Episode: 205 – American Conservation Movement & Environmental Justice Podcast #: 81 Release Date: June 2, 2023 Summary: 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…
Episode 204: Elaine Tso, Asian Services in Action
Episode: 204 – Elaine Tso, Asian Services in Action Podcast #: 80 Release Date: January 24, 2023 Summary: 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…
Episode 203: The People’s Budget!
Episode: 203 – The People’s Budget! Podcast #: 80 Release Date: January 24, 2023 Summary: 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…
Episode 202: Cleveland in the Classroom
Episode: 202 – Cleveland in the Classroom Podcast #: 79 Release Date: December 8, 2022 Summary: 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…
Episode 201: Two Shakers (pt 2)
Episode: 201 – Two Shakers (pt 2) Podcast #: 78 Release Date: December 8, 2022 Summary: 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…
Episode 201: Two Shakers (pt 1)
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…
Series 6 Episode 7 – Madhu Sharma, International Institute Akron
Series: 6. Race and Democracy in Northeast Ohio Episode: 7. Madhu Sharma, International Institute of Akron Podcast #: 73 Release Date: May 6, 2022 Summary: This episode is part of Series 6, Race and Democracy in Northeast Ohio. In our seventh episode, Casey and Anuj talk with Madhu Sharma, Executive Director and Director of Immigration Legal Services at International Institute of Akron in Akron, OH. The conversation explores the intersections of race, religion, and resettlement in Akron, OH with a…
Series 6 Episode 8 – Aisia and Samira, Midtown Cleveland
Series: 6. Race and Democracy in Northeast Ohio Episode: 8. Aisia Jones and Samira Malone, MidTown Cleveland Podcast #: 74 Release Date: May 17, 2022 Summary: This episode is part of Series 6, Race and Democracy in Northeast Ohio. In this eighth episode, Ashley and Shemariah talk with Midtown Cleveland staff Aisia Jones (Director of Community Empowerment) and Samira Malone (Neighborhood Planning Manager). The conversation emphasizes the importance of Black women in local activism, municipal politics, and neighborhood planning. The…