Gem City Diversity

In this episode, Hannah talks with Taylor about code switching. They discuss what code switching means to Taylor, and her experiences with it. 

In this episdoe of our Youth Speaks series, Anytown alumni, Mikayla and Isabel discuss Anytown, what they learned, and why they recommend it for other high school students in the Miami Valley.

In this episode of our series on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Hannah talked with Tristina about mental health in the foster care system, her story dealing with mental health, and the resources that helped her. 

In this episode, Lake and Maia talk with C about gender affirming care. They discuss what it is, HRT, and some of their experiences related to gender affirming care.

In this episode of our Friendship Friday series, Lake talked with one of our Humanitarian Award recipients, Dr. Fr. Benjamin Speare-Hardy and the West Dayton Caravan of Churches. They discussed community organizing, COVID, the work of the West Dayton Caravan of Churches, and more. 

In this episode, Natalee talks with Makayla about race, privilege, and gender. This is a youth led, created, and recorded episode. 

In this episode of our series on Code Switching, Hannah got the chance to talk with Manny Dorvil. They discussed what code switching is and means to Manny, his experience with it, and perspective on it. 

In this episode, Lake talks with Danny Thomas about the first Dayton Black Pride festival. They discuss the event itself, Danny's role, creating a safe space, representation in the LGBTQ+ community, and intersectionality.

In this episode of our series featuring youth voices, Andy and Richard discuss issues including stereotypes, privilege, race, and racism. This is a youth led and recorded podcast.

Tune in next Thursday for our next youth led podcast.

In this episode, Lake continues his conversation with Jacob, Gloria, and Isabel about their experience being KODAs. They discuss family life, dating as a KODA, language for hearing and deaf individuals, and a bit more on the perception of Deaf people and KODAs.