The CSDI Podcast

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

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

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.

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

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

On this episode of "What's Going On?!", the Reverend Amy L. Fisher talks about Christocentricity in our language and holidays, and the need for understanding and open conversations. --------------------------------------- Resources: Education on the Indigenous Community www.native-land.ca www.maindigenousagenda.org Suffolk University Interfaith Center https://www.suffolk.edu/student-life/student-involvement/interfaith-religious-life Festival of Lights Event The event is held on Thursday, December 10 2020 at 1pm For the Zoom link, please email interfaith@suffolk.edu. --- "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.

On this episode of "What's Going On?!", guest speakers Kim Nguyen (they/them) and Cam Breither (they/them) talk about the trans community, violence against trans folx, and their vision for solidarity.   Content Warning: The episode talks about violence against trans folx. The guest speakers also recount their personal experiences which may be triggering. --------------------------------------- Resources:  Trans Resistance MA  https://www.transresistancema.com/  https://www.facebook.com/TransResistanceforBlackTransLives/  https://www.instagram.com/transresistancema/ --- "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.

In this episode, we talk about the origins of Halloween, cultural appropriation and how that takes shape in our lives, and what we can do to prevent the co-opting of other people's cultures.   Resources Origins of Halloween  https://daily.jstor.org/from-samhain-to-halloween/  https://www.suffolk.edu/student-life/student-involvement/interfaith-religious-life/religious-life-events  Ava and her photography philosophy https://www.public-offerings.com/ava-williams-the-twins --- "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.

On this episode, guest speaker Hessann Farooqi (he/him/his) talks about the impacts of climate change, the role government and corporations play in this movement to save our planet, and how we can all effect change in our communities. --- "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.

On the series premiere of "What's Going On?!", host Xin Yi Yap (she/her/hers) and Corinne Popp (she/her/hers), co-founder of Italian Americans for Indigenous Peoples' Day talks about honoring Indigenous folx and the removal of Columbus Day, allyship, and intersectionality. --- "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.