Kalama Rising

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Can America handle its first female President of color? The unexpected exit of Joe Biden from the presidential race has catapulted Kamala Harris into the spotlight as the presumptive Democratic nominee, and we’re here to unpack this seismic…

So you got called out. Now what?

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  Can confronting our own biases truly lead to a more inclusive society? Join us as we unpack the complexities of race, culture, and power dynamics within professional settings through Emily’s eye-opening experience in a DEI book group focused on…

Unpacking DEI: From Political Battleground to Business Innovation

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DEI is not just a buzzword—it’s a battleground. Discover how initiatives meant to ensure equal opportunities are being twisted for profit, and the backlash they face from political factions that misuse terms like “DEI president.” In this episode, we…

“Black Jobs” [Mini]

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Trump’s comment about immigrants “taking black jobs” isn’t just misguided—it’s harmful. Join us as we, Courtney Russell Jr. and Emily Braucher, unpack the damaging implications of such statements on marginalized communities. From the recent…

S5E5: Ibram X. Kendi’s “Stamped” on Netflix

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What would it look like if every person in the U.S. was well versed in the history of racism? Today we are unpacking the Netflix adaptation of Ibram X. Kendi’s “Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America”. This…

S5E4: Our Responsibility to Community, with Nana Boakye.

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“We need to build community like our life depends on it.”  We are joined today by awe-inspiring Nana Boakye; local philantropist and community builder from Ghana to Boulder. Nana chanelled his passion for soccer into “Kick2Build”…

S5E3: Curiosity vs. Complacency

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Today we are unpacking some big themes from last week’s episode with Dr. Roberto Montoya: “CRT is Race Consciousness”. Join us as we push into edgy territory; asking ‘scary’ questions about race, expanding our comfort zones and as always,…

S5E2: CRT is Race Consciousness w/ Dr Roberto Montoya

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This is such a special episode, we’ve been waiting 2 years to release it! Today we are talking all things CRT (Critical Race Theory) with Dr. Roberto Montoya, Associate VP of Partner Success for Hispanic Serving Institutions. Weaving poetry,…