The Launch DEI Podcast: Recent Episodes
Launch Leadership
In this podcast, Launch Leaderships, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, co-chairs Christopher McCroy and Abbey Greene-Walsh talk all things Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. This podcast is your all-access pass to Launch's D.E.I initiative, from reviewing staff training topics, interviews, and community outreach. Welcome to our brave space.
In this episode we touch on important local and national political news, we take time to highlight one of our nations most influential leaders, and we have a very engaging and insightful conversation with Launch's new Executive Director, Mrs. Kayla Meyer. You do NOT want to miss out!
In this episode, we interview Rev. T. Michael Williams. We get to know him, learn about his work in the community and with the NAACAP, and discuss a range of topics relevant to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We discuss some of the important legislation happening in the country, the effects of that legislation on marginalized populations, and how staff can advocate. We also take a moment to talk about the humanitarian crisis happening in Ukraine.
LGBTQ Advocacy
https://outnebraska.org/youth/
http://www.rcga.co/resources.html
https://www.glsen.org/chapter/omaha
Voting Rights Advocacy
https://impactful.ninja/best-charities-for-voting-rights-in-america/
https://lwvnebraska.org
https://www.civicnebraska.org/voting-rights/
omahanaacp.org
FB@OmahaNAACP
May 21st. Couragous Conversations
402-451-1173
In this first ever episode, Chris and Abbey introduce the podcast and give a brief overview of what listeners can expect. They also talk about the history of the DEI committee, the growth they have seen in the organization up to this point, what the future holds for the committee and DEI work within the organization, and present the first Important Person Spotlight to honor Black History.