All the Things—PNW

Equity Institute
All the Things—PNW

At long last, Equity Institute presents "All the Things—PNW", a podcast dedicated to all things race, identity, justice, and their function—especially in these uncertain times. Hosted by Erin Jones, Fernell Miller, and Dr. Jen Self, the trio shares their insights/experiences as educators, scholars, activists, parents, women of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals/allies, and global citizens. Here, they hold space for the difficult conversations about all the things that we should've been talking about, but have avoided until now. Tune in on Monday mornings for your weekly dose of "All the Things—PNW".

  1. 11/11/2021

    24. Teacher of the Year

    Erin travels to Washington D.C. to celebrate her former student, Brooke Brown, being named the 2021 Washington State teacher of the year. This week’s episode discusses how and why Washington D.C., a predominantly Black community, is underrepresented and underserved by the government. They talk disparities in education, and the privileges afforded to non-black students versus the structural barriers that burden black communities and families, even though they represent the majority of D.C. citizens.

    41 min

  2. 10/29/2021

    23. Mental Health of Black and Brown Students

    Milagros Thompson, a black female in-school counselor, joins the circle this week to share her observations on the declining mental health of her black and brown students—even more so in-person than online. Fernell discusses why online school offered a safer and more accommodating space for many marginalized students, and the pitfalls of expecting students of color to conform to white supremacy culture. Dr. J  brings in the history of social work and the support systems that were inspired by communities of color. Erin tells the story of a negative interaction between a principal and a black student, and why adults need to earn the respect of their black students, not demand it.

    37 min

  3. 10/08/2021

    22. What We Do to Love Us

    Today’s episode starts with a story from a school district in Newberg, Oregon, where the school board banned displays of flags in classrooms, including the Black Lives Matter flag and all Pride flags. Our hosts discuss the hope represented by these flags and the reason why students need them to feel seen. Drawing on their own experiences, Dr. J opens up about the bigotry they faced as a D1 athlete. Fernell explains how she was alienated by her teachers and leveraged athletics to build trust within her racially isolating community. Erin reflects upon her childhood abroad, the culture shock of coming to the U.S., and the reason why she chooses to stay, in spite of it all.

    33 min

  4. 09/22/2021

    22. Hit the Road Jaq

    Today on ATT—PNW, we’re talking about how black/brown/LGBTQIA folks move through the world, and the territoriality enforced by white supremacy. Dr. J talks about their weekend surrounded by whiteness, Erin tells the story of why she and her husband are consistently harassed by airport security (even though they are both experienced travelers), and Fernell explains how she follows in her father’s footsteps and protects herself by establishing herself as a community fixture.

    43 min

  5. 09/15/2021

    21. No Going Back

    As America's youth heads back to school in-person, many white parents and teachers are relieved at the idea of life returning to normal, despite a worsening pandemic and a nationwide racial reckoning. Meanwhile, Black and Brown folks wonder if the systemic changes promised by educators and administrators across the country will be fulfilled, or if they were empty to begin with. Today, our hosts are joined by Bonita Lee, a Black educator and community leader, to discuss how to best guide students towards racial healing, rather than try to hide the truth about our history.

    46 min

  6. 08/11/2021

    20. Humanizing is Radicalizing (ft. The Root of Our Youth!)

    Today's episode features The Root of Our Youth, a coalition of middle school through college students who work to achieve racial equity and radical structural reform in education. They gather together, in-person for the first time, and share their experiences working with legislators, doing community outreach, and educating educators. They demonstrate the value of celebrating each other's successes and humanizing each other as black/brown/LGBTQIA+ individuals, in order to heal our communities.

    49 min

  7. 07/28/2021

    19. The War on Critical Race Theory

    Critical Race Theory has come under political fire in recent media, with Texas Senator Ted Cruz declaring CRT teachings to be "every bit as racist as the Klansmen in white sheets". Erin, Fernell, and Dr. J, three educators and scholars of CRT, debunk false narratives surrounding its principles and implementation. Finally, they explain the consequences of keeping the truth about our history from the children of America.

    38 min

  8. 07/22/2021

    18. Zaila and the Bee

    On July 8, Zaila Avant-Garde made headlines when she became the first Black American to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee. A scholar and an athlete, Zaila's lesser known accomplishments include three Guinness World Records for Basketball. Our hosts discuss why it is that Zaila's academic achievement has received wall-to-wall media coverage, while her basketball records are treated as almost a footnote in her story. They explore black excellence and the ways in which the media discredits, dehumanizes, and erases black youth, while still demanding perfection from them.

    27 min
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At long last, Equity Institute presents "All the Things—PNW", a podcast dedicated to all things race, identity, justice, and their function—especially in these uncertain times. Hosted by Erin Jones, Fernell Miller, and Dr. Jen Self, the trio shares their insights/experiences as educators, scholars, activists, parents, women of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals/allies, and global citizens. Here, they hold space for the difficult conversations about all the things that we should've been talking about, but have avoided until now. Tune in on Monday mornings for your weekly dose of "All the Things—PNW".

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