Rise for Racial Justice: The Podcast

by Rise

We bring you the finest thought leaders in the anti-racist and education realms with the goal of sharing resources for liberation, transformation, consciousness raising, and anti-racist action. We invite you into conversations that we hope will increase your racial literacy and your ability to rise for racial justice! Music: Maei

Podcast episodes

  • Season 1

  • Dr. Monisha Bajaj and Dr. Maria Hantzopoulos || Authors of "Educating for Peace and Human Rights: An Introduction"

    Dr. Monisha Bajaj and Dr. Maria Hantzopoulos || Authors of "Educating for Peace and Human Rights: An Introduction"

    The longtime colleagues and friends share what led them into teaching peace education and human rights education and what the differences and intersections are between the disciplines. They also talk about their empowering work with secondary and college students. And, of course, they let you know what's lighting them up or soothing their souls! Educating for Peace and Human Rights: https://bit.ly/3BlxezD Dr. Hantzopoulos’ latest article: Reframing School Culture Through Project-Based Assessment Tasks: Cultivating Transformative Agency and Humanizing Practices in NYC Public Schools https://bit.ly/3FCmnoM Dr. Bajaj’s latest article: Decolonial Approaches to School Curriculum for Black, Indigenous and other Students of Colour https://bit.ly/3N1R74Z

  • Andrea Davis Pinkney || Award-Winning and NY Times Bestselling Children's Author

    Andrea Davis Pinkney || Award-Winning and NY Times Bestselling Children's Author

    We have a special sneak peek for you! Before Coretta Scott King Award-winning and New York Times best-selling children's and young adult author Andrea Davis Pinkney joins Rise for Racial Justice on February 17 for a conversation about her illustrious career, we have a mini-preview where we learn about her family and childhood, textual lineage and writing process. After you listen to the podcast, register for the webinar here.

  • Rhonda V. Magee || USF Law Professor, Mindfulness Teacher, and Author of "The Inner Work of Racial Justice"

    Rhonda V. Magee || USF Law Professor, Mindfulness Teacher, and Author of "The Inner Work of Racial Justice"

    Rhonda V. Magee's work in mindfulness, law, and education come together brilliantly in her book "The Inner Work of Racial Justice: Healing Ourselves and Transforming Our Communities Through Mindfulness". In our conversation, she shares her definition of mindfulness, discusses the relationship between justice and love, and tells us what she has enjoyed in her 20+ years of teaching. Also, find out what she's reading, watching, and the unique thing she's listening to!

  • Dr. Gail Upchurch || YA and Adult Fiction Author and Professor

    Dr. Gail Upchurch || YA and Adult Fiction Author and Professor

    Dr. Upchurch discusses the creative process of writing Young Adult fiction, including her own novel which is forthcoming, and the power of seeing one's self in YA literature. She also talks about why YA writing workshops and publishing can feel isolating, but that the stories need to be told and feedback is imperative. Also find out what she's reading, watching and listening to - and why assigning a creative writing project about songs blew her mind! Gail mentioned some workshops that might be of interest to you. Here they are: https://diversebooks.org/ https://www.highlightsfoundation.org/statement-of-commitment-to-equity-and-inclusion/ https://thebrownbookshelf.com/ https://kimbiliofiction.com/ https://www.vonavoices.org/ https://www.hurstonwright.org/workshop-highlights/

  • Robin Mallison Alpern || Director of Training, Center for the Study of White American Culture

    Robin Mallison Alpern || Director of Training, Center for the Study of White American Culture

    Robin Mallison Alpern talks about raising anti-racist children and how children receive their racial messsaging. We also discuss the talk that white parents should have with their children about race. Hear what's lighting her up in books, tv, and music and make sure to stay to the end to see why saying "White American culture" is so hard.