Episode: 201 – Two Shakers (pt 1) Podcast #: 77 Release Date: October 24, 2022 Summary: In this episode, Ashley and Shemariah talk with Tiara Sargeant (SGORR 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 &…
Growing Democracy 2.0: Relaunch
Episode: 200 – Relaunching the Podcast! Podcast #: 76 Release Date: October 23, 2022 Summary: 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…
Series 6 Episode 9 – Jerry Peña, From Community Organizing to Organizing within Organizations
Series: 6. Race and Democracy in Northeast Ohio Episode: 9. Jerry Peña, founder & senior member Gradient A Human Equity Think Tank Podcast #: 75 Release Date: June 7, 2022 Summary: 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…