The Equity Matters Podcast
The Equity Matters Podcast is a collection of voices amplified, sharing in the struggle for social justice and thriving for equity in all sectors.
Episodes
Tuesday Jan 25, 2022
The Miseducation of Social Work w/ Josh McNeil, LCSW
Tuesday Jan 25, 2022
Tuesday Jan 25, 2022
We have learned the architecture of racism in the social work profession is embedded in practice, research, and education. As practitioners, we must deepen our awareness and then recognize our responsibility to disrupt the growth of racist ideas. Today, we join Josh McNeil, Doctoral Student at the University of Alabama, historian, and co-host of the Melanated Social Work Podcast to discuss his path for social work education, his process for unlearning, and how we should all seek out truth through curiosity.
Keep in touch with Josh McNeil:
Instagram: MelanatedSocialWork
Listen to Josh on the Melanated Social Work Podcast here.
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Tuesday Jan 11, 2022
Speaking Truth to Power w/ Kim Young, LCSW
Tuesday Jan 11, 2022
Tuesday Jan 11, 2022
The primary aim of social work is eliminating social inequalities by advocating for racial, social, and economic justice for individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. In many ways, white supremacy has shaped how many social workers navigate the system, what to expect, and what they believe is possible. Today, we join the Dope Black Social Worker AKA Kim Young, LCSW to discuss the consequences of white supremacy in social work, how she navigates professionalism standards, and her goals for social work retirement.
Keep in touch with Kim Young:
Instagram: DopeBlack_SocialWorker
Twitter: DopeBlack_Slwkr
Visit Kim’s website here: Dope Black Social Worker
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Tuesday Dec 21, 2021
Who is Going to Prioritize Us? w/ Dr. Carl Highshaw, MSW
Tuesday Dec 21, 2021
Tuesday Dec 21, 2021
The LGBTQ community’s rate of addiction is concerning, as are the various challenges and obstacles these individuals face on a daily basis that can contribute to a substance abuse problem. As they cope with stigma, harassment and even rejection by their families, LGBTQ folks are more likely than their non-LGBTQ+ peers to abuse drugs and alcohol. Today, we join Dr. Carl Highshaw, Chief Executive Officer of the AMAAD Institute to discuss what he knows about substance abuse in his community and recommendations to keep LGBTQ+ people safe.
Keep in touch with Dr. Highshaw and the AMAAD Institute
Instagram:@Amaad_Institute
E-mail: Carl@AMAAD.org
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Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
Can You See Me? w/ Michae and Quintell Allen
Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
More and more, studies reveal that people want to feel represented in the media they consume - and it’s up to us to respect and celebrate our consumer’s identities. When the existence of different identities, skin tones, body shapes and abilities is not taken into account, that is an act of the erasure of that community. This is why representation matters.Today, we join Michae and Quintell Allen, owners of GhostReaders and Umbrella Stock to discuss diversity in the photography field, using the power of imagery and voice to promote diversity, and what inclusion means in this work.
Keep in touch with Michae & Quintell:
Twitter: @ASharpPhoto
Instagram: @ASharpPhoto
Visit their stock photo site website here: Umbrella Stock
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Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
The Wealth and Health Gap w/Nicole Lewis, LCSW
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
Financial literacy describes a person’s ability to comprehend and use financial skills for things like budgeting, investing, and personal finance. Unfortunately, the relationship between income and physical health demonstrates that financial health is an important social determinant that has a vast array of implications. Today we join Nicole Lewis, LCSW to discuss how she includes financial literacy as part of her private practice, some of the ways we have inherited our perception of money, and navigating the reimbursement process in private practice.
Keep in touch with Nicole
Twitter: @LeRemedyy
Visit Her Private Practice Website here: Legacy Wellness Services
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Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
Just Tell the Truth w/ Marquita LaGarde, LCSW
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
We've all heard it before - young children are ‘too young’ to understand race, racism and discrimination or you don’t want to ‘put ideas in their heads. Racism in early childhood is real and it has concrete life implications which affect children disproportionately, depending on their social, political, cultural, economic, geographical and other positionings. Today, we join Marquita LaGarde, LCSW to discuss strategies for talking to children about race and racism, share resources on the conversation, and how to go about refilling your cup using mindfulness.
Keep in touch with Marquita:
Twitter:
Instagram:@Blkmhc
LinkedIn: Marquita LaGarde
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Thursday Oct 28, 2021
Horror, But Make it Black w/ Patrick Harris
Thursday Oct 28, 2021
Thursday Oct 28, 2021
The horror genre has a long-standing history of critiquing social norms, asking us to find the alternative, deeper meanings beyond the surface plotlines. This quality makes horror films one of the most powerful, and highly underrated, tools for social commentary. Today, we join fellow horror enthusiast Patrick Harris to share our appreciation for the genre, what it means to be Black in horror and how horror films are perfect for attacking white supremacy.
And if you are wondering what the tattoo is… it’s Michael Myers.
Keep in touch with Patrick:
Twitter: @PresidentPat
Instagram: @PresidentPat
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Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
What‘s Really Good? w/ Lauren Reliford, MSW
Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
People of color and all those whose lives have been marginalized by those in power experience life differently from those whose lives have not been devalued. They experience overt racism and bigotry far too often, which leads to a mental health burden that is deeper than what others may face. Today, we join Lauren Reliford, MSW, Political Director at Sojourners to discuss the link between racism and mental health, how cultural identity can be a protective factor and how we all should find support from family, friends and community.
Keep in touch with Lauren:
Twitter:@MYMStrategies
LinkedIn: Lauren Reliford, MSW
Social Work Policy and the Dignity of Life
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Tuesday Oct 05, 2021
Indigenous Data Sovereignty w/ Autumn Asher BlackDeer, MSW
Tuesday Oct 05, 2021
Tuesday Oct 05, 2021
Too often, data is collected and presented in a way that perupates disparity and deficit. By decolonizing data, indigenous communities determine the information they want to gather, think through why they are gathering it, and know who is interpreting the data and if the interpretation is being done in a way that serves the community. Today we join Autumn Asher BlackDeer, MSW, Decolonial Scholar to discuss how data is typically communicated through a deficit-based framework, how to add a cultural lens to the work and how data can be used to elevate the stories of those it is supposed to serve.
Keep in touch with Autumn:
Twitter:@AsherBlackDeer
Website: Autumn Asher BlackDeer
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Tuesday Sep 21, 2021
For The Culture w/ LaShaune Johnson, PhD
Tuesday Sep 21, 2021
Tuesday Sep 21, 2021
Culture makes us who we are. In doing project evaluation, it is also important to consider cultural context in which the project operates and be responsive to it by fully describing and explaining the context of the program or project being evaluated. Today, we join LaShaune Johnson, PhD, Assistant Director with Creighton University at Highlander to discuss how to be responsive to the needs and perspective of communities, recognize the need to address power dynamics and how researchers can move beyond inquiry to pursue progressive social change.
Email: LaShauneJohnson@creighton.edu
To learn more about the Center for Culturally Responsive Evaluation & Assessment, please visit their website here.
To learn more about the Michigan Public Health Institute, please visit their website here.
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