I’ve seen many orgs struggle with hiring practices when it comes to recruiting and retaining people of color. First, let’s […]
That’s a Microaggression! Now What?
We’ve grown to be able to say the word “microaggression.” Now what? Well, the realWork begins- the work to figure […]
Happy Black History AND Black Futures Month!
It’s just as important to celebrate our future as it is to honor our past. So tell me who you […]
What Happens After the DEI Training?
So you or your org have had their “diversity training.” Now what? What happens AFTER the diversity training? In this […]
Welcome to Season 4 of Raising Equity!
Welcome to Season 4 of the Raising Equity Podcast! A few things are changing this year: Dr. Banks will continue […]
A Family Fighting COVID-19
Today, I speak with a woman whose entire family is fighting a COVID-19 outbreak. What would you do if you […]
Finding Your Resilience Amidst the Pandemic
We are forever changed by the pause this pandemic has caused. In this episode of Raising Equity, Nkem Ndefo creator […]
A Special Veterans Day Episode
Veterans Day is tomorrow, and I am a strong believer in honoring those who serve. We can be critical lovers […]
Homophobia: Helping Kids Make Sense of it All
My 12 year old and I reflect on the homophobia and heterosexism series. The episodes have been a gift. We […]
When the Church Closes its Doors on an LGBTQ Pastor
The United Methodist Church made headlines when it voted to keep a ban on same-sex marriage and LGBTQ clergy. Yet, […]