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Nov. 8, 2024
Divided We Scroll: Election Results, Generational Divides and What Comes Next
In this episode, hosts Courthney and Emily reflect on the emotional impact of recent election results, examining the role of misogyny and white supremacy in shaping political representation. They critically analyze the Harri…
July 30, 2024
Kalama Rising
Can America handle its first female President of color? The unexpected exit of Joe Biden from the presidential race has catapulted Kamala Harris into the spotlight as the presumptive Democratic nominee, and we’re here to unp…
July 23, 2024
So you got called out. Now what?
Can confronting our own biases truly lead to a more inclusive society? Join us as we unpack the complexities of race, culture, and power dynamics within professional settings through Emily's eye-opening experience in a DEI b…
July 16, 2024
Unpacking DEI: From Political Battleground to Business Innovation
DEI is not just a buzzword—it's a battleground. Discover how initiatives meant to ensure equal opportunities are being twisted for profit, and the backlash they face from political factions that misuse terms like "DEI presid…
July 8, 2024
"Black Jobs" [Mini]
Trump's comment about immigrants "taking black jobs" isn't just misguided—it's harmful. Join us as we, Courtney Russell Jr. and Emily Browker, unpack the damaging implications of such statements on marginalized communities. …
June 17, 2024
S5E7: From Conflict Zones to Colorado: A Candidate's Journey w/Rep Junie Joseph
Junie Joseph is a dedicated advocate for human rights, particularly addressing racial inequality and systemic challenges through her work in law. Her perspective on these issues is deeply influenced by her personal experienc…
Feb. 19, 2024
S5E6: Inside Incarceration: A Story of Resilience with Leon Kennedy III
“I have made mistakes and I have paid the ultimate cost for them and I am still here.” - Leon Kennedy III We are absolutely floored by our conversation with Leon. Here is a man who, through the darkest times imaginable, …
Dec. 21, 2023
S5E5: Ibram X. Kendi’s “Stamped” on Netflix
What would it look like if every person in the U.S. was well versed in the history of racism? Today we are unpacking the Netflix adaptation of Ibram X. Kendi’s “Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Id…
Dec. 7, 2023
Our Responsibility to Community, with Nana Boakye.
“We need to build community like our life depends on it.” We are joined today by awe-inspiring Nana Boakye; local philantropist and community builder from Ghana to Boulder. Nana chanelled his passion for soccer into “Kick2B…
Nov. 24, 2023
S5E3: Curiosity vs. Complacency
Today we are unpacking some big themes from last week’s episode with Dr. Roberto Montoya: “CRT is Race Consciousness”. Join us as we push into edgy territory; asking ‘scary’ questions about race, expanding our comfort zones …
Nov. 9, 2023
S5E2: CRT is Race Consciousness w/ Dr Roberto Montoya
This is such a special episode, we’ve been waiting 2 years to release it! Today we are talking all things CRT (Critical Race Theory) with Dr. Roberto Montoya, associated VP of ‘Partner Success’, for Hispanic Serving Institut…
Oct. 20, 2023
S5E1: Barbie Failed?
Annnnnd we’re back! Hitting the ground running. Today we’re talking all things Barbie, human supremacy, and audacious love. This season is fresh, engaging and jam-packed with vulnerability - jump on in everyone, let’s do thi…
April 26, 2023
[Encore] Radical Inclusivity & CRT w/Dr. Reiland Rabaka (2022)
Originally released Jan 24, 2022: [Update, The CAAAS in now open!] What exactly IS radical inclusivity and what does it have to do with Critical Race Theory? On today’s episode we’re excited to be joined by Dr. Reiland Rabak…
April 12, 2023
[Encore] When Schools Fear ‘Noise’ w/ Nikole Hannah-Jones (2022)
Originally released July 11, 2022: How do we distinguish between sadness and remorse and individual guilt? How do we teach the youth that you can feel shame for something your country did, without feeling responsible? We hav…
March 29, 2023
[Encore] Our stories (2020)
Originally Released Dec 22, 2021: Are you wondering how a prep school-raised white girl from Boston and a Black man from Atlanta like us teamed up to collaborate on a mission to work towards progression to help dismantle sys…
March 19, 2023
Our Biggest Lessons From Season 4
We can’t believe it, we’ve made it to the end of Season 4. What a year of absolutely mind-blowing conversations and guests. With gratitude and excitement, we leave you with these final reflections on dismantling white suprem…
March 2, 2023
S4E20: Radical Education w/ Jocelyn Roderiguez
“I’m not here to reform. I’m here to abolish, I’m here to dismantle.” - Jocelyn Roderiguez What does it mean to have a radical approach? For Joceyln Roderiguez, it’s about pushing the norm, and often being the only one doin…
Feb. 15, 2023
S4E19: White Supremacy: Let's Call It What It Is
“Whoa whoa whoa - I’m not a white supremacist…” White supremacy is a pretty hard thing to talk about without all the defenses coming up and the conversation quickly ending. In this episode we talk about the difference betwee…
Feb. 3, 2023
S4E18: Tyre Nichols: Is This A Race Thing?
We’re weighing in on the heated debate erupting across our country in the wake of Tyre Nichols murder. Tyre, a black man, was pulled over and subsequently killed by black police officers. Is this racist? Let’s ask better que…
Jan. 18, 2023
S4E17: The Dangers of the Hyper Woke w/Dr. Melissa Bird
How does perfectionism undermine our activism? This conversation today is so important. We’re with Dr. Melissa Bird, discussing how our fears of messing up and being judged impedes our activism, and how our shame and guilt a…
Dec. 27, 2022
S4E16: Activation & Allyship w/Brenda Herrera Moreno
Anti-oppression work requires great introspection and learning of self and habits. According to Brenda Herrera Moreno, the role that we have to play in combating oppression is equivalent to the life journey of getting to kno…
Dec. 14, 2022
S4E15: Injustice Isn't Elsewhere, It's Here. With Sirad Zahara.
The world is an intense place. We are bombarded with news of tragedies and injustices and many of us wonder, “what can I do?”, before we are swept back into our busy lives. Sirad Zahara joins us today to talk about the injus…
Nov. 29, 2022
S4E14: Do Our Stories Do Us Justice? With Adriana Ortiz
How do you tell your own story? Often when we think about our lives we focus on our shortcomings and struggle to see how all the parts of our story are weaved together. Adriana Ortiz believes that understanding our own story…
Nov. 17, 2022
S4E13: Being Influential In Conversation (A Deeper Dive)
Each of us have different strategies when it comes to shifting people’s perspectives. For last week’s guest, Awa Diaw, it can be choosing to end the conversation when it no longer feels productive. For Humanize co-host, Cour…