Podcasts about Intersectionality

On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, Co-Founder of Advocates Protecting Children Maria Keffler joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the cult of transgenderism, the flawed science used to push the ideology, and how children become susceptible to its message.You can find Keffler's book Desist, Detrans & Detox: Getting Your Child Out of the Gender Cult, here.The FDRLST Media Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

Sometimes the person who changes the direction of your life enters it when neither of you knows what that moment will become.Before Dr. Desiree Williams built a 20+ year career in healthcare leadership, she was a teenage mother and later a motel general manager. One day, a woman staying there with her young son told Desiree she couldn't afford to remain until her next paycheck. Desiree found a way to give her time to get back on her feet.Weeks later, that same woman returned with an unexpected offer: the healthcare organization where she worked was hiring, and she would teach Desiree what she needed to know.She did. She taught Desiree the basics of healthcare, helped prepare her résumé, and coached her for the interview. Desiree got the job—and began a healthcare career that would eventually take her from frontline roles to operational leadership, teaching and earning her doctorate.  Pasted textBut the people who change our paths aren't always the ones ahead of us.Sometimes they're watching from behind.Years later, when Desiree's oldest daughter was preparing to graduate from high school and questioned whether she needed college because her mother had succeeded without graduating, Desiree realized what her daughter was learning from her example. So she went back to school with one goal: graduate before her daughter did.She did—and kept going.Today, Dr. Desiree Williams holds a Doctor of Healthcare Administration, leads Access Center Operations at UChicago Medicine, and teaches as an adjunct professor.  In this episode of Thriving in Intersectionality, Dr. Lola Adeyemo and Dr. Desiree Williams explore how our lives and leadership are shaped by the people we encounter—and how the way we show up can quietly shape someone else's path too.In this episode, you'll learn:How becoming a mother as a teenager shaped Desiree's belief that leadership cannot be centered only on ourselves.Why her experience in frontline healthcare roles still influences the way she makes decisions as a senior leader.How one act of kindness at a motel unexpectedly opened the door to her healthcare career.Why her daughter's college decision prompted Desiree to return to school herself.What Desiree means when she says, “People don't follow plans. They follow people.”Why employees need more than a leader's strategy—they need context, communication, and connection.How seemingly clear leadership messages can be interpreted very differently by the people receiving them.Why the people closest to the work need a voice in decisions affecting the work.How Desiree thinks about the relationship between connection, culture, and performance.Why your current circumstances don't have to determine where your story ends.  A takeaway to carry with youDesiree became a teenage mother at 16 and remembers people around her saying:“She was so smart. Now look at her.”She could have allowed that moment to define what was possible next.Instead, she offers this reminder:“Don't confuse your starting point with your destination.”Your future, she says, is shaped by the decisions you continue to make—not only by the circumstances you find yourself in today.  And perhaps that's part of what makes this conversation about more than Desiree's career.A woman Desiree helped eventually helped her enter healthcare.Her daughter influenced her decision to return to school.The university that poured into her became a place where she could later teach and pour into others.Employees she has led have asked to follow her when she moved to another organization.The influence keeps moving in both directions.  We are shaped by people—and, often without realizing it, we are shaping people too.About Dr. Desiree WilliamsDr. Desiree J. Williams is a healthcare leader, adjunct professor, published author, and leadership speaker with more than 20 years of experience across healthcare operations, patient access, organizational culture, and employee engagement.She currently serves as Director of Access Center Operations at UChicago Medicine, where she leads enterprise access initiatives and a team of 79 professionals. She is also an adjunct professor at Governors State University, teaching Lean Six Sigma Green Belt coursework for healthcare professionals. Dr. Williams holds a Doctor of Healthcare Administration and is the author of The Healthcare Manager's Practical Guide: 10 Proven Strategies to Increase Patient Satisfaction Scores. Connect with Dr. Desiree Williams:Website: www.DrDesireeSpeaks.comLinkedIn: Dr. Desiree J. WilliamsTikTok: @Dr.Desiree.LeadsDr. Desiree also offers a free Leadership Translated resource exploring how what leaders say can differ from what employees hear, with practical examples related to communication, culture, and psychological safety.  Pasted textAnd, of course, the meal...For this Chicago leader, it had to be pizza.Deep dish or thin crust, Desiree sees a connection to teams: every ingredient brings something different, but each contributes to what the whole becomes.Different strengths. Different contributions. One very good pizza.

18th Sunday after Pentecost; Sermon based on Luke 16:1-13. Preached at The First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn (https://linktr.ee/firstchurchbrooklyn). Podcast subscription is available at https://cutt.ly/fpcb-sermons or Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/4ccZPt6), Spotify, Amazon, Audible, Podcast ....This item belongs to: audio/first-church-brooklyn-sermons.This item has files of the following types: Archive BitTorrent, Columbia Peaks, Item Tile, Metadata, PNG, Spectrogram, VBR MP3

Join Charlie Cooke and Greg for the Thursday 3 Martini Lunch as they focus on Argentinian President Javier Milei ripping the United Nations for its radical policies and for coddling the evil nations of the world, Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed lying about his position on government-run health care, Hasan Piker wanting a communist China-style cultural revolution, and Kamala Harris going back on the campaign trail with the same incoherent rhetoric.First, they cheer President Milei for calling the United Nations a "useless organization" maintained by "fatally arrogant parasites masquerading as well-intentioned bureaucrats." He also blasted the UN for protecting "bloodthirsty dictatorships" and much more. Charlie explains why Milei is right and why the UN is irretrievably flawed.Next, they highlight Abdul El-Sayed suddenly saying he is fine if people want to keep their private health insurance after months of saying he wants "Medicare for All" specifically because it will end private coverage. But Charlie also points out why our health care system is doomed even if El-Sayed is telling the truth now.Then, they react to that "Twitch streamer from California" Hasan Piker ranting about Democrats by saying he wants to put some of them in prison and institute a cultural revolution. Charlle and Greg discuss how radical Piker is but also how Piker is evidence of just how extreme mainstream Democrats have become.Finally, they get a kick out of Kamala Harris and her latest word salad as she hits the campaign trail for El-Sayed. Charlie offers some insights into the left's warped thinking and how that contributes to the nonsense we routinely get from Harris.Charlie Cooke, Senior Editor of National Review Online and host of the Charles C.W. Cooke Podcast, is in for Jim today.Please visit our great sponsors:BetterHelpSign up and get 10% off at http://BetterHelp.com/3ML and start feeling better.New episodes every weekday. 

17th Sunday after Pentecost; Sermon based on Jonah 3:10; 4:1-11 and Philippians 1:21-30. Preached at The First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn (https://linktr.ee/firstchurchbrooklyn). Podcast subscription is available at https://cutt.ly/fpcb-sermons or Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/4ccZPt6), Spot....This item belongs to: audio/first-church-brooklyn-sermons.This item has files of the following types: Archive BitTorrent, Columbia Peaks, Item Tile, Metadata, PNG, Spectrogram, VBR MP3

What happens when you've built a successful career—and finally ask whether the life you're building is actually the one you want?Trisha Daho had done what many professionals spend years working toward. She made partner at a Big Four accounting and advisory firm, built multimillion-dollar practices, led large teams, and developed leaders who went on to become executives themselves. But underneath the accomplishments was another story.Trisha had spent much of her life learning how to navigate being an outsider—the new girl, the person entering a community she didn't quite belong to, the professional learning how to prove her value. And in corporate life, she became very good at producing.So good, in fact, that she later recognized one of her biggest mistakes: she thought people primarily wanted to see what she could produce, so she didn't let them see enough of who she was. Then, while on vacation and taking yet another conference call, her now-husband asked a deceptively simple question:“Do you really love this that much?” No one had ever asked her that before.In this episode of Thriving in Intersectionality, Dr. Lola Adeyemo and Trisha explore what happened when she began moving from proving toward choosing—and how that shift eventually took her from Big Four partner to entrepreneur, people and culture advisor, and even across the Atlantic to build a life in France.In this episode, you'll learn: How moving frequently as a child shaped Trisha's experience of being an outsider  Why class became one of the most important dimensions of identity for her to examine  How recognizing her own class bias changed the way she thought about opportunity and other people's careers  Why Trisha considers hiding much of her personal self one of her biggest corporate mistakes  The question that caused her to reconsider a successful Big Four career  Why she wondered at 39 whether it was already too late to do something different  How her own experience of feeling disempowered eventually inspired the name Empowered Why different people can want completely different things from work—and both can be right  How Trisha has allowed her business to evolve as she has evolved  Why moving to France was the first major decision she says she made purely because she wanted it  What becoming an immigrant herself taught her about language, intelligence and belonging  Why self-awareness, emotional intelligence and being comfortable in your own skin matter in leadership  Why Trisha believes we often underestimate the options available to us One idea to carry with you“Don't ever believe that you don't have options. You always have options.” This isn't a conversation about everyone leaving corporate America.It's about knowing yourself well enough to recognize the difference between the life you're successfully performing and the life you actually want.Sometimes staying is the choice.Sometimes leaving is the choice.Sometimes evolving what you've already built is the choice.The important question may be whether you are actually choosing.About Trisha DahoTrisha Daho is the founder of Empowered and a fractional Chief People Officer who helps organizations build thriving cultures, stronger leaders and high-performing teams. Her work spans culture strategy, talent acquisition and retention, leadership development, performance management, organizational change and executive advisory. Before founding Empowered, Trisha spent more than 15 years with Ernst & Young, where she became a partner, built multimillion-dollar businesses across multiple regions, led international teams of 50–100 people, and worked with Fortune 500 organizations on complex business challenges. She holds a J.D. from Case Western Reserve University School of Law and a B.S. in Economics, Finance and Sociology from Miami University. Today, Trisha works across the U.S. and Europe, helping organizations strengthen the connection between their people, culture and business performance.Connect with Trisha: Empowered Leadership Cultivation Trisha Daho on LinkedInAnd for the closing meal question?Trisha would bring real Mexican food to France.After several years there, a good taco remains one of the things she misses most.

What does it look like to pursue exceptional business results without sacrificing the people responsible for producing them?Kathy Miller started working on a factory floor at 17 years old. She went on to lead global operations across automotive, aerospace and industrial manufacturing—including responsibility for billions of dollars in operations and thousands of employees.But some of the experiences that shaped Kathy most aren't found in the executive bio.Growing up as the oldest daughter with three younger brothers. Entering a male-dominated workplace while still a teenager. Experiencing loneliness at a young age while appearing confident and high-achieving on the outside. Watching a 50-year-old manufacturing plant close and seeing firsthand what the loss of a workplace could mean to employees, families and an entire community.Those experiences influenced a leadership philosophy Kathy carried throughout her career: results matter, but they shouldn't come at the expense of human dignity.In this episode of Thriving in Intersectionality, Dr. Lola Adeyemo and Kathy explore the experiences behind her leadership journey—from engineering and global operations to positive psychology, coaching and what she calls “Kathy 2.0.”In this episode, you'll learn: How Kathy's upbringing as the oldest daughter with three brothers shaped the way she entered male-dominated environments  Why she began working on a factory floor at just 17 years old  How loneliness early in her career helped deepen her empathy for what employees may be carrying beneath the surface  Why witnessing a major plant closure changed the kind of leader Kathy wanted to become  How an assignment she initially viewed as being “sidelined” became one of the most important opportunities of her career  Why Kathy encourages professionals to sometimes say yes before they can see exactly where an opportunity will lead What she learned from being one of the few women in manufacturing leadership—and why representation eventually became more important to her  Why leaders don't have to become copies of the people already in the room  How positive psychology helped Kathy put research behind leadership practices she had developed through decades of experience  Why there is real leadership power in learning to pause before reacting How coaching helped Kathy ask a pivotal question: What do I actually want to do next? Why strong business performance and human flourishing don't have to compete Kathy's current work builds on more than three decades leading transformations across organizations including General Motors/Delphi, Parker Hannifin, Rolls-Royce and Vertiv. Today she advises manufacturing executives and HR leaders on connecting leadership, culture and operating performance. One idea to carry with youKathy offered a simple challenge to leaders:Learn the business. Speak the language. Ask good questions. But don't become a copycat of everyone else in the room.Your identity and leadership style don't need to disappear in order for you to produce results.As Kathy put it, the goal is to achieve those results without sacrificing the human dignity of the people you lead.About Kathy MillerKathy Miller, MAPP, MBA, ACC, is a senior advisor to manufacturing executives and HR leaders, board director, keynote speaker and author. Over more than three decades, she progressed from shop-floor industrial engineer to global operations executive, holding senior leadership roles with organizations including General Motors/Delphi, Parker Hannifin, Rolls-Royce and Vertiv. She previously served as Global Director of Manufacturing, Assembly & Test for Rolls-Royce Defense, with responsibility for more than $3 billion in operations across facilities in the United States and United Kingdom. She is a Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame inductee, a Shingo Prize recipient, and the author/co-author of MORE Is Better and Steel Toes and Stilettos. Kathy also holds a master's degree in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, an MBA from Ball State University and an Associate Certified Coach credential from the International Coaching Federation. Today, through MORE 4 Leaders, she works with leaders and organizations to strengthen leadership, culture and performance. Connect with KathyWebsite: www.more4leaders.com LinkedIn: Kathy Miller, MAPP, MBA, ACCAnd for the meal…If Kathy were sharing a meal with her coworkers, she'd create a baked potato bar—potatoes plus all the toppings people could choose for themselves.And, very on-brand for someone who studied psychology, she admitted she'd probably also be curious about why everyone chose what they chose.

16th Sunday after Pentecost; Sermon based on Mark 9:30-37. Preached at The First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn (https://linktr.ee/firstchurchbrooklyn). Podcast subscription is available at https://cutt.ly/fpcb-sermons or Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/4ccZPt6), Spotify, Amazon, Audible, Podcast ....This item belongs to: audio/first-church-brooklyn-sermons.This item has files of the following types: Archive BitTorrent, Columbia Peaks, Item Tile, Metadata, PNG, Spectrogram, VBR MP3

In the final episode, Tonia Poteat discusses how healthcare systems can move beyond recognising health inequities to implement meaningful change. From community-engaged research and inclusive policy development to the future priorities for transgender health research, this episode explores practical strategies for advancing equitable healthcare.  Timestamps:  01:00 – Translating Evidence Into Practice  05:30 – Policy Change and Challenging Healthcare Systems

Why do transgender communities continue to experience profound health inequities? In Part 2, Tonia Poteat examines the structural and social determinants influencing transgender health, the persistent disparities in HIV prevention and care, and the importance of addressing housing, employment, stigma, and gender affirmation alongside traditional healthcare interventions.  Timestamps:  01:01 – Political Determinants of Health  04:00 – Gender and Racial Minorities – HIV  06:04 – Why Intersectionality is Important in HIV Care  08:52 – Responding to Non-Healthcare Challenges

Tonia Poteat joins host Catherine Glass to explore how intersectionality provides a more complete understanding of health inequities. Together, they discuss why single-axis approaches often fail, how overlapping identities shape health outcomes, and how clinicians can begin applying intersectional thinking to improve patient care and healthcare research.   Timestamps: 01:00 – Intersectionality 02:26 – Why Intersectionality is Important in HIV Care 04:13 – Intersectionality and Gender-Diverse People

In this rapid-fire episode, Tonia Poteat answers key questions on intersectionality, transgender health, and health equity. Discover what drives her work in LGBTQIA+ health, common misconceptions surrounding transgender healthcare, the biggest challenges facing transgender communities today, and the practical steps healthcare organisations can take to become more inclusive in just a few minutes.

15th Sunday after Pentecost; Sermon based on Ezekiel 33:10-11, Romans 13:8-14, and Matthew 18:15-20. Preached at The First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn (https://linktr.ee/firstchurchbrooklyn). Podcast subscription is available at https://cutt.ly/fpcb-sermons or Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/4c....This item belongs to: audio/first-church-brooklyn-sermons.This item has files of the following types: Archive BitTorrent, Columbia Peaks, Item Tile, Metadata, PNG, Spectrogram, VBR MP3

What if the parts of your career that look disconnected on paper are actually the experiences that make you uniquely equipped for the work you're doing now?Kim Peirano's career has been anything but linear. She studied television production, business and art. She became an acupuncturist, built businesses, founded a nonprofit, worked in nightlife and eventually returned to school to study industrial and organizational psychology.Along the way, she was also diagnosed with ADHD later in life, began living with Long COVID, and spent eight years in a high-control spiritual group—an experience that ultimately contributed to her interest in understanding destructive leadership and the organizational conditions that allow harmful leaders to thrive. In this episode of Thriving in Intersectionality, Dr. Lola Adeyemo and Kim explore what happens when we stop viewing a nonlinear career as evidence that someone couldn't stick with one thing—and start recognizing the perspective, skills and pattern recognition that can come from moving across different worlds.Their conversation also moves beyond Kim's personal journey into her work as an organizational psychologist: why destructive leadership is often a systems problem, how organizational conditions can enable harmful behavior, and why workplaces designed to support neurodivergence and invisible illness can ultimately work better for everyone.In this episode, you'll learn: How receiving an ADHD diagnosis later in life changed the way Kim understood her career and experiences  Why a nonlinear career can create valuable perspective rather than signal a lack of direction  How seemingly unrelated experiences can build on one another over time  Why knowing when to leave a career, role or environment can be as important as knowing when to stay  How Kim's experience in a high-control spiritual group influenced her study of destructive leadership  Why destructive leadership isn't always simply a “bad leader” problem  How organizational structures, unclear boundaries and lack of accountability can allow harmful leadership behaviors to thrive  Why some destructive leadership behavior may reflect undeveloped leadership skills rather than malicious intent  What it means to move beyond workplace accommodations toward genuine inclusion  How ADHD, Long COVID and invisible disability have shaped Kim's approach to organizational design  Why organizations may be excluding neurodivergent talent before candidates ever enter the hiring process One idea to carry with youA career doesn't have to make sense in a straight line to make sense.We often assign greater credibility to people whose careers follow an easily recognizable path: choose a field, build expertise, move upward.Kim's story challenges that assumption.Art, entrepreneurship, healthcare, nonprofit leadership, personal experiences with coercive environments, neurodivergence and organizational psychology may look like separate chapters. But each added another lens through which she learned to see people, organizations and systems.Sometimes the value of a career becomes clearer when you stop asking whether every step followed the plan—and start asking what each step taught you.About Kim PeiranoKim Peirano is an organizational psychologist, consultant, entrepreneur and founder of Integrity Catalyst. She specializes in organizational culture diagnostics, leadership development, destructive and coercive leadership, and workplace inclusion for neurodivergent employees and people living with invisible illness.Kim holds a Master of Science in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from the University of Hartford. Her graduate work explored destructive leadership and the organizational conditions that allow harmful leadership behaviors to thrive. She also serves as an alumni research assistant with the university's SHINE Lab, where her research includes neurodivergence and workplace inclusion. Through Integrity Catalyst, Kim works with organizations on culture diagnostics, ethical leadership development, team effectiveness and building workplaces that better support the range of humans within them. Connect with KimIntegrity Catalyst: integritycatalyst.com LinkedIn: Kim Peirano Instagram: @kimpeirano TikTok: @kimpeirano Substack: Kim PeiranoAnd because every story ends with food...If Kim were sharing a meal with coworkers, she'd take them to one of her favorite San Francisco restaurants for sweet potato gnocchi—the kind of dish she says is so good you have to slow down to eat it. A question to reflect onWhat part of your career once looked like a detour—but you now recognize as part of what prepared you for where you are today?Send us Fan MailSupport the showThank you for listening to Thriving in Intersectionality with Dr. Lola Adeyemo.This podcast explores how identity, lived experience, and leadership intersect in today's workplace and beyond. Through conversations with leaders, founders, educators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers, we uncover stories and insights that help people thrive across the many intersections of their lives.

In light of Gloria Steinem's passing this week, we are re-releasing our episode with her from earlier this year with a new intro reflecting on Gloria's life and legacy. This episode was recorded in February 2026, and originally released on Gloria's 92nd birthday. It honors her impact on our culture and on the lives of every individual she spent her life fighting for. Gloria dedicated her life's work to bringing people together across generations, identities, and movements to imagine a better future for everyone. In this special episode, Emily talks to Gloria about what inspired her activism, her early travels in India, her belief that change happens in inclusive circles and through storytelling, and the legacy she hopes to leave. Learn more about Gloria's life and Legacy at gloriasfoundation.org, and consider donating to support the incredible work they do. Chapters: 00:00 Personal Intro: Remembering Gloria Steinem 01:46 Gloria Steinem: A Feminist Legend 04:56 Gloria's Early Life 08:30 Gloria's Abortion and Her Fellowship in India 10:32 Early Career and the Playboy Bunny Exposé 14:49 The Birth of a Feminist Journalist 17:12 The Rise of a Feminist Leader 25:01 Feminism and Intersectionality 26:53 Gloria's Pivot Into Marriage 29:27 The Future of Democracy 35:14 Gloria's Home as an Hub for Activism 38:16 The Importance of Each Individual 42:05 Do You Think You'll Pivot Again? 44:47 Reflecting on Gloria Steinem's Life and Legacy 46:19 Production Credits Gloria’s Substack: https://gloriasfoundation.substack.com/ Gloria’s Instagram: @GloriaSteinem Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a pivot story, leave us a rating (it really helps!), and share this episode with a woman in your life who you think needs a little inspiration. She Pivots was created by host Emily Tisch Sussman to highlight women’s voices, share stories of bold career moves, and inspire women with inspirational narratives of how personal pivots can redefine professional success. Join our Substack community! Subscribe here for exclusive content and to connect with other pivoters: https://shepivots.substack.com/ Learn more about the inspiring women in our pivoter community by following us on instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast, and check out our website www.shepivotspod.com for resources and updates. She Pivots is proud to be an iHeart podcast. Support the show: https://www.shepivotsthepodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Race and Rights Podcast, guest host Dr. Esaa Mohammad Sabti Samarah sits down with Dr. Mustafa Rfat, a faculty member at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, a scholar of forced migration and disability justice, and the Refugee Congress Delegate representing the state of Missouri, for a conversation examining the intersection of refugee rights, disability, and structural inequality. Drawing from both rigorous scholarship and lived experience as a refugee with a disability, Dr. Rfat explores how immigration systems, social policies, and institutional practices shape the lives of refugees with disabilities long before and long after resettlement.Together, they examine the historical exclusion of people with disabilities from U.S. immigration and citizenship policy, the barriers refugees encounter when navigating health care, education, employment, and naturalization, and why disability must be understood through a social rather than medical lens alone. The discussion also explores the human consequences of recent refugee and deportation policies, highlighting how inaccessible systems and language exclusion can undermine both disability rights and fundamental human rights.Throughout the conversation, Dr. Rfat reflects on his own journey from Iraq to the United States, illustrating how personal experience has informed a research agenda dedicated to advancing refugee health equity, participatory research, and disability justice. The episode challenges listeners to reconsider dominant narratives about refugees by centering resilience, dignity, and belonging while emphasizing the responsibility of researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to dismantle structural barriers rather than expecting individuals to overcome them alone.This episode is essential listening for scholars, practitioners, policymakers, students, and advocates committed to refugee rights, disability justice, health equity, and human rights.Links to Published WorksRfat, M. (2026). Path to Citizenship: Addressing the Needs of Refugees with Disabilities in the Naturalization Process. Journal of Human Rights and Social Work. Rfat, M., Zeng, Y., Yang, Y., Adhikari, K., & Zhu, Y. (2023). A Scoping Review of Needs and Barriers to Achieving a Livable Life among Refugees with Disabilities: Implications for Future Research, Practice, and Policy. Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work. Rfat, M., Zeng, Y., & Trani, J.-F. (2023). Exploring the Intersectionality of Disability and Refugee Statuses: Reflecting on My Refugee Journey. British Journal of Social Work. Rfat, M., Cureton, A., Mirza, M., & Trani, J.-F. (2025). The Devastating Effect of Abrupt U.S. Refugee Policy Shifts. The Lancet. Rfat, M., Engelman, A., & Seaborn, S. (2026). US Forced Deportation, Language Exclusion, and Disability Justice. The Lancet. Rfat, M., Yang, Y., & Cohen, F. (2025). Benefits and Challenges of Using Participatory Research Among Refugees With Disabilities: A Scoping Review. Health Education & Behavior. #RefugeeRights #DisabilityJustice #HealthEquity #ForcedMigration #HumanRights #SocialWork #RefugeeHealth #Accessibility #MigrationJustice Support the showSupport the Center for Security, Race and Rights by following us and making a donation:Donate: https://give.rutgersfoundation.org/csrr-support/20046.html Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEbUfYcWGZapBNYvCObiCpp3qtxgH_jFy Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rucsrr Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/rutgerscsrr Follow us on Threads: https://threads.com/rutgerscsrr Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/rucsrr Follow us on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/rucsrr 

14th Sunday after Pentecost; Sermon based on Exodus 3:1-15 and Matthew 16:21-28. Preached at The First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn (https://linktr.ee/firstchurchbrooklyn). Podcast subscription is available at https://cutt.ly/fpcb-sermons or Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/4ccZPt6), Spotify, Ama....This item belongs to: audio/first-church-brooklyn-sermons.This item has files of the following types: Archive BitTorrent, Columbia Peaks, Item Tile, Metadata, PNG, Spectrogram, VBR MP3

In this episode of Thriving in Intersectionality, Dr. Lola Adeyemo sits down with Joaquin Martinez, global energy leader, entrepreneur, author of The Super Generation, and founder of Mariposa Energy Consulting.Joaquin grew up in a low-income single-parent household in Southern Arizona and became the first person in his family to attend college. As a young engineering student, he entered professional spaces without the networks, examples, or unwritten guidance that many others around him may have had.But over a career spanning more than three decades and leadership roles across North America, South America, Africa, and Asia, Joaquin began recognizing something important: many of the experiences he once saw as disadvantages had already taught him how to lead.Supporting family had taught him how to develop and care for people.Learning to create with limited resources had taught him innovation.Navigating unfamiliar environments had built resilience.And being different had taught him how to enter new spaces while carrying his identity with him. In this conversation, Joaquin and Dr. Lola explore: Growing up in a single-parent household and becoming the first in his family to attend college  How his Hispanic and Native American identities shaped his perspective  Choosing engineering as a pathway to breaking a cycle of poverty  Building a 30+ year career in the global energy industry  Why the skills developed through first-generation experiences can become leadership strengths  Joaquin's SUPER framework: Supportive, Unique, Passionate, Enterprising, and Resilient  Why leadership development shouldn't begin only after someone receives a leadership title  The role humility and listening have played in Joaquin's global leadership  Why relationships may be one of the most important long-term investments a professional can make  The idea of building a career through "1,000 cups of coffee"  Why Joaquin wrote The Super Generation to help fill the development gap first-generation professionals can encounter after entering the workforce One of the most powerful ideas in this conversation is that being first doesn't mean arriving empty-handed.First-generation professionals may enter spaces without inherited knowledge of how those spaces work. But they also arrive carrying experiences, capabilities, cultural knowledge, resilience, and ways of solving problems that have been developing long before their first professional title.Joaquin's journey invites us to stop looking only at what first-generation professionals may not have been given—and start recognizing what they already bring.About Joaquin MartinezJoaquin Martinez is an author, global energy leader, entrepreneur, and founder and president of Mariposa Energy Consulting. His career spans more than 30 years across engineering, operations, operational excellence, asset management, and international executive leadership.After retiring from corporate leadership in 2020, Joaquin launched Mariposa Energy Consulting, where he helps organizations solve complex operational and leadership challenges. His book, The Super Generation, translates lessons from his own first-generation journey and decades of mentoring into practical guidance for professionals navigating spaces they may be the first in their families to enter.  He is also working with academic institutions to develop curricula based on the guidance in The Super Generation.Connect with JoaquinConnect with Joaquin Martinez on LinkedInInstagram: @jmartinez77005Look for The Super Generation wherever you purchase books.A Question to Reflect OnWhat experience from your own background have you underestimated because no one taught you to recognize it as a professional strength?And, of course, stay through the end to hear what Joaquin would bring to share with his coworkers: chile colorado, a dish that connects him to Southern Arizona, culture, home, and the kind of humble hospitality he brings to leadership.Send us Fan MailSupport the showThank you for listening to Thriving in Intersectionality with Dr. Lola Adeyemo.This podcast explores how identity, lived experience, and leadership intersect in today's workplace and beyond. Through conversations with leaders, founders, educators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers, we uncover stories and insights that help people thrive across the many intersections of their lives.

13th Sunday after Pentecost; Sermon based on Psalm 138 and Romans 12:1-8. Preached at The First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn (https://linktr.ee/firstchurchbrooklyn). Podcast subscription is available at https://cutt.ly/fpcb-sermons or Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/4ccZPt6), Spotify, Amazon, Au....This item belongs to: audio/first-church-brooklyn-sermons.This item has files of the following types: Archive BitTorrent, Columbia Peaks, Item Tile, Metadata, PNG, Spectrogram, VBR MP3

In a powerful discourse held in conjunction with the release of Kimberly W. Crenshaw's memoir, Backtalker, the evening celebrated Black literature and its significance in the broader cultural landscape. Kimberly Crenshaw, an eminent scholar and co-founder of the African American Policy Forum, engaged in a dynamic conversation with moderator April D. Ryan, who is celebrated as a leading voice in journalism. Crenshaw articulated the central themes of her memoir, which chronicles her journey in developing critical race theory and intersectionality, two pivotal intellectual movements that seek to address the complexities of race and gender in America. The event underscored the importance of accessibility in literature, as Crenshaw expressed her commitment to making Black narratives available to all, regardless of geographic or social constraints.Throughout the discussion, Crenshaw reflected on her upbringing in Tulsa, Oklahoma, a city steeped in historical significance, particularly regarding Black entrepreneurship and resilience. She highlighted the disheartening absence of Black historical narratives in her education, which fueled her passion for creating spaces for Black voices within literature and academia. The conversation also delved into the broader implications of erasure and representation in contemporary society, urging attendees to recognize their agency in advocating for equitable access to diverse stories. As the dialogue progressed, participants were encouraged to engage with Crenshaw's insights, fostering a collaborative atmosphere that emphasized the necessity of collective action in the pursuit of social justice.The event concluded with an interactive question-and-answer session, during which attendees posed questions about the relevance of intersectionality and the role of literature in challenging societal norms. Crenshaw's responses were infused with wisdom and urgency, prompting the audience to reflect on their roles as advocates for change. The gathering served as a clarion call for continued dialogue and activism, reinforcing the notion that literature is not merely a reflection of society but a catalyst for transformation, inspiring individuals to become 'back talkers' in their own right, challenging injustices and promoting inclusivity in the literary canon.Takeaways:Discussing and recognizing historical events such as Black Wall Street is crucial for understanding contemporary issues.The conversation highlighted the significance of community support in pursuing academic and social justice objectives.Kimberle Crenshaw emphasized the role of intersectionality in understanding the complexities of race and gender in modern society.Fear should not deter individuals from voicing their truths, as collective action can lead to substantial societal change.The podcast underscored the necessity of acknowledging and addressing systemic injustices in order to foster meaningful dialogue and progress.Mentioned in this episode:African AncestryWe are the pioneers of genetic ancestry tracing for Black people globally, reconnecting you to your specific African roots–the country and the people. Our scientists compare your DNA markers to the largest African reference database in the world in order to find your African origin up to 2000 years ago.African Ancestry

I'm from Los Angeles. So when I picked up Dr. Terrell Winder's Shameless: The Making of Black Gay Identities in LA, it read like a love letter to a home I'm watching change—and a map of how young Black gay men build family, selfhood, and joy inside all that change anyway.This week, Dr. Winder—sociologist and urban ethnographer at UC Santa Barbara—pulls up to the classroom to teach us unspoiling: his framework for refusing shame and rejecting the burden of stigma outright, no matter what it costs. We get into the affirming spaces that keep our babies alive and why they're under attack right now; why intersectionality can't keep being told to wait its turn; and what Noah's Arc's first-ever Emmy nomination means in a season when Black and Black gay stories are being pulled off shelves.Because when you take these spaces away, Dr. Winder is clear about what we lose: lives.Go get the book, sit with it, and then go build a room where somebody can put their burden down.About the guestDr. Terrell J. A. Winder is Associate Professor of Sociology at UC Santa Barbara. A Baltimore native, he earned his B.A. in Comparative Ethnic Studies from Columbia and his Ph.D. in Sociology from UCLA (2017). His research spans race and ethnicity, sexuality and sexual health, qualitative methods, and education.Key ideas & theoryUnspoiling — Dr. Winder's framework: a stigma response that centers the stigmatized person rather than the comfort of the stigmatizer; refusing shame instead of managing it.Spoiled identity / stigma — Erving Goffman's foundational concept, and the classic responses of passing and covering that Dr. Winder argues break down for people carrying more than one stigma at once.Intersectional stigma & "intersectional recovery" — holding race, sexuality, and gender together rather than deferring one for later; recovering the full selves of figures history flattened."Visibility is survival" — his argument that ethnography documents threatened histories and everyday Black LGBTQ life.People mentionedErving Goffman — sociologist, Stigma and the "spoiled identity."Dr. Marcus Anthony Hunter — sociologist and chair of African American Studies at UCLA; credited with first posting the hashtag #BlackLivesMatter (August 2012); the BLM movement/network was later co-founded by Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors, and Opal Tometi. Co-author with Dr. Winder of "Space, Place, and Urban Future."Bayard Rustin — Black gay civil rights strategist, chief organizer of the 1963 March on Washington.George Washington Carver — scientist cited as an example of a flattened, partially-told legacy.Patrik-Ian Polk — creator of Noah's Arc.Organizations & spacesBetter Brothers Los Angeles / The Truth Awards. Native Son.Hilltop Coffee + Kitchen (Issa Rae's LA spot) and Bricks & Scones (Larchmont). Media & cultureNoah's ARC — Patrik-Ian Polk's groundbreaking series, the first scripted show centering Black gay men; Noah's ARC: The Movie (the 20th-anniversary reunion) earned a 2026 Emmy nomination for Outstanding Choreography, the franchise's first-ever Television Academy recognition.Pose, Insecure — referenced in conversation and This or That.My Best Friend Rodney — Rodney Chester's interview podcast.Anita Baker & Luther Vandross — the This or That showdown.Further reading — Dr. Winder's scholarshipShameless: The Making of Black Gay Identities in LA (NYU Press, 2026)."Unspoiling Identity: An Intersectional Expansion of Stigma Response Strategies" (Sociology of Race and Ethnicity, 2023)."Visibility Is Survival: The Chocolate Maps of Black Gay Life in Urban Ethnography."Marcus Anthony Hunter & Terrell J. A. Winder, "Space, Place, and Urban Future," in Research Handbook on Intersectionality (ed. Mary Romero, Edward Elgar, 2023)."The Discursive Work of 'Bottom-Shaming'" — 2024 SSSP Outstanding Article co-winner.Connect with Dr. WinderSocial: @BmoreTerrell · Web: terrellwinder.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.

12th Sunday after Pentecost; Sermon based on Isaiah 56:1,6-8 and Matthew 15:10-28. Preached at The First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn (https://linktr.ee/firstchurchbrooklyn). Podcast subscription is available at https://cutt.ly/fpcb-sermons or Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/4ccZPt6), Spotify, A....This item belongs to: audio/first-church-brooklyn-sermons.This item has files of the following types: Archive BitTorrent, Columbia Peaks, Item Tile, Metadata, PNG, Spectrogram, VBR MP3

In the final episode of this series, Professor Habib Naqvi MBE looks ahead to the future of equitable healthcare. From the economic impact of health inequalities and rebuilding trust with underserved communities to the role of patients in shaping healthcare policy, he explores the changes needed to create a fairer NHS. The episode also examines emerging challenges in health equity, lessons from international approaches, and the reasons for optimism about the future of race equity and healthcare. Timestamps: ·       1:07 – Equity: A Moral and Economic Priority ·       04:06 – The Bigger Picture ·       05:28 – Building Trust ·       07:50 – International Partnerships ·       10:00 – New Trends ·       11:48 – Patients and Communities ·       14:30 – Intersectionality ·       15:59 – Looking Forward ·       17:46 - Optimism

11th Sunday after Pentecost; Sermon based on Psalm 85:8-13, Isaiah 43:1-3, 16, and Matthew 14:22-33. Preached at The First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn (https://linktr.ee/firstchurchbrooklyn). Podcast subscription is available at https://cutt.ly/fpcb-sermons or Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/4c....This item belongs to: audio/first-church-brooklyn-sermons.This item has files of the following types: Archive BitTorrent, Columbia Peaks, Item Tile, Metadata, PNG, Spectrogram, VBR MP3

10th Sunday after Pentecost; Sermon based on John 14:1-4. Preached at The First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn (https://linktr.ee/firstchurchbrooklyn). Podcast subscription is available at https://cutt.ly/fpcb-sermons or Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/4ccZPt6), Spotify, Amazon, Audible, Podcast I....This item belongs to: audio/first-church-brooklyn-sermons.This item has files of the following types: Archive BitTorrent, Columbia Peaks, Item Tile, Metadata, PNG, Spectrogram, VBR MP3

Marissa Streit, CEO of PragerU, is back! Last time,  she told us serving your country can mean enlisting as an educator, a line we still bring up constantly. We cover a lot of ground in this conversation: why personal responsibility beats collective grievance, how socialism and communism sell real problems with fake solutions, a teacher's union resolution instructing teachers not to tell parents when a student is transitioning, intersectionality as what Marissa calls "victim bingo," and why PragerU ended up on the Southern Poverty Law Center's hate map alongside Charlie Kirk.  Summarized timestamps 02:42 – The founding principle: personal responsibility vs. collective grievance, and "the bigger the government, the smaller the citizens 07:13 – Why socialism keeps winning young people over — real problems, fake solutions 15:57 – Case study: why a young family can't afford to raise kids in New York (rent control, tort law, regulation) 20:15 – The "education industrial complex": inside the books training teachers — Lessons in Liberation and Cultivating Genius 22:31 – The term "adultism" defined, and what it does to parental authority 24:52 – The AFT resolution: teachers told not to tell parents when a student is transitioning 27:11 – The California law letting a 12-year-old consent to gender-affirming care without parental notice 33:59 – Why parents look away: "it's not my child" and the cost of that thinking 38:34 – Intersectionality as "victim bingo" — how kids get recruited into causes that have nothing to do with their lives 45:18 – PragerU as a target: the Southern Poverty Law Center's hate map, Charlie Kirk, and repeated platform takedowns 49:36 – Is PragerU "right-wing propaganda"? Marissa's answer, and the story of the $1 million donor who set out to expose them Quotes: "The bigger the government, the smaller the citizen." — Marissa Streit "Socialism, I oftentimes say, is communism with lipstick. It's the same thing — the government's going to fix things for you by stealing everything from you, and then everybody ends up equally poor." — Marissa Streit "God wanted the Israelites who made it to the promised land to be a people who recognized that freedom isn't free. It comes with a sacrifice, but it's a sacrifice worth making." — Marissa Streit "A socialist and a communist will take a truth we all recognize, but they'll give you a solution that is a lie." — Marissa Streit "They're defining adultism as adults having power and rights to decide what young people's boundaries should be — and young people should go along with what adults say. They're defining it as tyranny." — Marissa Streit, on the term found in Lessons in Liberation "See the connection, how the unions are breaking the relationship with parents? The word 'outing' — you out somebody, you snitch on somebody. They know it's a negative thing, but they're saying the parent shouldn't know." — Marissa Streit, on the AFT resolution "It's getting worse because good people are not fighting against it." — Marissa Streit "Essentially that's what intersectionality does — it says find the victim within yourself, and now you can join the group. Once you join, there is no tolerance for diversity of ideas, only an expectation that you abide by communist and socialist values." — Marissa Streit "It's 100% a political cult. It's a cult and it has different tentacles." — Polina on intersectionality "Van Jones said recently the DSA is on the ground knocking on doors, and we're not gonna fix this until people commit." — Polina "Go to PragerU and make your own opinion. We're not in an era where you have to rely on the AFT, the NEA, or the New York Times to tell you what to think." — Marissa Streit https://www.prageru.com Books referenced: Lessons in Liberation: An Abolitionist Toolkit for Educators; Cultivating Genius (Scholastic) Follow us on Instagram  @thecuriousmiddlepod Our Website: https://curiousmiddlepod.com Email us: thecuriousmiddlepod@gmail.com Substack: https://curiousmiddle.substack.com  

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9th Sunday after Pentecost; Sermon based on Ezekiel 17:22-23 and Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52. Preached at The First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn (https://linktr.ee/firstchurchbrooklyn). Podcast subscription is available at https://cutt.ly/fpcb-sermons or Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/4ccZPt6), Spo....This item belongs to: audio/first-church-brooklyn-sermons.This item has files of the following types: Archive BitTorrent, Columbia Peaks, Item Tile, Metadata, PNG, Spectrogram, VBR MP3

In this episode of Philanthropy Speaks, we revisit a workshop the Community Foundation of Greater Flint co-hosted this summer called A More Perfect Union: From Isolation to Intersectionality, held as the nation approached the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Host Lynn Williams, Director of Equity and Community Engagement at the Community Foundation of Greater Flint, sits down with Delma Jackson III, founder of the Sankofa Project for Social Justice and senior fellow at the Center for Whole Communities.Jackson, a facilitator, writer, and lecturer on social justice who has brought his work to campuses and conferences across the country, grounds the conversation in Sankofa philosophy, the idea that the past lives with us in the present and guides how we build the future.Tune in to learn how intersectionality connects histories of indigenous genocide, slavery, and Jim Crow, why Jackson argues a more perfect union cannot be built through denial, and what it really means to move from isolation toward solidarity. From somatic practice to street-level rebellion to the everyday work of checking our own biases, discover why Jackson believes justice work starts wherever you already are.Learn more about the Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation initiative at https://www.cfgf.org/trht and about the Sankofa Project for Social Justice at https://www.delmajackson.com.Support the show

Intersectionality has quietly become the unseen driver behind today's divisive education policies, anti-American sentiments, and campus radicalization. This week on Freedom to Learn, we are re-releasing our episode featuring William A. Jacobson, Cornell Law School professor and founder of the Legal Insurrection Foundation. He sounds the alarm on this dangerous ideological “mother's milk” that feeds […]

WHAT IS “WOKENESS”—AND HOW DOES IT COMPARE WITH A BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW?In this episode of the Bible and Theology Matters podcast, Dr. Paul D. Weaver interviews Dr. Neil Shenvi, author of Postwoke: A Biblical Vision of Race, Gender, and Sexuality, for an in-depth discussion about woke ideology, critical theory, intersectionality, cultural Marxism, and the challenge these ideas present to the Christian worldview. Dr. Neil Shenvi shares his remarkable journey from skepticism to faith in Jesus Christ and explains how the very tools he learned in a class designed to challenge Christianity ultimately helped him see the historical evidence for the resurrection of Jesus. He also discusses the intellectual and personal barriers he had to overcome before taking Christianity seriously. The conversation then turns to the ideas behind contemporary “wokeness.” What does the term “woke” actually mean? Where did it come from? How is it connected to critical theory and neo-Marxism? Dr. Shenvi explains the core concepts of critical theory, including the social binary of oppressors and oppressed, hegemonic power, lived experience, and social justice. The discussion also examines intersectionality and how identity categories such as race, gender, class, sexuality, and physical ability are viewed within contemporary critical theory. Dr. Shenvi explains how these ideas influence culture, education, churches, and the way people understand truth and authority. Dr. Weaver and Dr. Shenvi also discuss the importance of understanding these ideas carefully rather than simply reacting to them. They explore why Christians should examine primary sources, recognize where certain theories may contain elements of truth, and then evaluate those ideas through the lens of Scripture. Finally, Dr. Shenvi explains why he wrote Postwoke as a more accessible follow-up to his earlier work, Critical Dilemma, and how Christians can respond to cultural confusion with truth, wisdom, humility, and grace.

8th Sunday after Pentecost; Sermon based on Mark 6:1-13. Preached at The First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn (https://linktr.ee/firstchurchbrooklyn). Podcast subscription is available at https://cutt.ly/fpcb-sermons or Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/4ccZPt6), Spotify, Amazon, Audible, Podcast In....This item belongs to: audio/first-church-brooklyn-sermons.This item has files of the following types: Archive BitTorrent, Columbia Peaks, Item Tile, Metadata, PNG, Spectrogram, VBR MP3

What is intersectionality, and is it biblical? Are there any examples of intersectionality in the Bible?

On June 30th, 2026, the Supreme Court ruled that states can bar transgender girls and women from competing on girls' and women's teams. Six to three. It's now the law in over half the country.   And however you feel about that ruling, here's what we noticed in the days after it came down: almost none of the coverage actually talked to a transgender kid, or the parent raising one. It was all policy. All abstraction. It is a decision that, on paper, is about Title IX and biological sex and constitutional interpretation.   But underneath all that legal language is something much more personal: real kids, real families, real teams, and real decisions about who gets to belong. And let's not forget: argued by people who've never sat across from an eight-year-old who already knows she's going to be treated differently.   So we went back into our archive. A while back, we sat down with a remarkable mom, Jaime, raising a transgender daughter in Florida. And more recently, we talked with Schuyler - you might know him as Pink Manta Ray - a multiethnic Korean American trans educator, the first transgender Division 1 athlete on a men's team while at Harvard, and author of He, She, They:    How We Talk About Gender and Why It Matters.   We're combining pieces of both conversations into one episode, because we think you need both things right now: Jaime's story, to feel it - and Schuyler's clarity, to know what to actually say and not say when it comes up in your own life. These aren't talking points. These are ways to simply see the humanity in each other. Please listen, and share widely.   What to listen for:   Intersectionality, and Schuyler's own experience growing up biracial    The importance of exploring why you are who you are – for ALL of us – when it comes to gender   The quick takedown of the arguments from people working to push trans women out of women's sports  A bullet-pointed list of what NOT to say to transgender folks   How to remind yourself of joy and a sense of thriving in the world, when it gets rough  What Schuyler wants cisgender, heterosexual women to do differently, once you listen to the episode   About Schuyler:   Schuyler Bailar (he/him) is an educator, advocate, and bestselling author who made history as the first transgender athlete to compete in any sport on an NCAA Division 1 men's team. Originally recruited to swim for the Harvard women's team, Schuyler made the difficult choice to transition while potentially giving up the prospect of being a women's NCAA Champion. His story has appeared everywhere from 60 Minutes to The Washington Post and The Ellen Show. Schuyler's tireless advocacy has earned him numerous honors, including Forbes 30 Under 30  and the Out 100. In 2023, Schuyler's critically acclaimed nonfiction bestseller became the preeminent resource on trans inclusion: He/She/They: How We Talk About Gender and Why It Matters. Schuyler's works include his middle-grade novel Obie Is Man Enough, his online gender literacy training LaneChanger.com, and his hit podcast Dear Schuyler, including exclusive interviews with trans icons and allies like Lia Thomos, Dylan Mulvaney, Rafael de la Fuente, and many more.    Follow Schuyler on Instagram @pinkmantaray     About Jaime: Jaime Jara is a woman who wears many hats. A native New Yorker, she navigates daily life in Florida with her husband, 3 kids, and a plethora of furbabies.  She lends her voice and perspective as a parent of a transgender child to shed light on the challenges faced by the trans community. Jaime is an active member of the national LGBTQ organizations that aim to empower and support parents of LGBTQ children. After a long stint in corporate America, Jaime is putting her graduate degree to good use by starting her second career as an educator. She has been a guest speaker at schools, participated in panels and research studies, and appeared on television to advocate for transgender acceptance and inclusion. She has penned numerous essays about her journey with her trans child.  Jaime aspires to be signing copies of her bestselling novel one day, when she finally slows down enough to write it.    You can follow her journey with her family on Instagram@Jaidonna19.    Resources:     PFLAG National    Mama Dragons    National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network (NQTTCN)     Trans Lifeline - 1-877-565-8860    Human Rights Campaign    Stand With Trans    Black Trans Advocacy Coalition    Trevor Project Lifeline -  1-866-488-7386    GLAAD    "I can't even get my kids to eat vegetables, let alone change genders…" - Jaime Jara   

In this week's episode we are joined by researcher and author Dr. Terrell J.A. Winder for a powerful conversation on the intersections of identity, stigma, and self-worth among Black queer men in Los Angeles. Grounded in Terrell’s work, we explore the earliest moments many Black queer folks come to understand their bodies as “problems” and how those messages are shaped by institutions like churches, schools, healthcare systems, and everyday public life. We also talk about their new book "Shameless" and how we all can imagine new pathways toward healing and liberation. We want to hear from you! Send us an email with your thoughts/comments about the show: BlackFatFemmePod@gmail.com. Also, don’t forget to watch and subscribe on YouTube! Buy DoctorJonPaul's book here! Follow the show on social: Instagram | BlueSky | Threads | Tik-Tok | Facebook Follow Dr. Jon Paul: Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok | Threads Follow Jordan: Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok Follow Dr. Terrell: Website | X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7th Sunday after Pentecost; Sermon based on Isaiah 55:10-13 and Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23. Preached at The First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn (https://linktr.ee/firstchurchbrooklyn). Podcast subscription is available at https://cutt.ly/fpcb-sermons or Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/4ccZPt6), Spotif....This item belongs to: audio/first-church-brooklyn-sermons.This item has files of the following types: Archive BitTorrent, Columbia Peaks, Item Tile, Metadata, PNG, Spectrogram, VBR MP3

6th Sunday after Pentecost; Sermon based on Psalm 145:8-14 and Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30. Preached at The First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn (https://linktr.ee/firstchurchbrooklyn). Podcast subscription is available at https://cutt.ly/fpcb-sermons or Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/4ccZPt6), Spoti....This item belongs to: audio/first-church-brooklyn-sermons.This item has files of the following types: Archive BitTorrent, Columbia Peaks, Item Tile, Metadata, PNG, Spectrogram, VBR MP3

Recorded live at SocialWest 2026 in Calgary, Jessica Lortie, Head of Marketing at Toast, joins host Lindsay Smith to dig into one of the most persistent and underreported gaps in the Canadian tech and marketing industries.Toast is a tech HR firm dedicated to closing gender gaps in the sector, working with organizations to diversify their hiring pipelines and running a community platform that gives women in tech the belonging, sponsorship, and psychological safety that workplaces often fail to provide.Jessica shares the data behind a pay gap that tripled between 2016 and 2024, why masculine-coded job titles are quietly filtering women out before they even apply, how Toast's Champions Program is training men to advocate for women in the workplace, and why community might be the most underrated career acceleration tool available to women in tech right now.The gap is real. The data is clear. And the playbook for closing it is already being written.

5th Sunday after Pentecost; Sermon based on Psalm 89:1-4, 15-18 and Matthew 10:40-42. Preached at The First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn (https://linktr.ee/firstchurchbrooklyn). Podcast subscription is available at https://cutt.ly/fpcb-sermons or Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/4ccZPt6), Spotify....This item belongs to: audio/first-church-brooklyn-sermons.This item has files of the following types: Archive BitTorrent, Columbia Peaks, Item Tile, Metadata, PNG, Spectrogram, VBR MP3

In this episode of The Body GrieversⓇ Club, Bri interviews Ashantis Jones, a counselor and ASM-certified personal trainer, about healing body image and movement through an intersectional, weight-inclusive lens. Ashantis shares how her eating disorder recovery, later neurodivergence diagnoses (ADHD/autism traits and ARFID), and experience with fibromyalgia shaped her approach to care, emphasizing that diagnoses can be useful but aren't always required to provide support. They discuss body positivity as a social justice movement, how privilege and systemic oppression—including racism, fatphobia, ableism, and capitalism—shape access to care and eating disorder treatment, and why decolonizing mental health matters. Ashantis explains that weight-inclusive fitness can look the same as weight-centric training, but focuses on functional goals, accommodations, rest, and building body trust rather than weight loss. 06:38 Recovery Origin Story 11:47 Eating Disorder Realizations  13:19 ARFID ADHD Nuance  15:58 Diagnoses And Shame  19:34 Intersectionality Basics 24:10 Decolonizing Mental Health  31:02 Defensiveness And Learning  32:26 Learning Beyond Your Bubble  33:12 Pandemic Backlash and Diet Culture  40:12 Movement as Body Trust  42:45 Chronic Illness and Ableism Realities  56:13 Read Books Not Hot Takes   WANT MORE OF ASHANTIS? https://www.ashantisjones.com/  https://www.patreon.com/bodykindnutrition/about  WANT MORE OF BRI? *Instagram: @bodyimagewithbri
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When many leave traditional employment to start their own business, they dream of freedom, creativity, and fulfillment. Yet the reality often looks eerily familiar. Even after making that bold leap, it's easy to recreate the same patterns and pitfalls from corporate life—scope creep, burnout, and that ever-present sense of chasing moving goalposts.For today's guest, Jabari Allen, a tech consultant specializing in AI reliability, the early entrepreneurial road was filled with the same energy-draining dynamics he'd hoped to escape. But what makes Jabari's story so unique is the intersectionality at play: building a business while navigating the realities of being Black and neurodivergent in the predominantly white tech industry. Jabari shares what it feels like to be “the only one” in the room, and how owning every facet of his identity—rather than hiding or compensating—becomes the most radical business strategy of all.This Client Success Story is a vulnerable and inspiring conversation about evolving your entrepreneurial identity and what is possible with a thought partner who challenges you to move beyond proving your worth into owning your power.Here's What You'll Learn in This EpisodeTrusting Your Intuition Matters: What it really means to listen to your gut in business, especially when everyone else seems to know better People-Pleasing Isn't Always Obvious: Discover the sneaky ways people-pleasing shows up for entrepreneurs—and why setting boundaries is actually better for you and your clients Intersectionality & Self-Advocacy: Gain insight into what it's like to navigate tech as a Black neurodivergent professional, and how those layers shape confidence and communication Embracing Your Thought Leadership: Learning how to shift from “technician” to “expert”—and how the simplest offer can be both disruptive and profitable Fun Fact from the EpisodeThere's a term in the tech industry for endlessly fussing with tiny details called “yak shaving.” Turns out, it's not just about perfecting code—but can be a major sign you're avoiding a bigger decision. Jabari calls it circling the drain, and I refer to it as fluffing the pillows. Whether it's the obsessive nature of ADHD perfectionism, anxiety about feeling we need to prove ourselves, or keeping ourselves too busy with the small stuff to confront the big stuff, or a combination plate of all of the above, set a limit on this tendency to keep from holding yourself back while feeling productive. Connect with Jabari Allen: Website - Substack - LinkedInIs it time to redefine your success as a business owner with ADHD, and shift from proving your value to owning your expertise? The first step is scheduling a free consultation where we talk about your goals and see if we are a good fit. Click here to book yours now. Click here for the custom playlist of more ADHD-ish™ Method Client Success Stories And, don't forget to leave a comment on Spotify (I personally respond to every one) or leave a review so more ADHD-ish business owners can find THE podcast full of real talk and real solutions for neurodiverse business brains.© 2026 ADHD-ish Podcast. Intro music by Ishan Dincer / Melody Loops / Outro music by Vladimir / Bobi Music / All rights reserved.

In this episode, Tim Whitaker engages in an insightful interview with Dr. Tamice Spencer-Helms about their journey through faith, race, sexuality, and spirituality. They explore the intersections of whiteness, queerness, blackness, and the kingdom of God, challenging traditional narratives and advocating for a radical, love-centered faith. Dr. Tamice's Website | Blackmodernmystic.com Chapters 01:26 Journey of Faith Reconstruction 06:03 Intersectionality of Identity 17:55 The Nature of Power and Love 30:16 Navigating Whiteness and Competition 43:39 Living in Trust and Abundance ____________________________________________________ TNE Podcast hosts thought-provoking conversations at the intersection of faith, politics, and justice. We're part of the New Evangelical's 501c3 nonprofit that rejects Christian Nationalism and builds a better path forward, rooted in Jesus and centered on justice.  If ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠you'd like to support our work or get involved, visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thenewevangelicals.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals  Subscribe On YouTube @thenewevangelicals This show is produced by Josh Gilbert Media | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joshgilbertmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Beyond Awareness, we dive into the intersection of systemic barriers, LGBTQIA+ youth, housing instability, and human trafficking.Joining host Rhonda Holmes are Taylor Woodruff with United Against Human Trafficking and Carrie Rai, Executive Director of Tony's Place. Together, they discuss how minority stress, homelessness, family rejection, and a lack of affirming safe spaces can increase exploitation risks for LGBTQIA+ youth. They also explore how community consistency, radical acceptance, and survivor-centered support can help create pathways toward safety, stability, and true autonomy.Enjoyed this episode? Follow United Against Human Trafficking on Instagram @unitedagainsthumantrafficking or sign up for our occasional newsletter here. You can also explore more ways to connect, support, and learn at our visiting our Linktree here.

How do intersectionality and neurodiversity overlap? In this clip, Tiffany Hammond talks about how the two frameworks can be analyzed together. Tiffany Hammond is an Autistic Self-Advocate, the mother of two boys on the spectrum, and the voice behind the blog Fidgets and Fries. As a Black and autistic woman, Tiffany aims to educate others about autism and intersectional advocacy. Her book A Day With No Words became a New York Times #1 Best Seller.  Welcome to Autism Tips & Tools, where we highlight the best practical guidance from previous episodes of Autism Knows No Borders. Whether you're a self-advocate, a family member, or a service provider, there's something here for you! This conversation with Tiffany Hammond was originally released on January 14, 2021. Would you like to learn the other 4 steps to earning instructional control? Click the link below for the full conversation and be sure to subscribe to hear more from people connected to autism inspiring change and building community.  Social Media and Intersectional Advocacy, with Tiffany Hammond Let's work together to transform how the world relates to autism. ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey

The far right holds power in the US, inflaming tension along racial lines. ICE agents terrorise the streets, while Black history is erased from school curricula. In the UK too, Nigel Farage's far right party Reform is on the ascendancy, riding a tide of anti-immigrant sentiment that he himself helped to stoke. Our guest on Downstream this week is Professor Kimberlé Crenshaw, civil rights advocate and legal scholar. Crenshaw is known for coining the term ‘intersectionality' to describe the ways different forms of discrimination combine or intersect, and is a leading figure within the field of Critical Race Theory.  Born into segregation, her new memoir Backtalker (2026) tells her life story, tracking 60 turbulent years of American history in the process. How have the forces of race, class and gender shaped Crenshaw's own life? What is Critical Race Theory – the academic field Crenshaw founded – really about? Was Kamala Harris' presidential campaign a failure because she was a weak candidate, or because she was a victim of the forces of misogynoir? And in these times of rising fascism, should progressives put their efforts into tackling inequality based on race, or class?

Intersectionality has quietly become the unseen driver behind today's divisive education policies, anti-American sentiments, and campus radicalization. William A. Jacobson, Cornell Law School professor and founder of the Legal Insurrection Foundation, joins the podcast to sound the alarm on this dangerous ideological “mother's milk” that feeds critical race theory, DEI, and even some acts of […]

Over the last year and a half, the Trump Administration has made a big effort to limit which words are used in federal documents. Across government memos and wide-ranging agency material, hundreds of terms and ideas have been explicitly or implicitly forbidden from use. These terms include words like “accessible” or “activism.” Another example? Intersectionality. It's been nearly 40 years since Kimberlé Crenshaw coined the term “intersectionality.” And in that time, the word has been twisted into something barely recognizable. We spoke with Crenshaw about her work, her new book, and how her past has given her the strength to keep talking back.And in headlines, Iran responds to the latest U.S. ceasefire proposal, Democrats respond to the Virginia Supreme Court ruling on redistricting, and the cruise ship roiled by hantavirus anchors in the Canary Islands.Show Notes: Check out Kimberlé's book – https://tinyurl.com/4ndwy3rx Call Congress – 202-224-3121 Subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/y4y2e9jy What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcast Follow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/ For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday

Civil rights scholar Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw, co-founder and executive director of the African American Policy Forum, founder and executive director of the Center for Intersectionality and Social Policy Studies at Columbia Law School, distinguished professor and Promise Institute chair for human rights at UCLA Law School and Isidor and Seville Sulzbacher professor at Columbia Law School, and author of Backtalker: An American Memoir (Simon & Schuster), talks about key moments in her life that helped her develop groundbreaking legal concepts. Crenshaw is popularly known for her development of “intersectionality,” “Critical Race Theory” and as the host of the podcast Intersectionality Matters! She'll be in discussion about Backtalker at NYPL on Wedneesday. Cover art courtesy of Simon & Schuster Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

“Intersectionality” was one of those “DEI terms” that the Trump administration and Project 2025 were eager to do away with once they got back into power. But to understand what just happened to the Voting Rights Act, a little critical race theory would go a long way. Guest: Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw, civil rights advocate, co-founder and executive director of the African American Policy Forum (AAPF), law professor at UCLA and Columbia, and author of many books including Backtalker: An American Memoir.Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen.Podcast production by Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, and Rob Gunther. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Intersectionality” was one of those “DEI terms” that the Trump administration and Project 2025 were eager to do away with once they got back into power. But to understand what just happened to the Voting Rights Act, a little critical race theory would go a long way. Guest: Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw, civil rights advocate, co-founder and executive director of the African American Policy Forum (AAPF), law professor at UCLA and Columbia, and author of many books including Backtalker: An American Memoir.Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen.Podcast production by Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, and Rob Gunther. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.