthline article by Sian Ferguson about Asexuality Read Article Query Podcast Listen Here Sabrina Strings: Fearing the Black Body Read Book NPR Article: Fatphobia and its racist past and present Read Article The News Beyond Detroit Read Article Episode sponsor: VitaSupreme. For 20% off your supplement order, visit vitasupreme.com/pages/diversity and enter the code: diversity Click Here Temple University School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management Click Here
In this episode of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, Daralyse explores how the American obsession with body shape and size leads people to victimize themselves and others. She speaks with dieticians, nutritionists, psychotherapists, yoga therapists, teachers, authors, and body liberation activists about their experiences and insights. They discuss the importance of pushing back against diet culture and dismantle the myth that external appearance reflects internal experience. This episode illuminates the ways in which misconceptions about how eating disorders present keep a lot of people stuck in cycles of shame and abuse. Eating disorders come in all shapes and sizes and they center around struggles that include trauma histories, anxiety, perfectionism, loneliness, isolation, wanting to belong, and desperately craving a sense of control. Although eating disorders are a mental, biologically based illness, diet culture and fatphobia can trigger the illness and exacerbate its duration and intensity. Fatphobia is rampant in American society and eating disorders are on the rise. On a hopeful note, there are things we can do, both individually and as part of a larger social collective. In this episode, you will be asked to see an embrace of body diversity as an essential part of social justice and to release the dogma of diet culture. This episode is an invitation for body liberation, for each and every one of us. Learn more at: https://www.demystifyingdiversitypodcast.com/ Resources: Demystifying Diversity: Embracing Our Shared Humanity: Buy the Book NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ ANAD: https://anad.org/ Voices Featured: Caitie Corradino Dani Adriana Diana Clarke Adeija Jones Brian Pollack Aaron Flores Emily Zargan Bibi Lorenzetti Jennifer Kreatsoulas Episode Sponsors: Next Level Trainings. For $50 off on Shift, their introductory virtual training (and a FREE voucher to their in-person Discovery training), go to nextleveltrainings.com/diversity and enter the promo code diversity. Lavin & Associates, a branch of Primerica. Contact Jon Lavin directly at 610-453-2331 or email him at Jonlavin@me.com for a free Financial Needs Analysis.
In this Q & A episode of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, Daralyse and AnnaMarie delve more deeply into the topics discussed in Episode 8, LGBTQIA: Embracing the Spectrum of Human Sexuality and Gender Identity. They review the importance of Trans Competency Trainings while illuminating the intersection of transphobia and racism, and how our society is being called to dismantle oppressive and toxic expectations regarding gender and sexuality. Daralyse shares her own experiences of coming out as sexually fluid and stresses how essential it is to meet sacred personal disclosures with an open mind and an open heart. She emphasizes the importance of safe spaces, representation, community and inclusion. In the listener participation portion, listeners ask about the difference between asking for “preferred pronouns” vs “pronouns,” what to do when you misgender somebody or make a pronouns mistake, how to address bullying against LGBTQIA+ youth, and how to address discrimination in the workplace. In this episode, you will be asked to consider your roles and responsibilities and to ask yourself if you are willing to face uncomfortability on the journey of collective healing. Learn more at: https://www.demystifyingdiversitypodcast.com/ Resources to explore: Demystifying Diversity: Embracing Our Shared Humanity by Daralyse Lyons Buy the Book Kristin Beck - CNN Interview Watch on YouTube Pride.com Article - 6 Reasons Why You Need to Use the Word Queer Read Article Sarah Fuller makes history Read More Why genderqueer and LGBTQ+ fashion icon Jaden Smith is fighting for the right to self-expression for his generation Read Article Matthew Shepard Learn More Coming Out: by Kevin Bryson Read Book 20 things to know before you come out Read Article Daralyse's Broad Street Review Article Read Creating Change Virtual Conference Visit Website “Why You Should Not Say ‘Preferred Gender Pronouns'” by Ashlee Fowlkes Read Article “Pronouns 101: Why They Matter and What To Do (and Not Do) If You Misgender Someone” by Kay Martinez Read Article Stopbullying.gov Visit Website Thebullyproject.com Visit Website Freedom for all Americans - Protections by State Visit Website Episode sponsor: VitaSupreme. For 20% off your supplement order, visit vitasupreme.com/pages/diversity and enter the code: diversity Click Here
In this episode of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, Daralyse Lyons interviews a variety of people within the LGBTQIA+ community about the ways in which they have navigated living within a binary-obsessed, heteronormative society. She explores the ways that binary understandings of gender and sexuality are oppressive and how practicing the emotional skill of vulnerability enables us to connect more deeply to others and to ourselves. By embracing the complexity and intersectionality of identity, we are empowered to embrace and embody love. Through the stories and experiences of the voices in this episode, you will be asked to examine the continuums and spectrums of identity and to question your biases and beliefs. You will be asked to think about the ways in which LGBTQIA+ advocacy has paved the way for liberation and self-expression for millions and to appreciate the monumental impact of the Gay Liberation Movement, the Stonewall riots, the first Gay Pride marches, and the ways in which the LGBTQIA+ community is pushing back against external and internal oppression. As we move forward, it is essential to ask yourself: How have I been performing gender in my life in ways that do not serve me? Learn more at: https://www.demystifyingdiversitypodcast.com/ Resources to explore: Demystifying Diversity: Embracing Our Shared Humanity Buy the Book Voices featured: -Nadine Rosechild Sullivan -Rob O'Neil -Oliver DeLuz -Vara Cooper -Timaree Schmidt -Angela Gardner -Anonymous Gender non-conforming parent pf a trans-identifying child Episode sponsors: Next Level Trainings. For $50 off on Shift, their introductory virtual training (and a FREE voucher to their in-person Discovery training), go to nextleveltrainings.com/diversity and enter the promo code diversity. Lavin & Associates, a branch of Primerica. Contact Jon Lavin directly at 610-453-2331 or email him at Jonlavin@me.com for a free insurance needs assessment and/or Financial Needs Analysis.
In this Q & A episode of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, Daralyse and AnnaMarie delve more deeply into the topics discussed in episode seven, Survival After Genocide: A Conversation about the Enduring Impact of the Holocaust and the Human Capacity for Resilience. Daralyse and AnnaMariespeak about the importance of learning history for the sake of not repeating it and reveal the insights they've gleaned from hearing the stories of survivors. They discuss Holocaust education and the disparity of information between various states. Daralyse and AnnaMarie share their outrage and sadness that there are those who deny the Holocaust and they speak about the devastation that comes from anti-Semitism. In this episode, you will have the opportunity to explore the areas of overlap and intersection that we share as humans and to move from bystander to upstander. Learn more at: https://www.demystifyingdiversitypodcast.com/ Resources to explore: Demystifying Diversity: Embracing Our Shared Humanity by Daralyse Lyons Buy the Book I'm Mixed! by Maggy Williams (Daralyse Lyons' pseudonym) Buy the Book Dos Idiomas, One me: A Bilingual Reader by Maggy Williams (Daralyse Lyons' pseudonym) Buy the Book Upstander Project Visit the Website Names Not Numbers Visit the Website Jewish Virtual Library, US States Requiring Holocaust Education Visit the Website The Diary of A Young Girl by Anne Frank Buy the Book I Never Saw Another Butterfly Anthology Buy the Book Daralyse's WHYY Piece Middle School Documentary Project Read More/Listen Here Daralyse's WHYY Piece - Singing For Survivors Listen Here CNN Coverage - Muslim community that raised 200,000 dollars in 4 days for Synagogue victims Read More The Tower article - Jewish community raises money for Muslim community Read More National Liberty Museum Visit Website The National Museum of American Jewish History Visit Website Herbert D. Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies Visit Website JFCS Holocaust Survivor Support Program Visit Website Huffington Post Article “Anti-Semitism Is A Big Problem At American College Campuses, According To New Report” Read Article ADL Visit Website Slate article/ Bari Weiss Review Read More Auschwitz Birkenau Memorial Foundation - Read Survivor Stories Here (((Semitism))): Being Jewish in America in the Age of Trump by Jonathan Weisman https://www.amazon.com/Semitism-Being-Jewish-America-Trump/dp/1250169933 Healing Racial Trauma: The Road to Resilience by Sheila Wise Rowe https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Racial-Trauma-Road-Resilience/dp/0830845887 Thoughts from a Unicorn: 100% Black. 100% Jewish. 0% Safe. By MaNishtana https://www.amazon.com/Thoughts-Unicorn-Black-Jewish-Safe/dp/0615747582 Episode sponsor: VitaSupreme. For 20% off your supplement order, visit vitasupreme.com/pages/diversity and enter the code: diversity Click Here
In this episode of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, Daralyse Lyons interviews a variety of individuals about the enduring impact of the Holocaust. It is a devastating, almost incomprehensible, reality that between 1933 and 1945, under the direction of the anti-Semitic dictator, Adolf Hitler, Nazi Germany and its allies murdered 11 million people. Throughout this episode, Daralyse asks historians, activists, survivors, children, and grandchildren of survivors to speak about the horrors that took place during the Holocaust. She seeks to illuminate the ways in which the dehumanization of Jews and others led to mass annihilation. At the same time, this episode illuminates the human capacity for empathy, resilience, and hope. This episode focuses on the need to become upstanders, instead of bystanders. As we move forward, it is essential to ask ourselves: How can I embrace my fellow humans and do my part to protect liberty, justice, and equity? Learn more at: https://www.demystifyingdiversitypodcast.com/ Voices featured: -Josh Perelman -Steve Weitzman -Arthur Kiron -Keren Friedman-Peleg -Dennis Moritz -Lewis Gantman -Joe Finkelstein -Ed Eisen -Bill Schwabe -Carly Bruski -Pia Eisenberg -Paula Goldstein -Deborah Baer Moses -Gwen Borowski -Teri Scott -Pawel Sawicki -Max Scholl -Yadin Isaacs -Alisa Kraut -Marta Gherovici -Marius Gherovici Episode sponsors: Next Level Trainings. For $50 off on Shift, their introductory virtual training (and a FREE voucher to their in-person Discovery training), go to nextleveltrainings.com/diversity and enter the promo code diversity. Lavin & Associates, a branch of Primerica. Contact Jon Lavin directly at 610-453-2331 or email him at Jonlavin@me.com for a free insurance needs assessment and/or Financial Needs Analysis.
In this Q & A episode of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, Daralyse and AnnaMarie delve more deeply into the topics discussed in episode six, Developmental Disabilities: Exploring the Importance of Agency in Advocacy. They explore the wondrous ways that non-typical thinkers and learners are able to create and innovate in the world, and how deleterious it is when structural inequities deprive non-typical learners of critical resources. In this episode, AnnaMarie opens up about herself and her family, sharing the challenges they have faced and the insights she has gleaned from personal and parental experience. Daralyse and AnnaMarie stress the importance of learning how to disseminate and receive information in a variety of ways. They share the harsh reality that structural inequities keep many individuals with disabilities from being recognized and they explain the importance of “It is not about us without us” in advocacy. In this episode, you will see that there are no clear answers, but rather, what is important is to focus on the quality of our questions. Learn more at: https://www.demystifyingdiversitypodcast.com/ Voices featured: -Melissa Tsuei -Marta Rusek -David Clizbe -Larry Rubin -Steve Mallon -Nancy Shwartz -Stacey Cunitz -Matthew Newell Episode sponsors: VitaSupreme. For 20% off your supplement order, visit vitasupreme.com/pages/diversity and enter the code: diversity Click Here Resources to explore: Demystifying Diversity: Embracing Our Shared Humanity Buy the Book Steve Mallon singing in his choir Listen Here Marta Rusek's website www.martarusek.com Family Hope Center Visit the Website
In this episode of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, Daralyse Lyons interviews members of the autism community and those who actively work with individuals with developmental disabilities about the importance of centering the voices of people with disabilities. Daralyse explores the sad and shameful history of persecuting difference in the United States, and the many structures of systematized erasure and abuse impact the lives of those whose ways of thinking and/or moving deviate from societal perceptions of “normative.” She explores the concept of neuroplasticity as a way to emphasize the constantly changing and dynamic nature of the human brain and speaks with others about the spectrum of thoughts and emotions that become available when we widen definitions of “normalcy.” This episode explores the harm that occurs, and the huge amount of human potential that we fail to recognize, when we try to force people into thinking and behaving in uniform ways. In this episode, you will be asked to consider the incredible gifts that come not in spite of our differences, but because of them. Learn more at: https://www.demystifyingdiversitypodcast.com/ -Voices featured: -Melissa Tsui -Marta Rusek -David Clizbe -Larry Rubin -Steve Mallon -Nancy Schwartz -Stacey Cunitz, -Matthew Newell Episode sponsors: Next Level Trainings. For $50 off on Shift, their introductory virtual training (and a FREE voucher to their in-person Discovery training), go to nextleveltrainings.com/diversity and enter the promo code diversity. Lavin & Associates, a branch of Primerica. Contact Jon Lavin directly at 610-453-2331 or email him at Jonlavin@me.com for a free Financial Needs Analysis. Demystifying Diversity: Embracing Our Shared Humanity Buy the Book
In this Q & A episode of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, Daralyse and AnnaMarie delve more deeply into the topics discussed in Episode 5, Latinx: An Invitation to Reconceptualize Latin American Immigration and to see the Possibility of Cultural and Linguistic Diversity. Daralyse and AnnaMarie continue to explore the myriad of ways that immigration is beneficial to the United States, examining how immigration brings new cultures, perspectives, traditions, ideas, creativity, motivation and more. They discuss the inherent struggle and sacrifice involved in having to leave one's home country and family and how those who do so are entitled to respect and admiration. They explain how immigrantion benefits the American Social Security and Medicare systems and how erecting barriers against immigration only hurts the United States. Daralyse and AnnaMarie discuss helpful ideas for how to converse with people who hold stereotypes about immigrants, and how it is most effective to engage in on-going conversations with family and friends. They talk about how using dehumanizing language to refer to undocumented individuals enables horrible atrocities and human rights violations. Finally, Daralyse and AnnaMarie discuss the importance of cross cultural and bilingual education, sharing their own personal experiences. In this episode, you will be asked to listen generously, devoting your undivided time and attention to learning and growing. Learn more at: https://www.demystifyingdiversitypodcast.com/ Resources to explore: Demystifying Diversity: Embracing Our Shared Humanity by Daralyse Lyons Buy the Book I'm Mixed! by Maggy Williams (Daralyse Lyons' pseudonym) Buy the Book Dos Idiomas, One me: A Bilingual Reader by Maggy Williams (Daralyse Lyons' pseudonym) Buy the Book Hazleton Integration Project Visit the Website NALEO Educational Fund Visit the Website CCATE Visit the Website Episode sponsor: VitaSupreme. For 20% off your supplement order, visit vitasupreme.com/pages/diversity and enter the code: diversity Click Here
In this episode of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, guests discuss the numerous benefits of Latin American immigration and share their first-hand accounts of immigration and deportation. They speak about the catastrophic effects of the Trump administration's zero-tolerance policy and the physical and linguistic walls that are constructed out of hate. Policy experts and academics illuminate the many benefits that Latin American immigration and civic participation have had, and continue to have, on America's economy, society, and culture. They dismantle the mythology that supports anti-immigration rhetoric and reveal the reality that immigration is essential to cultural liberation. In this episode, you will be called to develop your skills as a generous and attentive listener. As we move forward, it is essential to value the richness that comes from an influx of new people and possibilities. Learn more at: https://www.demystifyingdiversitypodcast.com/ Resources to explore: Demystifying Diversity: Embracing Our Shared Humanity by Daralyse Lyons Buy the Book Dos Idiomas, One me: A Bilingual Reader by Maggy Williams Buy the Book Voices Featured: -Dulce Ramirez -Sulafa Grijalva -Leah Margareta Gazzo Reisman -Obed Arango -John MacDonald -Veronica Fitzgerald -Tulia Falleti -Adeija Jones -Juan Rosa -Juliana Cabrales -Catherine Bartch -Ivonne Episode sponsors: Next Level Trainings. For $50 off on Shift, their introductory virtual training (and a FREE voucher to their in-person Discovery training), go to nextleveltrainings.com/diversity and enter the promo code diversity. Lavin & Associates, a branch of Primerica. Contact Jon Lavin directly at 610-453-2331 or email him at Jonlavin@me.com for a free Financial Needs Analysis.
In this Q & A episode of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, Daralyse and AnnaMarie delve more deeply into the topics discussed in Muslims & Media: An Exploration of How Biased Depictions Contribute to Islamophobia in America. They discuss how media spin can act as a weapon and a catalyst for the perpetration of Islamaphobia in America, especially since the media portrays information about Islam that is against the true teachings of the faith. Daralyse and AnnaMarie also discuss how the media amplifies and magnifies certain identity markers of Muslim and Muslim-identified individuals. This is misleading. Islam is not a monolithic religion and there is a wide spectrum of observance and interpretation. There are individual ways of practicing one's religion and spirituality, and the American media does not do a good job of depicting nuance. In this episode, Daralyse and AnnaMarie talk about the importance of allyship and urge listeners to be upstanders, as opposed to bystanders. In the listener participation portion, listeners ask questions and share insights that will inspire you to think more deeply about the intersectionality of identity. As you listen, you may begin to think about how you can practice de-centering your own experience and to recognize there is no “norm,” but rather a spectrum of faiths, ideologies, and practices. Learn more at: https://www.demystifyingdiversitypodcast.com/ Resources to explore Demystifying Diversity: Embracing Our Shared Humanity by Daralyse Lyons Buy the Book Out of the Ordinary: Essays on Growing Up With Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender Parents by Noelle Howey, Ellen Samuels, Margarethe Cammermeyer and Dan Savage Buy the Book CAIR Website https://www.cair.com/ Muslims and the Making of America by Amir Hussain Buy the Book I Speak for Myself: American Women on Being Muslim, a series of essays written by 40 American Muslim women. Buy the Book Suzanne Barakat's Ted Talk – Islamophobia killed my brother. Let's end the hate Watch the Video Channing Joseph's assigned articles to USC students: Press Coverage Study; Daily Mirror Criticism George Bush's Speech Read Text
In this episode of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, Daralyse Lyons interviews members of the Muslim American community about their personal and professional experiences. Daralyse speaks with community leaders, advocates, and experts about their lived experiences practicing Islam in the United States and their efforts to fight against Islamophobia. By examining the irrational and baseless fear of Islam in the United States, Daralyse illuminates the culpability of political leaders, everyday Americans and the modern media in perpetrating discrimination. She discusses the increase of Islamophobia that occurred after 9/11, as well as the increase in discrimination that occurred after the 2016 election, and the devastating, Anti-Muslim laws that were passed. It is imperative that hope and faith be accompanied by action. Through the stories and experiences of the voices in this episode, you will be asked to examine your own actions, or lack of actions, and to examine your beliefs and biases. Activism starts with discomfort and self-reflection, and it is only by becoming attuned to our own identities and experiences that we can develop empathy for others. As we move forward, it is essential to ask yourself in what ways you have been assuming your experience to be the “center” or “norm” and how you can make an effort to get to know others for who they are, and not for what you think they represent? Learn more at: https://www.demystifyingdiversitypodcast.com/ Voices Featured: -Aliyah Kabir -Asma Rehman -Ahmet Selim Tekelioglu -Dr. Mona Masood -Nihad Awad -Salima Suswell -Hediya Sizar Episode sponsors: Next Level Trainings. For $50 off on Shift, their introductory virtual training (and a FREE voucher to their in-person Discovery training), go to nextleveltrainings.com/diversity and enter the promo code diversity. Lavin & Associates, a branch of Primerica. Contact Jon Lavin directly at 610-453-2331 or email him at Jonlavin@me.com for a free Financial Needs Analysis. Demystifying Diversity: Embracing Our Shared Humanity Buy the Book
Thank you so much for being a Demystifying Diversity Podcast listener. Today is Election Day in the United States. Since so much of the focus this week is likely to be on the results of this election, we have made the decision not to release a new episode until next week. If you have some time this week and want to listen to a previous episode, we hope you'll do that. And if you have a minute and feel able and willing to give us a 5-star review that'd be great. If you live in the United States, we hope you have taken the time to cast your ballot. Your voice and your vote matter. Wherever you are, please practice kindness and empathy and make sure to tune in next week for our next episode Muslims and Media: An Exploration of How Biased Depictions Contribute to Islamophobia in America. You won't want to miss it.
In this Q & A episode of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, Daralyse and AnnaMarie delve more deeply into the topics discussed in Episode 3, Asian Studies: An Examination of How the Model Minority Myth Has Contributed to the Virus of Hate Afflicting Asians in America. They speak about the profound impact of language and how words have the power to weaponize or unite. They explore the interconnection of oppression that afflicts Black and Asian communities, revealing how the “model minority myth” is a way to create division between communities of color. And finally, they talk about hope and unity and how our capacity to love becomes strengthened by our capacity to step outside of our comfort zones. In this episode, you will be asked to think about the ways in which you can shift your language and your perspective to ensure that your thoughts and words are in alignment with your true values. Learn more at: https://www.demystifyingdiversitypodcast.com/ Resources to explore Demystifying Diversity: Embracing Our Shared Humanity by Daralyse Lyons Buy the Book I'm Mixed! by Maggy Williams (Daralyse Lyons' pseudonym) Buy the Book The Meng Resolution Visit the Website Vanderbilt Race and Racism PDF Read More UCLA Report Read More Episode sponsor VitaSupreme. For 20% off your supplement order, visit vitasupreme.com/pages/diversity and enter the code: diversity Click Here
In this episode of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, Daralyse Lyons looks at the ways in which the model minority myth has contributed to the ongoing oppression of Asians in the United States. During the outbreak of Covid-19, anti-Asian bias has been increasing in intensity and severity, yet there is a long and painful history of othering that Asians in America have endured. Daralyse explores the physical and emotional violence that is plaguing Asian Americans in the United States and how these hate crimes have been fueled by national and local leadership. As we move forward, it is essential to become aware of the model minority trap, and to educate ourselves and others about the danger of stereotyping. We must examine the ways in which all racism is interconnected and how White supremacy is integrally embedded in our system. Learn more at: https://www.demystifyingdiversitypodcast.com/ Voices Featured: -On-cho Ng -Dave Kyu -Dr. Hahn Bui Keating -John Wang -Don Wyatt -Cinder Kuss -Paul Reese -Jon Quénard -Armee Grace Campos -Michelle (Chelle) Campos-Velez -Juan Rosa -Elizabeth Hasegawa Agresta -Thomas Agresta -Nikky -Ben Episode sponsors Next Level Trainings. For $50 off on Shift, their introductory virtual training (and a FREE voucher to their in-person Discovery training), go to nextleveltrainings.com/diversity and enter the promo code diversity. Lavin & Associates, a branch of Primerica. Contact Jon Lavin directly at 610-453-2331 or email him at Jonlavin@me.com for a free Financial Needs Analysis. Demystifying Diversity: Embracing Our Shared Humanity Buy the Book
In this Q & A episode of Demystifying Diversity Podcast, Daralyse and AnnaMarie delve more deeply into the topics discussed in Black and Blue: An Exploration of the Inequities in a Broken Criminal Justice System. They speak about how the horrific deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and others have spurred worldwide protests as part of the largest social justice movement in United States history, review statistics of wrongful and conflated convictions of BIPOC, and speak about how the criminal justice system advantages wealth persecutes poverty. In this episode, Daralyse and AnnaMarie discuss de-escalation techniques, such as “calculate, locate, communicate, breathe, and exhale”, a system utilized by Dr. Howard Stevenson, who teaches police officers how to bring mindfulness practices to charged racial moments, and discuss the importance of reimagining the relationship power dynamics that traumatize communities of color and traumatize law enforcement officers. In the listener question segment, listeners call and email with a host of questions some of which include: How can BIPOC transcend the trauma inflicted by the criminal justice system and find personal empowerment in the wake of horrible situations? What specific police reforms are being taken by the Radnor police department? What does it mean to “defund the police”? And Is Black Lives Matter a movement or an organization? (Spoiler alert: It's both.) This episode will inspire you to interrogate your biases, embrace more anti-racist perspectives, and question the status quo. Learn more at: https://www.demystifyingdiversitypodcast.com/ Resources to explore: Demystifying Diversity: Embracing Our Shared Humanity by Daralyse Lyons Buy the Book Dying of Whiteness: How the Politics of Racial Resentment Is Killing America's Heartland by Jonathan Metzl Buy the Book Mixedracefaces Visit the Website Serial: Season 3 Podcast Visit the Website Anti Police-Terror Project Visit the Website Association of Black Psychologists Visit the Website Episode sponsor: VitaSupreme. For 20% off your supplement order, visit vitasupreme.com/pages/diversity and enter the code: diversity Click Here
In this episode of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, Daralyse Lyons looks at the ways in which institutional racism creates power dynamics that support brutality against Black and Brown Americans. She explores how and why unexamined biases make us a danger to ourselves and others and how introspection, reflection, and exposure to diversity are imperative if we hope to create a better system. The guests in this episode divulge important information about the mass incarceration of Black males in America and how the enduring impacts of slavery continue to place Black and Brown people at risk. Black Americans account for 12 percent of the U.S. population, yet they make up approximately 40 percent of the nation's prison inmates. Until we own and acknowledge the deeply rooted nature of racism, we will never put an end to the cycle of violence and victimization. This episode explores how police officers are not only often inflicting pain on communities of color, but also on themselves and how officers of color find themselves in the painful predicament of being forced to choose between their Black identities and their blue uniforms. As we move forward, it is essential to ask ourselves: How can we create structures that promote vulnerability and prevent against brutality? Learn more at: https://www.demystifyingdiversitypodcast.com/ Voices featured: -Captain Edward Cobbs, Jr -Russell Murray -Dr. Howard Stevenson -Salaah Muhammad -August Terrier -Senator Sharif Street -Superintendent Christopher Flanagan -Paul Reese Episode sponsors: Next Level Trainings. For $50 off on Shift, their introductory virtual training (and a FREE voucher to their in-person Discovery training), go to nextleveltrainings.com/diversity and enter the promo code diversity. Lavin & Associates, a branch of Primerica. Contact Jon Lavin directly at 610-453-2331 or email him at Jonlavin@me.com for a free Financial Needs Analysis. Demystifying Diversity: Embracing Our Shared Humanity Buy the Book
In this Q & A episode of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, Daralyse and AnnaMarie delve more deeply into the topics discussed in Biraciality: Embracing the Nuanced Nature of Race, Ethnicity, and Identity. They review the lingering impact of the one-drop rule, the constructed and learned definitions of race, and the ways in which individual and societal perceptions can shift over time. Together, they discuss the ways in which more expanded understandings of race can help break down internal and external barriers. In the listener participation portion, listeners ask questions and share insights that will inspire you to think more deeply and inspire you to move beyond limited conceptions of race and identity. Learn more at: https://www.demystifyingdiversitypodcast.com/ Resources to explore Demystifying Diversity: Embracing Our Shared Humanity by Daralyse Lyons Buy the Book I'm Mixed! by Maggy Williams (Daralyse Lyons' pseudonym) Buy the Book The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett Buy the Book A Chosen Exile: A History of Racial Passing in American Life by Allyson Hobbs Buy the Book “I'm More Than An 'Other'” by Meghan Markle Read the Article Treasured Locks Visit the Website Raising Biracial Babies Visit the Website Hair Love by Matthew Cherry Buy the Book Big Hair, Don't Care by Crystal Swain-Bates Buy the Book Episode sponsor VitaSupreme. For 20% off your supplement order, visit vitasupreme.com/pages/diversity and enter the code: diversity Click Here
In this episode of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, Daralyse Lyons interviews a variety of Biracial individuals about their experiences navigating life with multiple, intersecting identities. She asks: How has the enduring impact of slavery and ongoing systemic racism contributed to how people identify in terms of race? How does race act as a social construct? Why is there a broad spectrum of blackness and a narrow spectrum of whiteness, and is it possible to embrace more non-binary, nuanced conceptions of race? Through the stories and experiences of the voices in this episode, you will be asked to examine skin privilege, race, and the ways in which the bigoted one-drop rule still infiltrates our conceptions of ourselves and each other. When it comes to racial and ethnic identity, there are no easy answers, but we need to be asking ourselves questions about the ways in which historical power dynamics continue to show up in the lives of Biracial people. As we move forward, the most important question may be: How can we own and embrace all aspects of our identities, and what is lost when we don't? Learn more at: https://www.demystifyingdiversitypodcast.com/ Voices featured: -AnnaMarie Jones -Russita Buchanan -Isabel Ballester -Jose Gonzalez -Malcolm Burnley -JoAnn George -Sunny Taylor Episode sponsors: Lavin & Associates, a branch of Primerica. Contact Jon Lavin directly at 610-453-2331 or email him at Jonlavin@me.com for a free Financial Needs Analysis. Demystifying Diversity: Embracing Our Shared Humanity Buy the Book
Diversity is such an important topic and yet it can be difficult to know where to go for reliable information that amplifies the voices and the viewpoints of those who have direct experience dealing with diversity, equity and inclusion. In season one of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, we have done the work of researching, learning, listening, and interviewing. We've spoken to more than a hundred individuals and have compiled ten episodes on a variety of topics, featuring a variety of voices.
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