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Content Warning: This episode includes explicit discussion of racis, and the N-word in an educational and reflective context. Listeners are advised that the conversation addresses painful historical and contemporary experiences related to race, power, and identity. Please listen with care and discretion. SHOW NOTES: In this episode of Humanize, Courtney…

How do student-athletes balance speaking out with staying in the game? In this episode, we explore the delicate tension between advocacy and career security for college athletes—where using your voice can come with both purpose and risk. DaWon Baker joins us for our final live audience podcast at the Museum…

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 leadership and the performative demands often placed on DEI professionals. With vulnerability…

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 discrimination, and explore how historical context shapes these debates. Katrina highlights…

Trump's comment about immigrants "taking black jobs" isn't just misguided—it's harmful. Join us as we, Courtney Russell Jr. and Emily Braucher, unpack the damaging implications of such statements on marginalized communities. From the recent presidential debate to the deeper complexities of racially charged language, we express our frustrations and explore…

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 adversity, including life-threatening situations that have reinforced her resilience and commitment to justice.…

We are absolutely floored by our conversation with Leon. Here is a man who, through the darkest times imaginable, has reached into the depths of his being to find strength, perseverance and hope. LISTEN HERE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/humanize/id1543412139?i=1000645866470 Since his first incarceration at the age of 19 in Virginia, Leon has spent…

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 documentary is a must watch if you…

What would it look like if every person in the U.S. was well versed in the history of racism? 🎙️✨ Dive into the thought-provoking world of the Netflix adaptation of Ibram X. Kendi’s "Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America”. This documentary is a must…

“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 “Kick To Build” community organization, and in this episode we hear how and why he…

🔥 Get ready for an EPIC episode on CRT! Prepare for an eye-opening conversation that will challenge your perspective and broaden your understanding. After a 2-year wait, we're delving deep into the heart of Critical Race Theory with Dr. Roberto Montoya. 🌟 Unravel the mysteries of CRT, race consciousness, and…

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. Listen to hear us talk about: Why are we still giving Trump attention? Patriarchy, capitalism…

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 supremacy, sitting in discomfort, and doing the work. Listen now! https://link.chtbl.com/YkJrQIk8 Season 5 is…

“I’m not here to reform. I’m here to abolish, I’m here to dismantle.” - Jocelyn Rodriguez What does it mean to have a radical approach? For Joceyln Roderiguez, it’s about pushing the norm, and often being the only one doing it. Today we’re talking (surprize!) about dismantling white supremacy, this…

“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 between ‘being a white supremacist’ and living in ‘white supremacy culture’, what…

We’re weighing in on the heated debate erupting across our country in the wake of Tyre Nichols murder. Nichols, a black man, was pulled over and subsequently killed by black police officers. Is this racist? Let’s ask better questions. Listen to hear us talk about: - Was this interaction racist?…

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 know ourselves better. In our conversation today, Brenda explains how white supremacy invisibilizes and intentionally…

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 injustices that land on our own doorstep, and…

How do you tell your own story? Often when we think about our lives we focus on our shortcomings & struggle to see how all the parts of our story are weaved together. Adriana Ortiz believes that understanding our own story is critical to living a successful life, and she…

Each of us have different strategies when it comes to shifting people’s perspectives. For our last guest, Awa Diaw, it can be choosing to end the conversation when it no longer feels productive. For Humanize co-host, Courthney Russell Jr, it’s diving even deeper into the heat. Join us as we…

We’ve got a fun role swap for you today: in this episode, we’re bringing you an interview where we had the opportunity to be the guests! We were interviewed by the amazing Sage Hobbs and Erica Howard for their podcast Race, Culture, and Beyond: A Naked Conversation Series to explore…

We know very well what change still needs to happen around race in the US, but what about abroad? Today we’re bringing you a fascinating and unique perspective on this from Awa Diaw who is not only the Global Diversity and Inclusion Project Manager for Microsoft, but a Black woman…

What’s code switching? If you’ve ever found yourself changing who you are as a person in a given situation in order to gain acceptance, you’ve code switched. That need to shift how you show up in the world in order to adhere to a standard set by others is unfortunately…

Sometimes you read or hear about a situation that breaks your heart and you think, “How can those people DO that?! How do they live with themselves? I could never do that!” But could you? As humans, we’re exploring this idea that we all have the capacity to disconnect from…