The CSDI Podcast: Recent Episodes
Suffolk University, Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion
The official podcast from the Center for Student Diversity & Inclusion at Suffolk University! Run by our Diversity Peer Education Scholars, our podcast aims to provide a space to learn about social justice, inclusion, and activism!
On this final episode, Jen Macias De La Parra (She/Her) opens up about her experiences as a ward of the state (orphan) and a person who holds multiple marginalized identities.
To know more about the land you are on and ways you can support the Indigenous community, please visit www.native-land.ca. You can also find out more about the epidemic of missing and murdered indigenous people at www.mmiwhoismissing.org.
Resources Mentioned:
Acknowledging Our Privilege by Rachel Ricketts with Headspace A guided imagery exercise (10 mins)
https://my.headspace.com/singles/1118
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
CDC’s study that informs much of what we understand about how trauma can impact children into adulthood
https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/index.html
Trauma-Informed Education
Resources Possible entry points to learning about unpacking trauma
https://traumainformeded.com/resources/
Salma Hayek with Mark Maron
On women talking about their trauma—This is a snippet between Salma Hayek and Mark Maron talking about why it “takes so long” for women to speak up about their trauma. Skip to minute 40:50 to target Salma’s important and powerful words.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0mue26cNlz9oq0KnZjAPfk?si=DIsW3qy3Tmm5t7FHtde4SQ&context=spotify%3Ashow%3A6L47MDMO3xuN2XBed7miEI
Brené Brown with President Barack Obama
Great convo about holding the tension of opposites
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1d1AI5Fsrn3mAdetQEe8iL?si=k94_DXJhRAq4NliUoYzjZA
Jen Macias De La Parra with Kim Noonan
Jen talks to Kim Noonan about her multiracial experience through the lens of being a ward of the state (orphan)
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1338475/8185392-jen-macias-de-la-parra-she-her?play=true
"What's Going On?!" is a podcast initiative by Xin Yi Yap from Suffolk University's Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion. The series aims to normalize and inspire folks to have these difficult conversations within their communities by discussing social justice topics in the context of what’s happening in the here and now.
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Connect with Jen!
Instagram: @jenrmacias
Website: www.duende.design
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Instagram: @XincereYiYours
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In this episode of "What's Going On?!", Muslim community organizer and artist Jordan Ahmed (They/Them) discusses the intersectionality between queerness, Islam, and politics, and the violent extremism that Muslims face.
Resources mentioned:
Muslim Justice League
https://muslimjusticeleague.org/
The Feeling of Being Watched (Documentary)
https://www.amazon.com/Feeling-Being-Watched-Assia-Boundaoui/dp/B08CKC1ZQQ
Murder of Sikhs as They are Mistaken for Muslims
https://www.heraldextra.com/news/national/post-9-11-sikhs-say-they-are-mistaken-targets/article_fea7ea37-8737-5fe1-aa59-ba1a13a27eba.html
"What's Going On?!" is a podcast initiative by Xin Yi Yap as part of Suffolk University's Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion's regular podcast "The CSDI Podcast". This series aims to normalize conversations around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Every episode covers a current affair and how we can affect equitable change through our own unique ways of activism.
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@SUDiversity
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On this episode of "What's Going On?!", social entrepreneur and intersectional feminist Emily Weltman (she/her) discusses the history of feminism, intersectionality within the community, and dismantling the patriarchy.
Resources mentioned:
Emily Weltman
https://coflowco.com/
Rage2Rainbows - an initiative founded by Emily Weltman and Madison Butler
https://www.rage2rainbows.com
Brittany Packnett Cunningham
@MsPackyetti on Instagram and Twitter
Living at the Intersection Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoDmEH47X0s&feature=youtu.be
Kimberlé Crenshaw
She coined the term "Intersectionality" and theory.
https://www.vox.com/the-highlight/2019/5/20/18542843/intersectionality-conservatism-law-race-gender-discrimination
Organizations against anti-Asian Hate Crimes
IAmNotAVirus
@iamnotavirus.info on Instagram
https://www.iamnotavirus.info
Hate is a Virus
https://www.hateisavirus.org
"What's Going On?!" is a podcast initiative by Xin Yi Yap as part of Suffolk University's Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion's regular podcast "The CSDI Podcast". This series aims to normalize conversations around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Every episode covers a current affair and how we can affect equitable change through our own unique ways of activism.
On this episode of "What's Going On?!", guest speakers Michelle Lo (She/Her) and Mike Keo (He/Him) explores the Asian community's history and contributions in America, the intersectionality of identities within the Asian diaspora, and the experiences of being an Asian American in the times of COVID-19.
Resources:
IAmNotAVirus
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamnotavirus.info
Website: http://iamnotavirus.info/
The #IAM Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/27sHzaFoOIMrW3pqjofLm5
Articles on Asian American History
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/the-long-history-of-racism-against-asian-americans-in-the-u-s https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2019/jul/18/forgotten-by-society-how-chinese-migrants-built-the-transcontinental-railroad#:~:text=From%201863%20and%201869%2C%20roughly,helped%20build%20the%20transcontinental%20railroad.&text=During%20the%2019th%20century%2C%20more,shortage%20threatened%20the%20railroad's%20completion.
https://postalmuseum.si.edu/the-transcontinental-railroad-and-the-asian-american-story
"What's Going On?!" is a podcast initiative by Xin Yi Yap as part of Suffolk University's Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion's regular podcast "The CSDI Podcast". This series aims to normalize conversations around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Every episode covers a current affair and how we can affect equitable change through our own unique ways of activism.
☆Follow us!☆
@SUDiversity
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On this episode of "What's Going On?!", Diversity Peer Education Scholar Ahria Ilyas (She/Her) highlights notable Black historical figures we should know about (but don’t), how to cultivate an environment for the Black community to succeed, and celebrating Black excellence in our lives.
Book Recommendations: Check your local bookstores and support them before purchasing on Amazon!
Me and White Supremacy - Layla Saad
How to Be An Anti-Racist - Ibram X. Kendi
So You Want to Talk About Race - Ijeoma Oluo
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks - Rebecca Skloot
Medical Apartheid - Harriet A. Washington
Born a Crime - Trevor Noah
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"What's Going On?!" is a podcast initiative by Xin Yi Yap as part of Suffolk University's Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion's regular podcast "The CSDI Podcast". This series aims to normalize conversations around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Every episode covers a current affair and how we can affect equitable change through our own unique ways of activism.
☆Follow us!☆
@SUDiversity
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SUDiversity
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SUDiversity
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/SUDiversity
On this episode of "What's Going On?!", the Reverend Amy L. Fisher talks about Christocentricity in our language and holidays, and the need for understanding and open conversations.
Resources:
Education on the Indigenous Community
www.native-land.ca
www.maindigenousagenda.org
Suffolk University Interfaith Center
https://www.suffolk.edu/student-life/student-involvement/interfaith-religious-life
Festival of Lights Event
The event is held on Thursday, December 10 2020 at 1pm
For the Zoom link, please email interfaith@suffolk.edu.
"What's Going On?!" is a podcast initiative by Xin Yi Yap as part of Suffolk University's Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion's regular podcast "The CSDI Podcast". This series aims to normalize conversations around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Every episode covers a current affair and how we can affect equitable change through our own unique ways of activism.
On this episode of "What's Going On?!", guest speakers Kim Nguyen (they/them) and Cam Breither (they/them) talk about the trans community, violence against trans folx, and their vision for solidarity.
Content Warning: The episode talks about violence against trans folx. The guest speakers also recount their personal experiences which may be triggering.
Resources:
Trans Resistance MA
https://www.transresistancema.com/
https://www.facebook.com/TransResistanceforBlackTransLives/
https://www.instagram.com/transresistancema/
"What's Going On?!" is a podcast initiative by Xin Yi Yap as part of Suffolk University's Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion's regular podcast "The CSDI Podcast". This series aims to normalize conversations around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Every episode covers a current affair and how we can affect equitable change through our own unique ways of activism.
In this episode, we talk about the origins of Halloween, cultural appropriation and how that takes shape in our lives, and what we can do to prevent the co-opting of other people's cultures.
Resources
Origins of Halloween
https://daily.jstor.org/from-samhain-to-halloween/
https://www.suffolk.edu/student-life/student-involvement/interfaith-religious-life/religious-life-events
Ava and her photography philosophy
https://www.public-offerings.com/ava-williams-the-twins
"What's Going On?!" is a podcast initiative by Xin Yi Yap as part of Suffolk University's Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion's regular podcast "The CSDI Podcast". This series aims to normalize conversations around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Every episode covers a current affair and how we can affect equitable change through our own unique ways of activism.
On this episode, guest speaker Hessann Farooqi (he/him/his) talks about the impacts of climate change, the role government and corporations play in this movement to save our planet, and how we can all effect change in our communities.
"What's Going On?!" is a podcast initiative by Xin Yi Yap as part of Suffolk University's Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion's regular podcast "The CSDI Podcast". This series aims to normalize conversations around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Every episode covers a current affair and how we can affect equitable change through our own unique ways of activism.
On the series premiere of "What's Going On?!", host Xin Yi Yap (she/her/hers) and Corinne Popp (she/her/hers), co-founder of Italian Americans for Indigenous Peoples' Day talks about honoring Indigenous folx and the removal of Columbus Day, allyship, and intersectionality.
"What's Going On?!" is a podcast initiative by Xin Yi Yap as part of Suffolk University's Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion's regular podcast "The CSDI Podcast". This series aims to normalize conversations around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Every episode covers a current affair and how we can affect equitable change through our own unique ways of activism.