Episodes

  • Episode 205: American Conservation Movement & Environmental Justice

    Episode 205: American Conservation Movement & Environmental Justice
    Jun 2 2023
    In this episode, Ashley and guest host Dr. Christie Bahlai (Kent State University, Co-Director ESDRI) talk with Dr. Dorceta Taylor (Senior Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Professor of Environmental Justice, Yale University) about the intersection of ecology, race, and environmental justice - as well the history and present of the American Conservation Movement. This podcast is made possible with funding from the School of Peace & Conflict and the Center for Pan African Culture at Kent State University - with additional support from Mark Lewine and the John Gray Paynther Program. Links: https://environment.yale.edu/profile/taylor Co-Host Links: https://bahlailab.org/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-do-you-know/id1571195823
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    52 mins
  • Episode 204: Elaine Tso, Asian Services In Action

    Episode 204: Elaine Tso, Asian Services In Action
    Mar 16 2023
    In this episode, Casey and Shemariah talk with Elaine Tso (Chief Executive Officer, Asian Services In Action) about her path to serving as ASIA's CEO, and how ASIA's programs and mission serve to empower, support, and advocate for the AAPI community throughout Northeast Ohio. This podcast is made possible with funding from the School of Peace & Conflict and the Center for Pan African Culture at Kent State University - with additional support from Mark Lewine and the John Gray Paynther Program. Links: https://www.asiaohio.org/
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Episode 203: The People's Budget!

    Episode 203: The People's Budget!
    Jan 24 2023
    In this episode, Casey and Ashley talk with Fahiem Shabazz (President, New Era Cleveland) and Michelle B. Jackson (Campaign Organizer, PB CLE) about the mission and work of Participatory Budgeting Cleveland. This podcast is made possible with funding from the School of Peace & Conflict and the Center for Pan African Culture at Kent State University - with additional support from Mark Lewine and the John Gray Paynther Program. Links: https://www.pbcle.com/ Links to PB results from 3 Cities: https://www.pbdurham.org/cycle_1_winners https://www.myvallejo.com/participatory-budgeting-2-01 https://www.cambridgema.gov/news/2021/12/pbvoteresults Link to short video about PB process: https://vimeo.com/162743651 Links to recent articles: https://thelandcle.org/stories/city-council-approves-two-major-projects-on-southeast-side/ https://thelandcle.org/stories/the-saga-of-shaker-square/ https://www.cleveland.com/opinion/2021/11/a-new-cleveland-mayor-a-new-opportunity-for-food-justice-michelle-b-jackson-and-gwendolyn-garth.html
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Episode 202: Cleveland in the Classroom

    Episode 202: Cleveland in the Classroom
    Dec 8 2022
    In this episode, Casey and Shemariah talk with Greg Deegan (Executive Director, Teaching Cleveland) about his mission to teach the history of Cleveland in the K-12 classroom. This podcast is made possible with funding from the School of Peace & Conflict and the Center for Pan African Culture at Kent State University - with additional support from Mark Lewine and the John Gray Paynther Program. Links: https://www.teachcle.org/about-teaching-cleveland
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    50 mins
  • Episode 201: Two Shakers (part 2)

    Episode 201: Two Shakers (part 2)
    Dec 8 2022
    In this episode, Ashley and Shemariah talk with Josiah Quarles, Director of Organizing and Advocacy for the Northeast Ohio Coalition for the homeless. This discussion of the "Two Shakers" is part 2 of 2. This podcast is made possible with funding from the School of Peace & Conflict and the Center for Pan African Culture at Kent State University - with additional support from Mark Lewine and the John Gray Paynther Program. Links: https://www.neoch.org/our-team
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    39 mins
  • Episode 201: Two Shakers (part 1)

    Episode 201: Two Shakers (part 1)
    Oct 24 2022
    In this episode, Ashley and Shemariah talk with Tiara Sargeant (DEI Coordinator, Shaker Heights Schools) and Dr. Donna Whyte (professor at Cleveland State University) about their experience living in and attending school in the Cleveland suburb of Shaker Heights, OH. This discussion of the "Two Shakers" is part 1 of 2. This podcast is made possible with funding from the School of Peace & Conflict and the Center for Pan African Culture at Kent State University - with additional support from Mark Lewine and the John Gray Paynther Program. Links: https://www.shaker.org/EquityUnscripted.aspx https://shaker.life/people/witness-history/
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Episode 200: Relaunching the Podcast!

    Episode 200: Relaunching the Podcast!
    Oct 23 2022
    We're back, listeners! In this podcast relaunch, the three co-hosts - Ashley Nickels, Shemariah Arki, and Casey Boyd-Swan - talk about the relaunch and preview the next few episodes! Look forward to the following discussions in the coming weeks: Two Shakers: parts 1 and 2 Cleveland in the Classroom PB CLE: Participatory Budgeting in Cleveland This podcast is made possible with funding from the School of Peace & Conflict and the Center for Pan African Culture at Kent State University - with additional support from Mark Lewine and the John Gray Paynther Program.
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    29 mins
  • Series 6 Episode 9: Jerry Pena, from Community Organizing to Organizing within Organizations

    Series 6 Episode 9: Jerry Pena, from Community Organizing to Organizing within Organizations
    Jun 7 2022
    This episode is part of Series 6, Race and Democracy in Northeast Ohio. In this ninth episode, Ashley and Casey talk with returning guest Jerry Peña (founder & senior member Gradient A Human Equity Think Tank). Jerry shares his experience as both a community organizer and a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion consultant for organizations - the conversation also focuses on community organizer responses to current events. This series is made possible with funding from Mark Lewine and the John Gray Paynther Program. Links: https://gradientthinktank.com/team
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    46 mins