SLO Equity Podcast

Diversity Coalition SLO County
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| SLO Equity Podcast - Making Space for Every Story | SLO Equity is an episodic podcast that dives into the origins of systemic racism, and unconscious bias in San Luis Obispo County. It tells the stories of the minorities affected by it as well as the stories of those people working to improve diversity, equity and inclusion in this predominantly white community. Presented by the Diversity Coalition of San Luis Obispo County, we discover how businesses, community members, local schools and government are navigating conversations of diversity, equity and inclusion and how community members can get involved and become allies in the fight for equality.

Episodes

  1. 3D AGO

    Built This Way: Talking About Housing Inequity

    The SLO Equity Podcast is back! In this relaunch episode, we talk about housing in San Luis Obispo County, not just as policy, but as something we’ve experienced and had to navigate ourselves. We break down redlining in a friendly conversation, and connect it to what people are still dealing with today. We also interview RACE Matters' Executive Director, Courtney Haile, about their documentary short "Restrictions Apply". Courtney was also featured in a past podcast episode, Why San Luis Obispo Lacks Diversity, where we discussed the then-upcoming documentary release. Now, we return to it, capturing new reactions, reflecting on the film, and the work that still needs to be done. This episode also includes reflections from an anonymous resident sharing their own experience navigating housing in SLO County. Real conversations, local context, and a deeper look at what’s shaping our community. In this episode, we: Share lived experiences with housing in SLO CountyReact to Restrictions Apply by RACE Matters SLOReflect on how these systems continue to shape everyday lifeSHOW NOTES Get involved with Diversity Coalition and the SLO Equity Podcast: https://www.diversityslo.orgRACE Matters SLO – Restrictions Apply short documentary (18 mins): https://www.racemattersslo.org/restrictions-applyPrevious episode: Why San Luis Obispo Lacks Diversity: https://www.diversityslo.org/sloequityUnderstanding Housing Inequity A Gender Equity Perspective on California’s Housing Crisis 👉 Read the reportEuropean Institute for Gender Equality – Gender Mainstreaming 👉 Learn moreCalifornia Tenants Guide - A guide to residential tenants’ and landlords’ rights and responsibilities 👉 Learn moreThis episode is coming to you thanks to: Diversity Coalition San Luis Obispo CountyDiversity Coalition's Community Outreach CommitteeSpecial thanks to: Velanche Stewart, Chenda Lor, KT Bertrand, Yolande Sukal, Courtney Haile,

    52 min
  2. M’Lynn Martin’s Story - Part 2 What Racism Looks Like Today (re-upload)

    03/26/2024

    M’Lynn Martin’s Story - Part 2 What Racism Looks Like Today (re-upload)

    In this second part episode, M’Lynn Martin shares about how her voice was systematically shut down in San Luis Obispo County for standing up for what she believed in. This is what racism looks like today. This episode was first published on 09/24/21

    1h 6m
  3. M’Lynn Martin’s Story - Part 1 Growing Up Black in North County (re-upload)

    03/26/2024

    M’Lynn Martin’s Story - Part 1 Growing Up Black in North County (re-upload)

    In this special 2 part episode M’Lynn Martin, a youth pastor shares how she was raised in San Luis Obispo county and what it was like to be on of the only black girls in north county. In the second episode you’ll hear how her voice was systematically silenced by the church she worked for in 2020 for speaking out against racism. This episode was first published on 09/24/21

    36 min
  4. Serving Underserved Populations (re-upload)

    03/26/2024

    Serving Underserved Populations (re-upload)

    Garrett Olson, CEO of the Food Bank and Dr. Nooristani Founder of the Noor Foundation and Noor Clinic share their missions for serving the underserved and why people of color are often a large percentage of that population. This episode was first published on 9/30/21

    55 min
  5. SLO Businesses Navigating DEI in the Workplace (re-upload)

    03/26/2024

    SLO Businesses Navigating DEI in the Workplace (re-upload)

    CEO of RRM Design Group, Erik Justesen shares his personal journey learning about DEI and then taking the leap to make Diversity a strategic priority at his company. Regina Wallace Jones, Senior Vice President of Product and Engineering at MINDBODY shares her perspective as a woman of color and former Mayor of East Palo Alto on the opportunities San Luis Obispo businesses have to learn and grow by making diversity, equity and inclusion intentional and mentoring people of color to become leaders in our community. This episode was first published on 09/30/21

    1h 30m
  6. Why San Luis Obispo Lacks Diversity (re-upload)

    03/26/2024

    Why San Luis Obispo Lacks Diversity (re-upload)

    Homeowner Jaime Lewis and Courtney Haile of Race Matters record the process of finding and removing racial covenants on Jaime’s San Luis Obispo home title, and informing neighbors that many neighborhoods in San Luis Obispo, and throughout the U.S. were systematically designed to keep people of color out. They share the process of making their film "Restrictions Apply". This episode was first published on 09/30/21

    59 min
  7. Activism & Advocacy in SLO (re-upload)

    03/23/2024

    Activism & Advocacy in SLO (re-upload)

    Cheryl Vines of the San Luis Obispo County NAACP, Michael Boyer Founder of Diversity Coalition of San Luis Obispo County and CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of Mid Central Coast, and recent Cal Poly Engineering Graduate and the City of San Luis Obispo’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion Task Force Chairman Amman Asfaw share what motivates their activism and advocacy. This episode was first published on 9/30/21.

    1h 51m
  • 7 Episodes

About

| SLO Equity Podcast - Making Space for Every Story | SLO Equity is an episodic podcast that dives into the origins of systemic racism, and unconscious bias in San Luis Obispo County. It tells the stories of the minorities affected by it as well as the stories of those people working to improve diversity, equity and inclusion in this predominantly white community. Presented by the Diversity Coalition of San Luis Obispo County, we discover how businesses, community members, local schools and government are navigating conversations of diversity, equity and inclusion and how community members can get involved and become allies in the fight for equality.

Information

  • Creator
    Diversity Coalition SLO County
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Diversity Coalition San Luis Obispo County 2024
  • Show Website
    SLO Equity Podcast