Celebration and demonstration can coexist. A quick chat about what folks are facing this particular Pride month and the importance of education.

Note: I ramble a little but current legislation is confusing.

How and why should we celebrate Juneteenth in 2023?

Resources

May is Mental Health Awareness Month so we're running back an episode from season 1. Friend of the pod, Chante Meadows, is a therapist and shared insight on mental health, access for marginalized groups, and more. Take a listen, review the original show notes, and do something good for your mental wellness this month.

How is mental health connected to diversity and inclusion? How has the "great racial awakening" impacted mental health and services? 

Thank you to Chante Meadows for joining the pod! Learn more about her practice by visiting Meadows Counseling Group online.

If you or someone you know need/want mental health help, check out these resources:

A Lesson on CRT (American Bar Association)

Get the Facts About Trans & Nonbinary Athletes (Human Rights Campaign)

Perspectives of U.S. Youth (National Institute of Health)

There are simple ways we can celebrate the beauty of diverse identities and lived experiences. Celebrating and embracing humanity lends itself toward a better world.

Poem by Chere IG: @goblkphoenix

A few links to help on your learning journey!

To be curious means to be eager to learn or know something. Hopefully today's episode will encourage you to reconnect with or expand your curiosity and use it on your DEI journey.

Zora Neale Hurston

Curiosity Worksheet

Women's History Resources

Intersectionality

Shared Sisterhood 

Ida B. Wells

A Few of My Favorite Women-Owned Businesses

Additional Resources for Your Learning Journey

Race and Ethnicity Terms

Chicano/Hispanic/Latino

Indigenous/Native American

June Jordan

Do you celebrate Black History Month? How do you celebrate? Will you commit to moving beyond the surface of DEI? Take a listen as you consider your commitment. 

Launchpad Links - a few items to kick off your Black History Month learning journey