The Equity Matters Podcast

Reimagining Our Systems w/ Maaso Kalema

DEI Consulting is big business. Companies are more and more aware of their role in perpetuating the -isms and re looking to resolve power imbalances. This is great news for individuals who can help define and address these challenges. This is great news for individuals who have expertise in these areas. This week we connected with Maaso Kalema, Founder of the AYA Consulting Firm who shares her experience working with companies to reimagine their systems and create sustainable change.

To get more information on Aya Consulting, please visit their website here. 

As The Monuments Fall w/ Trey Taylor

Confederate statues and monuments memorialize and glorify white supremacy and racism. With the recent murder of George Floyd, we saw widespread protest and efforts to remove these artifacts. This week, we connected with Trey Taylor to discuss grassroots organizing to do this work, Black men in social work, and learning wisdom from the ancestors. 

Best of Both Worlds w/ Reggie Jackson

Social work is often divided into macro or micro practice, and it's limiting to consider this dichotomous view. We connected with micro practitioner Reggie Jackson to discuss his role in advancing equity at all levels and how his skillset cuts through all practice areas.

Oh, The Places You Could Grow w/ Lonias Gilmore

I'm sure you could list offhand a few of the social determinants of health. But how are you considering the -isms that shape those factors? We connected with Lonias Gilmore to give an in-depth analysis of social determinants and she offers her perspective on how to frame social justice work for effective change.

Kids Dream Bigger w/ Armin Salek

Promoting a culture of diversity is essential for all professions but it is especially lacking in the legal field. We connected with Armin Salek to discuss the Youth Justice Alliance and their work to close the racialized gaps in the legal profession.

Closing the Digital Divide w/TJ McCray

Students in the United States use technology daily, and access to it is essential to education success. We connected with TJ McCray to discuss the pitfalls caused by the digital divide and how virtual learning and technology can be used to facilitate equity. 

All Politics Are Local w/ Ja'Bree Harris

Voting sends the signal or dissent for policies that will shape our access and opportunities. We connected with Ja'Bree Harris to discuss the equity implications of this upcoming election and how social workers can play a pivotal role in transforming the political landscape.

More Than A Helping Hand w/ Dr. Valerie Marcano and Dr. Seth Andrews

Veterinary medicine is one of the top three whitest professions in America and just like any other problem, we can't address it until we acknowledge it. We had an opportunity to sit down with Dr. Valerie Marcano and Dr. Seth Andrews to discuss their non-profit Pawsibilities and how they are working to improve representation in veterinary medicine.

A Trip Is Worth A Thousand Books w/ Dr. Christopher Daniels

Nothing compares to a study abroad experience, or the benefits of studying abroad. Well, if one were to participate in a cultural immersion experience, they not only get the study abroad but also the opportunity to live as the people. We connected with Dr. Christopher Daniels as he shares his process to take everyone back to the motherland and why study abroad can't just be another tourist vacation.

Equity Undivided w Aldric Horton Jr.

There is a fine walk in balancing social justice and unity. Had an opportunity to connect with Aldric Horton Jr. as he describes the work he is doing in California to promote unity and advance equity.