We’ve all engaged in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work and trainings, but is it effective? Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss two articles on the DEI industry and its history and effectiveness, and examine a new approach to this work that emphasizes relational and culture change within organizations and[…]
Episode 19 Media
Want to join the conversation with us about the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) industry and DEI work? Check out the media we discuss in episode 19 below. The Diversity and Inclusion Industry Has Lost Its Way Diversity, Equity and Inclusion have failed. How about Belonging, Dignity and Justice instead?
Episode 18: Present Day Voter Suppression
Voter suppression is a violation of our basic rights and dangerous to our collective liberation. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss the documentary “All In: The Fight for Democracy” featuring Stacey Abrams, which examines the history and present day conditions of voter suppression in this country, current work and activism[…]
Episode 17: Accountability & Reform & Abolition
Maryland has become the first state in the nation to repeal its Law Enforcement Officer’s Bill of Rights. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss a couple of articles from The Washington Post about the history and recent repeal of the Law Enforcement Officer’s Bill of Rights in Maryland, police accountability,[…]
Episode 17 Media
Want to join the conversation with us about Maryland becoming the first state to repeal its Law Enforcement Officer’s Bill of Rights? Check out the media we discuss in episode 17 below. There’s a reason it’s hard to discipline police. It starts with a bill of rights 47 years ago[…]
Episode 16: Florida’s HB 1 is Dangerous
HB 1 is now the law of the land in Florida, and it is fundamentally wrong. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss a handful of articles and media and react to the recent passing of HB 1, an anti-protest law which criminalizes peaceful protesting, silences dissent, demonstrates how established power[…]
Episode 16 Media
Want to join the conversation with us about HB1, Florida’s new anti-protest law? Check out the media we discuss in episode 16 below. Governor DeSantis’ Anti-Protest Legislation Is Hostile, Harmful And Fundamentally Anti-Democratic Legislature’s anti-protest bill is anti-American DeSantis’ anti-peaceful protest bill is bad for basic civil rights, bad for[…]
Episode 15: Six Years After the Death of Freddie Gray
It’s been six years since Freddie Gray tragically died in police custody in Baltimore. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss the HBO documentary “Baltimore Rising”, which follows activists, police officers, community leaders, and the city of Baltimore in the wake of Freddie Gray’s death, and showcases the peaceful protests and[…]
Episode 14: Policy & Hearts & Minds
Amplifying the stories and humanity of people with disabilities will help to both change hearts, minds, and attitudes and push us along on the path towards liberation for all of us. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss the Oscar-nominated Netflix documentary “Crip Camp”, which spotlights a groundbreaking and transformative summer[…]
Episode 13: We’re Here for Abolition
We firmly believe that reform is not enough—abolition is the only way that we will finally have safety and liberation for all of us. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss an opinion piece by The Washington Post’s editorial board called “Reimagine Safety” and an article on the People’s World website[…]