Colorblind: Race Across Generations

In this episode, we are exploring the dramatic increase in attacks on Asian Americans and how we could be and should be allies in the struggle. Joining us for a frank and honest conversation are: Jerry Won, founder and CEO of Just Like Media and Founder of the Asian Podcast Network; and Jiamin Liang, Marketing Director in China for the Lim Law group.

Our panel says you're biased and you may not even know it. We're talking about unconscious bias, what is it, how it affects you and those around you and how to work through it. We're joined by Stacey Gordon, author of UNBIAS: Addressing Unconscious Bias At Work; Dr. Stephanie Sarkis, author of GASLIGHTING; and Tekoa Pouerie, Certified Implicit/Explicit Bias Trainer

We're following up on a previous episode about the impact of Covid-19 on Black and Brown communities. This time we're taking a deep dive into the racial disparity in who has access to the Covid-19 vaccine, the reasons for it and what this says about racial disparity in health care in general. Joining us are Dr. Kiersten Kennedy from UAB Hospital, Dr. Candice Jones, Board Certified Pediatrician and Dr. Michael Howell, Board Certified Internist.

Kristin Fulwylie of Equal Ground joins us for a post Inaugural Day episode to talk about the power of the vote for communities of color. What did we learn from 202O, what will it mean going forward and just how influential was the Black women vote?

In our first episode of 2021, we're focusing on the riots at the Capitol, that have captured the attention of the world. How does race play into the police action (or inaction), the public reaction and even the words used to describe what happened. Joining us, three Colorblind veteran panelists: Rudy Darden and Hank VanPutten from the Peace and Justice Institute and Dr. Fon Gordon, Professor of African American History at The University of Central Florida

Our guests are Carol Cox and Diane Diaz of Speaking Your Brand, two white women, challenging other white woman to do the work to becoming anti-racists. But they're not just talking. They've come up with some action steps to make it happen.

Black and Brown people are bearing a disproportionate number of Covid-19 cases. And the racial disparity in health care means they're dying at a disproportionate rate as well. We take a deep dive into this medical crisis and look for solutions with a panel of doctors: Dr. Tralonda Triplett, Epidemiologist/Global Public Health Consultant at The Institute for Successful Leadership, Dr. Kiersten Kennedy, Chief of Hospital Medicine, University of Alabama Birmingham Medical School and Dr. Candice Jones, Board Certified Pediatrician.

Diversity and Inclusion Expert Deloria Nelson joins us to break down what D & I really means for employers and employees in light of this recent social justice movement and racial reckoning. Who really benefits from it and how to do more than use D & I as "window dressing".

It's been 4 years since NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick set off a national debate about the Star Spangled Banner. In the years since, we've seen many reflect on what he was saying, was he right? Was he unpatriotic? Should we have been listening? In this episode, panelist Hank Van Putten reflects on the workshop he developed on the subject and what it all means in the broader context of social injustice, race in America and the current racial reckoning in America.

In this episode, what happens when you speak out about social justice issues and it costs you your relationships with friends and even family members. Rudy Darden from the Peace and Justice Institute, Voice Actor Sara Carroll Jiminez and Jenna Settles, Librarian/Fact Checker/Researcher join us for a frank conversation about what happens when you and friends and family don't see eye to eye on this important issue.