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April 8, 2025

Live @MOB (Part 3): The Cost of Performative Progress: Lessons from a Liberal Bubble w/Dr Amy Pickens

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dr. Amy at the Museum of Boulder, surrounded by the living history of Black resilience and brilliance. Against this backdrop, Amy shares her deeply personal journey—navigating the tensions between authentic...
Live @MOB (Part 3): The Cost of Performative Progress: Lessons from a Liberal Bubble w/Dr Amy Pickens
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Live @MOB (Part 3): The Cost of Performative Progress: Lessons from a Liberal Bubble w/Dr Amy Pickens
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March 11, 2025

Live @MOB (Part 2): DEI Under Fire: Myths, Truths and The Future w/Katrina Miller

Live from the Museum of Boulder, filmmaker Katrina Miller ("This Is Not Who We Are") joins us for a powerful conversation on DEI in today’s turbulent political climate. We tackle the myths surrounding DEI, including the idea of reverse...
Live @MOB (Part 2): DEI Under Fire: Myths, Truths and The Future w/Katrina Miller
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Live @MOB (Part 2): DEI Under Fire: Myths, Truths and The Future w/Katrina Miller
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Jan. 28, 2025

Live @MoB (Part 1): Art, Activism, and Amplifying Black Voices in Boulder w/ Adderley Grant-Lorde

LIVE AT THE MUSEUM OF BOULDER (Part 1) In this episode, we bring you an eye-opening conversation with the remarkable artist Adderley Grant-Lorde. Her journey unfolds against the backdrop of Boulder, Colorado, where she strives to amplify Black voices...
Live @MoB (Part 1): Art, Activism, and Amplifying Black Voices in Boulder w/ Adderley Grant-Lorde
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Live @MoB (Part 1): Art, Activism, and Amplifying Black Voices in Boulder w/ Adderley Grant-Lorde
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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 Harris-Waltz campaign’s...
Divided We Scroll: Election Results, Generational Divides and What Comes Next
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Divided We Scroll: Election Results, Generational Divides and What Comes Next
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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 unpack this seismic...
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Kalama Rising
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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 book group focused on...
So you got called out. Now what?
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So you got called out. Now what?
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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 president." In this episode, we...
Unpacking DEI: From Political Battleground to Business Innovation
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Unpacking DEI: From Political Battleground to Business Innovation
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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. From the recent...
"Black Jobs" [Mini]
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"Black Jobs" [Mini]
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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 experiences of facing danger and...
S5E7: From Conflict Zones to Colorado: A Candidate's Journey w/Rep Junie Joseph
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S5E7: From Conflict Zones to Colorado: A Candidate's Journey w/Rep Junie Joseph
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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, has...
S5E6: Inside Incarceration: A Story of Resilience with Leon Kennedy III
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S5E6: Inside Incarceration: A Story of Resilience with Leon Kennedy III
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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 Ideas in America”. This...
S5E5: Ibram X. Kendi’s “Stamped” on Netflix
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S5E5: Ibram X. Kendi’s “Stamped” on Netflix
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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 “Kick2Build”...
Our Responsibility to Community, with Nana Boakye.
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Our Responsibility to Community, with Nana Boakye.
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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 and as always,...
S5E3: Curiosity vs. Complacency
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S5E3: Curiosity vs. Complacency
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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 Institutions. Weaving poetry,...
S5E2: CRT is Race Consciousness w/ Dr Roberto Montoya
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S5E2: CRT is Race Consciousness w/ Dr Roberto Montoya
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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 this.   ...
S5E1: Barbie Failed?
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S5E1: Barbie Failed?