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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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 […]
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Revolutionary Art
18/10/2019 Duración: 37minArt can be revolutionary, as a way to capture what is and what can be. Cbabi Bayoc’s work has pushed […]
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There is Life After Suicide Attempts
10/10/2019 Duración: 41minTalking about suicide doesn’t make people commit suicide. Too often when people are suicidal, they are told to be “happy […]
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Protecting Queer Youth Starts with YOU
04/10/2019 Duración: 42minThe second season of Raising Equity is here just in time for Fall!! Queer youth are often seen as the […]
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Gun Violence as a Public Health Issue: What can you do?
16/08/2019 Duración: 36minIt’s back to school time, and wouldn’t it be great if we didn’t need to consider bulletproof backpacks and the […]
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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, […]