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Sinopsis
Raising Equity explores racism, sexism, and other social issues through stories about what we need to know and do as adults in the lives of children to create a more equitable world. Our host is psychologist, professor, wife, and mother of two, Dr. Kira Banks, known for her work during the Ferguson Uprising during which she provided counsel to the Ferguson Commission, local activists, and community organizations. Banks' thinking and writing helped frame the path to racial equity in the St. Louis region. Podcast and other videos at http://bit.ly/Truth2PowerYT
Episodios
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5 Years After #MikeBrown: What Have We Learned and What is Being Done to Combat Police Violence
09/08/2019 Duración: 46minToday marks the 5 year anniversary of the state-sanctioned killing of Michael Brown Jr. The Ferguson Uprising that followed his […]
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Living Outside of the Binary Box
26/07/2019 Duración: 42minHow many ways does the idea of gender box you in? Dr. Amber Johnson inspires us to think beyond the […]
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“Is Trump racist?” is not the question. Trump fans the flames of RACISM.
18/07/2019 Duración: 38minIt’s time for us to have more meaningful conversations on what Donald Trump and his presidency really means. Please WATCH, […]
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Shutting Down the School to Prison Pipeline
12/07/2019 Duración: 36minIn 2015, EVERY Pre-K through 3rd grade student suspended in the city of St. Louis, Missouri public schools (SLPS) was […]
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Love and Magic Meets Black Girl Magic
05/07/2019 Duración: 44minWho doesn’t want some love and magic in their life? As we continue to explore stories of Black Girl Magic, […]
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Being Latina in Predominantly White Spaces, Pt. 2
21/06/2019 Duración: 32minYou know when you meet a young person and you just KNOW they are going to set the world aflame? […]
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Being Latina in Predominantly White Spaces, Pt. 1
14/06/2019 Duración: 33minIn this multi-part series, we hear from a mother-daughter pair about the challenges of being Latina in predominantly White spaces. […]
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My Mother-in-Love
07/06/2019 Duración: 01h28sWe’re back with more maternal wisdom and Black Girl Magic. Mardra Johnson Thomas is adamant that elders need to share […]
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My Mother’s Experiences as a Black Woman
31/05/2019 Duración: 01h03minDo you know the stories of the women in your family? I knew my mom was one of the first […]
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Trans Women are Women
24/05/2019 Duración: 40minWriply Marie Bennet is the truth. From her artwork to activism, Wriply centers the experiences of queer folx of color. […]
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Yes to Abortion Rights, and It’s Much Bigger Than That
19/05/2019 Duración: 41minAbortion rights are getting all the press- rightfully so given the bans across the country but the issue is bigger […]
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It Takes a Village
17/05/2019 Duración: 32minGiven the recent bill up for a vote in Missouri that would ban abortions as early as 8 weeks and […]
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#BlackGirlMagic Personified
10/05/2019 Duración: 38minBlack Girl Magic! I sat down with the uber-talented Brittany Ferrell to talk about her latest projects, being a Black […]
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Use Your Privilege to Highlight Inequity. It’s a Thing: #LeverageYourPrivilege
03/05/2019 Duración: 33minIn this throwback interview from November 2018, I revisit the actions of four women in Memphis, Tennessee who used their […]
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Leveraging Your White Privilege and Becoming an Ally
26/04/2019 Duración: 38minHave you ever wondered how White allies become allies? It doesn’t happen over night, and it’s not a final destination. […]
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Understanding “White Kids” with Maggie Hagerman
19/04/2019 Duración: 31minHow do we make sure that White kids grow up to White adults who are anti-racist? We understand how they […]
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Close the Workhouse
16/04/2019 Duración: 25minDID YOU KNOW that some people accused of crimes in St. Louis, Missouri’s “Workhouse” jail spend almost 300 days in […]
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White Folk Work is a Family Affair
12/04/2019 Duración: 38minWhite folk work requires reflection and action. In this episode, I talk to a mother and daughter pair that do […]
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Homophobia: Helping Kids Make Sense of it All
05/04/2019 Duración: 16minMy 12 year old and I reflect on the homophobia and heterosexism series. The episodes have been a gift. We […]
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Schools Leading the Way in Anti-bias Education
29/03/2019 Duración: 29minOur schools have to be a part of stopping homophobia. I chat with Dr. Nicole Evans, principal of City Garden […]