Real Talk: A Diversity in Higher Ed Podcast

Southern Connecticut State University
  • 4.7 (12)
  • SOCIETY & CULTURE

Professor KC Councilor, Danielle Campbell, Saieda Lataillade-Lewis, and Zoe Pringle break down communication barriers and get to the heart of equity and inclusion conversations on college campuses.

  1. 12/19/2023

    Season Finale: The End of an Era with KC Councilor

    KC, Saïeda, and Danielle get behind the mic together one last time to recap season 7 and reflect on the group's time together as cohosts of Real Talk. For those who aren't caught up, this marks KC's final episode, concluding six seasons as the show's lead host. Join us in wishing KC farewell @realtalkhighered on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

    27 min

  2. 12/19/2023

    On Crime and Punishment: Why We Don't Remain Silent

    KC, Saïeda, and Danielle talk with sociologists Dr. Cassi Meyerhoffer (Imprisoned: Interlocking Oppression in Law Enforcement, Housing, and Public Education) and Dr. Venice Michalsen (Mothering and Desistance in Re-Entry) about interlocking systems of oppression, the responsibility of researchers to communities, and the possibilities of abolition.

    1h 7m

  3. 12/11/2023

    Bringing the Table and the Chairs: Creating Community Spaces within Higher Ed

    Tune in for a special announcement by KC, followed by a fascinating talk with Drs. Marian Evans and Anuli Njoku about their new book, Navigating Academia During Covid-19: Perspectives and Strategies from BIPOC Women. Don't miss this important and timely conversation about mentorship, fostering health and well-being on a community level, and the birth story of this beautiful book.

    51 min

  4. 12/04/2023

    The Play’s The Thing: Theatre, Empathy, and Social Change

    KC and Real Talk team member, Cindy Cardozo, engage in a conversation with three theatre professionals—Mike Skinner, associate professor of theatre at Southern Connecticut State University; Rebecca Goodheart, producing artistic director at Elm Shakespeare; and Rachel Alderman, associate artistic director for Long Wharf Theater—regarding the significance of the arts in promoting social change and initiating discussions about contemporary social justice issues. They delve into the crucial aspects of community and empathy development fostered by performing arts, along with emphasizing the importance of arts education.

    54 min

  5. 11/27/2023

    Healing through Community: A Conversation with Amelea Lowery

    KC, Danielle, and Saïeda talk with Amelea Lowery, a graduate student in Yale’s Master of Public Health program, about trauma and healing, how to tap into and create community when you’re new to town, and liberation through the land.

    1h 6m

  6. 11/13/2023

    The Friends Episode: The One Where We Talk Connection in College and Beyond

    KC, Saïeda, Danielle, and Zoe talk with student leader and Marisa Howard, a student resident advisor, about friendships in college — how to create community, navigate tricky situations, and make healthy connections.

    53 min

  7. 11/06/2023

    Fostering Nurturing Community Spaces: A Conversation with Alisha Crutchfield-McLean and Lauren Anderson

    Join KC, Danielle, and Saïeda as they sit down with the passionate creators behind two cherished community spaces in New Haven: Alisha Crutchfield-McLean of BLOOM and Lauren Anderson of Possible Futures. In this episode, they explore the significance of community spaces that have enriched their lives, discussing the role of plants, books, and communal gatherings in nurturing personal and collective growth. Learn about the essential contributions of BLOOM and Possible Futures to the New Haven community. Find out more about these inspiring spaces at https://www.gatheratbloom.com/ and https://www.possiblefuturesbooks.com/.

    50 min

  8. 10/30/2023

    The Changing Landscape of Affirmative Action

    KC, Saïeda, and Danielle talk with a panel of expert guests about affirmative action—its political history, its legal present, and the impact of the Supreme Court’s decision on our university campuses and beyond. Guests are: Tess Marchant-Shapiro, professor of political scienceAndy Marchant-Shapiro, attorney at lawJulie Edstrom, vice-president of enrollment managementDiane Ariza, vice-president of diversity, equity and inclusion

    55 min
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Professor KC Councilor, Danielle Campbell, Saieda Lataillade-Lewis, and Zoe Pringle break down communication barriers and get to the heart of equity and inclusion conversations on college campuses.

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