Dr. Michael Hirsch is a Professor of Sociology and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Houston, Towson University in Austin, and Mr. Quincy Dunlap, President, and CEO of Austin area Urban League. 

 

In this episode Dr. Gaye Lang, Dr. Hirsch, and Mr. Dunlap discuss:

• Inequities within our justice system.
• The positivity and diversity of peaceful protest and demonstration.
• National symbols and how they are used negatively. 
• Investing in diversity, equity, and inclusion through sustained effort. 

 

Key Takeaways: 

• We need to look to and put pressure on our elected officials to make it their responsibility to work to resolve this problem within our country.
• It’s important to support businesses and people who make it a point to bring inclusivity and equity. 
• We must start by challenging smaller inaccuracies, “attack the untruths,” and prove that they are false then keep moving up through the larger inaccuracies. 

 

“Before we can look at anything else we need to look at our own self deficiencies in this space of healing.” - Mr. Dunlap

 

Connect with Dr. Michael Hirsch:

Website: https://htu.edu/faculty-directory/dr-michael-hirsch

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-hirsch-a35a337/

 

Connect with Quincy Dunlap:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/quincy-dunlap8a8a1960/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/quetothepoint?lang=en

Austin Area Urban League: https://aaul.org/

 

Connect with Dr. Gaye Lang:

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KEYWORDS: 

Diversity, inclusion, equity, tolerance, racism, bias, implicit bias, and explicit bias.  

Show notes by Podcastologist: Kristen Braun

 

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