Ayana Explains It All

Ayana Explains It All

By Ayana R. FakhirSociety & Culture
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Ayana Explains It All episodes

  • The 'Silent' Invaders: How Implicit Bias Hijacks Elections

    An "in your face" discussion of the subtle influences that shape our political landscapes and cloud our decision-making as voters. Turn your thinking cap from back to front and XYB--examine your biases.


    Sources used in the making of this episode:

    1. https://niemanreports.org/articles/how-implicit-bias-works-in-journalism/#:~:text=Journalism%20has%20not%20been%20immune,they%20treat%20every%20group%20fairly.
    2. https://outsmartingimplicitbias.org/#:~:text=
    3. https://outsmartingimplicitbias.org/guided-learning/what-is-implicit-bias/
    4. https://ethicsunwrapped.utexas.edu/video/implicit-bias
    5. https://www.nationalacademies.org/news/2021/05/disrupting-the-impacts-of-implicit-bias#:~:text=URL%3A%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nationalacademies.org%2Fnews%2F2021%2F05%2Fdisrupting,100


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      1 hr 1 min
    6. The SCOTUS Drops the Gavel on the Homeless

      It's that time again! Time to dissect another of the US Supreme Court's strict constitutionalist rants, aka a court opinion, Grant's Pass, Oregon v Johnson, a decision that allows municipalities to criminalize homelessness. Or does it? What are the implications for the US homeless population? What are the solutions? And what shoes will your mayor wear to kick people off the streets? As the song goes, "this is ourselves under pressure."


      Sources used in the making of this episode:

      1. https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/23pdf/23-175_19m2.pdf
      2. https://developmentalpolitics.org/platform-of-policy-recommendations/homelessness-in-the-u-s/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwkJm0BhBxEiwAwT1AXHF4TrYg0J8XwOwRutykfSyv0M2ndGwBz8eUs7N7vIo3ZNL0OFMwexoC5KUQAvD_BwE
      3. https://abcnews.go.com/US/minneapolis-hennepin-county-ending-chronic-homelessness/story?id=108307472
      4. https://www.shakerheightsoh.gov/DocumentCenter/View/656/New-Garage-PDF#:~:text=Two%20parking%20spaces%20are%20required,a%20parking%20pad%20are%20required.
      5. https://signalcleveland.org/cleveland-to-scrap-parking-requirements-near-frequent-public-transit-stops/
      6. https://www.neoch.org/cleveland-homeless-blog/2024/5/24/taking-urgent-action-to-support-ohio-housing-trust-fund-budget-cuts-in-sb-94
      7. https://www.clevelandohio.gov/sites/clevelandohio/files/rfp/2024/rehousing/A%20Home%20for%20Every%20Neighbor%20RFP_FINAL.pdf
      8. https://avivomn.org/avivovillage/avivo-village-faq/
      9. https://www.myavista.com/connect/articles/2022/04/housing-the-homeless-in-grants-pass-oregon
      10. https://spectrumnews1.com/oh/columbus/news/2024/02/23/cleveland-homeless-initiative-bibb
        11. 1 hr 4 min
      11. Color Me Skeptical: The Fool's Gold of Race Neutral Policies

        In this riveting episode, we delve into the resurgence of racial injustices in the U.S. through legal channels, opinions and public policy, critiquing the belief in a post-racial society and emphasizing White Supremacy's lingering influence. We highlight significant legal and historical contexts, and also address recent lawsuits targeting programs designed to support racial minorities, arguing against the so-called colorblind policies and advocating for race-conscious measures to achieve true equality.

        Sources used in the making of this episode:

        1. "The New Jim Crow." Michelle Alexander.
        2. "Stamped From The Beginning." Ibram X. Kendi.
        3. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/13/magazine/civil-rights-affirmative-action-colorblind.html
        4. https://19thnews.org/2023/11/affirmative-action-backlash-maternal-health-program-black-women/
        5. https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/06/affirmative-action-killer-ed-blum-supreme-court-strategy.html
        6. https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/society-equity/conservative-activist-uses-civil-war-era-law-challenge-us-corporate-diversity-2023-09-25/
        7. https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2023/08/29/john-hopkins-legacy-racial-diversity/
        8. https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/american-medical-association-body-mass-index-racially-biased/
          9. 1 hr 11 min
        9. Living Vividly: The ADHD Experience Through Voices featuring Victoria Rashid and Jarrett Terrill

          ADHD is like holding a galaxy in your mind where every star is a thought fighting for attention. 🌌 In this episode, I take you on my personal journey with ADHD and present stories from those navigating this same universe--my friends Victoria Rashid and Jerritt Terrill. Join us in this conversation as we embrace the whirlwind inside and explore "Living Vividly: The ADHD Experience Through Voices."


          Sources used in the making of this episode:

          1. https://www.additudemag.com/childhood-trauma-adhd-behavior-problems/?src=embed_link

          2. https://www.additudemag.com/slideshows/boost-executive-function/

          3. https://www.additudemag.com/what-is-executive-function-disorder/?src=embed_link

          4. https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-and-trauma-overview-signs-symptoms/

          2 hr 2 min
        10. The Price of Silence: Navigating Free Speech in Academia

          The big man on campus is a group of good trouble making students who shall not be moved. The kids are alright.


          Sources:

          1. "Freedom is a Constant Struggle" by Angela Y. Davis.
          2. https://www.insidehighered.com/news/students/free-speech/2024/04/15/punishments-rise-student-protests-escalate
          3. https://www.insidehighered.com/news/students/diversity/2024/03/08/report-most-jewish-muslim-students-fearful-amid-conflict
          4. https://www.thefire.org/research-learn/limits-free-speech
          5. https://www.thecity.nyc/2024/04/18/columbia-students-arrests-palestine-israel-encampment-nypd/
            6. 53 min
          6. Burning Sins and Suckas

            Ramadan is the month Muslims burn away our sins and I've been known to keep some of that fire for the unwashed and "rent payment is late" opinions on the animal farm that is social media. It's the Holy Month, not the "Holier than Thou month," see you at sundown.

            47 min
          9. STOP! In the Name of Self-Love!

            Until dating apps come with a coupon for a free therapy session, you'll settle for this podcast episode that'll help you find the greatest love of your life--YOU!


            Works used in the making of this episode: just one!

            "The Gifts of Imperfection" by Brené Brown.

            1 hr 32 min

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