85. Social Justice in the Workplace: A Conversation with Todd Belcore
In today’s episode, award-winning lawyer, Todd Belcore, joins the C-CRETS village to talk about social justice. Todd serves as the Executive Director and co-founder of Social Change, a national nonprofit committed to liberation and amplifying community voices through storytelling, organizing and direct action. Social Change believes that one’s zip code should not be a determinant […]
52. Can We Just Stop All This Damn Performative Allyship?
Performative allyship remains a detriment to actual change in the lives of people of color, and the slight of hand business tactics without any meaningful support has not gone unnoticed. In today’s episode, we’ll talk about performative allyship as it relates to current events. We’ll also share some examples of performative allyship in the public […]
36. Skin Folk & Kin Folk: Real Talk on Colorism
Is privilege disbursed based on a person’s skin color, even within the black community? In today’s episode, the hosts and a panel of three black women discuss how colorism continues to affect our community. Listen as they share their experiences with both colorism and class. You’ll also get receipts on the impact of colorism and […]
34. The Struggle is Real: Black Women & Mental Health
African-Americans consistently face issues that cause stress and trauma, whether it’s unfair treatment at work or housing discrimination. While some of the dilemmas we face have recently been highlighted in news outlets, many people continue to silently face daily challenges. May marks Mental Health Awareness Month. In this episode, you’ll hear from three black women […]
31. The New Dilemma: The Right Thing vs. The White Thing
Being an initiator or a supporter of BIPOC causes has presented the dilemma—the right thing or the white thing. Choosing to remain silent on issues affecting persons within underrepresented groups, however, does not place you in a neutral position. In today’s episode, hosts Keith and Ricky will share stories that exemplify this moral dilemma, which […]
28. “The Dangers of Performative Allyship” – Breaking Bread with Amber Cabral
Will there be an end to the corporate theatrics? In today’s episode, Keith and Ricky discuss corporate America’s instinct to create convenient messaging. They’re also joined by Inclusion and Diversity Consultant and CEO at Cabral Co. Amber Cabral. Formerly a Diversity Strategist at Walmart Stores, Inc., Amber’s company helps guide organizations that want to create […]
27. Yesterday & Today in the Fight for Justice – A Conversation with Elaine Brown (Part II)
In this episode, hosts Keith and Ricky continue the conversation with activist and former Black Panther Party chairwoman Elaine Brown. They discuss Elaine’s passion to reduce recidivism, her non-profit Oakland & The World Enterprises, and the role of women during the civil rights movement. In addition, Elaine shares her perspective on white fragility and the […]
26. Yesterday & Today in the Fight for Justice – A Conversation with Black Panther Party Leader Elaine Brown (Part 1)
Activist and former Black Panther Party chairwoman Elaine Brown joins the host in today’s episode to share her story. She reveals what influenced her to join the Party and tells listeners what it was like to lead as a woman. In addition, Elaine offers her viewpoint on the Black Lives Matter Movement (BLM). This week […]
