Disrupting Place

Ashley Morales

An ongoing conversation on the relationship, tension, and gap between architecture and social justice with architecture student Ashley Morales and Ethnic and Women's Studies professors Dr. Shayda Kafai and Dr. Manuel Diaz.

Episodes

  1. 08/25/2022

    Episode 3: In Conversation with Annie Koh

    Let's welcome our second guest on the podcast, Annie Koh! Annie is a lecturer at Cal Poly Pomona within the Urban Regional Planning Department. We learn about how Annie and Shayda connected over their work bringing together environmental design and disability justice, and how Annie has implemented social justices practices as an academic and instructor to teach more empathetic and well-rounded students. Support our show by subscribing, rating, and leaving a review! Follow us on Instagram, @disruptingplace for resources, updates, and to contact us! Music for this podcast comes from Still Awake by Ghostrifter Official | https://soundcloud.com/ghostrifter-official. We do not own this song.

  2. 04/08/2022

    Episode 2: In Conversation with Catherine Hernandez

    Join us in welcoming our first guest on the podcast, Catherine Hernandez! Also known as @HoodArchitect, Catherine is a South Central native making a difference within the architecture field through diversity, representation, and advocacy. We get to know Catherine's childhood in South Central, why she decided to study architecture, and how she devotes time to her community. To see more of Catherine or to connect with her, you can find her on Instagram and LinkedIn.  Support our show by subscribing, rating, and leaving a review! Follow us on Instagram, @disruptingplace for resources, updates, and to contact us! Music for this podcast comes from Still Awake by Ghostrifter Official | https://soundcloud.com/ghostrifter-official. We do not own this song.

  3. 03/12/2022

    Episode 1: Care in the Classroom

    Welcome to Season 2 of our podcast! Shayda, Manny, and Ashley come together to apply and discuss the social justice practices we discussed in season 1 to the classroom. How do principles of care and community work within a learning environment, especially in an architectural classroom or studio that is notorious for it's time demands and personal sacrifices? We would love to hear your thoughts on this topic, as well! Follow us on Instagram, @disruptingplace for resources, updates, and to contact us! Music for this podcast comes from Still Awake by Ghostrifter Official | https://soundcloud.com/ghostrifter-official. We do not own this song.

  4. 02/12/2022

    Episode 5: Live with Ashley and Manny

    This episode is a recording of a live Season 1 Wrap Up done in December of 2021. Manny and Ashley look back on another year in the pandemic and what it means as a professor and student, review the first episodes of the show, and discuss some important highlights in the news. Season 2 will begin February 2022! Be sure to follow and subscribe to support our show and remain engaged with our community! Follow us on Instagram, @disruptingplace for resources, updates, and to contact us!

  5. 12/07/2021

    Episode 4: Intersectionality, Positionality, and Privilege

    We are back and in conversation about intersectionality, positionality, and privilege! Manny and Ashley introduce the importance in understanding our personal identities and how this knowledge is fundamental in social justice. Understanding personal bias, our positions in power, and within different institutions and systems is critical as we go further into specific issues within architecture. Follow us on Instagram, @disruptingplace for resources, updates, and to contact us! Music for this podcast comes from Still Awake by Ghostrifter Official | https://soundcloud.com/ghostrifter-official. We do not own this song.

  6. 11/09/2021

    Episode 3: Disability Justice and Space: How we can redefine Accessibility

    We are back and in conversation about Disability Justice! Shayda and Ashley introduce the magic of disability justice, accessibility, and more. We conversate about disability justice history, how accessibility is framed within different communities, as well as Shayda's new book, Crip Kinship: The Disability Justice Activism of Sins Invalid, out NOW! Shayda will be doing virtual book tour stops throughout the month, so be sure to follow her for more details. Follow us on Instagram, @disruptingplace for resources, updates, and to contact us! Music for this podcast comes from Still Awake by Ghostrifter Official | https://soundcloud.com/ghostrifter-official. We do not own this song.

  7. 10/31/2021

    Episode 2: The Basics

    Welcome back to Disrupting Place, hosted by Ashley Morales, Shayda Kafai, and Manny Diaz. This podcast is a space for open and informative conversations on the relationship, gap, and tension between architecture and social justice. This mini episode is to understand some basic terms and principles for the show as we progress toward more in-depth content.  Follow us on Instagram, @disruptingplace for resources, updates, and to contact us! Support for this podcast comes from Cal Poly Pomona's NOMAS Chapter and the Association for Women in Architecture and Design. Thank you to our supporters. Music for this podcast comes from Still Awake by Ghostrifter Official | https://soundcloud.com/ghostrifter-official. We do not own this song.

  8. 10/22/2021

    Episode 1: Introductions

    Welcome to our new podcast, Disrupting Place, hosted by Ashley Morales, Shayda Kafai, and Manny Diaz. This podcast is a space for open and informative conversations on the relationship, gap, and tension between architecture and social justice.  This episode is our introduction of us to you, and why we're here. Support for this podcast comes from Cal Poly Pomona's NOMAS Chapter and the Association for Women in Architecture and Design. Thank you to our supporters! Follow us on Instagram, @disruptingplace for resources, updates, and to contact us! Music for this podcast comes from Still Awake by Ghostrifter Official | https://soundcloud.com/ghostrifter-official. We do not own this song.

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About

An ongoing conversation on the relationship, tension, and gap between architecture and social justice with architecture student Ashley Morales and Ethnic and Women's Studies professors Dr. Shayda Kafai and Dr. Manuel Diaz.

Information

  • Creator
    Ashley Morales
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ashley Morales
  • Show Website
    Disrupting Place