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In a conversation as timely as it is timeless, we welcome Gordon Sims, Director of Development at the Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio, to explore how nonprofits can sustain their commitment to DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) amid increasing societal and political scrutiny. Joined by cohosts Wendy F. Adams and Julia Patrick, this dialogue doesn't flinch from the complex realities of today's climate—but it also doesn't surrender to them.Gordon traces the DEIB movement's lineage back nearly a century, when Catholics and Jews united to counter hate, showing that “this movement and this work is far bigger than this political cycle.” His words remind us that while terminology and tactics may shift, the core intention remains: equal access, safety, and dignity for all. "The intent really was never to create preferential treatment for anyone,” he says, “but to just give equal treatment and opportunities."This conversation acknowledges how the DEIB landscape has been reshaped by fear, legislation, and misinformation. Yet it offers clarity and resolve. Gordon uses a poignant metaphor comparing DEIB to theme park "fast passes," where historically marginalized communities have been left to wait in line while others bypassed them. DEIB, he emphasizes, is about giving everyone the opportunity to get on the ride—no more, no less.Equally compelling is the discussion around strategy. Gordon highlights the importance of language, framing, and tone when approaching these issues, especially in environments where such topics are misunderstood or even banned. “Sometimes we have to choose between being right and being strategic,” he shares, quoting trainer Erica Merritt. The challenge lies in advancing the work without triggering defensiveness or political backlash.Ultimately, this episode is about courage, compassion, and connection. It's about listening deeply, creating safe spaces, and convening in strength. Whether it's through roundtables with LGBTQ centers, school districts, or town hall-style block parties, Gordon and his team are modeling how collaboration itself becomes a form of resilience.For those unsure how to proceed or afraid to speak, this episode provides a framework not just for advocacy, but for hope.00:00:00 Welcome and introductions00:03:11 History of the Diversity Center and DEIB origins00:05:35 The movement cycle and current contraction00:07:35 DEIB as equal access—not preferential treatment00:09:53 What DEIB looks like in real life today00:12:11 Convening as a form of resilience00:14:43 Creating safe spaces and actionable strategies00:17:03 Legislative engagement and civic action00:19:03 Navigating DEIB within family and social dynamics00:22:30 Strategic language and meeting people where they are00:26:01 Being strategic vs. being right00:28:37 Data-driven proof of DEIB's value#InclusiveLeadership #NonprofitStrategy #CivicEngagementFind us Live daily on YouTube!Find us Live daily on LinkedIn!Find us Live daily on X: @Nonprofit_ShowOur national co-hosts and amazing guests discuss management, money and missions of nonprofits! 12:30pm ET 11:30am CT 10:30am MT 9:30am PTSend us your ideas for Show Guests or Topics: HelpDesk@AmericanNonprofitAcademy.comVisit us on the web:The Nonprofit Show

In this episode, I speak with Makenzie Schroeder and Lissa Behm-Morawitz about their work "Digitally curated beauty: The impact of slimming beauty filters on body image, weight loss desire, self-objectification, and anti-fat attitudes"For more information about their work, please check out the following links: Makenzie's LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/makenzie-schroeder-21477915a/ Lissa's Google scholar profile: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=622gUCgAAAAJ&hl=en Here is more information on the Media & Diversity Center, in which Lissa is co-director and Makenzie is a graduate student research associate:  https://communication.missouri.edu/media-and-diversity-center Media & Diversity Center blog:  https://medium.com/@mdcmizzou Media & Diversity Center Instagram:  @mdcchat Media & Diversity Center X account:  @mdcchat

This sparkling conversation addresses the enduring and evolving challenges of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). Gordon Sims, Director of Development at the Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio, joined host Julia Patrick. Gordon begins with illuminating the organization's nearly century-long history, rooted in combating hate and fostering inclusivity since its founding in 1927.Reflecting on the origins of the Diversity Center, Gordon shares, “For 97 years, this organization has been fighting the forces of violence and exclusion.” He elaborates on how the mission has adapted to societal changes, emphasizing how DEIB practices today are about acceptance and creating workplaces that reflect diverse communities.Amidst national debates surrounding DEIB, Gordon encourages reframing conversations: “Diversity doesn't have to be about social justice—it's about acceptance and embracing people for who they are.” With a focus on transparency and education, the center actively involves donors, hosts transformative events, and builds bridges across generations.The conversation between these two will give you a hopeful outlook toward engaging unity and open communication as a pathway to overcoming DEIB challenges. #DEIB #NonprofitLeadership #DiversityMattersFind us Live daily on YouTube!Find us Live daily on LinkedIn!Find us Live daily on X: @Nonprofit_ShowOur national co-hosts and amazing guests discuss management, money and missions of nonprofits! 12:30pm ET 11:30am CT 10:30am MT 9:30am PTSend us your ideas for Show Guests or Topics: HelpDesk@AmericanNonprofitAcademy.comVisit us on the web:The Nonprofit Show

(0:00) Intro.(1:04) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel.(1:51) Start of interview.(2:54) Terry's "origin story." (5:18) The start of her legal career with O'Melveny & Myers.(8:35) Her time at Howard Rice and her current role at Arnold & Portner (the firms merged in 2012).(11:34) Her book ESG, the Professional's Guide to the Law and Practice of ESG, published by the American Bar Association.(14:55) On the evolution of the purpose of the corporation and emergence of ESG.(17:28) Environmental risks and opportunities (the "E" in ESG)(21:00) Her take on the new SEC Climate Disclosure Rules. "It's arguably, to me, the Sarbanes-Oxley of its generation in terms of a regulatory shift."(24:21) On the legal challenges to the SEC Climate Disclosure Rules.(28:11) Social risks and opportunities (the "S" in ESG).(33:31) On the ESG backlash. Reference to FT article ($13.3bn pulled out of BlackRock). Larry Fink's 2024 Chairman's Letter to Investors.(37:50) Challenges to CA's board diversity laws (SB-826 and AB-979)(42:14) Challenges to Nasdaq Board Diversity Rule.(44:14) The Theranos Governance Story with Tyler Schulz (event hosted by BASF).(46:22) BASF's Truth and Power Distinguished Speaker Series.(48:47) Future corporate governance trends: ESG is increasingly intersectional (i.e. sustainability and AI)(52:29)  Books that have greatly influenced her life: My Life on the Road by Gloria Steinem (2015)Lady Justice by Dahlia Lithwick (2022)(54:04) Her mentors: Larry Rabkin (former partner at Howard Rice)  and her Dad.(54:57) Quotes that she thinks of often or lives her life by: "To have courage for whatever comes in life - everything lies in that" (St Teresa of Avila) and "You have to see it to be it" (Billie Jean King)(55:55) An unusual habit or absurd thing that she loves.(56:14) The living person she most admires: Gloria Steinem.Terry Johnson is a partner at Arnold & Porter and the 2024 President of the Bar Association of San Francisco and its Justice and Diversity Center. You can follow Evan on social media at:Twitter: @evanepsteinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/epsteinevan/ Substack: https://evanepstein.substack.com/__You can join as a Patron of the Boardroom Governance Podcast at:Patreon: patreon.com/BoardroomGovernancePod__Music/Soundtrack (found via Free Music Archive): Seeing The Future by Dexter Britain is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

Azadeh Hardiman — Business Leader of Level20, the new business incubator of Progressive Insurance, one of the largest insurance carriers in the US (which was founded and still headquartered here in Cleveland)!As the new business incubator, Level20 is focused on addressing the unmet needs of current Progressive customers and the general population, by understanding the real problems people face every day, deserving of real solutions. Azadeh and her team drive growth beyond insurance to develop new ideas, products, and services that help these people.Azadeh joined Progressive in 2015 as a Director where she led the user experience strategy and design for several large-scale digital customer initiates; introduced product design tools and internal processes to Progressive; and grew the team to include digital product strategy, design, copywriting, and analytics.Before joining Progressive, Azadeh was a founding member of mPortal, a start-up technology company that focused on a single idea: people will want to use data on phones (note: seven years before the iPhone was introduced).  As part of the founding team, she wore many hats including operations, product management, business development, and marketing as she helped grow mPortal into a profitable company in less than three years and worked on product strategy for companies such as Verizon, Disney, ESPN, Time Warner, Comcast, Reliance, and Telus.In addition to her work at Progressive and Level20, Azadeh, who's based in Shaker Heights with her husband and three children, has served in leadership roles on several nonprofit boards and is currently on the Board of The Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio and President of the UVA Alumni Club for Northeast Ohio.In our conversation today, we peel back the curtain on what "intrapreneurship" looks like, comparing and contrasting what it's like to build a traditional startup vs. innovating from within a large corporate organization, the kinds of initiatives Level20 has taken on thus far and the work still to be done — from home maintenance to flexible term life insurance, to financial wellness offerings, their presence here in Cleveland, her reflections on leadership and growth, and a whole lot more.-----SPONSORS: John Carroll University Boler College of Business || Impact Architects & NinetyJohn Carroll University Boler College of Business: https://business.jcu.edu/ As we've heard time and time again from entrepreneurs on Lay of The Land — many of whom are proud alumni of John Carroll University —  success in this ever-changing world of business requires a dynamic and innovative mindset, deep understanding of emerging technology and systems, strong ethics, leadership prowess, acute business acumen… all qualities nurtured through the Boler College of Business!With 4 different MBA programs of study — spanning Professional, Online, Hybrid, and 1-Year-Flexible — The Boler College of Business provides flexible timelines and various class structures for each MBA Track — including online, in-person, hybrid and asynchronous — to offer the most effective options for you, in addition to the ability to participate in an elective International Study Tour, providing unparalleled opportunities to expand your global business knowledge by networking with local companies overseas and experiencing a new culture.The career impact of a Boler MBA is formative and will help prepare you for this future of business and get more out of your career. To learn more about John Carroll University's Boler MBA programs, please go to business.jcu.eduThe Boler College of Business is fully accredited by AACSB International, the highest accreditation a College of Business can have.Impact Architects & NinetyLay of The Land is brought to you by Ninety. As a Lay of The Land listener, you can leverage a free trial with Ninety, the platform that helps teams build great companies and the only officially licensed software for EOS® — used by over 7,000 companies and 100,000 users!This episode is brought to you by Impact Architects. As we share the stories of entrepreneurs building incredible organizations throughout NEO, Impact Architects helps those leaders — many of whom we've heard from as guests on Lay of The Land — realize their visions and build great organizations. I believe in Impact Architects and the people behind it so much, that I have actually joined them personally in their mission to help leaders gain focus, align together, and thrive by doing what they love! As a listener, you can sit down for a free consultation with Impact Architects by visiting ia.layoftheland.fm!-----LINKS:https://www.linkedin.com/in/azadeh-hardiman/https://www.level20.com/https://www.progressive.com/-----Stay up to date by signing up for Lay of The Land's weekly newsletter — sign up here.Past guests include Justin Bibb (Mayor of Cleveland), Pat Conway (Great Lakes Brewing), Steve Potash (OverDrive), Umberto P. Fedeli (The Fedeli Group), Lila Mills (Signal Cleveland), Stewart Kohl (The Riverside Company), Mitch Kroll (Findaway — Acquired by Spotify), and many more.Connect with Jeffrey Stern on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreypstern/Follow Jeffrey Stern on X @sternJefe — https://twitter.com/sternjefeFollow Lay of The Land on X @podlayofthelandhttps://www.jeffreys.page/

Nex Benedict, a 16-year-old non-binary student from Oklahoma, tragically died on February 8, 2024, after three girls beat him up in a restroom on Campus. .Nex had been experiencing bullying for over a year due to their gender identity. This alleged bullying reportedly began soon after a law was passed in Oklahoma requiring students to use bathrooms corresponding to their birth certificates and an anti-trans culture emerging in Oklahoma thanks to the involvement of Libs of TikTok in the school system there. Today we talk about what it is like to be an LGBTQ youth in the state of Oklahoma, and the effects of the death of Nex Benedict. We will be talking to Travis, a youth in the school system, with Scotty Hernandez, the president of PFLAG Oklahoma, and LGBTQ youth advocate, Lance Preston, founder and executive director of Rainbow Youth Project USA, and with Kris Williams, a queer youth advocate working through the Diversity Center of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City..  Scotty is also a real estate agent who serves as the Oklahoma president of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals. He ran unsuccessfully for a school board seat in the OKCPS District 4.  Lance, one of our heroes and good friend of the show, founded Rainbow Youth Project as a social welfare organization in response to recent legislation targeting the rights of LGBTQIA+ people, women, Indigenous people, and immigrants in the United States. Kris has  two decades of successful experience in developing queer youth programming; from social support, homeless services, mental health support, and inpatient residential programming. Kris specializes in 2SLGBTQ+ cultural competency trainings and was recently a guest speaker with the Trevor Project at the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention's national conference. With co-host Brody Levesque

Nex Benedict, a 16-year-old non-binary student from Oklahoma, tragically died on February 8, 2024, after three girls beat him up in a restroom on Campus. .Nex had been experiencing bullying for over a year due to their gender identity. This alleged bullying reportedly began soon after a law was passed in Oklahoma requiring students to use bathrooms corresponding to their birth certificates and an anti-trans culture emerging in Oklahoma thanks to the involvement of Libs of TikTok in the school system there. Today we talk about what it is like to be an LGBTQ youth in the state of Oklahoma, and the effects of the death of Nex Benedict. We will be talking to Travis, a youth in the school system, with Scotty Hernandez, the president of PFLAG Oklahoma, and LGBTQ youth advocate, Lance Preston, founder and executive director of Rainbow Youth Project USA, and with Kris Williams, a queer youth advocate working through the Diversity Center of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City..  Scotty is also a real estate agent who serves as the Oklahoma president of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals. He ran unsuccessfully for a school board seat in the OKCPS District 4.  Lance, one of our heroes and good friend of the show, founded Rainbow Youth Project as a social welfare organization in response to recent legislation targeting the rights of LGBTQIA+ people, women, Indigenous people, and immigrants in the United States. Kris has  two decades of successful experience in developing queer youth programming; from social support, homeless services, mental health support, and inpatient residential programming. Kris specializes in 2SLGBTQ+ cultural competency trainings and was recently a guest speaker with the Trevor Project at the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention's national conference. With co-host Brody Levesque

Sandy Skees is EVP, Global Purpose and Impact Lead at Porter Novelli and author of the book Purposeful Brands. While it seems like purposeful branding and marketing is everywhere these days, that doesn't diminish the importance and responsibility of this work. And it doesn't make the work any easier. We discussed all of this and more this week on the On Brand podcast. About Sandy Skees Sandy Skees is EVP, Global Purpose and Impact Lead at Porter Novelli, a leading communications consultancy, part of the Omnicom Group. With over three decades of expertise in management consulting and strategic communications, Sandy has worked with clients including Visa, Abercrombie & Fitch, eBay, and Panasonic, among many others. Recognized as PRWeek's Woman of Distinction 2023 and Most Purposeful Agency Pro 2021, Sandy holds a Board Director position at Sustainable Brands and is an advisor to The Diversity Center. Author of Purposeful Brands, she is an experienced speaker on branding, messaging, and sustainability topics. She lives with her wife in Santa Cruz, California. Links from the Show Check out Sandy's book, Purposeful Brands — all about helping brands discover, develop, and implement their purpose and impact. Connect with Sandy on her website and LinkedIn. What brand has made Sandy smile recently? “Easy — Spotify, for their Year in Review,” Sandy shared that she loves learning about herself and others from this one-of-a-kind brand touch point. Be sure to check out my interview with Spotify's Jay Norman where we discussed the Year in Review.   As We Wrap … Listen and subscribe at  Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon/Audible, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeart, YouTube, and RSS. Rate and review the show—If you like what you're hearing, be sure to head over to Apple Podcasts and click the 5-star button to rate the show. And, if you have a few extra seconds, write a couple of sentences and submit a review to help others find the show. Did you hear something you liked on this episode or another? Do you have a question you'd like our guests to answer? Let me know on Twitter using the hashtag #OnBrandPodcast and you may just hear your thoughts here on the show. On Brand is a part of the Marketing Podcast Network. Until next week, I'll see you on the Internet! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill & Mike Got Your Thursday Up & Running With Browns VS Ravens Preview - Cavs Lose To Thunder 128-120-Tim Alcorn & Jim Chones Recap - Cleveland Beer-Restaurant News-Cleveland.com Marc Bona - Faith Furry Friends - Diversity Center Humanitarian Awards-Peggy Zone Fisher - NBC Radio Rory O'Neill-reaction following Wednesday night's GOP debate-fraud case against Donald Trump, and will have a recap of the case, and the testimony of the former President's daughter Ivanka - NBC Radio Erin Real-Americans say the economy is bad, but they are spending like crazy. It is the least affordable housing market since 1984 – and it is getting worse. Meantime, oil prices are the lowest in over three months

The Central Coast Creative Corps GrantApplication Deadline: May 1, 2023.Location: The Central Coast Region (Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Benito, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties). Eligibility: Nonprofit/fiscally sponsored organizations, Government agencies, Tribal government.Amount:  $140,000 in funding for One year (9/23-8/24). $100,000 goes to the  artists.Important: You don't need an artist or a real plan to complete this grant.  Just need to show the impact you want to make and How you are open and ready to collaborate. Artists: Make sure to register and start talking with potential organizations now.Goals:The goal of the Central Coast Creative Corps is to invest in artists across disciplines to partner with nonprofits, government agencies, and tribal governments to collaboratively advance civic engagement, public health, social justice, and climate resilience across the Central Coast.Aiming to uplift the creative workforce and improve community health outcomes, the Central Coast Creative Corps Program will fund 23 working partnerships between community-based organizations and local artists, creative workers, or culture bearers for a one-year duration from September 2023 - August 2024. The deadline to apply is May 1, 2023.To Apply and to register as an artist go to the link below:https://www.centralcoastcreativecorps.org/For PDF guideline go toHttp://linktr.ee/speakforchangepodcastAbout Jim  BrownExecutive Director since 2020, Jim works with the entire Arts Council Santa Cruz County team to advance our mission. He is involved in every aspect of the organization from fundraising and finance to long-term strategic planning and overseeing our programs.Jim served as the Executive Director of both the Diversity Center and the 418 Project before joining the Arts Council as Grants Program Manager in 2012. He served as Program Officer and Grants Manager at Community Foundation Santa Cruz County, before returning to the Arts Council in 2017, as Deputy and Tannery Director, to work more closely with the arts community.A former software engineer, Jim has followed his dedication to building communities that support authentic self-expression. He has three children (Serenity, Andrew, and Nate) who he adopted through the foster system in 2011. In addition to parenting, Jim loves to dance, hike, and read fantasy & science fiction novels.Support the show

Join host Mario Espinoza-Kulick as he speaks with guests Dusty Colyer-Worth, Executive Director with the GALA Pride and Diversity Center, Maryam Guiahi, MD, with Planned Parenthood, and Jenny Taranto, MSN, RN, and PHN with the County of San Luis Obispo. They will discuss the ongoing monkeypox (MPX) outbreak.You are invited to listen, learn and participate in the conversation, between 1-2 pm. Call in and be part of the discussion at (805) 549-8855 or email questions to voices@kcbx.org.Broadcast date: 10/6/22Central Coast Voices is sponsored by ACTION for Healthy Communities in collaboration with KCBX.

Both 15 minute segments this week feature the Diversity Center of Oklahoma as we interview Kelley Blair, CEO/Founder and one of their volunteers, Julie Williams https://www.diversitycenterofoklahoma.org/ https://www.facebook.com/DiversityCenterofOklahoma.IncSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some of the most iconic photos in the history of rock music were taken by one man- Ed Caraeff. He was only 17 when he photographed Jimmy Hendrix, on his knees in front of his burning guitar. He spoke with KCBX's Benjamin Purper. Also Dr. Consuelo Meux sat down with Dusty Colyer-Worth and Lola White-Sanborn from SLO's GALA Pride and Diversity Center,

We're nearing the end of the second season of HR Like a Boss, and to finish off this amazing season, we are excited to continue our series of interviewing the Willory team with Jenn Forgac! Jenn is an HR Generalist at Willory, with over 15 years of experience, and in the words of John Bernatovicz she is "one of the kindest and smartest HR professionals that I know." Hear her insights on hiring and recruiting, EQ, and all things HR on this episode of HR Like a Boss! About Jenn Almost since Willory's founding, Jennifer (Jenn) Forgac, PHR, SHRM-CP, has been a friend of the firm and officially joined Willory in September 2021 as an HR Generalist. For Willory, Jenn manages our internal talent attraction, onboarding, professional development, and student programs. For over 15 years, Jenn has worked as a HR generalist and business partner in organizations ranging from for-profit to non-profit, and small business to fortune 500 companies. She has a decade of HR leadership experience, primarily in the non-profit sector. Jenn graduated from Immaculata University in 2005 with a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in Business Administration. She continuously seeks out opportunities to learn and grow as an HR practitioner and is dedicated to creating great work experiences for everyone. Jenn earned and has maintained her PHR (2010) and SHRM-CP (2015) certifications. Jenn is passionate about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. She is a graduate of the Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio's LeadDIVERSITY program. She holds a Certificate of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace from the University of South Florida's Corporate Training and Professional Education. Originally from Wilmington, DE, she moved to the greater Cleveland area with her husband in 2012. Together they have two young children. When Jenn is not practicing HR, you will probably find her in the garden, jogging, or hiking trails in the Cleveland Metroparks. If you're looking to geek out about D&D and Star Wars, just ask Jenn! About HR Like a Boss HR Like a Boss centers around the concept that with the right passion to be and think different, HR and business professionals can do amazingly awesome HR. People who do HR like a boss understand business concepts, what makes people tick, and how to approach HR as more than a compliance or cost center. This podcast builds the foundation for John Bernatovicz's upcoming book, "HR Like a Boss." If you're ready to take your HR career to the next level, this is the podcast for you. Share any comments with bridgette@willory.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/willory/message

Join Lata Murti as she speaks with guests Michelle Call, Executive Director of the Gala Pride and Diversity Center, Dusty Colyer-Worth, Gala board president, Arti Kothari, Gala board secretary, and Lynn Schmidt, with Central Coast Pride. They will talk about the history of Pride, share details about the upcoming SLO PRIDEfest, as well as talk about continuing work to lift the LGBTQ+ community and how we can assist with these efforts.You are invited to listen, learn, and participate in the conversation, between 1-2 pm. Call in and be part of the discussion at (805) 549-8855 or email questions to voices@kcbx.org.Broadcast date: 5/12/2022Central Coast Voices is sponsored by ACTION for Healthy Communities in collaboration with KCBX.

Our guests this month are Jamie Woolf and Ila Moncrief, both active volunteers with the GALA Pride and Diversity Center in San Luis Obispo and, in Ila's case, the LGBTQ+ Center for Campus Life at Cal Poly. Ila serves on the GALA Board, and Jamie leads Tranz Central Coast, an organization supporting transgender and other gender-diverse individuals in SLO County. Through their work with the GALA Pride and Diversity Center of San Luis Obispo, Tranz Central Coast, and the LGBTQ+ Center for Campus Life at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, they have been leaders in the struggle for LGBTQ+ equity and inclusion. Today, they share their insights, concerns and victories. We welcome Ila and Jamie to our microphone this month.   RELEVANT LINKS PFJ GALA Pride and Diversity Center - San Luis Obispo LGBTQ+ Center for Campus Life - Cal Poly Unitarian Universalists San Luis Obispo United Church of Christ (Congregational) of San Luis Obispo Combating Anti-Trans Legislation (Webinar on Vimeo)  Anti-transgender legislation- Texas and other states Here's All the Anti-Trans Legislation That Moved Forward This Week  Transgender Training Institute SLO Pride Skippers' Brew Coffee Shop, San Luis Obispo (local discounts for monthly supporters of GALA) SLO Provisions, San Luis Obispo (local discounts) SLO Botanical Garden, San Luis Obispo (local discounts) SLO Public House (local discounts) Central Coast Comedy Theater (local discounts)   MORE ABOUT OUR GUESTS Ila Moncrief Ila is a queer, non-binary Cal Poly student with LGBTQ+ Center for Campus Life. Since fall 2020, they have been working with their campus center in collaboration with GALA. Chairing the 2021 Central Coast Pride committee was the highlight of their experience with GALA. Since then, community engagement, education, and visibility have become the focus of their work. They incorporate LGBTQ+ issues into their studies as a Political Science major and minor in City and Regional Planning at Cal Poly. Their enduring love for cities inspires their advocacy for equitable access to resources and urban space. Jamie Woolf Jamie Woolf is a retired journalist who spent 32 years writing for the Salt Lake Tribune in Salt Lake City, Utah. Most of that time she covered environmental issues. She received a Knight International Press Fellowship in 1998 and spent six months teaching journalism in Ecuador. She was also a visiting lecturer at Princeton University in 2001. Since moving to SLO some 13 years ago, she has been president of the Unitarian Universalists SLO Board of Trustees, chair of SLO City's Bicycle Advisory Committee, a state park docent at the Pismo Beach Monarch Grove, and a volunteer teacher of English as a second language. She is currently chair of Tranz Central Coast, a group that supports transgender and other gender-diverse people in San Luis Obispo County. She has a son who lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan. SUPPORT PFJ We greatly appreciate your financial support so that we can continue to educate, advocate and pray for the things that matter to our organization. Please consider donating through PayPal. People of Faith for Justice is a 501(c)(3) non-profit  organization. CREDITS The People of Faith for Justice Podcast is produced and edited by Jeff Manildi Music for the People of Faith for Justice Podcast is provided by Andrew Gorman

“Being a leader is not about giving my ideas, it's about giving platforms for people." Welcome back! Today we are talking to two University at Buffalo Diversity Advocates. These students share their vision of leadership and offer some great advice. If you want to learn more about the Intercultural and Diversity Center, check them out on UBLinked: https://buffalo.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/idc Lean in and LEAD Now!

Join host Lata Murti as she speaks with Kristen Kent, Chairperson with the Central Coast Coalition for Inclusive Schools (CCC4IS), and Michelle Call, Executive Director with Gala Pride and Diversity Center. They will discuss how the CCC4IS actively supports the development of safe and affirming school communities and transform educational cultures by empowering youth, families, professionals, and organizations.

Hometown Radio 11/18/21 4p: Our monthly spotlight on the GALA Pride & Diversity Center

Our final episode takes us to the world of desire. Sometimes the beauty you think you see is not the beauty beneath the skin.  Written by: Alexandria Carr  Actors: Alandria- Naomi Wilson, Asia- Makeya Davenport, DaEva- Brittany Taylor Therapist- Melissa Gragg  Sponsored by: Healing for Queer Healers Retreat-  Healing for Queer Healers Retreat  In partnership with: Diversity Center of Oklahoma (@diversitycenterok) • Instagram and Workflow Commons & Offices (@workflowokc) • Instagram  Follow, listen, like, share, subscribe and review on all platforms possible. Queer Fears Podcast (@queerfearsok) • Instagram  Visual Episode: Queer Fears Ok - YouTube Creators IG: @Albz86 @Rihality @Mizzgizzy  Some sounds by: Zapsplathttps://www.zapsplat.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queer-fears/message

Episode 3 takes us to the quiet, spooky town of Guthrie, where an alluring new club comes to town. This tale illustrates when two privileged bigoted bestfriends Kace and Kellan get a taste of their own privilege.  Written by: Albert Rios  Actors: Kellan- Alexi Smith, Kace- Kayde Walden, Akasha Moratorium- Boo'Kay, Thora Everred- Kailan Carr, Nightmare Swirl- Jaime Pena, Bartender- Alexandria Carr, MC- Jacob Foster, Narrator- Albert Rios Sponsored by: Healing for Queer Healers Retreat-  Healing for Queer Healers Retreat In partnership with: Diversity Center of Oklahoma (@diversitycenterok) • Instagram and Workflow Commons & Offices (@workflowokc) • Instagram Follow, listen, like, share, subscribe and review on all platforms possible. Queer Fears Podcast (@queerfearsok) • Instagram Visual Episode: Queer Fears Ok - YouTube Creators IG: @Albz86 @Rihality @Mizzgizzy Some sounds by: Zapsplathttps://www.zapsplat.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queer-fears/message

Horror #2 conjures up a vengeful ghost looking for a hot time. Check out this lesson the mean girl learns when she wants to belittle and humiliates Rosé. Written by: Albert Rios Actors: Rosé- Staci Morris Abe- Briar Rose Dani- Hannah Cordero Branden- RodriQuez Gavin Chloe-Naomi Wilson Zoe- B. Danielle Watkins Gia- Alexandria Carr Siri- Anni Miller-Edge Sponsored by: Healing for Queer Healers Retreat- Healing for Queer Healers Retreat In partnership with: Diversity Center of Oklahoma (@diversitycenterok) • Instagram and Workflow Commons & Offices (@workflowokc) • Instagram Follow, listen, like, share, subscribe and review on all platforms possible. Queer Fears Podcast (@queerfearsok) • Instagram Visual trailer: Queer Fears Ok - YouTube Creators IG: @Albz86 @Rihality @Mizzgizzy Some sounds by: Zapsplathttps://www.zapsplat.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queer-fears/message

The first of this 4 mini horror stories. This fright teaches the horrifying lesson on how privilege and greed can get the best of you. Written by: Gizele Monae Actors: Tori- Raysheeda Blake Lenz- Zarious Hughes Danny- Thomas Lehner Sponsored by: Healing for Queer Healers Retreat- Healing for Queer Healers Retreat In partnership with: Diversity Center of Oklahoma (@diversitycenterok) • Instagram and Workflow Commons & Offices (@workflowokc) • Instagram Follow, listen, like, share, subscribe and review on all platforms possible. Queer Fears Podcast (@queerfearsok) • Instagram Visual trailer: Queer Fears Ok - YouTube Creators IG: @Albz86 @Rihality @Mizzgizzy Some sounds by: Zapsplathttps://www.zapsplat.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queer-fears/message

Boo bitches! Here is a teaser to sink your fangs into! This is a limited queer horror anthology series. We will be dropping 4 episodes in October and return later in the year with new chills. First episode drops 10/09/2021 9pm. All stories are written by Oklahomos, for those dying to get some fresh new horror stories! Sponsored by: Healing for Queer Healers Retreat- Healing for Queer Healers Retreat In partnership with: Diversity Center of Oklahoma (@diversitycenterok) • Instagram photos and videos Workflow Commons & Offices (@workflowokc) • Instagram photos and videos Follow, listen, like, share, subscribe and review on all platforms possible. Queer Fears Podcast (@queerfearsok) • Instagram photos and videos Visual trailer: Queer Fears Ok - YouTube IG hosts: @Albz86 @Rihality @Mizzgizzy --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queer-fears/message

Hometown Radio 07/26/21 4p: Our monthly visit with GALA Pride & Diversity Center

Hometown Radio 06/16/21 4p: Our monthly visit with the GALA Pride & Diversity Center

(S5, EP2): Alex Jenny (She / They) joined me for this episode as part of the 5th season theme, "Our Becoming: An LGBTQ Asian Experience". Alex is a Chinese-Vietnamese American trans woman, licensed psychotherapist, social worker, drag artist, host of "The Moment" produced by A Queer Pride and is known as "The Drag Therapist" through her social media platform. In our conversation, we talk about the response to the anti-Asian violence, the barriers that transgender / trans folks of color often face in accessing affirmative mental health care in her work in therapy, and the cis-hetero & white structures that gatekeeps the social work and mental health profession. Alex shares her experiences in her journey as a trans woman and her relationship with her mom and family's community, along with her relationship in the Chicago drag community. Be sure to follow Alex on IG @alexjenny_. // Bio: Alex Jenny was born in Grand Rapids, MI to Chinese Vietnamese parents, both refugees who escaped from Vietnam After establishing her professional career as a psychotherapist and licensed clinical social worker in LGBTQ, affirmative practice and trauma recovery, Alex also became a local Chicago drag performer and that's how Alex Jenny was reborn. She was nominated for 2020 Best Drag Queen of the Year by Chicago Reader. She then integrated her therapy work with her drag and became known as The Drag Therapist. She hosts a talk show called The Moment, produced by A Queer Pride, that highlights trans artists and celebrates queer and trans joy, healing, and authenticity. She also teaches a class at the University of Chicago on Intergroup Dialogue, anti-oppression education, and group facilitation. She has been featured by them., Refinery29, Greatist, PinkNews, GoPride, Made of Millions, Windy City Times, and Ask Dr. Nandi. She has worked with the University of Michigan, the University of Chicago, Rutgers University, Grand Valley State University, Tennessee Tech University, University of Tennessee, Macalester University, Virginia Commonwealth University, Amazon, The Hideout, The Voice Lab, Plume, Dame, Unbound Babes, Chicago Black Drag Council, The Gala Pride and Diversity Center, and Instagram. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/banhmichronicles/support

Pride is held each year by LGBTQ+ communities the world over to celebrate accomplishments towards gaining civil rights and push for more rights until achieving equity. The first Central Coast Pride was organized in 1997, over the years, Central Coast Pride has grown from a few hundred attendees to one of San Luis Obispo's largest community events. Community volunteers spend months planning various events aimed to educate, entertain, and celebrate. In 2021, Central Coast Pride will be celebrating 25 Years, and look back on the accomplishments of activism, work towards inclusivity and equality, and look forward to celebrating PRIDE for years to come. Join Fred Munroe as he speaks with guests Michelle Call, Executive Director of the Gala Pride and Diversity Center , Ila Moncrief, California State University Polytechnic, San Luis Obispo, Intern at the Pride Center and Pride committee chair, and Dusty Colyer-Worth, San Luis Obispo (SLO) Chamber of Commerce , Vice-Chair City of SLO Human

Hometown Radio 04/19/21 4p: Spotlight on the Gay Pride and Diversity Center

Hometown Radio 04/19/21 4p: Spotlight on the Gay Pride and Diversity Center

Content Warning: The following episode contains discussion regarding sexual assault. Resources pertaining to this topic are included at the end of this episode's description.Transfer Nation is honored to welcome back Valencia Scott, who previously appeared in the episode, "A Love Letter to Community College: Transfer Students and Prestigious Scholarships" to discuss her experience in being rewarded the Marshall Scholarship as a #TransferStudent. In this episode, Valencia dives into her #TransferJourney and how transferring can be an empowering pathway for students seeking a different social environment, overcoming systemic barriers, or processing traumatic experiences. In addition to discussing how community college encouraged her healing journey and allowed her to learn more about her identities as a black and Latina woman, Valencia also articulates how programs like the UNITE Community and Diversity Center at American River College allowed her to advocate for racial justice in an academic space and within the #TransferCommunity. Valencia's rich experience in leadership and advocacy range from being the Inaugural Mental Health & Cultural Identity Coordinator for the AB540/Undocumented Students Center at UC Davis, to serving as a Student Advisor for the school's Chancellor (Dr. Gary May) and so much more. With her incredible resilience, experiences, knowledge, and insight; Valencia is truly a remarkable #TransferInspiration!Continue the #transfer conversation by joining the TN Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransferNation  You can also follow TN on Instagram (@wearetransfernation) and Twitter (@transferPride)! Check out the TN YouTube channel at tinyurl.com/tnationtube. Have ideas for future episodes or feedback for the TN team? Email @WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com.Sexual Assault Resource List:The Body: A Home for Love — Sexual trauma healing resources for black women — Website: https://thebodyahomeforlove.org/ Instagram: @thebodyahomeforloveNational Sexual Assault 24/7 Hotline — 1-800-656-4673RAINN — The nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization —https://www.rainn.org/National Sexual Violence Resource Center — https://www.nsvrc.org

They're not exactly new words, but we’re hearing the terms "anti-racist" and "anti-racism" a lot more often lately, and not everyone knows what those words mean. ThirdSpace Action Lab co-founder and CEO Evelyn Burnett joins Stephanie Haney on the 3 Things to Know podcast to help us better understand the terms, and get a grasp on how racism is more about oppressive systems that have been in place for hundreds of years than it is about individual actions. Caitlin Hawkins, who is the Director of JEDI Programs through SHIFT Consulting at the Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio, also joins the show to share what people Need to Know in NEO about their programs. Plus, Stephanie breaks down why the incredible trio of the YeloBlu Studio and its founders, makers Randall Slaughter and Cheryl Cochran, are each such A Good Follow on Instagram. Connect with ThirdSpace Action Lab and CEO Evelyn Burnett here: http://https://3rdspaceactionlab.co/ https://twitter.com/3rdSpaceCLE https://twitter.com/evburnett Get a copy of "How To Be An Antiracist" by Ibram X. Kendi: https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist Need to Know in NEO: Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio https://www.diversitycenterneo.org/ https://www.facebook.com/DiversityCenterNEO/ A Good Follow: YeloBlu Studio, and founding makers Randall Slaughter and Cheryl Cochran http://instagram.com/yeloblustudio http://instagram.com/randall_slaughter http://instagram.com/cardboardsea Connect with Stephanie Haney here: http://twitter.com/_StephanieHaney http://instagram.com/_StephanieHaney http://facebook.com/thestephaniehaney

This week Kip walks with Dr. Estee Sharon. Kip first met Estee as a result of a personal tragedy through which Estee helped guide Kip and her family. In this episode, Kip and Estee discuss their work together on “Recovery Works”, a program founded by Estee to help those recovering from substance use get back into the workforce. Kip sits on the board of the organization. Estee also shares how the commonality of fear and uncertainty around the pandemic has had a surprising way of uniting us all. Dr. Estee Sharon, Psy.D. serves as the Director of Recovery & Relationship Enhancement Program at West End Clinic, MGH, and is one of the founding team of the Diversity Center at the Department of Psychiatry at MGH. Dr. Sharon is a licensed Clinical Psychologist at MGH, and an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Sharon is also the Founder and Director at RecoveryWorks Program at Mass General Hospital (MGH), initiated to create employment opportunities for people in recovery and facilitate their re-entry to the workforce.

Brittany Nash is a Black domestic transracial adoptee and the founder of The Daily Adoptee blog and soon to be online publication that highlights the experience and expertise of transracial adoptees.   As an adoptee, turned foster child, who from Southern MN, she uses her experience of growing up in predominantly white spaces to connect the dots of the intent and impact of the adoption industry and foster care system as they align with history, politics, racism, discrimination, and mental health.    She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Communication from Bethany Lutheran College where her emphasis was Journalism and Business. While there she also worked for the college's Diversity Center where she started to kindle her passion for social advocacy. She combines her love for investigative journalism, descriptive writing, and racial justice to bring a unique adoptee narrative to adoption and foster care spaces. Timeline of Events and Key Legislation:  1921: Tusla Race Massacre 1935: Social Security Act 1939 -1945: World War ll  1945: Baby Scoop Era begins 1947: Cold War begins 1948: Executive Order 9981: Desegregation of the Armed Forces  1954: Civil Rights Movement 1955 - 1975 Vietnam War 1954: Browning vs Board of Edu 1961: ADC Foster Act 1962: Aid to Families with Dependent Children 1962: Public Welfare Amendment  1965: Death of Malcolm X 1964: Civil Rights Act 1968: Death of Martin Luther King Jr. 1968: Civil Rights Movement 1969: Death of Frank Hampton 1967: Loving vs the State of Virginia  1970: Baby Scoop Era ends 1971: War on Drugs begins 1978: Indian Child Welfare Act 1980: The Adoption Assistance & Child Welfare Act 1991: Cold War ends 1993: Family Preservation & Family Support Services Program (MEPA) begins 1994: The Multi-Ethnic Placement Act 1996: Inter-Ethnic Placement Provisions (revised parts of MEPA) 1997: the Adoption & Safe Families Act   Reference Articles: A Brief Legislative History of the Child Welfare System Brief History of the Drug War The case for national action- the negro famil Donate to the TRA Writers & Educators Fund  

Thomas Flunker, Director of the Center for Inclusive Excellence (formerly the Diversity Center) at Gustavus, talks about his varied background and how it informs his work around diversity, equity, and inclusion, the Center's role on campus, the annual Building Bridges Conference organized by Gustavus students, and his personal response to the murder of Mr. George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25, 2020. Click here for a transcript.

Juanita Brent State Representative Ohio House District 12 spoke to Bill about her signing on a resolution that would designate racism as a public health crisis, echoing similar calls in Cleveland. Plus, Peggy Zone Fisher, President & CEO, Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio spoke to Bill about the 18th Annual Walk, Rock and Run is going Virtual Sunday, June 21, 2020 & Racism - How To Talk About It With Friends & Co-workers

Inequality threatens long-term social and economic development. It can destroy a person's sense of fulfillment and self-worth, which then breeds crime and disease. In this episode, we will look at two powerful women trying to put a stop to the inequality that exists in immigration policies in the U.S. To learn more: Rosa Mendosa at the Diversity Center in Muscatine Sylvia Johnson at Free Roaming Studios

Angie Hambrick, PLU's Associate Vice President of Diversity, Justice and Sustainability, has a conversation with Kolby Harvey '08, Malia Oshiro ’13 and Jennifer Warwick '03 about the myths, stigmas and misconceptions about self-care — and why we need to practice it.

Angie Hambrick, PLU's Associate Vice President of Diversity, Justice and Sustainability, sits down with PLU's Dean of Inclusive Excellence Jennifer Smith, Associate Vice President of Marketing & Communications Lace Smith and Boo Dodson '12 to discuss Performative Allyship — what it looks like, how it hurts minoritized communities and how to be better allies.

Angie Hambrick, PLU's Associate Vice President of Diversity, Justice and Sustainability, records live from the twin-island republic of Trinidad & Tobago with Maurice Eckstein '11 and Kareen Ottley '09 to discuss their experience as native Trinidad & Tobago students studying away at PLU, what it means to have PLU students coming to their country to study, cultural exchange and more.

Angie Hambrick, PLU's Associate Vice President of Diversity, Justice and Sustainability, records live from the twin-island republic of Trinidad & Tobago with Nicole Jordan '15, Jonathan Adams '16, Shai Wilson '19 and Quenessa Long '18 — a conversation that explores what studying away here meant for all four students during their studies at PLU, and what it means to return.

Angie Hambrick, PLU's Assistance Vice President of Diversity, Justice and Sustainability, sits down with anthropology professor and PLU Peace Corps Prep Program Coordinator Katherine Wiley, Hispanic studies professor Giovanna Urdangarain, and anthropology and global studies professor Dr. Ami Shah to discuss service abroad — but more importantly, how that service impacts indigenous communities, the need to exercise care when serving domestically and internationally, and the White Savior Complex.

What significance does the month of February hold for you? In the U.S., this is a time to acknowledge and celebrate Black history. No matter what cultural background you identify with, Black History Month holds significance in what it represents for this country as well as what it causes us to consider. To view the full show notes, continue reading here or visit my website: www.heartfelthippie@gmail.com Black male identity development - it's a bit of a mouthful, but it's an important topic in today's world. There are massive disparities and gaps in the achievements of racial subgroups in America, particularly when we look at college attendance and completion. Enter Justin! Justin Rose is the Director of the Diversity Center at the University of Illinois Springfield and also has the personal experience of being a minority student in college to draw from. Justin is not only doing amazing work on his current campus, but he is also working on his PhD in Higher Education so that he can continue making an impact on the lives of college students. Justin and I met while in school together, and I have always appreciated his welcoming attitude that has made me feel comfortable in sharing my thoughts and opinions. I think you'll be able to tell exactly what I'm talking about when you hear Justin speak in this episode! In today's conversation, Justin addresses some stereotypes surrounding Black males and also talks about the challenges faced in both getting to college as well as staying in college. Even if you are not involved in a higher education sector like Justin and I, you are going to hear how you can make a difference when we look at some of these disparities that exist for minority groups. Justin makes clear that we have the choice between being a part of the problem or being a part of the solution. This is a societal issue, not one that's specific to one group of people, and we all hold power to make a difference! You are truly going to be enlightened in this conversation and probably hear some things that you've never thought of before. Perhaps you've never considered why Black History Month is significant, or what the point of Affirmative Action is! My hope is that after today, your mind will be racing. We all have value to contribute to this society, and it's time that we decrease the achievement gaps that separate us and prevent us from putting forth our assets. Also, you're going to love Justin's personality and wish that you could get a motivational pep talk from him every day. Make sure to check him out on Twitter so that you can get to know this amazing individual! Links from the show: “America to Me” TV series: https://www.amazon.com/America-to-Me/dp/B07G2LY7N7 Report on graduation rates by race: https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/04/26/college-completion-rates-vary-race-and-ethnicity-report-finds “From Cotton Field to Schoolhouse” by Dr. Christopher Span https://www.amazon.com/Cotton-Field-Schoolhouse-Education-Mississippi/dp/0807832901 “The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership” by John C. Maxwell https://www.amazon.com/21-Irrefutable-Laws-Leadership-Anniversary/dp/0785288376 Motivation for Black People Podcast by Justin Michael Williams https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/motivation-for-black-people/id1341565149?mt=2 Leaders in the Trenches Podcast by Gene Hammett https://www.genehammett.com/category/leaders-in-the-trenches/ Victor Rios' Ted Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/victor_rios_help_for_kids_the_education_system_ignores?language=en Connect with Mackenzie: Instagram/Facebook: @theheartfelthippie Website: www.heartfelthippie.com Email: mackenzie.heartfelthippie@gmail.com Connect with Justin: Twitter: @TheRealRozay Email: j_rose773@yahoo.com

Angie Hambrick, PLU's Assistance Vice President of Diversity, Justice and Sustainability, discusses the university's Trinidad and Tobago exchange program with noted Trinidadian author Earl Lovelace, PLU English professor Barbara Temple-Thurston and D-Center alum Shelondra Harris '17.

Angie Hambrick, PLU's Assistance Vice President of Diversity, Justice and Sustainability, sits down with Diversity Center alumni Maurice Eckstein '11 and Nicole Jordan '15 to discuss this year's Common Reading book, "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates.

Angie Hambrick, PLU's Assistance Vice President of Diversity, Justice and Sustainability, sits down with Diversity Center alumni Maurice Eckstein '11 and Nicole Jordan '15 to discuss this year's Common Reading book, "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates.

In this program, we’re going to take you into the far corners of Utah, and pull back the curtain on those who are confronting isolation in the LGBTQ community. The series is made possible by the LGBTQ Community Endowment Fund , the USU Center for Women and Gender , and the USU Access & Diversity Center .

The 4-part UPR Original Series LGBTQ: Off The Grid explores the often unseen and unaddressed aspects of rural life for LGBTQ individuals and their families. This series is in partnership with the Changing Our Stories podcast. The series is made possible by the LGBTQ Community Endowment Fund , the USU Center for Women and Gender , and the USU Access & Diversity Center .

Renowned American political activist, scholar and author Ibram X. Kendi visited USU last fall for a keynote presentation on “How to be an Anti-Racist.” The presentation was sponsored by the USU Access and Diversity Center. Kendi, an award-winning historian and New York Times best-selling author, is professor of history and international relations and the founding director of the Antiracist Research and Policy Center at American University. His second book, “Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America,” won the 2016 National Book Award for Nonfiction. At 34-years-old, Kendi was the youngest ever winner of the NBA for Nonfiction. Ibram Kendi argues that racism in America has grown from deliberate policies rather than from emotional responses like fear or hatred. Kendi joins Tom Williams for Tuesday's Access Utah.

Tune in as we welcome a new co-host, Carter. The panel reviews the Stanfest concert and also discusses a myriad of topics such as the new Diversity Center, XXXTentacions "Look at me" video, Colin Kaepernick, Donald Trump's NFL Comments, and Athletes kneeling during the National Anthem.

We label people we don't understand. We label people we fear. We label people we have written off as not being worthy of our time or friendship. Labeling people makes them easier to hate. Labeling people can trick us into believing that our hate is justified. The Diversity Center of Northeastern Ohio is a human relations organization dedicated to eliminating bias, bigotry, and racism. Today's podcast is about The Center and its new film, #RethinkLabels, which brings more awareness to the way we use labels to describe other people. Please watch the powerful, 4 minute #RethinkLabels film produced by Goldfarb Weber Creative Media for The Diversity Center. https://youtu.be/0WJlDvNzNN0 Share it with your children. Discuss it. Listen to what your kids have to say about labels. Have a look at a two-day lesson plan for reducing bias and stereotypes in the classroom. Together we can help build communities where all people are connected, respected, and valued. About The Diversity Center (@Diversity_NEO) The Diversity Center's story beings in 1927, when leaders from different faiths met in Cleveland in response to organized campaigns of hatred spreading across America. Today, through ongoing programs for young people and adults, it carries out its mission to build communities where all people are connected, respected, and valued. Annie speaks with Tony Weber, CEO of Goldfarb Weber Creative Media, about the making of #ReThinkLabels and the role we all have in making our communities more equitable places for everyone. Learn more at http://www.diversitycenterneo.org Copyright © 2009-2018 Annie Fox and Electric Eggplant. All Rights Reserved.