S2/E1: What's Going On?! Celebrating, Empowering, and Uplifting Black Americans

S2/E5: What's Going On?! The Invisible - Being Multiracial and a Ward of the State in America

On this final episode, Jen Macias De La Parra (She/Her) opens up about her experiences as a ward of the state (orphan) and a person who holds multiple marginalized identities.   To know more about the land you are on and ways you can support the Indigenous community, please visit www.native-land.ca. You can also find out more about the epidemic of missing and murdered indigenous people at www.mmiwhoismissing.org.  Resources Mentioned:   Acknowledging Our Privilege by Rachel Ricketts with Headspace A guided imagery exercise (10 mins) https://my.headspace.com/singles/1118  Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)  CDC’s study that informs much of what we understand about how trauma can impact children into adulthood https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/index.html Trauma-Informed Education Resources Possible entry points to learning about unpacking trauma https://traumainformeded.com/resources/  Salma Hayek with Mark Maron On women talking about their trauma—This is a snippet between Salma Hayek and Mark Maron talking about why it “takes so long” for women to speak up about their trauma. Skip to minute 40:50 to target Salma’s important and powerful words.  https://open.spotify.com/episode/0mue26cNlz9oq0KnZjAPfk?si=DIsW3qy3Tmm5t7FHtde4SQ&context=spotify%3Ashow%3A6L47MDMO3xuN2XBed7miEI  Brené Brown with President Barack Obama  Great convo about holding the tension of opposites https://open.spotify.com/episode/1d1AI5Fsrn3mAdetQEe8iL?si=k94_DXJhRAq4NliUoYzjZA  Jen Macias De La Parra with Kim Noonan  Jen talks to Kim Noonan about her multiracial experience through the lens of being a ward of the state (orphan) https://www.buzzsprout.com/1338475/8185392-jen-macias-de-la-parra-she-her?play=true  -----------------------------------------------------------------------   "What's Going On?!" is a podcast initiative by Xin Yi Yap from Suffolk University's Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion. The series aims to normalize and inspire folks to have these difficult conversations within their communities by discussing social justice topics in the context of what’s happening in the here and now.    ☆Follow us!☆  @SUDiversity  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SUDiversity Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SUDiversity Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/SUDiversity  Connect with Jen!  Instagram: @jenrmacias  Website: www.duende.design   Connect with Xin Yi!  Instagram: @XincereYiYours  Website: www.xincereyiyours.space

S2/E4: What's Going On?! Being Queer and Muslim in America

In this episode of "What's Going On?!", Muslim community organizer and artist Jordan Ahmed (They/Them) discusses the intersectionality between queerness, Islam, and politics, and the violent extremism that Muslims face.   Resources mentioned:  Muslim Justice League  https://muslimjusticeleague.org/  The Feeling of Being Watched (Documentary)  https://www.amazon.com/Feeling-Being-Watched-Assia-Boundaoui/dp/B08CKC1ZQQ  Murder of Sikhs as They are Mistaken for Muslims  https://www.heraldextra.com/news/national/post-9-11-sikhs-say-they-are-mistaken-targets/article_fea7ea37-8737-5fe1-aa59-ba1a13a27eba.html   -----------------------------------------------------------------------   "What's Going On?!" is a podcast initiative by Xin Yi Yap as part of Suffolk University's Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion's regular podcast "The CSDI Podcast". This series aims to normalize conversations around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Every episode covers a current affair and how we can affect equitable change through our own unique ways of activism. ☆Follow us!☆  @SUDiversity  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SUDiversity Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SUDiversity Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/SUDiversity

S2/E3: What's Going On?! Intersectional Feminism and the Patriarchy

On this episode of "What's Going On?!", social entrepreneur and intersectional feminist Emily Weltman (she/her) discusses the history of feminism, intersectionality within the community, and dismantling the patriarchy. Resources mentioned:  Emily Weltman  https://coflowco.com/ Rage2Rainbows - an initiative founded by Emily Weltman and Madison Butler  https://www.rage2rainbows.com Brittany Packnett Cunningham  @MsPackyetti on Instagram and Twitter  Living at the Intersection Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoDmEH47X0s&feature=youtu.be  Kimberlé Crenshaw  She coined the term "Intersectionality" and theory.  https://www.vox.com/the-highlight/2019/5/20/18542843/intersectionality-conservatism-law-race-gender-discrimination  Organizations against anti-Asian Hate Crimes  #IAmNotAVirus @iamnotavirus.info on Instagram  https://www.iamnotavirus.info  Hate is a Virus  https://www.hateisavirus.org --- "What's Going On?!" is a podcast initiative by Xin Yi Yap as part of Suffolk University's Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion's regular podcast "The CSDI Podcast". This series aims to normalize conversations around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Every episode covers a current affair and how we can affect equitable change through our own unique ways of activism.

S2/E2: What's Going On?! Asian Americans: Not Your Model Minority

On this episode of "What's Going On?!", guest speakers Michelle Lo (She/Her) and Mike Keo (He/Him) explores the Asian community's history and contributions in America, the intersectionality of identities within the Asian diaspora, and the experiences of being an Asian American in the times of COVID-19.  Resources:  #IAmNotAVirus Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamnotavirus.info Website: http://iamnotavirus.info/ The #IAM Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/27sHzaFoOIMrW3pqjofLm5  Articles on Asian American History  https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/the-long-history-of-racism-against-asian-americans-in-the-u-s https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2019/jul/18/forgotten-by-society-how-chinese-migrants-built-the-transcontinental-railroad#:~:text=From%201863%20and%201869%2C%20roughly,helped%20build%20the%20transcontinental%20railroad.&text=During%20the%2019th%20century%2C%20more,shortage%20threatened%20the%20railroad's%20completion.  https://postalmuseum.si.edu/the-transcontinental-railroad-and-the-asian-american-story   -----------------------------------------------------------------------   "What's Going On?!" is a podcast initiative by Xin Yi Yap as part of Suffolk University's Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion's regular podcast "The CSDI Podcast". This series aims to normalize conversations around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Every episode covers a current affair and how we can affect equitable change through our own unique ways of activism. ☆Follow us!☆  @SUDiversity  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SUDiversity Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SUDiversity Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/SUDiversity

S2/E1: What's Going On?! Celebrating, Empowering, and Uplifting Black Americans

On this episode of "What's Going On?!", Diversity Peer Education Scholar Ahria Ilyas (She/Her) highlights notable Black historical figures we should know about (but don’t), how to cultivate an environment for the Black community to succeed, and celebrating Black excellence in our lives.  Book Recommendations: **Check your local bookstores and support them before purchasing on Amazon!**  Me and White Supremacy - Layla Saad  How to Be An Anti-Racist - Ibram X. Kendi  So You Want to Talk About Race - Ijeoma Oluo  The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks - Rebecca Skloot  Medical Apartheid - Harriet A. Washington  Born a Crime - Trevor Noah   -----------------------------------------------------------------------   "What's Going On?!" is a podcast initiative by Xin Yi Yap as part of Suffolk University's Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion's regular podcast "The CSDI Podcast". This series aims to normalize conversations around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Every episode covers a current affair and how we can affect equitable change through our own unique ways of activism. ☆Follow us!☆  @SUDiversity  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SUDiversity Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SUDiversity Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/SUDiversity