FOR THOSE FINDING THEIR VOICE TO BE ALLIES FOR EACH OTHER - Looking for ways to turn "accountability" into concrete actions, Victoria (she/her) and Susie (she/her), an MD-PhD student, discuss tangible ideas we've tested in our attempts to make immediate changes for ourselves and others amidst the chaos of institutional oppression. Although we are always working toward true justice, advocating for the institutionalized token concept of, "diversity, equity, and inclusion" is often still a matter of survival for students of color. We do all that we can to help each other and our patients of color keep all our heads above the water! From finding methods to interrupt harm in real time to identifying which people in power are actually on your side to growing from your mistakes so you can speak up in solidarity with those who have identities different from your own, this episode speed-runs through what it means to us to be a problem solver and a chaos navigator. Then, we invite you, no matter who you are, into the space. As Susie so beautifully says, our differences can be sacred.

You can find Susie Turkson on LinkedIn!

Music: Joe Chey
Cover art: Miguel Alt (@altarcana)
You can find me on Instagram and Twitter at @vmdwip

[Victoria Ngo and her guests do not represent the official opinion of any institution they may be affiliated with, nor do they necessarily endorse each others' opinions. In fact, these episodes may not even reflect their own beliefs a year from now, as we are all learning and growing together.]