Podcasts about minority affairs

Originally from Liberia, Dr. Matthew Waritay Guah is professor of Management and Dean of the College of Business & Information Systems at South Carolina State University.  He heads a college that is accredited by AACSB International—being one of only 5% of the top business schools in the world. Previous roles Dr. Guah has held at SC State University include Associate Provost for Academic Affairs, Department Chair for the Business Administration, MBA Program Director, and Faculty Athletic Representative for NCAA (Mid-Eastern Atlantic Conference) Matthew Guah earned a PhD in Information Systems and Management Controls from Warwick University (2006), Masters in Technology Management from Manchester University (1998) and Bachelors in Information Technology from Salford University (1996).  He brings into academia industry experience from British Airways, Merrill Lynch, British Standards Institute, and UNICEF. Before joining SC State University ten years ago, Dr. Guah worked at Claflin University (SC), Erasmus School of Economics (Rotterdam), University of Hawaii (Honolulu), Warwick University (UK) and Brunel University (London). As an academic researcher, his primary focus is business systems in healthcare organizations—reforming healthcare delivery process and performance evaluation.  His research work also involves Big Data—considered the next frontier for innovation, competition, and productivity. He has written six books and around 90 journal articles, book chapters and international conference papers, mostly in healthcare management, project management and business accountability.  Dr. Guah has served on editorial boards for several academic journals as well as track chair, session chair and panelist for many international conferences. This proud son of Liberia, West Africa, has been married to Evelyn Morgan Guah since 1995, with two grown children, Within the past year, Dean Guah has spearheaded a team of American academics to tour universities in Ghana (West Africa) and Kenya (East Africa) for the purpose of establishing collaborations that will bring developments and improved facilities for the benefits of African youth in preparation for more ethical leadership on the motherland. He even met with a few officials at UL and CUC in Monrovia. Dean Guah is Lector, Eucharistic Minister, and a Parish Council member at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Orangeburg, SC.  He has served on the African American board at the Commission of Minority Affairs since 2015. He strongly believes in the power of minority voice in America and persistently promotes the Ethos for Black People in America.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Friday, July 12, 2024. The Office of Minority Affairs embarks on a listening tour throughout West Virginia…”What Makes You Wonderful” visits with The Greenbrier Goat, a pack service on the Greenbrier River Trail…and the New River Gorge CVB teams up with Midland Trail High School to launch a scavenger hunt, with big prizes up for grabs…on today's daily304.   #1 – From HHOMA – The Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs has launched a listening tour taking place throughout the state over the next few months. The HHOMA team intends to engage with community members and gather valuable feedback to address their needs. The tour will provide a forum for discussing issues that affect the state's minority populations. The issues raised at these forums are addressed by partner agencies, and policy recommendations are made to the legislature based on the discussions and feedback gathered across the state. Upcoming stops include Mount Hope, Parkersburg and Welch. Details will be posted on the agency's website and Facebook page. Learn more: https://minorityaffairs.wv.gov/news/Pages/HHOMA-launches-statewide-listening-tour.aspx   #2 – From WMYW –  What Makes You Wonderful spotlights Aaron Coleman, the innovative owner of The Greenbrier Goat. His service, the only one of its kind in the state, features a pack-goat-powered basecamp tailored for groups of cyclists and day hikers.  Coleman passionately believes in the therapeutic benefits of nature and animal companionship, providing a memorable and rejuvenating experience for all who visit. Whether you're cycling through scenic trails or embarking on a day hike, The Greenbrier Goat promises an adventure like no other. Check him out on Facebook, and tune into our podcast! Listen now: https://daily304.libsyn.com/wmyw-and-the-greenbrier-goat   #3 – From WVVA – The New River Gorge Convention and Visitors Bureau, in collaboration with sixth grade students from Midland Trail High School, have launched a scavenger hunt called, “North of the New.' The scavenger hunt will take participants through various locations north of the New River Gorge Bridge where they will search for hidden treasures, answer questions about what they see, and take photos at designated landmarks.  Those who complete the hunt are eligible to win the grand prize, which includes $500 in gift certificates and New River Gorge gear. Details are posted on the New River Gorge CVB's website. Read more: https://www.wvva.com/2024/07/01/new-river-gorge-cvb-launches-new-scavenger-hunt-tourism-campaign/ Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Festival season gets underway as West Virginia prepares for the annual Juneteenth Celebration at the State Capitol and New Martinsville hosts the award-winning Back Home Festival. West Virginia also gets a new national scenic trail showcasing the historic Sweet Springs Resort grounds…on today's daily304. #1 – From HHOMA – The stage is set for this year's Juneteenth Celebration in the Capital City.  The free event, hosted by the Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs and sponsored by Charleston's FestivALL, takes place from 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 15 at the West Virginia State Capitol Complex. Headline performers are Raheem DeVaughn and Glenn Jones.  Juneteenth is a federal holiday that celebrates the ending of slavery in the United States. The day will be observed on Wednesday, June 19 as a full-day holiday for all public employees in West Virginia. Learn more: https://minorityaffairs.wv.gov/Juneteenth/Pages/default.aspx   #2 – From WTRF-TV – At this year's Back Home Festival, there's no place like home. Awarded the title of Best West Virginia Festival two years in a row, this year's event features a “Wizard of Oz” theme. The event, set to take place June 28-30, is expected to draw thousands to New Martinsville. An impressive entertainment lineup includes live performances by the Wailers and Big Brother and the Holding Company -- backing bands for Bob Marley and Janis Joplin, respectively. Enjoy mini golf and paddle boats in the city park, then pull up a chair for a viewing of “The Wizard of Oz” set to the accompaniment of Pink Floyd's classic album, “Dark Side of the Moon.” Read more: https://www.wtrf.com/new-martinsville/click-your-heels-for-the-2024-back-home-festival-in-new-martinsville/   #3 – From DOI.GOV – In celebration of Great Outdoors Month and National Trails Day in June, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland has announced the designation of four new national recreation trails in four states, including West Virginia. The Sweet Spring Turnpike Trail begins at one of the most historical landmarks in the United States -- the Sweet Springs Resort Park in Monroe County, West Virginia. At just over one mile, the trail is a multi-use, gentle-grade scenic trail that transitions from open pastures to dense forest. It boasts magnificent views of Sweet Springs Valley and the Andrew S. Rowan Memorial Farm, and beautiful seasonal foliage with a wide variety of tree species, raptors, and wildlife.   Read more: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-haaland-designates-four-new-national-recreation-trails   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Get ready for Juneteenth with the HHOMA … Check out these rural business success stories with the WV HUB ... and the Department of Economic Development looks at entrepreneurship as a thriving sector in Almost Heaven, #YesWV. And now for the rest of the story — on today's daily304. #1 – From HHOMA – Calling musicians, dancers and more! The Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs invites talented West Virginians to apply to perform in the upcoming Juneteenth Celebration by submitting an unlisted YouTube video. Performance applications will be accepted through May 26. Those selected will be notified by June 2. The 2024 Juneteenth Celebration will take place from 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 15, on the Kanawha Boulevard Lawn of the West Virginia State Capitol Complex.  Learn more: https://minorityaffairs.wv.gov/events/Pages/event.aspx?eventid=275   #2 – From WVHUB.org  – The West Virginia Community Development Hub supports West Virginians with the tools and training they need to lead and spark positive change in their hometowns and across our state. Check out their latest news and programs at the link below as they coach volunteer community leadership teams. Read more: https://wvhub.org/stories/   #3 – From WESTVIRGINIA.gov – Here in West Virginia, the department of economic development is committed to helping entrepreneurs and small business owners reach their goals.  In 2019, a collaborative effort was launched by entrepreneurial service organizations (ESOs) with the goal of connecting opportunities for improvement across our state's ecosystem. In less than three years this initiative has grown from an exercise in better communication into something much more meaningful: A vibrant entrepreneurship ecosystem dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and small business owners take their dreams further by connecting them with opportunities for success.   Learn more: https://westvirginia.gov/entrepreneurship/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Sunday, Feb. 25   Did you know that catchy Harlem Globetrotters song was written by a Bluefield native? Register now for a Minority Business Expo in Ranson. And the WV SBDC wants to help you achieve your dream of becoming a small business owner…on today's daily304. #1 – From MERCER COUNTY CVB –  As we honor Black History Month, it's important to recognize the significant contributions of African Americans to our cultural heritage. In the vibrant town of Bluefield lies a rich musical legacy that has left an enduring mark on the world stage. At the center of this stands Maceo Pinkard, a native whose impact on music reverberates through the decades. Born in Bluefield, West Virginia, in 1897, Maceo Pinkard was a pioneering songwriter whose journey began at the Bluefield Colored Institute. A prolific songwriter, he went on to form a music publishing firm in New York City. Pinkard's impact on music was profound and far-reaching. He composed iconic tunes such as “Them There Eyes,” which was famously popularized by the legendary Billie Holiday.  However, it was perhaps his collaboration with bandleader Ben Bernie and lyricist Ken Casey that cemented his place in history. Together, they created the timeless classic “Sweet Georgia Brown,” a song that would become synonymous with the Harlem Globetrotters and be recorded by an impressive list of artists spanning generations. Read more: https://visitmercercounty.com/celebrating-black-history-month-the-legacy-of-maceo-pinkard-and-bluefields-musical-heritage/ #2 – From MINORITY AFFAIRS – The Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs presents the eighth annual Minority Business Expo on Thursday, April 4, in Ranson, West Virginia. The expo creates opportunities for minorities, veterans, and women business owners to network with business and government leaders.  “The expo encourages business development in West Virginia and the inclusion of historically under-represented communities,” said Jill Upson, executive director of HHOMA. “Women, veterans, and minorities must be involved in the creation of businesses, licensure process and participation in the economic development of our great state.” Learn more and register: https://minorityaffairs.wv.gov/Pages/default.aspx   #3 – From WV SBDC – Are you Looking to achieve your dream of becoming a small business owner? The West Virginia Small Business Development Center can help. Meet one-on-one with WV SBDC business coaches to receive confidential, no-cost technical assistance to help start and grow your business in West Virginia. We help you identify your goals, develop valuable skills and acquire the necessary resources to make your business a success. Learn more: https://wvsbdc.com/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Sunday, Jan. 14  West Virginia honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. TechConnect WV presents a virtual session beneficial to small businesses. And take a peek at some of the incredible small businesses the WV SBDC has worked with over the last year…on today's daily304. #1 – From MINORITY AFFAIRS – The Martin Luther King, Jr. State Holiday Commission invites the public to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 15 at the Culture Center in the State Capitol Complex. The Ecumenical Service starts at 9:30 a.m., and light refreshments, a symbolic march, and the annual bell-ringing at the Capitol steps follow.  Dr. Elisha Lewis will provide the keynote address. Lewis, a Louisiana native residing in Charleston, is a professor in West Virginia State University's Education Department. Crowned Mrs. West Virginia American 2021, she advocates for underrepresented students and actively engages in community service projects and mentoring to support their college, career, and life success. Follow Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs on Facebook for more information. Read more: https://minorityaffairs.wv.gov/MLKCommission/MLK_EVENTS/Pages/default.aspx   #2 – From TECHCONNECT WV – TechConnect West Virginia presents a virtual session on Essentials of Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Commercialization Planning. The event takes place at noon Jan. 16, 2024. Commercialization and transition plans can be a key differentiator in the SBIR/STTR programs, so it is important to know what the agencies are looking for and how to go about developing a good strategy. This session will review the requirements and guide you through where to start, what to include, and how to best develop your small business.  Register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ELJNyVPsQ9eviQ77qlrEWA?fbclid=IwAR1n-RIgIk9uXLr6JhDkslJZAvPrLftD5zDk_cmWDxcLITo46mOmDa4fCCs#/registration   #3 – From WV COMMERCE – West Virginia loves small businesses! Become a client today meet one-on-one with West Virginia Small Business Development Center business coaches to receive confidential, no-cost technical assistance to help start and grow your business in West Virginia.  We help you identify your goals, develop valuable skills and acquire the necessary resources to make your business a success. Check out the video highlighting some incredible small businesses and owners across the state. Learn more at www.wvsbdc.com. Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-V-2xM8GVfw   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

Show Summary Dr. Cynthia Boyd, Associate Dean for Admissions and Recruitment at Rush Medical College, discusses the distinctive elements of the Rush Medical College program, including its focus on developing critical thinkers and providing excellent clinical care. She also highlights the importance of community service and healthcare exposure in the admissions process. Dr. Boyd emphasizes the need for applicants to present a thoughtful and authentic application that aligns with the school's mission. Ultimately, Dr. Boyd also encourages applicants to seek feedback if they are not successful in the admissions process and to consider areas for improvement before reapplying. Show Notes Would you like to attend a medical school that is outstanding – really outstanding – community service? I'm speaking today to the Associate Dean for Admissions at Rush Medical College, recipient of the 2020 Spencer Foreman Award for outstanding Community Engagement. Thanks for joining me for the 551st episode of Admissions Straight Talk. Will you be ready next Spring to apply to your dream medical schools? Are you competitive at your target programs? Accepted's Med School Acceptance Calculator can give you a quick reality check. You'll not only get an assessment, but tips on how to improve your chances of acceptance. Plus, it's all free.  Now let's move on to today's interview. I'm delighted to have on Admissions Straight Talk, Dr. Cynthia Boyd of Rush Medical College. Dr. Boyd earned her MD at George Washington, where she also did her residency in internal medicine and later earned an MBA from Chicago Booth. She joined Rush Medical Center in 1998 and has served in a variety of roles, including Assistant Dean for Minority Affairs, Director of Medical Staff Operations and Chief Compliance Officer. She moved over to Rush Medical College full-time in 2019, and is now Senior Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion, as well as the Associate Dean for Admissions and Recruitment. Dr. Boyd, thanks for joining me on Admissions Straight Talk. Welcome back. [1:55] Pleasure to be here. Thank you. Let's start with my usual opening question, which is can you give an overview of the Rush Medical College program for MD students, focusing on its more distinctive elements? [2:01] Absolutely. So just a very quick overview,  Rush Medical College was one of the first medical schools in the Midwest, dating back to when it was founded in 1837. And it is a clinical-focused organization or institution or university. We don't have a parent university, so we are dedicated to the health sciences. Rush Medical College, its main goal is to develop students who will be critical thinkers, who will provide excellent clinical care, patient safety and quality. So in 2017, the curriculum was totally changed and more directed at the students becoming the learners, self-directed learning versus sitting in a classroom and so to speak, being fed everything. So practitioner teacher models, our practitioners also teach our students, so they're able to bring to the classroom, to the students, their own practice experience, and they learn from that as well. What's new at Rush since we spoke a little over two years ago? A little over two years ago, we were in the midst of the pandemic, as I'm sure you remember and are aware. But has anything stayed from that period? What's changed? [3:17] I would say the newest is that we went from a grade scale of grading to pass fail. Oh, wow. [3:39] Now for the preclinical years, the pre-clerkship, I should say, years, it is a pass-fail grading system. Flipped classroom has already been in place, as I mentioned, since 2017, but now for the pre-clerkship years, everything is pass-fail. And when did that start? [3:58] That started I believe in 2018 or 19. Are students having difficulties in terms of residency placement because residency directors- [4:04] Not at all. In fact,

In this episode, Dr. Jenna Kantor, PT, DPT is joined by Veatrice Cook, PT, MA, to discuss her long career in physical therapy and the incredible legacy she will leave for generations to come. Veatrice is a leader in physical therapy and one of the founders of the American Academy of Physical Therapy. Beatrice shares her journey into physical therapy, which was sparked by watching a physical therapist on a soap opera. She discusses her passion for healthcare and how she found her calling in physical therapy. Tune in to be inspired by Beatrice's story and learn about the impact physical therapists can have on the profession.   Show notes:  [00:01:12] Soap opera inspires career choice. [00:06:33] Mental health and leadership. [00:09:42] Lack of representation in leadership. [00:17:30] The logo design. [00:19:25] Impact on students. [00:25:47] Working with the organization. [00:28:13] Fighting for equal job opportunities.   More About Veatrice: Veatrice A. Cook is a native East Texan, born in Livingston, Texas, where she grew up and graduated from Livingston High School in Polk County.   In her junior year of high school she realized that she wanted to be a physical therapist, and researched more about the profession, only to discover the challenges facing admission into a college program, as an African American student.  The number of African Americans that made up the physical therapy profession in 1968 was less than 2%. Ms. Cook received a BS degree in Physical Therapy from Texas Woman's University, Denton, Texas in1976, and a MA degree in Special Education, from the University of Texas, Austin, Texas in 1981.  As a clinician, she has been trained in the John F. Barnes' Myofascial Release Approach, and continues to use it in her practice setting.  Currently she is the Director of Rehabilitation for TeamCareRehab, Inc in San Antonio, Texas. After practicing for over 47 years she is often asked about retiring, and her reply is always, “ I love the work that I do, and it's really not work when it's something that you enjoy”. The limited number of African Americans in the profession of physical therapy, and the lack of mentors was the inspiration that gave Ms. Cook the zeal to help found and organize two professional Physical Therapy organizations:  The Texas Network of Minority Physical Therapists (TNMPT) in 1987 and The American Academy of Physical Therapy, Inc (AAPT) in 1989.  Ms. Cook, along with Dr. Lynda Woodruff were the organizers, and two of the Founders of the AAPT.  82 African American physical therapists and physical therapist assistants met in Chicago, Illinois on September 16, 1989 to form this great organization, along with 13 others that sent funds to help in the efforts.  Ms. Cook, the meeting facilitator was elected as the Charter Treasurer, and served as Annual Conference Chair for 10 years.  She was also an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the Texas Physical Therapy Association, and serviced as Chairperson of the Advisory Committee on Minority Affairs for the APTA.  As a community activist, Ms. Cook has served on numerous boards and nonprofit organizations, and has been awarded many honors for her service.  In her profession she received the Distinguished Alumni Award from Texas Woman's University and the Leadership Award from the AAPT. Ms. Cook often says that here greatest honor is being the mother of three wonderful children, Marcus Lorioun, Vernetha Dionne, and Lawrence Ray Williams, Jr., who are all college graduates and have successful careers.  She is also a grandmother of two outstanding grandsons who are carrying on the family tradition of leadership in their high school.   More About Jenna: Jenna Kantor, PT, DPT, is a bubbly and energetic woman who was born and raised in Petaluma, California. She trained intensively at Petaluma City Ballet, Houston Ballet, BalletMet, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, Regional Dance America Choreography Conference, and Regional Dance America. Over time, the injuries added up and she knew she would not have a lasting career in ballet. This lead her to the University of California, Irvine, where she discovered a passion for musical theatre.    Upon graduating, Jenna Kantor worked professionally in musical theatre for 15+ years then found herself ready to move onto a new chapter in her life. Jenna was teaching ballet to kids ages 4 through 17 and group fitness classes to adults. Through teaching, she discovered she had a deep interest in the human body and a desire to help others on a higher level. She was fortunate to get accepted into the DPT program at Columbia.   Dr. Kantor co-founded and runs Fairytale Physical Therapy which brings musical theatre shows to children in hospitals. She hosts the Dance PT Podcast and guest hosts on the podcast Healthy, Wealthy, and Smart. She has served as the NYPTA SSIG Advocacy Chair, the NYC Conclave 2017 committee, NYPTA Social media committee, was the NYPTA Public Policy Student Liaison, and co-founded the NYPTA SSIG. Dr. Kantor won the APTA PPS Business Concept Contest and made the top 40 List for an Up and Coming Physical Therapy with UpDoc Media before graduating PT school. ​ Jenna Kantor currently volunteers with the PPS Marketing & PR Committee and is the website builder for the American Academy of Physical Therapy. She provides complimentary, regular online content that advocates for the physical therapy profession.    Dr. Kantor runs her own private practice, Jenna Kantor Physical Therapy, PLLC, and an online wellness program for performing artists called Powerful Performer. She is licensed to treat in New York and Pennsylvania. ​ Jenna continues to perform in musical theatre and lives in Pittsburgh, PA with her husband, doggy, and two cats.    Follow Dr. Karen Litzy on Social Media: Karen's Twitter Karen's Instagram Karen's LinkedIn   Subscribe to Healthy, Wealthy & Smart: YouTube Website Apple Podcast Spotify SoundCloud Stitcher iHeart Radio      

First, Indian Express' Esha Roy tells us about what an investigation by the Ministry of Minority Affairs revealed out about scholarship scams in India. Second, Indian Express' Parthasarathi Biswas discusses the reasons behind an increasing price of onions. (11:16)Lastly, Indian Express' Raakhi Jagga tells us how water related issues are creating different diverse challenges in Punjab. (20:06)Hosted by Rahel PhiliposeWritten and Produced by Utsa Sarmin, Rahel Philipose, and Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

6.8.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: SCOTUS AL Redistricting Maps, TX DOJ Houston Dumping Agreement, OK Black Lawmaker Booed ... Breaking! Donald Trump indicted in classified documents probe The Supreme Court Of The United States says Alabama's Redistricting Maps most likely violate the Voting Rights Act.  Alabama Representative Terri Sewell, the Vice-Chair of Minority Affairs for the Alabama Democratic Party and one of the case's plaintiffs will be here to let us know what this ruling means for voters in the state. In Texas, a significant development in the DOJ's investigation into Houston's Dumping Agreement.  I'll talk to the Mayor of Houston about what is being done to protect constituents' health. An Oklahoma State Black Lawmaker gets booed on the house floor by a white colleague; she'll join us to explain what happened. The death of North Carolina man Darryl Tyree Williams has been ruled a homicide.  We'll talk to a local activist about the fight for justice. Breaking ... Donald Trump indicted in classified documents probe Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.6.8.2023 #TheCulture w/ Farajii: East Coast wildfire smoke crisis; Mayor Quentin Hart speaks; Childhood obesity reaches staggering numbers; Tupac honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, host Tanishka Sodhi is joined by Sumedha Mittal of Newslaundry and Pallavi Pundir, South Asia correspondent for Vice. Sumedha explains her report on how there's been a sharp drop in budgetary allocations to the ministry of minority affairs and the impact this has on education. Educational schemes have been scrapped, she says, including the pre-matric scholarship for classes 1 to 8.Pallavi then talks about her report on land grabbing crimes where victims are declared dead, the role played here by caste, and how the media played a major role in spotlighting this issue. The report also tells the story of Lal Bihari, who was first declared “dead” in the 1970s. Pallavi says she was “fascinated by his desperation to be taken seriously in the eyes of the law”.Tune in.Timecodes00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:03 - Budget allocation 00:06:12 - Land of the dead00:30:49 - RecommendationsRecommendationsPallaviComing Out as Dalit: A MemoirDesperately Seeking Shah RukhSumedhaThe RomanticsTanishkaBengaluru's new surveillance plan will match faces on CCTV visuals to cop databaseProduced by Tehreem Roshan, recorded by Anil Kumar, and edited by Satish Kumar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brandon and Bernie start your Tuesday with some fun Cartridge World trivia featuring questions from the U.S. Citizenship Test. "The Killer B's" also welcome the first-ever Chief of Minority Affairs for Lafayette Consolidated Government to discuss the Minority Trade Show. Plus, they welcome Louisiana State Police spokesman Trooper Thomas Gossen to discuss car seat safety.

‘सबका साथ सबका विकास', यही नारा है BJP का। दुनिया के सबसे बड़े लोकतंत्र की सबसे बड़ी पार्टी होने का दावा करने वाली BJP ने हमेशा ही खुद को अलग बताया है, ये कह कर कि हम सबको साथ लेकर चलते हैं। हालांकि ज़मीनी सच्चाई कुछ अलग दिखाती है। 6 जुलाई, 2022 यानी कि कल बुधवार को अल्पसंख्यक मंत्रालय यानी कि Ministry of Minority affairs मंत्री Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi ने इसितफा दिया क्योंकि उनका कार्यकाल ख़तम हो चुका था। Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi के इस्तीफे के बाद भारत के इतिहास में पहली बार ऐसा हुआ है कि दुनिया की सबसे बड़ी पार्टी होने का दवा करने वाली BJP से एक भी मुस्लिम सांसद या विधायक नहीं है। तो जब प्रतिनिधित्व नहीं है, मुस्लिम नहीं है तो फिर कैसे सबके साथ सबका विकास का नारा सही है, इसी पर चर्चा करेंगे आज। नमस्कार, आदाब, सत्श्रीअकाल, मैं हूँ Sahiba Khan और आप देख रहे हैं UNCUT. आज यानी कि 7 जुलाई के बाद, सत्तारूढ़ भारतीय जनता पार्टी (भाजपा) के पास लोकसभा या राज्यसभा में एक भी मुस्लिम सांसद नहीं होगा। राज्यों और केंद्र शासित प्रदेशों माने Union Territory की 31 विधानसभाओं में से किसी एक में भी मुस्लिम विधायक नहीं होगा। लोकसभा और राज्यसभा में कुल मिलाकर 4908 सीटें हैं। लोकसभा की 543 सीटें, राज्यसभा की 245 सीटें और बाक़ी legislative bodies की सीटें मिला लें तो बाकी 4120 का आंकड़ा आ जाएगा। पत्रकार रहे और पूर्व केंद्रीय मंत्री MJ Akbar, जिन पर अक्टूबर, 2018 के #MeToo watershed moment में कई महिलाओं ने sexual harassment के आरोप लगाए थे, उन्हें भी बीच में से ही अपने पद से इस्तीफा देना पड़ा था। उनका कार्यकाल 29 जून को समाप्त हो गया। इसके बाद, भाजपा के राष्ट्रीय प्रवक्ता सैयद ज़फर आलम का कार्यकाल 4 जुलाई को समाप्त हो गया और इसके ठीक तीन दिन बाद राज्यसभा में सदन के deputy leader और फिर Minority Affairs के मंत्री मुख्तार अब्बास नकवी का कार्यकाल 7 जुलाई को समाप्त हो गया है। लोकसभा में BJP के आख़िरी मुस्लिम सांसद शाहनवाज हुसैन थे, जो 2009 के General Election में बिहार के भागलपुर से जीते थे। भारत में मुसलमान पूरी आबादी का करीब 15.5% है। तो अब सवाल वही आ कर खड़ा हो जाता है कि जो पार्टी सबका साथ सबका विकास की बात करती है उसमें भारत के 20-22 करोड़ की मुस्लिम आबादी का एक भी शख्स आखिर कैसे नहीं है। इसका जवाब जानना आसान नहीं है। इसलिए हमें कुछ patterns follow करने होंगे। एक बात तो ये है कि सियासी जानकारों का का मानना है कि BJP से मुसलमान हताश और निराश हैं। ध्रुवीकरण की राजनीती के चलते मुसलमान पुरज़ोर कोशिश कर रहे हैं कि वोट पूरा एकतरफा पड़ जाए। एक फैक्ट ये भी है कि भारत में इस समय मुसलमान BJP candidates को हराने के लिए वोट डाल रहे हैं। BJP को भी ख़ास फायदा नहीं हुआ मुस्लिम candidates field करने में तो उन्होंने भी सोचा कि हटाओ, जब फायदा ही नहीं तो फिर ये representation का लिबास भी क्यों पहना जाए। UP में चुनाव के दौरान कई मुस्लिम बहुल इलाकों में गए तो लोगों ने यही कहा कि BJP के candidates कहते हैं कि हमें आपके वोट की ज़रूरत नहीं क्योंकि बाकी तो हमें वोट कर ही रहे हैं। कई लोगों को ऐसा भी लगता है कि BJP खुद बहुत चाओ से प्रचार-प्रसार नहीं करती अगर उस इलाके में मुस्लिम ज़्यादा हैं। हालांकि ये theory रामपुर और आज़मगढ़ में गलत साबित हुई। रामपुर में कुल 51% मुस्लिम आबादी है। रामपुर, जिसे Azam Khan का गढ़ मन जाता रहा है, वहां Ghanshyam Lodhi 40,000 वोटों से  जीत गए। आजमगढ़ में भी SPA के धर्मेंद्र यादव को BJP के दिनेश यादव ‘Nirahua' ने हरा दिया। इस पर भी एक counter argument ये है voting के दिन कई चुनाव क्षेत्रों से और गली-कूचों से खबरें आईं कि पुलिस मुसलमानों को वोट डालने ही नहीं दे रही है। खुद आज़म ख़ान ने ट्विटर पर video और तसवीरें साझा करीं जहाँ लोग कह रहे हैं कि उन्हें वोट नहीं डालने दिया जा रहा। अखिलेश यादव ने भी कहा कि fake voting कराई जा रही है, कई voting booths में EVM मशीनें ख़राब पाई गई हैं। खबरें तो ये भी आईं कि SPA के नेताओं और कार्यकर्ताओं को BJP ने खासा परेशान किया उस दिन। आपको बताती चलूँ कि आजमगढ़ में उस दिन वोटिंग percentage 49.43 था और रामपुर जैसे मुस्लिम बहुल इलाके में voting percentage था 41.39. BJP ने भी दोनों क्षेत्रों में OBC factor ध्यान में रखते हुए OBC कैंडिडेट्स ही चुने। उसमें अगर वोट करने पर रोक की खबरें, EVM ख़राब और पार्टी कार्यकर्ताओं को परेशान करने की ख़बरों को साथ लेकर देखा जाए तो शायद ये नहीं कहा जा सकता कि अब मुस्लिम समाज भी धीरे-धीरे BJP का वोटर बन रहा है।  अब आ जाते हैं एक और थ्योरी पर - कि क्या मुसलमान SPA का मोह छोड़ रहे हैं? bypoll नतीजों से तो ऐसा ही लग रहा है। मगर ये नतीजे संसद में पुख्ता दिखाई नहीं दे रहे क्योंकि मुस्लिम कैंडिडेट ही नहीं है दुनिया की सबसे बड़ी पार्टी के पास। मगर मोदी सरकार लोगों को हमेशा चौंकाती ही है। चाहे वो महाराष्ट्र के मुख्यमंत्री का चयन हो जिसमें एकनाथ शिंदे को हाल ही में मुख्यमंत्री बनाना हो या फिर झारखंड में हेमंत सोरेन को रिझाना हो। जी हाँ कांग्रेस के साथ गठबंधन में बनी झारखंड मुक्ति मोर्चा की सरकार का BJP की तरफ झुकाव जगज़ाहिर है। BJP की राष्ट्रपति nominee Droupadi Murmu को सोरेन सरकार ने अपना समर्थन दिया है। तो सियासी रणनीति समझना अभी बहुत मुश्किल है। हमें ये भी याद रखना होगा की ऐसे नाज़ुक माहौल में जहाँ एक तरफ नूपुर शर्मा के बयान की खाड़ी देशों ने निंदा की और BJP को उन्हें पार्टी से हटाना पड़ गया, क्या ऐसे समय में दुनिया की सबसे बड़ी पार्टी का तमगा पहने BJP सही में मुस्लिम नेता नहीं रखेगी? बातें तो ऐसी भी हो रहे हैं की उप राष्ट्रपति की कुर्सी पर मुख़्तार अब्बास नक़वी भी बैठ सकते हैं। और कहीं न कहीं 2024 में BJP को मुस्लिम वोट की जब ज़रूरत पड़ेगी ही, तब के लिए शायद मोदी सरकार का भारत के मुसलमानों के लिए ये एक प्लान हो सकता है। प्रतिनिधित्व कम तो होगा ही मगर शून्य पर होना एक बहुत निराशाजनक बात होगी क्योंकि भारत पर कई देशों की और खासकर कि मुस्लिम देशों की नज़रें गढ़ी हुई हैं। बाहरी रिश्तों को संजो कर रखने वाले PM Modi शायद अब ये रिस्क नहीं लेंगे। देखना होगा कि अंत में लोग सरकार के किस फैसले से चौंकते हैं। OUTRO Host: @jhansiserani Sound designing: @lalit1121992 Guest: Arathi Radhika Jerath

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with SUNY Professor Emeritus of Pathology, Gregory A Threatte, '69. After Colgate, he received his medical degree from the SUNY, Upstate MedicalUniversity in 1973. He served an internship in Medicine at Upstate, and a residency in Anatomic Pathology at the Western Pennsylvania Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was a Resident and Chief Resident inClinical Pathology at the University of California, San Francisco and then a Hematology research fellow at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. He was appointed to the faculty as an Assistant Professor of Pathology at Georgetown University in 1981 In 1986 he returned to Upstate Medical University as the Deputy to the President for Minority Affairs and Associate Professor, later rising to the rank of Professor and then Chair. He established the Diversity programming that led to Upstate being cited by Black Issues in Higher Education for being the 10th leading producer of African American Physicians in 1994. He has received the SUNY President's Award for the Advancement of Affirmative Action, the SUNY President's Award for Excellence in Teaching, and numerous other teaching awards. He served for 9 years on the Board of Trustees of Colgate University.

This week Glowing Up Latina dives into barriers to healthcare in the Latinx community and taking care of their physical health to avoid the most common medical conditions among Latinx people. SOURCES: https://latinxenmedicina.com/ On Air with Minority Affairs: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0qsZyFftmvc0dQLPPw3EHq?si=a558aa9b32034d5e Kaiser Family Foundation: https://www.kff.org/medicaid/issue-brief/medicaid-and-racial-health-equity/ CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/hispanic-health.htm The Brookings Institute: https://www.brookings.edu/blog/how-we-rise/2020/09/25/latinos-often-lack-access-to-healthcare-and-have-poor-health-outcomes-heres-how-we-can-change-that/ https://www.brookings.edu/research/amid-the-pandemic-black-and-latino-men-have-experienced-the-largest-drop-in-life-expectancy/ - Follow us on Instagram @glowinguplatina! Email us some love at glowinguplatina@gmail.com. Visit our website: www.glowinguplatina.com. Listen to the official Glowing Up Latina on Apple Music or Spotify. BLAEKER / Tequila Shawty (Instrumental) / Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Sometimes you just need to be around black women. The story that black women don't support each other is a myth. The story that we are infinitely strong and resilient is also a lie. Sometimes, you need to lay aside the strength and let go of the resilience and just take a pause. Take off the mask. Take off the armor. And just have a little banana pudding and peach cobbler. And a few adult beverages. And talk about the stuff that just makes you crazy without having to explain the backstory. About the Guests: Catherine Clack Born in Germany to an Army officer and elementary school teacher, Catherine joined the Rice University community in 1981 after receiving her Bachelor of Arts from St. Edward's University in Austin.  She began her career at Rice as an Assistant Director of Admission and recruited students from across the nation in that capacity for 5 years before becoming to become the Associate Director of Admission.  In 1988, a gift from the ARCO Foundation made it possible for Rice to establish an Office of Minority Affairs, and Catherine was hired as its inaugural Director.  In 1993, she earned a Master of Science degree from the University of Houston, Clear Lake, while still serving as Director of what is now known as the Office of Multicultural Affairs.  She currently serves as Associate Dean of Undergraduates with supervisory responsibility for the Offices of Student Success Initiatives & First Year Programs, Student Publications and University Bands, all while still serving as Director of Multicultural Affairs, where she works tirelessly to improve the Universities efforts at diversity, equity, and inclusion for historically underrepresented communities.  Her students call her “Lady Catherine” or “Lady C.” Dorothy Jones Dorothy is a High-Energy Executive Leader with multi-faceted and diverse background working with small-to-large companies, budgets, and teams. Proven business and analytical acumen for outperforming goals by establishing standards of operational excellence while applying sound judgment for strong decision making and accountability management. Accomplished in identifying untapped business opportunities, leading transformative change, and monetizing breakthrough insights. She is a recipient of ‘The Women of Visionary Influence' Mentor of the Year, ‘Grand Ogilvy' Outstanding Ad Research, ‘Silver Reggie' Lay's Playmaker/Subway Combo Challenge, ‘Silver Effie' Ad Effectiveness, Cheetos, and the ‘PepsiCo Chairman's Award.” Dorothy holds a BS in Finance from The American University in Washington, D.C., and an MBA from Haslam College of Business at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Lanier Robertson Lanier Robertson is a Human Resources Executive with 20+ years of people leadership experience in the chemicals industry. Since joining SABIC in 2019 as the Human Resources Leader of the Americas Region, her responsibilities have most recently grown to include global leadership of Future of Work and New Norm! Lanier is also proud to list among her accomplishments having survived 2 Pittsburgh, PA winters prior to joining SABIC. It was there she served as Vice President of Human Resources at Covestro, LLC where she was primarily responsible for the successful development and integration of the North American regional Human Resources function to support the success of the employees and the business following the carve-out from Bayer. She is regarded as a trusted advisor, business partner, coach and mentor to emerging HR professionals and executives across the globe. A true “Texan” born and raised, Lanier holds a BBA with honors, from Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas. The people function is her career passion, she is especially zealous about all things DIE&B! Joy Sewing The public outcry after the murder of George Floyd was a pivotal moment in history. In Houston, where Floyd was raised, the spotlight on culture also served as an opportunity for a new voice to emerge. Joy Sewing, a longtime Houston Chronicle lifestyle writer, became the paper's first culture columnist, writing personal stories that reflect the mood and character of one the nation's most ethnically diverse cities. The Houston native has earned her first Pulitzer Prize nomination for commentary for her heartfelt columns.  The Houston native is the author of “Ava and the Prince: The Adventures of Two Rescue Pups,” a picture book about her own rescue boxer dogs. She is also the founder of Year of Joy, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, to spread joy to children from underserved communities Her Year of Joy Figure Skating Scholar program was launched in 2021 and provides free ice skating lessons to children. A former competitive ice skater, Joy became Houston's first African American figure skating coach while in college. Joy is also an adjunct journalism professor at University of Houston and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Veronique Shipley VeroniQue was born in Wiesbaden, Germany and traveled extensively with her family and a Father that served in the Air Force. She ultimately found her roots in Houston, TX and went on to dance professionally for the Houston Oilers as a Derrick Doll (5-Years) and the Houston Rockets as a Power Dancer (8-Years)~  VeroniQue held the Title of Miss Black Houston and Miss Southeast Texas and continues to work with contestants within the Miss America local pageant system. VeroniQue has worked in Commercial Real Estate for 11 years and has now taken the leap to start her own Real Estate business, VJS Holdings, LLC. With her experience and certification, VeroniQue is able to offer her clients both Commercial and Residential Real Estate services and expertise. Adding to that unique combination is her experience as a project manager enabling her to take her client from land purchase, through build, to sale. As she says, “You dream it. I bring it!”   Cheryl Vienna Cheryl Vienna is an actress, model, and business executive Act I -An Executive leader in the Aerospace industry for Rolls Royce, Lockeed Martin Aeronautics and Pratt and Whitney (in Singapore) Act II - Sought after Commercial Actress, print model, Jazz saxophone player, and 12 year breast cancer survivor. Recent National commercials include Paychex and Floor and Decor. She also is the executive producer of an award-winning documentary Sunshine, Noodles and Me, which was filmed in Malaysia and Singapore as well as domestically. About the Host: Laurel Rutledge's human-centered approach, empathy, and understanding of individual needs make her a top-notch personal advisor and women's leadership coach. Her care and compassion have made her an indispensable guide for countless women navigating the next phases of their lives and careers. Add to that her intimate knowledge of the HR landscape, and it becomes clear why her HR clients have had such transformative experiences. Just as Rutledge has helped countless others get out of their rut and off of the ledge, so too can she help you. After receiving her MBA, Laurel moved from accounting and consulting to human resources, driven by a desire to do good in a business environment. It quickly became apparent that the switch had been a good choice — she flourished professionally and became happier, satisfied with the difference she could make through her work. After a 30-year career, she left the corporate world, but her passion for HR and helping others has only grown. Now, she works one-on-one with clients, leveraging her experience in leadership and personal development to help them get the most of out their lives and careers. From her beginnings as a consultant at Deloitte to her time as VP of HR at Covestro, Laurel has seen more sides of the business world than most. She's achieved technical mastery of HR, with a deep knowledge of the rules and regulations that must be followed. She's also a people person, perceptive and outgoing, with a sixth sense for helping others to see the difference between what they want and what they need. The culmination of this is in her personal philosophy: “lead with your heart, act with your head.” Find out more at: https://laurelrutledge.com Thank you for listening! Thank you so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? 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It's Monday and that means it's time for a new episode of YB's Collaboration Corner! If you desire to share your story with the world, want to advance  in your career, create conversations and connections, and don't want to take years to do it  then this is for you. This week join President of Sales Rob "YB" Youngblood for conversation & connection with  Ralph Smithers, Jr., CPCU, API, AIS.Ralph Smithers, Jr. leads Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Community Engagement at Encova Insurance. He is responsible for managing the company's diversity and inclusion efforts as well as managing the Encova of Ohio Foundation including relationships with community stakeholders.   Ralph joined Encova (Motorists) in 1989.   He has extensive experience in a variety of operational roles including personal lines, commercial lines, customer service as well as human resources.   Ralph has been recognized as an Outstanding Diversity Champion in 2019 by Columbus Business First, the President's Award from the Columbus Urban League Young Professionals, 2020 Advocate of the Year by the Ohio Minority Suppliers Development Council and Encova was recognized as an Outstanding Diversity Champion by Columbus Business First in 2021.   Additionally, Encova Insurance was recognized as an Outstanding Diversity Champion by Columbus Business First in 2021 under Ralph's leadership.Ralph earned a Bachelor of Science degree in finance and insurance from The Ohio State University in 1989. As a student at Ohio State, he was proud to be a part of the Minority Scholars Program through the (then) Office of Minority Affairs, and he was also an active member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. as well as Gamma Iota Sigma professional insurance fraternity.   He currently serves on the Lincoln Theater board, treasurer for the Discovery Special Improvement District in downtown Columbus, and is member of the Rocky Fork-Blacklick Accord zoning review panel for the City of Columbus, as well as other boards and steering committees.   Ralph is proud to be a partner and major financial contributor to the Bucking the Trend Scholarship at Ohio State that is awarded through the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.  This scholarship has awarded over $20,000 in scholarships to African American Males at Ohio State since its inception.   Smithers earned the Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation in 1994 and is a past president of the Columbus CPCU Chapter.A native of Columbus, Ohio, Ralph is married with three children (including twins who are college students) and lives in New Albany, Ohio.   He enjoys a variety of fitness activities, is a self-confessed gadget freak and is fearless in taking on home improvement projects.Tune in for a new episode every Monday night at 7:30 pm (CST). www.selfpublishn30days.comDon't miss another episode… Subscribe to our podcasts on iTunes, Spotify or Stitcher.You can also watch this episode on our YouTube channel here:https://youtu.be/0DiQ4SMY3B0If you have been thinking about how to publish a book but you're not sure how, Self Publish -N- 30 Days is the company for you! As the #1 Self Publishing Company in the world we are able to publish your book faster and with less stress than other services. We offer the same services as KDP Amazon  but with a personalized approach. We know that to publish on Amazon, there are several steps that seem intimidating if you don't know what to do. At Self Publish -N- 30 Days our skilled team will walk you through the whole process of how to write a book step by step. Contact Us Today!This Is The Year For Your New Book!

Jill Upson, Executive Director of the Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs in West Virginia, joins Corey DeAngelis and Matthew Nielsen to discuss parents' rights in education from various perspectives. Find EFI online at EFInstitute.org, @EF_Institute on twitter, and Educational Freedom Institute on Facebook and other social platforms.

Get to know Rush Medical College [Show summary] Built on the tenets of community service and community engagement, Rush Medical College strives to graduate empathetic physicians. In this episode, Dr. Cynthia Boyd, Associate Dean for Admissions offers a closer look into the program.  What makes Rush Medical College unique? A flipped-classroom model of learning and an unwavering dedication to community service [Show notes] Thanks for joining me for the 441st episode of Admissions Straight Talk. Will you be ready, next spring, to apply to your dream medical schools? Are you competitive at your target programs? Accepted's med school admissions quiz can give you a quick reality check. Just go to accepted.com/medquiz, complete the quiz, and you'll not only get an assessment, but also tips on how to improve your chances of acceptance. Plus, it's all free. Now, let's move to today's interview. I'm delighted to have on Admissions Straight Talk, Dr. Cynthia Boyd of Rush Medical College. Dr. Boyd earned her MD at George Washington, where she also did her residency in internal medicine, and later an MBA from Chicago Booth. She joined Rush Medical Center in 1998, and has served in a variety of roles, including Assistant Dean for Minority Affairs, Director of Medical Staff Operations, and Chief Compliance Officer. She moved over to Rush Medical College, full-time, in 2019, and is now the Senior Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion, as well as Associate Dean for Admissions and Recruitment. Dr. Boyd, thank you so much for joining me on Admissions Straight Talk. Can you give us an overview of the Rush Medical College program, focusing on its more distinctive elements? [2:07] Sure, I'll be speaking primarily about the medical school. At Rush University Medical Center, we have four colleges dedicated to the health sciences: the College of Nursing, Health Sciences, Graduate College, and the Medical College. It has been in existence since about 1837. It was the first medical school established, actually, in Chicago. It is very focused on clinical care, outstanding clinical care, integrating that with education, research, and community partnerships. We are located on the west side of Chicago, about five miles from the downtown area, the Chicago Loop, as it is called. Our community is a very diverse community, ranging from very wealthy, to the very poor. More recently, our curriculum was changed to become what is described as a flipped classroom, where the students do the learning. The teacher is not in front of them doing didactics, students do the learning, and then they come to class in a group of their peers to share what they've learned, to ask questions. It puts the focus on them as their learners, versus the faculty putting out all of the information. That's changed within the last five years. Probably, one of the newest innovations has been our curriculum. What does the faculty do in a flipped classroom context? [3:45] There are specific courses, so to speak, that the students will learn and focus on for anywhere from four to six weeks like gases, nutrition, etc. But they are given readings and articles and videos, and a variety of ways to learn on that topic. Then when they come to class, there is both clinical faculty, as well as basic science faculty, at the same time. So we combine both the normal and the abnormal, in this case, both anatomy for example, as well as pathology, etc. The students learn on their own, and they interact with each other. It is very important for them to have those oral communication/interpersonal skills to be able to have these discussions. The faculty are there to facilitate that, facilitate the learning, and also to be able to provide individual learning, if that is necessary. But it puts the focus on the student to actually review and learn the concepts.  When I went to medical school, we didn't have that. But when you start seeing patients,

Amy HyunAh Pak and Sarah Kim Park, two incredible Korean adoptee mothers, antiracism activists and adoptee community leaders, join us for our very first episode. They generously share their journeys as Korean adoptees, daughters of the diaspora, and community mothers. We traverse deep territory, touching on areas such as ancestral connections, healing through parenting, and the strength and love that it takes to create new and mixed family cultures. Amy HyunAh Pak Bio Amy is a Korean American immigrant, transracial adoptee, and a mother with two decades of cultural community work in Seattle organizing around healing centered traditions and anti-racist coalition building with families of color and youth. After 15 years of service with numerous Seattle non-profits, and as a student advisor at UW's Office of Minority Affairs, in 2013, Amy founded and served as Executive Director of Families of Color Seattle (FOCS). With a collective of new mothers committed to community transformation, Amy built a loving community of 3000+ changemaking parents raising compassionate, powerful children. Over the next eight years, FOCS became a critical family resource, providing BIPOC parent groups and anti-racist consulting to schools and institutions. Seattle Human Services Coalition awarded FOCS The 2016 Ron Chisom Anti-Racism Award. Currently, Amy leads as a Strategic Advisor for Best Starts for Kids with King County Public Health. Amy holds a Master of Social Work from University of Washington, is Dare to Lead (c) trained, and serves on the Board of Directors of Asian Counseling & Referral Services, Global Perinatal Services, and as a Partner with Social Venture Partners. Amy was honored with Seattle University's 2019 Red Winged Leadership recognition, Female Founders 2019 Unsung Heroes award, and Seattle Storm's 2019 Ginger Ackerley Community Service award. Amy is a daughter of the diaspora, a community mother, and is deeply committed to the advancement of and building sisterhood with BIPOC women and femme leadership. Sarah Kim Park BioSarah is a Korean adoptee, mother to two sons, and a community organizer in the Korean adoptee and transracial adoptee community. Since 2001, Sarah has served in leadership roles for various adoptee organizations, including 15 years as a board member and advisory board member of Asian Adult Adoptees of Washington (AAAW) and four years as a board member for International Korean Adoptee Associations (IKAA). Her work includes teaching at adoptee heritage summer camps, organizing adoptee conferences such as the IKAA Gatherings in Seoul, Korea and various Korean adoptee mini-gatherings in the U.S., speaking as a panelist at the Korean American Adoptee Adoptive Family Network (KAAN) conference, consulting on Asian adoptee exhibits at the Wing Luke Museum in Seattle, WA, and fundraising for adoptee artists and filmmakers. Sarah holds a Master's in Public Administration from the University of Washington and completed her master's internship at Global Overseas Adoptees' Link (G.O.A.'L) in Korea. Co-Hosts: Nari Baker & Robyn ParkMusic: Mike Marlatt & Paul GulledgeEditing: Federico aka mixinghacksArtwork: Dalhe KimListen on: iTunes & SpotifyInstagram: @laboroflovepodcastVenmo: @laboroflovepodcast

Mauricio Orozco is the Public Information Officer, IT Director, and Data Privacy Liaison for South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs.  He has created several social media campaigns from various National Heritage Months to a Hurricane Guide. He has also led information security and emergency management training and was a keynote speaker at a Hispanic Heritage Month event.In this episode, Mauricio shares:His involvement with Hurricane Andrew and Tropical Storm Allison and how those experiences made him realize a need for improved emergency messaging across different communitiesHow he began the process of improving communication with different ethnic populationsThe need to inform and encourage people to get involved in the communityEmergency messaging and communication with various national and indigenous languages and how to bridge them togetherCurrent campaigns such as hurricane, tornado, and earthquake preparedness His involvement with Hispanic Heritage MonthHis background in information technology and cyber security and tipsHow his organization handles Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and the overall processMauricio references:The PIO PodcastDaughters of Smoke and FirePow Wow Life PodcastFalling Water as his next destination of choice​​​​​​​Also, did you know the taco can be traced back to Turkey? It's fascinating to learn the origins of many cultures to include food, traditions, and rituals!

Putnam County Aging gets a brand new vehicle … photographers attempt to “shoot the moon” at Seneca Rocks … and Minority Affairs launches a statewide listening tour

Earn CME credit for listening to this episode of Prioritizing Equity. As our AMA Equity Plan reveals, achieving health equity and embedding racial justice requires action and accountability. In this May 17, 2021, Prioritizing Equity panel, leaders in health and higher education discuss why acknowledging historical harms is critical to bringing lasting change to health care. Panel: Robert E. Fullilove, EdD—Associate dean, Community and Minority Affairs and professor, Clinical Sociomedical Sciences, Columbia University Irving Medical Center Clarence C. Gravlee, PhD—Associate professor, Department of Anthropology, University of Florida Moderator: Aletha Maybank, MD, MPH—Chief health equity officer, senior vice president, Center for Health Equity, American Medical Association Learn more about the details of the AMA Equity Plan.  Originally aired: May 17th, 2021 The AMA's Digital Code of Conduct: https://www.ama-assn.org/code-conduct

On this episode, an editorial in the Rice Thresher about the Office of Minority Affairs sparks a windfall of letters that give insight into the Black student experience at Rice and much more. And an interview in the Houston Chronicle with Rice President Kenneth Pitzer sends us back to the Woodson Research Center for a closer look at the Pitzer Papers and how desegregation policy got made at the university.

Ray Schwetz and Donyshia Boston-Hill get business empowerment from Lionel Chitty, Executive Director at the Nassau County Office of Minority Affairs.

Ray Schwetz and Donyshia Boston-Hill get business empowerment from Lionel Chitty, Executive Director at the Nassau County Office of Minority Affairs.

Frank Nam (We Belong Here), Rickey Hall (University of Washington Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity), Jamie Lee (Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation and Development Authority) and Joaquin Uy (Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs at the City of Seattle) discuss integration versus assimilation, how to care for International District residents most impacted by COVID-19, education access, and the importance of deeper community outreach to immigrants and refugees.

In this episode of the Healthy, Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Jenna Kantor guests hosts and interviews Adrian Miranda on the Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy.  Adrian Miranda, class of Ithaca College Physical Therapy '07, was born and raised in Manhattan. He currently practices at Windsor Physical Therapy in Brooklyn, NY. In addition, he is a medical consultant and content creator at a Virtual Reality rehab start-up called Reactiv. In this episode, we discuss: -Educational resources available at the Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy -Diverse mediums used to disseminate research to clinicians -How to be involved in advocacy on the state and federal level for the PT profession -The importance of research for both advocacy efforts and clinical practice -And so much more!   Resources: Email: AMiranda84@Gmail.com Cell phone: (585) 472-5201 Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy Twitter Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy Website JOSPT Website   A big thank you to Net Health for sponsoring this episode!  Learn more about Four Ways That Outpatient Therapy Providers Can Increase Patient Engagement in 2020!                                                                      For more information on Adrian: Adrian Miranda class of Ithaca College Physical Therapy '07 was born and raised in Manhattan. He currently practices at Windsor Physical Therapy in Brooklyn, NY. In addition he is medical consultant and content creator at a Virtual Reality rehab start up called Reactiv. In the past Adrian has also worked in media including video producer and a television host for BRIC TV ("Check out the Workout") a local television station in Brookyn. Previously he was a faculty member in the TOURO College Orthopedic Physical Therapy Program as the Director of Clinical Residency education. He also was an instructor for Summit Professional Education teaching continuing education (Shoulder Assessment and Treatment) He is currently the Chair of the PR/Marketing committee for the Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy (APTA) and contributes to APTA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives. He previously held positions in the NYPTA as Chair of the Minority Affairs committee of the NYPTA, member of the programming committee, and Brooklyn/Staten Island Legislative liaison. He also teaches media including video editing, video production at Brooklyn media non profit BRIC. In his spare time he swing dances, does crossfit, has a web series called Gross Anatomy on Firework, and dabbles in theater.     For more information on Jenna: Jenna Kantor (co-founder) is a bubbly and energetic girl who was born and raised in Petaluma, California. Growing up, she trained and performed ballet throughout the United States. After earning a BA in Dance and Drama at the University of California, Irvine, she worked professionally in musical theatre for 15+ years with tours, regional theatres, & overseas (www.jennakantor.com) until she found herself ready to move onto a new chapter in her life – a career in Physical Therapy. Jenna is currently in her 3rd year at Columbia University’s Physical Therapy Program. She is also a co-founder of the podcast, “Physiotherapy Performance Perspectives,” has an evidence-based monthly youtube series titled “Injury Prevention for Dancers,” is a NY SSIG Co-Founder, NYPTA Student Conclave 2017 Development Team, works with the NYPTA Greater New York Legislative Task Force and is the NYPTA Public Policy Committee Student Liaison. Jenna aspires to be a physical therapist for amateur and professional performers to help ensure long, healthy careers. To learn more, please check out her website: www.jennafkantor.wixsite.com/jkpt   Read the full transcript below: Jenna Kantor (00:00): Hello. Hello. Hello, this is Jenna Kantor. Welcome back to another episode on healthy, wealthy and smart. I am here with Adrian Miranda who is a physical therapist who you have probably seen on social media quite a bit. Adrian, would you first tell everyone exactly what your job is that we are going to be discussing and in which section of the APTA? Adrian Miranda (00:21): So my name is Adrian Miranda. I am the chair of the public relations committee for the Academy of orthopedic physical therapy. Jenna Kantor (00:30): Yes, that's right. A mouthful in which I could not get off. So I had Adrian saved for me. Well Adrian, first of all, thank you so much for popping on today for a nice little interview. So I want to first just dive in because I don't know anything about the orthopedic section in the sense of what is it is that you guys are doing for me as a new grad, I'm always thinking the JOSPT, that is a great resource and that is it. So we're going to be diving into more of what the orthopedic section is doing at this point so we can all learn and better appreciate it. And also for those who are considering joining the section, you'll go, Oh, this is for me. Or actually it's not for me. I'm just gonna be sitting with other sections instead. So first of all, what is the big focus for the orthopedic section? Adrian Miranda (01:23): Well, the orthopedic section does a lot of things. But let's talk about the focus on education. So as you said, the JOSPT that is actually a joint collaboration between the Academy of orthopedic physical therapy and Academy of sports physical therapy. One thing, so I became the chair, I guess I spent two years I believe now or going into my second year, but I was part of the community for about six months before that. And one thing I would challenge anyone or ask anybody to do is actually go to the website, orthopt.org. Look at all the tabs, scroll through it. And you can find so many things that when I became the actual a chair and I went, I'm just perusing and just looking at what the Academy does. Cause my goal was like I think the Academy does a ton of stuff that not many people know about. Adrian Miranda (02:12): You're going to learn so much about how much work and effort goes into and how many resources you can find for yourself or your colleagues educationally. There's a lot of independent study courses. The one that you may know if you've either going through residency finishing residency and taking your OCS, but it's the current concepts which is of, I say it's a staple. If you want to take the OCS, you should have the current concepts, you should be looking for the current concepts and reading through it. That's going to be a huge, huge resource and who get better to go to then the Academy itself. Besides that, cause there's so many courses, even things that I didn't know about. For example, there was actually a concussion independent study course. As you know, many of us, even myself in the clinic are starting to get more and more referrals for patients who have had a concussion diagnosis. So that's out there. There are other courses that are older. Some you get the current courses you get see you use for their courses that you don't get. For example, there is a triathlete course, there is a postoperative course, there is a work related injuries course, auto accident, all these are resources that anybody can use. And that's just kind of the tip of the iceberg as far as courses that you can purchase. And moving forward there are some free resources as well. Jenna Kantor (03:31): That's very helpful. So for somebody who doesn't have time, Oh, I feel like I'm speaking for everyone when I say that than going, Oh my God, I have to go and like playing the tabs. How much time is that? I have other things on my to do list. You just gave an overview of the education part, but what are some highlights on things that stood out to you personally within that that's being offered? Adrian Miranda (03:54): So none of us have time. You're right. And so I think one of the things that you're going to start to see is easier access to information. So for example, even if you look at any of our social media threads which if you’re looking at orthopedic within a you're gonna find, for example, we had a patellofemoral infographic. You're going to start to see some more smaller snippets because the Academy has realized that yes, people don't know how to digest the information and put into clinical practice right away. You have to really large clinical practice guideline is 70 pages or 50 pages. And then how to kind of digest that and to put it back out in the clinic. We’re trying to create easier versions of that, whether it's infographics. We are also partnering with podcasters like yourself to disseminate information from the authors themselves to give you the information so you can have passive listening. Adrian Miranda (04:46): In other words, you don't have to read, you can actually be driving to work going on the subway. You can be on your lunch break and listening to information from authors or researchers of these publications. So we're trying to make smaller tidbits to make it digestible in a form that's also accessible to most people. So we've been looking to long form writing. But right now it's infographics are trying to get onto podcast and educate more people, but we are looking into the fact that there is a time constraint in our physical therapy profession. Jenna Kantor (05:20): Yeah. That's excellent to learn. So for the orthopedic section, with the information that you have provided that they're already offering, which is incredible, who is your audience when you're creating the infographics or the infographics for us to better understand, are they infographics where we can reshare it to patients? Adrian Miranda (05:45): So good question. These are for us. So the push is actually for us clinicians to get a better grasp of this literature and a cliff notes initial format. However, if you look at JOSPT and I think moving forward, we're trying to also create a little bit of public awareness. So have you seen in JOSPT patient perspectives? That's one way that you can utilize and share it. And I actually remember when they first came out in my clinic, I printed them out in color, put it on the walls and the rooms and patients actually read it and ask questions about it. But as far as what you'll see further moving forward, like the infographics, it's going to be more for us, for the clinician so that we can actually suck in the information and be able to distribute it out to our patients in the easier manner. Jenna Kantor (06:27): Yeah, that's a big deal. As a clinician myself or I'm putting together a lot of dance research and creating it on this long form document with links to different research to have it disseminated will be great because the time is taking me to create that. It's a lot of time. It's a lot of time. And I know other clinicians don't have that, so I'm creating this for the dance community at large. So I think that's a really big deal that you guys are looking to make that information more available because there's always regular research and I just want to point this out because nobody can see it. Adrian Miranda (07:05): Anyways, I just wanted to put this out there before we continue. Another question. We are also looking for ideas. We want to engage with our members. So if you have any ideas about how to disseminate this information in a different way, we're talking about even long form writing. Some people love to read and that's totally fine. We're trying to look into different options. We're definitely looking for suggestions, people to collaborate with us people to a similar to what you are doing Jenna. To collaborate with us, give us new ideas. We're definitely looking for innovative ways even some old ways that we can bring back to help our clinicians better understand this information and be able to utilize it. Jenna Kantor (07:44): I love that. So this is a newer concept, but we have discussed about it. How is the orthopedic brainstorming, how to bring in other people who are providing information and education to help what we bring to patients. Adrian Miranda (07:58): I think it's people who are doing the work. Researchers, also clinicians, people who are in the clinic and researching, you know, we're in the clinic and researching. But the Academy definitely has some of the top researchers, people who have their pulse on newer topics. And one of the things that, that also stand in me was when the concussion dependence study came out. And I think that's to show that right now we're going to see an uptake in physicians referring concussion patients to our profession. And we have to be ready for that. Jenna Kantor (08:31): You are on the PR committee, so you know a little bit about the public and the relations. You're like Samantha from sex in the city, but not anyway, so I digress. What is it that you guys are doing and focusing on within the marketing committee alone and who is your audience for that? Adrian Miranda (08:50): We just want to show you stuff. We want to show you and teach you things. For example, if you look at our recent posts, we wanted to share what happened at CSM. We actually have the Rose award, which if you were in a, for example, a rural setting, if you're doing home health care, you can actually watch his full speech on his study. That had to do with how many visits was optimal for home health, physical therapists. So those are the things that we want to kind of bring you inside and say, Hey, look, this is what we're doing. We are finding committee members who are have skills in different aspects of the media. Which like I said, we're looking for people, we're always looking for people and new ideas. But when I came in, as I told you I wanted to share everything that the Academy was doing at one point I will look there's actually even some certification for imaging. Adrian Miranda (09:43): If you are interested in imaging or you think you want to dive into any type of imaging for your research, your PhD or even if you're a new graduate who says, Oh, I really want to learn more about imaging. There is a special interest group for imaging with resources and there's I believe there is either a discount or something and you can again, you can kind of scroll through the social media cause we did post it at one point. We just go through so much information that I can't tell you everything on the up the top of my head. But we're trying to share information that you would actually have to go and scroll and look for on the website. We're trying to make it more accessible. So there's just so many things that we want to it's like a media company really. Adrian Miranda (10:23): We're just trying to share what things we do and what opportunities. Oh, another example is the federal advocacy forum. So there is the money into the Academy will provide to a student to actually attend the federal advocacy forum. I believe the deadline has passed for that to apply for the scholarship or the grant. But those are things that we're trying to do. Before I was at CSM and the chair of the practice committee came up to me and said, Hey, is there any way that you can share this? And so those are things that we, even through email marketing, you may have seen it. There was also other programs like CoStar, which you'll have to kind of look it up or go online or go on the website or social media to find out about it. Adrian Miranda (11:07): It was about innovation and science. And it's not just for physical therapy. So there's a lot of opportunities, volunteer opportunities, ways to get involved, resources, educational materials. So the peer committees, just trying to say, Hey, you know, those of you on social media, there's all this stuff that you can do. Right now if you look online, soon enough there'll be like a residency Q and A. So there are many of you who are interested in going into residency or currently in residency and we're trying to reach out to that population as well. So there's a target population. It's really the Academy members. So we don't have new grads or old grads. There is a little bit more of a push to get attention from new graduates and students, but we want to be able to share as much information that will help our members. So we are a member facing organizations. Jenna Kantor (11:58): That's really great. That's actually fantastic. Okay. I'm going to ask a controversial question more because the concept and idea is definitely backwards was what we're pushing for in the physical therapy profession regarding research. We want to be research based, we want that these studies to back up everything we do. We're doctors for, you know, for sake. So what about physical therapists who are just going, I don't need the research in order to treat these patients and get them better. I'm not saying this to criticize them. I'm not saying this to separate us. For somebody who's not interested in all this data and everything, what do you guys have to provide for them that they would be specifically interested in where it is, where they treat primarily orthopedic cases. Karen Litzy (13:00): And on that note, we're going to take a quick break to hear from our sponsor and be right back with Adrian's response. This episode is brought to you by net health net house outpatient EMR and billing software. Redoc powered by X fit provides an all one software solution with guided documentation workflows to make it easy for therapists to use and streamline billing processes to help speed billing and improve reimbursement. You could check out net health’s new tip sheet to learn four ways that outpatient therapy providers can increase patient engagement in 2020 at go.net health.com/patientengagement2020 Adrian Miranda (13:34): Well, I mean, you can believe that, but it's the cases that you need research to show data, to show numbers, to go to Congress, to go to insurance, to push things and push agendas. Jenna Kantor (13:44): Oh, I like what you're saying regarding going to Congress advocating, thank you. Continue. Yeah. Adrian Miranda (13:48): So you need to prove that things work. Now there's many things that you cannot get data on or you just haven't created the right methodology for it. So you haven't created the right structure, the right research methods, the right way to capture those results. We're in a big data-driven time right now. So whether you believe that you don't need research and that it's there and we have to utilize it and it is actually necessary to help with reimbursements. So it might not hit you right in the face when the patient walks in, but it's going to hit you somewhere. So yes, research is extremely important. And it's not the end all be all as well. The way we get research is from an evidence case reports from the things that just occur. And then you go back and say, Hey, why did this work? Adrian Miranda (14:34): It didn't work. Or it did work and it worked because for all the wrong reasons. But if you don't have a scientific method for that, you're never going to know. Listen in the PR committee. So I'll tell you something. And many of you may be in the technology sector, marketing sector and digital marketing. We analyze what our members were engaging with and it turned out that CPGs our members were engaging with and we actually pivoted a bit more to give you more of that content. And we're seeing that you are engaging with it more. So if we didn't have that data, we wouldn't be able to give you what you want or even what you need. It is very important. You may not see it right away, but there are things that help agendas be moved forward and prove our worth. Adrian Miranda (15:20): As physical therapists, you can say it all you want, but if you have numbers, you really can't argue with numbers unless you're dealing with larger entities that have bigger pockets than you. But even at the end of the day, you fight hard enough for it. You're gonna get it. Direct access is moving along okay. And they're saying, we don't have any restricted direct access, but if we didn't have studies that are coming out saying that early intervention, but physical therapy reduces costs of healthcare achieves healthcare savings, we can't push that bill forward because we didn't have the data. Now we do have the data. So I would say that the sometimes or the reason for not agreeing with research has, you know, personal experiences and negative experiences. Maybe not even understanding research and what it does. Maybe you're wasting money on. These are one large universities doing all this data and research, but you need to think about it a little bit differently. Adrian Miranda (16:17): And the more research we have, the better research and better data. The more that you'll see we're helping more people in the community. The more that you're seeing businesses, physical therapy, business thriving, and being able to kind of give back to the community and give back to their employees as well. So it's this kind of circle. It's almost like a spin diagram that without research, without the community, without the clinicians to enforce it, we're not going to go anywhere. So I would say those people that don't believe in research it's like air. It's there. You need it. Love that. Jenna Kantor (16:50): Start to touch upon it. I want to dive into it. More advocacy. What is it that the orthopedic section, say three things right now that you know of, that they're advocating for on Capitol Hill? Adrian Miranda (17:03): Okay. So one of the things that did for the 40th anniversary was create almost like a mini documentary. Which was eyeopening to me. I didn't realize how much the Academy of orthopedic physical therapy advocated for States and governor and national issues. They actually were very instrumental in practice things all over the country and even helping with the right access bills right now at this moment. I couldn't tell you specific things. But if you go look at that video, which I think it was ast year, CSM I interviewed a lot, most if not most of the past orthopedic presidents who actually served on the APTA board. And yes, and some of them currently do it will be enlightening to see how much advocacy in the Academy actually provides. So having said that I couldn't tell you on top of my head exactly what they are working on at this moment legislatively, but just know that they are and they're also helping other components with their efforts and their resource. So if you, again, maybe you don't want to be in the public relations and marketing, but if you have some type of legislative issue or some type of issue that you have reached out to the Academy, they might be able to either guide you, steer you or help you connect with the APTA itself. Anybody in the government affairs, we actually have a committee directly for government affairs. Jenna Kantor (18:38): That's great. And you can even go on the website I'm seeing right now there is a tab for governance. It's literally on the major main page, so you go to governance and when you put your little mouse or a little hand on there, it'll go down and you can get information on what they're doing in their strategic plan. You click on that and it will take you into vision statement and goals so you can really see what they're doing right now for the lines with you and what you want them to be fighting for or if you want, there are points you want them to address in which you can then reach out to them to make that difference. Thank you so much, Adrian, for coming on to speak and educate about the orthopedic section. I really am a beginner with this myself because I've been a member for, since I was a first year student and never looked into any of the resources until this conversation right now. I think this is literally with the exception of joining the performing arts special interest group. The only time I've really gone into the the webpage. Oh look and we just opened it up. So current practice issues right now. Jenna Kantor (19:43): In what month, we are March, 2020 direct access imaging, dry needling, mobilization versus manipulation and practice issues state by state. And then you can get more details on that as well on orthopt.org. You just click on that governance and it'll get you there. Adrian Miranda (20:03): Is that answering the question about what issues are being dealt with by the Academy? Jenna Kantor (20:08): Yes, that does. That does. And the one who clicked and fell and grabbed that page. So we could just go onto practice, current practice issues and boom, bada bang. Thank you for coming on. Are there any last words you have for anybody who is considering joining the orthopedic section? But they're on the fence right now. Adrian Miranda (20:27): Join. There's really no drawbacks. If anything, here's what I recommend to anybody. If you have, there's two aspects. If you really want to get involved, there's someone who has been involved in school or someone who really wants to help other PTs. You wanna help the profession get involved. There's ways to get involved. You can be a member and do nothing and just hang back however you can make such an impact. I've had people recently asked to join or to be able to assist in the public relations committee. If you are somebody who has a lot of gripes and is really upset with what we're doing, go ahead and join anyway because you could actually be a change. I remember having this conversation with somebody in New York state. I was at a PT pub night and they were complaining to me about what this time I was actually in the NYPTA and what the APTA does. Adrian Miranda (21:11): And I let him go and just vent. And finally after like 20 minutes of venting, I was like, you know, I'm the chair of this committee, I'm a part of this committee. I'm on the MIP team that the board needs. I thank you for saying all that stuff. And his whole face going to drop. Like, Oh my gosh, I'm talking the wrong person. And I said, no, no, no. The fact that you're that passionate about it, you should join and you should make a change. All of a sudden, you told me you should bring it up at meetings or talk to your district. That's at the state level. At the Academy level. You can do this same thing if you're upset at the laws of dry needling and your state joint Academy, see how you can be part of the practice committee if you're upset about direct access, if you want to get involved in writing, if you want to get involved in editing you know, there's small, obviously there's very few worlds for that, but there are opportunities if you wanna get involved with pure committee, please join. Adrian Miranda (22:04): But there's so many things that you can help fix if you're upset about something and there's so many things that you can help improve if you're pleased with it. So I think there are so many opportunities to also enrich your life, enrich some of your skills and goals and even your practice. So I don't think there's any drawbacks to joining. And then we would love to have as many members as possible. You also want to have members that engage. I think when I talked to the board, we have meetings, our main goal and the people who've been around longer is that our members engaged with us. And you're not just someone who's going to sit back and just watch. Although that is okay, we want to be members. But I think it's also important to if you have a skill, if you have a passion and if you want to help our profession or your community get involved in and find where your spot is. Adrian Miranda (22:48): There's so many areas. There are seven special interest groups, there's several committees. There are several task force that you can be a part of. So I would definitely encourage you to reach out and listen. Organizations are challenging. There's a lot of people, there's a lot of need out there. There's a lot of different opinions and even it might say, this is an issue in my practice is an issue. My employees is my employers. That reimbursement is patients, this the demographics. There's a lot of things that we can help with numbers. Just like we're talking about research, we have a lot of numbers can be powerful. So if there's anything I can impart is that you can help be part of improving or be part of a change.   Jenna Kantor: I love that. Thank you so much. Adrian. How can people find you on social media and do you also have an email even for them to reach out to you? Adrian Miranda (23:36): Well, how about this? I'll do you one better because I learned it because usher and Gary Vaynerchuk are doing it now. I'll give you my cell phone. Feel free to reach out. I will give you my email just for sure. The social media Academy of orthopedic physical therapy. And my name is Adrian Miranda. You can find me at AMiranda84@Gmail.com. And my cell phone is 585- 472-5201. I'm very available. So I happy to talk on the phone cause sometimes, actually nowadays that's quicker than an email or even texting back and forth. Send me a text message. I would love to hear your input and hopefully we want to hear how we could be better as well.   Jenna Kantor: Wonderful. Thank you so much for coming on. Have a great day. Everyone.   Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram  and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest!  Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!

Broadcast originally aired on October 21, 2019.Clare Sheridan welcomed Arlene Clinkscale, who made New York State education history when she became the first African American woman in the state to lead a school district: Nyack.Dr. Clinkscale has distinguished herself in the field of education since 1950. She came to Rockland County in 1960 after ten years of teaching elementary school in Virginia. She taught in Pearl River and Spring Valley for six years before assuming a series of senior administrative positions in the East Ramapo and Nyack Central school districts, rising to the rank of district superintendent in Nyack in 1981. She also served as principal for Englewood Public Schools in addition to assistant superintendent and acting superintendent. Her most recent position in the public school system was in Roslyn, NY, on Long Island, where she served as educational consultant for Minority Affairs. In addition to her public school service, Dr. Clinkscale taught as an adjunct faculty member of the City University of New York. She is a past chair of the Board of Trustees of Rockland Community College and the recipient of many awards, including the Women Pioneers of Education Award from the CEJJES institute in 2013.When she was interviewed by Ebony Magazine in 1983 for a feature artcle titled “Superwomen of Public Education,” Dr. Clinkscale said that the problems she encountered because of her sex and race came not while she was in Nyack but as she journeyed throughout the State of New York. “The first superintendent’s meeting I attended, I was the only Black woman there,” she said. “It’s hard to distinguish whether problems are the result of being Black or being female … and some people expect you not to be able to do the job.”***Crossroads of Rockland History, a program of the Historical Society of Rockland County, airs on the third Monday of each month at 9:30 am, right after the Steve and Jeff Morning Show, on WRCR Radio 1700 AM, with live streaming at www.WRCR.com. Join host Clare Sheridan as we explore, celebrate, and learn about our local history, with different topics and guest speakers every month.The Historical Society of Rockland County is a nonprofit educational institution and principal repository for original documents and artifacts relating to Rockland County. Its headquarters are a four-acre site featuring a history museum and the 1832 Jacob Blauvelt House in New City, New York.www.RocklandHistory.org

WSU Everett Chancellor Paul Pitre’s career path wasn’t always taking him toward higher-education administration. But once he got there, it all made sense. With a bachelor’s degree in communications studies from Western Washington University in hand, Pitre started working in Seattle-area media jobs. “I worked at (Seattle-based TV station) KOMO for a while,” Pitre says “They had me in reception, then running the Telepromoters and taking the mail around.” Pitre was with the Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce managing community relations and working on public-education partnerships when he took an opportunity to work in the University of Washington’s Office of Minority Affairs as coordinator of admissions/recruitment. “When I was in media, I was thinking I’d go into sales,” Pitre says. “By chance, I got this job chance as a recruiter for Brand X. Pitre says he developed a passion for the work. “I had a decision to make. I just decided it meant more to me to wake up and make a difference in someone’s life,” he says. He moved to a position with Washington State University and while he was setting others on their own journeys to higher education, Pitre was doing the same for himself. After the degree from Western, Pitre earned a master’s degree in higher education administration from New York University and then a doctorate in education policy and leadership at the University of Maryland. He was also a graduate teaching assistant at Maryland and an assistant professor of educational leadership and sport management at Auburn University in Alabama. “I didn’t really know I was going to do all the education when I made the (career) switch,” Pitre says. “Eventually I did, but it suited me.” Pitre says his mother was a teacher and her father was a physician. Pitre's father grew up on a farm in Louisiana and couldn’t get a high-school diploma. “The nearest high school was 10 miles away (from where his father grew up). It might as well have been 10,000 miles away,” Pitre says, adding that his father completed high school while in the military. “I remember when he got his bachelor’s degree from Seattle University when I was 7 or 8.” Pitre says he knows that while growing up in Seattle, some of his peers didn’t have his advantages. “That has fueled my passion for creating access to higher education,” he says. Episode length: 1:09:39 Episode links WSU Everett Paul Pitre’s blog “The Petre Dish” Paul Pitre’s LinkedIn profile Western Washington University Communications Studies University of Maryland Education Policy and Leadership New York University Higher Education Administration Auburn University Educational Leadership and Sport Management

In another in a series of conversations leading up to the June 26 primary election, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Richard Madaleno says Maryland under Larry Hogan ----walked away from [Baltimore] during the darkest times.---- Madaleno criticizes the incumbent Republican for failing to support the city by killing the Red Line transit system and the redevelopment of the state government center on the city's west side. Madaleno, a state senator from Montgomery County, also claims that policies Hogan adopted -- on education funding and transportation, for instance -- were made possible by progressive Democrats in Annapolis who held Hogan’s budget-cutting ambitions in check.In this episode, we also hear from Madaleno's running mate, Luwanda Jenkins. A Baltimore native, Jenkins has extensive background in business and state government. Among other positions, she directed the Office of Minority Affairs for Maryland’s last three Democratic governors.Links:http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/politics/bs-md-madaleno-profile-20180508-story.htmlhttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/dan-rodricks-blog/bs-madaleno-20171212-htmlstory.htmlhttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/dan-rodricks/bal-roughly-speaking-2018-gubernatorial-candidates-storygallery.html

Trish Millines Dziko cofounded TAF in 1996 after spending 15 years as a developer, designer and manager in the high tech industry. A native of New Jersey who attended Monmouth College (now Monmouth University) on a basketball scholarship, she graduated with a B.S. in Computer Science in 1979 at a time when few people of color and few women were entering the field. Her successful career brought her to Microsoft in the late-1980s, just as the pioneering software company was set to become a worldwide brand. Over the next decade of tremendous growth, she saw very little change in the high tech industry: women and people of color remained grossly underrepresented. After careful research she traced the root of the problem to the lack of access to rigorous, relevant technology training in our public schools, particularly those in traditionally underserved communities of color. Trish left Microsoft in 1996, the same year she founded TAF. Trish has led the growth of TAF into a statewide leader in STEM education, operating TAF Academy, increasing the number of teachers of color through the Martinez Fellowship, and partnering with public schools to transform them into academic environments that will promote the highest level of student learning. Trish and her spouse Jill Hull Dziko live on Vashon Island and are the proud parents of 4 children. -- Dr. Edwards Lange has a wide range of experience in higher education administration and has been a leading advocate for diversity and inclusion throughout her career. She started her tenure at Seattle Central in August of 2015 as interim president, and was named to the permanent position in May of 2016. Prior to this, she served as vice president for Minority Affairs and vice provost for Diversity at the University of Washington (UW). In these roles, she was responsible for increasing diversity and working with senior leadership to improve the campus climate and retention of diverse students, faculty and staff. As a result of her work, the entire UW community is now engaged in making the campus more inclusive and welcoming for people of all backgrounds. -- Keisha Scarlett is the Executive Director of Organizational Development & Equity for Seattle Public schools and a former principal in the Seattle Public Schools. Prior to becoming a school administrator, she was a mentor for Seattle School’s novice secondary mathematics and science teachers and a middle school mathematics coach. She is currently weeks away from completing a doctoral program and previously received her master's degree in education from Heritage University and her administration credentials from University of Washington. Scarlett has had the opportunity to receive professional development training from National Urban Alliance consultants in an ongoing project with the Seattle Schools Literacy Initiative. Scarlett is a representative of the NSF-funded project, Lenses on Learning: Research-Based Mathematics Professional Development for K–12 Principals, Teacher Leaders, and District Leaders. Continued Reading: Seeds of a Black Woman written by Zithri Ahmed Saleem here: http://bit.ly/MedSKT Social Media: Techaccess.org www.facebook.com/stembytaf/ Twitter: @stembytaf www.instagram.com/stembytaf/ Trish Millines Dziko trishmi@techaccess.org Facebook/Twitteer: @TrishDziko http://www.trishdziko.com/ Dr. Sheila Edwards-Lange: Twitter: @EdwardsLange Email: Sheila.EdwardsLange@seattlecolleges.edu Keisha Scarlett Twitter: @scarlettfevah Email: kdscarlett@seattleschools.org Phone: (206) 412-6899 Zithri Saleem: http://zithri.com Twitter: @ZithriSaleem http://linkedin.com/in/zithrisaleem Mayowa Aina: http://MayowaAina.com twitter: @mayowaaina_ http:// linkedin.com/in/mayowaaina/ Domonique Meeks: DomoniqueMeeks.com Twitter: @domoniquemeeks http://facebook.com/domoniquelmeeks/ http://instagram.com/domoniquemeeks http://linkedin.com/in/domonique-meeks-01542320/ Music Credit: Ampfire

Dr. Robert E. Fullilove is a professor of Sociomedical Sciences at the Columbia University Medical Center; Associate Dean for Minority Affairs, Mailman School of Public Health. Dr. Fullilove serves on the editorial boards of the journals Sexually Transmitted Diseases, and the Journal of Public Health Policy. He has been awarded the Distinguished Teaching Award at the Mailman School of Public Health three times and in May 2002, he was awarded an honorary doctorate from Bank Street College of Education. Books recommended by Robert: 1. A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn 2. The New Jim Crow by Michelle 3. Root Shock by Mindy Thompson Fullilove

Panel Discussion on TBFS at DU Sanskrit Department Talk by Dr. Najma A. Heptulla, Hon. Minister for Minority Affairs. 2016-02-02-3-Delhi-Universitys-distinguished-panel-discusses-THE-BATTLE-FOR-SANSKRIT-NH.mp3

Understanding HIV/AIDS Syndemics and Social Determinants of HIV/AIDS: An Urban Community Research Perspective, Robert E. Fullilove, Ed.D., Associate Dean for Community and Minority Affairs, Professor of Clinical Sociomedical Sciences, Co-Director of the Community Research Group, Co-Director of the Program in Urbanism and the Built Environment in the Department of Sociomedical Sciences, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, NY, NY.

Joe Dickson was born in Montgomery, Alabama in 1933. When he was five years old, his widowed mother brought her five children to Birmingham to live with family in Fairfield. After high school and military service, Dickson returned home and enrolled in Miles College in 1955. Later he received a law degree from Howard University, served as an advisor on Minority Affairs to Alabama Governor Guy Hunt, and bought the Birmingham World newspaper. Dickson served as student government president at Miles, which put him in a position of leadership during Movement activities in Birmingham, including the Miles College student-led Selective Buying Campaign. Listen to Joe Dickson discuss the effectiveness of the Selective Buying Campaign in Birmingham in 1962.

In celebration of Amy Tan"s campus visit, Georgina Dodge, Assistant Vice Provost of the Office of Minority Affairs and Judy Tzu-Chun Wu, Associate Professor in the Department of History and Women"s Studies, shared selections from her best selling novel Joy Luck Club.

African and Asian American Encounters: Layered Identities, Intertwined Histories and Coalitional Possibilities Georgina Dodge, Assistant Vice Provost of the Office of Minority Affairs and Judy Tzu-Chun Wu, Associate Professor of History and Women"s Studies shared readings in commemoration of Black History Month and the Day of Remembrance which explore the intertwined experiences of African Americans and Asian Americans. Georgina read a short story set in Columbus, Ohio: "Feeding the Stick" by Nancy Zafris. Judy shared a passage from The Necessary Hunger by Nina Revoyr.