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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Elizabeth McLaughlin on being Transformed and not Triggered
31/05/2020 Duración: 34minThe pandemic is hitting women differently than for men, partly because we are socialized to be in and for community. […]
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Kid Thoughts on the Pandemic
28/05/2020 Duración: 21min“Mom, why are people going back to normal?” My 13 year old asked me this question out of the blue […]
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Waking Up to the Realities of Racism
17/05/2020 Duración: 30minYou might’ve seen the viral video of a White man running with the TV to make the point that Ahmaud […]
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It’s Like Emmitt Till All Over Again
16/05/2020 Duración: 36minFolx, we’ve been here before. In this episode I sit down with my husband Aaron Banks who is also a […]
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A Chat with My Partner on Work, Life & Reopening
13/05/2020 Duración: 49minUnnecessary meetings and holding people in jail simply because they can’t afford bail. Those are two things COVID-19 has pushed us […]
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Decisions, Decisions
08/05/2020 Duración: 14minAs places start opening up, I’m faced with a series of decisions. My beliefs align with #saferathome and #flattenthecurve, so […]
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Let’s Focus on Health Equity NOT Health Disparities
24/04/2020 Duración: 43minDr. Wizdom Powell pushes us to think about how we get to health equity rather than focusing on health disparities. […]
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A COVID Sneeze is as Deadly as a Mass Shooting
23/04/2020 Duración: 38minThe effects of a sneeze from someone infected with COVID-19 is as much a public health threat as a mass […]
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Don’t Be Scared to Talk to Kids About the Pandemic
19/04/2020 Duración: 09minThe pandemic is making systems visible: branches of government, states rights, safety nets for people who are unhoused, capitalism. We […]
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Navigating the Stages of Grief in the Pandemic
06/04/2020 Duración: 06minToday I want to share with you my thoughts on the “Stages of Grief” as we navigate the pandemic.
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Sinophobia, Parenting and Privilege in the Pandemic
04/04/2020 Duración: 01h07minPaKou Her has over 20 years of experience in anti-racism organizing and she shares how she and her family are […]
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A Small Business Owner Shares Hope and Innovation
03/04/2020 Duración: 01h02minHow are small business owners doing? Celia Ward-Wallace sits down with me, from South Central LA, to talk about how […]
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A Family Fighting COVID-19
31/03/2020 Duración: 54minToday, I speak with a woman whose entire family is fighting a COVID-19 outbreak. What would you do if you […]
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Finding Your Resilience Amidst the Pandemic
29/03/2020 Duración: 39minWe are forever changed by the pause this pandemic has caused. In this episode of Raising Equity, Nkem Ndefo creator […]
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Podcasting Amidst the Pandemic
26/03/2020 Duración: 45minThe pandemic has pushed us to revaluate how we do life from work to school to play. It’s shown us […]
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A Primary Care Doctor Fighting the Coronavirus Pandemic
22/03/2020 Duración: 01h29minIn this episode of Raising Equity, Dr. Jaqui Jones shares how primary care is important before, during and after pandemics. […]
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A Special Veterans Day Episode
11/11/2019 Duración: 37minVeterans Day is tomorrow, and I am a strong believer in honoring those who serve. We can be critical lovers […]
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One Young Woman’s Journey Towards Activism
08/11/2019 Duración: 56minEver meet a young person and know they will make a mark? Young people are consistently the force behind social […]
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How a University is Publicly Taking Responsibility for its Role in Slavery
01/11/2019 Duración: 42minInstitutions across the country are digging into their history to understand how they were complicit in slavery. Spoiler Alert: they […]
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What coping with Racial Incidents Looks Like in Adults and Kids
25/10/2019 Duración: 38minWhen people experience or witness racially traumatic events, they can have a variety of responses. Even watching videos can impact […]