Oct 14, 2022
Black tech entrepreneurs are changing how we think about tech, racial justice, and equity. They positively impact communities through their technology, yet black tech practitioners are unrepresented in the tech industry. In this episode, host Dr. Sylvia sits down with Keisha N. Hines to explore the importance of Black...
Oct 7, 2022
Chanda Smith Baker is the Chief Impact Officer and Senior Vice President at the Minneapolis Foundation. During this conversation Chanda shares her insightful perspectives on community impact, the importance of trusting and listening to community, her experience being a community leader in her own community, as well as...
Sep 30, 2022
Racial Equity. What do you think when you hear this term?
As you can imagine, racial equity may mean different things to different people based on who they are, their values, and their beliefs. The murder of George Floyd sparked national and international outrage and caused many organizations to step up their DEI...
Sep 9, 2022
Caroline Chinakwe is a Nigerian-born, London – based mixed media artist, designer, and fashion stylist known for her powerful, colorful, and unapologetic visuals that capture the beauty of black culture and style while addressing social issues affecting people of color. Caroline’s latest art series, “Colourism,”...
Aug 19, 2022
Bias toward to LGBTQ+ community has negatively impacted LGBTQ+ health and their access to healthcare. During this episode, podcast host Dr. Sylvia is joined by Raquelle Paulsen, Lead Case Manager at the University of Minnesota's Youth and AIDS Project, and Jeremy Hansen Willis, CEO of Rainbow Health in Minnesota. They...