Flashes of DEI

By Kent State Division of People, Culture and Belonging

Join Kent State's Division of People, Culture and Belonging each month as they explore different topics and ideas related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).... more

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The podcast currently has 42 episodes available.

Flashes of DEI episodes:

July 26, 2022Navigating Our Mental Health
It's been a rough couple of years. We want to explore the impact of them and what we can do to take care of our mental health. You'll hear from Dr. Carrie Berta (Psychologist and Assistant Director, Counseling and Psychological Services) and Dr. Adrienne Erby (Assistant Professor of Counselor Education and Supervision / DEI Faculty Affiliate / Practicing Licensed Professional Counselor).

KSU Resources:
Counseling and Psychological Services

The Counseling Center

Impact Employee Assistance and Work Life Program

Kent State of Wellbeing

Kent State Employee Wellness

Student Multicultural Center

LGBTQ+ Center

CARES Center

Center for Adult and Veteran Services

Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services

Women's Center

Student Accessibility Services

Non-KSU Resources:
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's Challenge to the Nation's Social Scientists

Therapy for Black Girls

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Crisis Textline (Text 741741)

The Steve Fund (Text STEVE to 741741)

The Safe Place App

Live Another Day: Mental Health Support for Native and Indigenous People

Asian Mental Health Project

Racial Equity Support Line (503-575-3764 - weekdays, 10AM to 7PM PST)

Latinx Therapy

Therapy for Black Men

Clinicians of Color Directory

Asian Mental Health Collective Directory

Sista Afya Resources

Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective

National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association Directory

South Asian Mental Health Initiative & Network

National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network

Trans Lifeline (877-565-8860)

LGBT National Hotline (888-843-4564)

Reach out to us at [email protected] or @DEIKentState across social media!
Intro/Outro Music: 'Fate' by Marquice Turner
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30min
June 28, 2022 Pride Trivia!
June is Pride Month! We brought in current Pride! Kent president Dakota Bekelesky (2021-2023) and brought back former president Brandon Stephens (2013-2016) to test their knowledge.

Email Pride! Kent at [email protected] to learn more or get information about their Discord. You can also follow them at @PrideKent across social media.

Reach out to us at [email protected] or @DEIKentState across social media!
Intro/Outro Music: 'Fate' by Marquice Turner
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19min
May 25, 2022Asian, Asian American and Pacific Islander Faculty & Staff Alliance
This month we talk with Donna Lee (Piano Professor, School of Music) and Sue Mark-Sracic (Counseling and Learning Specialist) about the need for and creation of the Asian, Asian American and Pacific Islander Faculty & Staff Alliance (AAAPIFASA).

Resources Mentioned:
AAAPIFASA Website

KSU Listserv site (sign in and search for "KSUAAPIFASA"

Reach out to us at [email protected] or @DEIKentState across social media!
Intro/Outro Music: 'Fate' by Marquice Turner
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22min
April 20, 2022Autism Acceptance Month
Join us as we talk with Zachary Strickler (Neurodiversity Coordinator, Student Accessibility Services) about autism - what it is, what some common misconceptions are, and more!
Resources Mentioned:
Autism Society of Greater Akron

Student Accessibility Services (KSU)

Academic Success Center (KSU)

Counseling and Psychological Services (KSU)

Student Support Services (KSU)

Writing Commons (KSU)

Counseling Center (KSU)

Psychological Clinic (KSU)

You can follow Student Accessibility Services, also known as SAS, on Twitter and Instagram at @SASKSU1910
Reach out to us at [email protected] or @DEIKentState across social media!
Intro/Outro Music: 'Fate' by Marquice Turner
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28min
March 28, 2022International Women's Day
This month we're honoring and talking about International Women's Day with Dr. Gumiko Monobe (Associate Professor, Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies), Cassie Pegg-Kirby (Director, Women's Center), and Dr. Charmaine Crawford (Associate Professor, Africana Studies. Director, Institute for African American Affair).

Resources Mentioned:
The Women's Atlas by Joni Seager

Super Majority

The Gender Pay Gap - AAUW

Planned Parenthood

Guttmacher Institute

UN Women

National Organization for Women (NOW)

Women's Ways of Knowing by M. Belenky, B. McVicker Clinchy, N. Rule Goldberger, and J. Mattuck Tarule

Midwest Academy

Reach out to us at [email protected] or @DEIKentState across social media!
Intro/Outro Music: 'Fate' by Marquice Turner
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30min
February 24, 2022 Black United Students
Hear about the past, present, and future of Black United Students (BUS) from a conversation with Deanna Baccus (Computer Science Major, Black United Student's Director of Academic Affairs) and Mwatabu Okantah (Associate Professor, Interim Chair of Department of Africana Studies, Vice President of BUS in 1972-1973).

You can find BUS on Instagram @blackunitedstudents

Reach out to us at [email protected] or @DEIKentState across social media!
Intro/Outro Music: 'Fate' by Marquice Turner
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30min
January 26, 2022A Deeper Look at Martin Luther King Jr.
Listen in to a conversation with Dr. Liz Smith-Pryor (Associate Professor in African-American History) about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - his context, his community, and how his work is still relevant today.

Some of the resources mentioned in the episode:
Why We Can't Wait - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Going Down Jericho Road - Dr. Michael K. Honey

Until I Am Free: Fannie Lou Hamer's Enduring Message to America - Dr. Keisha N. Blain

Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Reach out to the Division of People, Culture and Belonging at [email protected] or @PeopleCultureKSU across social media!
Intro/Outro Music: 'Fate' by Marquice Turner
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30min
December 20, 2021An Intro to Critical Race Theory
Join Marquis and Katie as they talk with Dr. Christa Porter (Assistant Professor in Higher Ed Administration) about what Critical Race theory is, what it isn't, and how it can help us understand some of the things going on around us.

Some of the people and resources mentioned in the episode:
CRT Founding Scholars: Derek Bell, Richard Delgado, Kimberlé Crenshaw, Allen Freeman, Cheryl Harris, Mari Matsuda, Charles Lawrence, Patricia Williams

CRT in Education Scholars: Gloria Ladson-Billings, William Tate, Lori Patton Davis, Shaun Harper, Jessica Harris

Branches of CRT: DisCrit, BlackCrit, LatCrit, Critical Race Feminism, TribalCrit

Reach out to the Division of People, Culture and Belonging at [email protected] or @PeopleCultureKSU across social media!
Intro/Outro Music: 'Fate' by Marquice Turner
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23min
November 17, 2021 Supporting Our Adult & Military Connected Students
Listen in as Dr. Akbar and Katie talk with Joshua Rider (Executive Director, Center for Adult and Veteran Services) and Scott Crawford (Assistant Director, Center for Adult and Veteran Services) about some of the myths, challenges, ways to support our adult and military connected students.

Connect with CAVS at @KSUCAVS

Reach out to the Division of People, Culture and Belonging at [email protected] or @PeopleCultureKSU across social media!
Intro/Outro Music: 'Fate' by Marquice Turner
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23min
October 27, 2021Chosen Names & Pronouns!
Join Bri and Katie as they talk with Lo Denmon (Assistant Director of the KSU LGBTQ+ Center) and Graham Callahan (KSU student majoring in Theater Tech with a minor in LGBT Studies and president of Threads) about chosen names, pronouns, and why it all matters.
Some of the resources mentioned in the episode:
Rania El Mugammar's Anatomy of an Apology

Pronoun Dressing Room

Kent State Chosen Name Process

Kent State Safe Space Series

Kent State Student Legal Services
Reach out to the Division of People, Culture and Belonging at [email protected] or @PeopleCultureKSU across social media!
Intro/Outro Music: 'Fate' by Marquice Turner
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30min

FAQs about Flashes of DEI:

How many episodes does Flashes of DEI have?

The podcast currently has 42 episodes available.