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Episode 14 – Omega and Z - Sit, Think, and Have a Drink
“When you have an open mind and open heart, you're going to be willing to learn and ready to learn something that's going to challenge you mentally and emotionally.”
2021 Trans Day of Visibility AMA
Alexis asked folks to ask her anything they wanted in the leadup to the Trans Day of Visibility and she’d be visible about it — and they could ask anything they wanted, even if it would be normally be invasive or disrespectful to ask, as long as it was in good faith.
Episode 13 – Brenda Gonzalez - Whole-Self Activism
“When we, ourselves, are well then that makes us better advocates.”
Episode 12 - 559 Mural Project - Creating Community in the 559
“I was filled with such hope, amidst all the ugliness that I was seeing - so I know that people's hearts are changing.”
Episode 11 - René Quiñonez - Familias Fighting Stereotypes
“You need to bring the people with the most experience, who are the most impacted, to the table. It's not a quick fix - Colonialism has had a 500 year advantage - to bring equity is a long marathon.”
Episode 10 - Skylar Economy & Clarence Ford - Igniting Hope Through Storytelling
“Always challenge yourself to learn, and be curious - don't ever get comfortable.”
Episode 9 - Ricky Vegas - Colonialism, Hierarchies, and Gender
“What the creator teaches us… is that you only have today… you have the time, the ability, the strength, and the words today to make change.”
“Winning” when it feels like “Losing” — An Election Reflection
Woody Guthrie wrote on his guitar, “This Machine Kills Fascists,” but I’ve always been more partial to Pete Seeger’s banjo, myself — “This Machine Surrounds Hate and Forces It to Surrender.”
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Open Letter to Leaders: Where to Begin, 6 Stages of Action
You wrote a Black Lives Matter statement… now what?
Is Diversity Training Anti-American?
Is diversity training propaganda? No. While there are many different types of diversity training out there, diversity training is meant to give folks the understanding and tools they need to work within a diverse workforce.
Episode 8 – Alexis Krohn – Transitions in the Key of Trans
“We didn’t get rights until we gave riots… Unless we demand more than (thoughts and prayers) we’re not going to get (rights) and queer people know that.”
Episode 7 – Jessica Ayden Li – Leadership, Cultures, and Nonprofit Pitfalls
“(Nonprofits) are rewarded for having systems and structures in place that … keeps people privileged at the top. Unless we think about things differently, we’re always going to be leaving marginalized people out.”
Episode 6 – Kuya Chris – Filipinx Americans in the Mix
“Those who want to be an ally…You don’t have to necessarily read the deepest Filipino-American history breakdown and know everything. It’s very effective to also just take in media that’s accessible to you.”