The Equity Matters Podcast

The concept of “social innovation” has been the catalyst of change in nearly every aspect of daily life for more than a decade. It has been driven by the belief that if innovation can fix significant market-driven technological problems, then it can fix significant social problems as well. Today we join Heather Hiscox, MPH, CEO & Founder of Pause for Change, to discuss how we move beyond the status quo in program design, centering race in conversations and strategies for DEI, and how we offer more effective strategies for solving complex problems.   Keep in Touch with Heather: Follow Heather on Twitter: @HeatherHiscox1 Visit the Possibility Project website Visit the Pause for Change website.   Listen & Subscribe to Equity Matters Podcast: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean, and Spotify  Follow us on Twitter & Instagram Like us on Facebook Sign Up for the Equity Matters ListServ Watch I Got Five on Equity Matters Podcast YouTube Take our Courses with the Cummings Graduate Institute Visit Dr. Bell’s Website

Mentally healthy children have a positive quality of life and can function well at home, in school, and in their communities. Factoring in risk for parental detainment or deportation, children are more likely to report depressive symptoms, negative mood, physical symptoms and negative self-esteem. Today we join Basiliso Moreno, former school social worker, to discuss some of the challenges children experience when family members are deported, effects on their health and wellbeing, and managing extreme stress and anxiety.    Keep in touch with Bas:   Basiliso’s Instagram: @BasMrMSW Basiliso’s Twitter: @SocialWorkRants Check out The Social Work Rants Podcast here.   Listen & Subscribe to Equity Matters Podcast: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean, and Spotify  Follow us on Twitter & Instagram Like us on Facebook Sign Up for the Equity Matters ListServ Watch I Got Five on Equity Matters Podcast YouTube Take our Courses with the Cummings Graduate Institute Visit Dr. Bell’s Website

The positive connections between diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace and business results have been documented for years. But examining the business benefits of diverse representation without considering equity and inclusion provides a limited picture of DEI’s true potential. Creating a fair and inclusive work environment where workers of all backgrounds can contribute and succeed is vital—even more so now that diversity is the reality of many workplaces. Today we join Dr. Herman Pryor, Self-Equity Coach at HIP Enterprise to discuss characteristics of effective DEI leadership, creating metrics for success and articulating the ROI of DEI.    Keep in touch with Dr. Pryor:   Dr. Herman Pryor Instagram: @Dr_HIP HIP Enterprise Instagram: @HIP_Enterprise_LLC HIP Enterprise Facebook: HIP Enterprise, LLC Visit Dr. Pryor’s website here.   Listen & Subscribe to Equity Matters Podcast: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean, and Spotify  Follow us on Twitter & Instagram Like us on Facebook Sign Up for the Equity Matters ListServ Watch I Got Five on Equity Matters Podcast YouTube Take our Courses with the Cummings Graduate Institute Visit Dr. Bell’s Website

Black Americans have been disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS since the epidemic’s beginning, and that disparity has deepened over time. Racism, discrimination, HIV stigma, and homophobia affect the overall health and well-being of African American gay and bisexual men. Today we join Dr. Darnell Motley, Sexual Health Researcher at the University of Chicago to discuss the history of HIV/AIDS and how it shows up in Black communities, the obstacles to accessing quality care, and some of the overlap between COVID–19 and HIV as it relates to response and inequity.   Keep in touch with Dr. Motley:   Darnell Motley, PhD Twitter: @DMotleyPhD   Listen & Subscribe to Equity Matters Podcast: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean, and Spotify  Follow us on Twitter & Instagram Like us on Facebook Sign Up for the Equity Matters ListServ Watch I Got Five on Equity Matters Podcast YouTube Take our Courses with the Cummings Graduate Institute Visit Dr. Bell’s Website

Have you noticed performative allyship? Where someone makes a bare minimum display of their support for marginalized communities in an effort to show they are on their side? And once a tweet or two has been shared, it’s back to business as usual. This form of empty advocacy is unproductive and disregards the need for sacrifice and work by privileged individuals. Today we join Déjà D. Rollins as she describes how performative allyship stifles progress and attempts to create real change.    Keep in touch with Déjà D. Rollins   Déjà D. Rollins Instagram:@_dejarollins Déjà D. Rollins LinkedIn: Déjà D. Rollins Déjà D. Rollins Twitter: @DRollins_ Watch Déjà D. Rollins’ TEDTalk here.   Listen & Subscribe to Equity Matters Podcast: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean, and Spotify  Follow us on Twitter & Instagram Like us on Facebook Sign Up for the Equity Matters ListServ Watch I Got Five on Equity Matters Podcast YouTube Take our Courses with the Cummings Graduate Institute Visit Dr. Bell’s Website

Exposure to abuse, neglect, discrimination, violence, and other adverse experiences increases a person’s lifelong potential for serious health problems and engaging in high risk behaviors. As providers grow more aware of trauma’s impact, they are realizing the value of trauma-informed approaches to care. Today we join Dr. Fanike Kiara Young to discuss the key ingredients necessary for establishing a trauma-informed culture, the impacts of trauma on maternal health inequities, and coping with trauma triggers.    Keep in touch with Dr. Fanike Kiara Young:   Dr. Fanike-Kiara Young Instagram: @DrFanike Dr. Fanike-Kiara Young’s LinkedIn: Dr. Fanike-Kiara Young   Listen & Subscribe to Equity Matters Podcast: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean, and Spotify  Follow us on Twitter & Instagram Like us on Facebook Sign Up for the Equity Matters ListServ Watch I Got Five on Equity Matters Podcast YouTube Take our Courses with the Cummings Graduate Institute Visit Dr. Bell’s Website

In order to heal, you must cross the line.   Listen & Subscribe to Equity Matters Podcast: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean, and Spotify  Follow us on Twitter & Instagram Like us on Facebook Sign Up for the Equity Matters ListServ Take our Courses with the Cummings Graduate Institute Watch I Got Five on Equity Matters Podcast YouTube Visit Dr. Bell’s Website

WKKK News at 11 featuring A. Blackman.    Listen & Subscribe to Equity Matters Podcast: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean, and Spotify  Follow us on Twitter & Instagram Like us on Facebook Sign Up for the Equity Matters ListServ Take our Courses with the Cummings Graduate Institute Watch I Got Five on Equity Matters Podcast YouTube Visit Dr. Bell’s Website

Join us for a celebration of life for our fallen friend.    Listen & Subscribe to Equity Matters Podcast: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean, and Spotify  Follow us on Twitter & Instagram Like us on Facebook Sign Up for the Equity Matters ListServ Take our Courses with the Cummings Graduate Institute Watch I Got Five on Equity Matters Podcast YouTube Visit Dr. Bell’s Website

Have you experienced stereotype threat? You may be eligible for financial compensation.    Listen & Subscribe to Equity Matters Podcast: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean, and Spotify  Follow us on Twitter & Instagram Like us on Facebook Sign Up for the Equity Matters ListServ Take our Courses with the Cummings Graduate Institute Watch I Got Five on Equity Matters Podcast YouTube Visit Dr. Bell’s Website