Remix EQ Live n. [rē • miks • ē • kyōō līv] a platform that amplifies the pursuit of equity (EQ) across communities

A livestream show that builds community around equity-driven approaches through conversations with inspiring changemakers who share how and why they make the world a more just place.

Join host Dr. Erika D. Tate and her inspiring guests live! |  2nd & 4th Fridays at 11:30 am Eastern on LinkedIn.

Remix EQ Live! Amplifying equity through a mix of information, interviews, and inspiration.

Every episode, we “center the work” as Remix EQ Live guests drop

  • knowledge about their approaches to advancing equity in their communities.
  • inspiration about why they’re committed to making the world a more just place.

TUNE INTO THE NEXT SHOW NOV 8, 2024

Join the Remix EQ™ Live Experience on LinkedIn or YouTube, where we drop knowledge and inspiration by asking questions, sharing examples, and connecting to make the world a more just place.

Our Season 6 Finale of #RemixEQLive features Dr. Kristian Edwards, CEO & Founder of BLK + GRN, a company committed to helping you achieve a holistic, non-toxic lifestyle.

During this episode, we’ll listen and learn from Dr. Kristian about how she empowers Black women entrepreneurs, artisans, and consumers through her

🌿 all-natural marketplace that incubates and sells quality, natural toxic-free products owned and created by Black artisans.

🌿 talk show that dives into the issues that directly impact Black women, such as self-love and self-care.

We’ll also gain insight into why #SocialJusticeWarrior Dr. Kristian centers wellness and empowers Black women in her work to make the world a more just place.

VIEW SEASON SIX EPISODES

Watch as Dr. Erika D. Tate kicks off the 6th season of Remix EQ Live. She invites us during this Community Reflections show to better understand or improve our community learning spaces.

Through a set of reflective prompts, she asks us to consider how we foster or experience curiosity, connection, and celebration in the spaces in which we live, work, and play with others.

Dr. Tate reminds us that when we design opportunities to learn (and practice) with community, we create new possibilities for how we make the world a more just place.

For more learning and reflection, tune into the Remix EQ Live Community Reflections Playlist.

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Watch as Lillian Grant-Baptiste, M.Ed., a Master Storyteller, Ritual Celebrant, Transformation Speaker, & Founder of Under the Baobab Tree, LLC, builds our knowledge of Gullah Geechee storytelling as celebration and resistance.

Ms. Grant-Baptiste informs and inspires us, as she shares how she came into storytelling as a practice and business. She gives us a peek into how her performances deepen cultural understanding and foster healing and reconciliation.

She reminds us that Black history is American history. And her storytelling, her pursuit of liberation, is how she works to make the world a more just place.

Press Play on our Remix EQ Live Savannah Playlist #SocialJusticeWarriors which features locals who inform and inspire change in Savannah and beyond to make the world a more just place.

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Learn more about Lillian Grant-Baptiste, M.Ed.

Watch as Nicole M. Joseph, PhD – Associate Professor of Mathematics Education and Associate Dean of Belonging at the Peabody Office of Student Life at Vanderbilt University, and author of Making Black Girls Count in Math Education: A Black Feminist Vision for Transformative Teaching.

During the episode, Dr. Joseph builds our knowledge about Black girls’ identities and experiences in mathematics and offers examples and strategies for how schools, teachers, community educators, and families can support Black girl joy and math learning in and outside of school.
Embodying her roles as scholar-activist and advocate, Dr. Joseph calls us, those who love Black girls, into action alongside her as she works to make the world a more just place.

Press play on our #RemixEQLive Education Playlist to listen and learn from #SocialJusticeWarriors in the education space.

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Learn more about Nicole M. Joseph, PhD.

Watch Eva Marie Shivers, J.D., Ph.D., the Founding Executive Director of Indigo Cultural Center, a national non-profit organization focused on Healing Justice in the areas of early childhood development, education and mental health.

Throughout our conversation, Dr. Eva drops knowledge about Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health and how she carries out the tenets of Healing Justice to foster healing and well-being in the Black community.

Dr. Eva also drops healing inspiration that gives us permission to unapologetically reclaim our time and create safe spaces to heal, love, and pursue liberation as we work to make the world a more just place.

For more Critical Perspectives, tune into the Remix EQ Live Critical Perspectives Playlist.

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Learn more about Eva Marie Shivers, J.D., Ph.D.

Watch Trelani Michelle – Writer, Afrofuturist Anthropologist, Teaching Artist, & Founder of the nonprofit, Krak Teet. She is the author of a catalog of Black Savannah’s biographies called “Krak Teet”, co-author of the New York Times bestselling and James Beard nominated “Gullah Geechee Home Cooking”, and contributing columnist in ARTS Southeast’s IMPACT Magazine – “Krak Teet Corner”.

During this episode, we learn what Trelani means by “Zora Neale Hurstoning”. Not just in her definition, but through her examples of how she gathers and shares the wisdom of Black and Indigenous elders, healers, and artists. 

While we celebrated her numerous “works”, it is Trelani’s apprenticeship of youth into the critical practice of story gathering and storytelling that makes us hopeful for our futures. It is clear why Trelani works so intently to make the world a more just place. 

Play our #RemixEQLive Amplify Women Playlist to listen and learn from more #SocialJusticeWarriors who work to make the world a more just place.

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Learn more about Trelani Michelle.

Watch Armand Turner – Deputy Director of Healthy Savannah, the Board Chair of Friends of Tide to Town, and the Project Director of the CDC Racial & Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) grant.

During this episode, we built our knowledge about active transportation (aka human-powered transportation🚶🏿‍♀️🚵🏾‍♂️) and its role in advancing health and transportation equity in communities that have been underserved. 

Armand shared examples of how to consider equity when engaging affected communities in conversations, data gathering, and planning for community growth and limiting displacement of residents in low-wealth or communities of color. 

We’re grateful for the opportunity to listen and learn from Armand about his vision for a healthier, more collaborative Savannah and why he takes steps to make the world a more just place. 

Play our #RemixEQLive #Savannah912 Playlist to listen and learn from more local #SocialJusticeWarriors who work to make the world a more just place.

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Learn more about Armand Turner.

VIEW SEASON FIVE EPISODES

Watch as Dr. Erika D. Tate jumpstarts the 5th season of Remix EQ Live with community reflections on how we can turn up the volume on the people and communities who participate in and contribute to our work to make the world a more just place.

Dr. Tate shares examples for ensuring the communities we serve are represented in our engagement, inquiry, and advocacy activities. And that there are ample and diverse ways for community members to elaborate with details about their experiences and expectations.

Along the way, she offers reflective prompts to ensure that we are creating space and opportunity to amplify the voices of communities who have yet to speak or be heard as we work to make the world a more just place.

For more learning and reflection, tune into the Remix EQ Live Community Reflections Playlist.

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Watch as Dr. Erika D. Tate engages the Remix EQ Live community in a collective reflection on how we ASK individuals in our communities to share about their experiences and expectations.

She breaks down the acronym, ASK, with examples and reflective prompts. She ASKs us to anchor community conversations, structure participation, and keep community members’ contributions in formats that enable us to tell stories that honor community input.

This can make communities feel welcome and supported to participate and empowered to add their voices to conversations for change. And enable us to listen and learn from the communities we serve as we work to make the world a more just place.

For more learning and reflection, tune into the Remix EQ Live Community Reflections Playlist.

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Watch Pastor Yolanda Roberson of Kingdom Life Christian Fellowship and Chair of the Healthy Savannah Faith and Health Coalition & The Rev. Guillermo A. Arboleda, Rector at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Savannah, and the Missioner for Racial Justice in the Episcopal Diocese of Georgia.

They discuss how they engage in interfaith partnerships and programming at the congregation, local community, and state levels to advance equity in health, housing, and literacy.

Pastor Yolanda Roberson shares how she has partnered with different community-serving organizations to support her congregation to become homeowners and close the wealth gap. And at the community level, she leads faith-based partners to make the health choice the easy choice.

The Rev. Arboleda discusses his efforts in convening interfaith congregations to pursue justice in Savannah Georgia in the areas of literacy and affordable housing. He also offers examples of his work for a more just Georgia.

Both express how their faith and love continue to call them to grow their partners and impact as they work to make the world a more just place.

For more Critical Perspectives, tune into the Remix EQ Live Critical Perspectives Playlist.

Learn more about Pastor Yolanda Roberson & The Rev. Guillermo A. Arboleda.

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Watch as Dr. Erika D. Tate encourages the Remix EQ Live community to reflect on how our personal experiences can influence our advocacy decisions and practices.

Dr. Tate prompts us to identify a focal personal experience as a data point. And with reflection, hypothesize if it’s isolated, an outlier, on trend, or a trendsetter.

She then guides us to test our hypothesis through information gathering, questioning, and requests for feedback.

Dr. Tate puts forth the possibility that our personal experiences are part of or the start of a pattern that has been shaped by disparities and injustice. And this discovery can become the impetus for us to engage in community advocacy to make the world a more just place.

For continued learning and reflection, tune into the Remix EQ Live Community Reflections Playlist.

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Watch Dr. Jillian Whatley, Chief Executive Officer of Jillian Whately and Associates, LLC. She discusses how implicit bias can affect K-12 education leaders’ decision making.

Dr. Whatley offers us multiple examples of how bias in policies and practices affect the learning and social experiences of Black and Brown students (e.g., discipline, special education) – AND – shares anti-bias strategies, such as multi-disciplinary teams and meeting families in their communities.

With a focus on systems change, Dr. Whatley reminds us that people are the implementer of policies. Change depends on their willingness to reflect on their beliefs and practices and relationships with children and adults in schools.

Throughout the show, Dr. Whatley makes clear her “why” for cultivating a positive and inclusive environment within educational institutions and her commitment to make the world a more just place.

Play our #RemixEQLive Education Playlist to listen and learn from #SocialJusticeWarriors in the education space.

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Watch as Lesley-Ann Noel, PhD, global design educator, practitioner, and author discusses how she equips designers to dream with communities and create social change that leads to equitable futures.

She shares why she wrote the book, Design Social Change: Take Action, Work toward Equity, and Challenge the Status Quo, and how this interactive text engages designers in reflection about their identities, positionality, and practices.

In her book and throughout our conversation, she offers several examples of critical frameworks and design methodologies that equip us to critique our current circumstances, invite communities who have been historically marginalized as co-designers, and attend to emotions during the design process.

As Dr. Noel shares her expertise and experience with us, her laughter, her love for life, and her joy inspire us to make the world a more just place.

Press play our #RemixEQLive Critical Perspectives Playlist to build your knowledge about the critical perspectives that inform how our #SocialJusticeWarriors make the world a more just place.

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VIEW SEASON FOUR EPISODES

Watch as Dr. Erika D. Tate extends an INVITE for #socialjusticewarriors to reflect on how we can create space for people and communities to participate in and contribute to our work to make the world a more just place.

Throughout this 25th episode of #RemixEQLive, Dr. Tate remixes examples of her interview practice that have created the conditions to listen and learn from those who have yet to be heard.

She also holds space for the community to reflect on how inviting people to speak about their lives, communities, circumstances, and experiences can add to or counter existing narratives about those you serve or partner with.

Dr. Tate reminds us that the possibility for change is great when we INVITE people and communities to speak -AND- when we follow up with a commitment to listen and learn from them about how to make the world a more just place.

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Watch as Dr. Chantel A. Perry, founder of theseen.ai, Senior Data Scientist at Microsoft, and best-selling author of Data Newbie to Guru: The Visual Guide to Learning SQL in a Week, discusses how artificial intelligence (AI), technology, and data can contribute to more equitable health outcomes in the Black community.

Dr. C explains her pursuit for equitable outcomes in mental health, specifically generational trauma. She describes challenges facing the Black community with respect to accessing culturally-responsive mental healthcare and how she applies her data science expertise by tackling the challenge of maintaining privacy and anonymity within digital health spaces for vulnerable populations.

As she shares established and emerging partnerships in her work at the intersection of data science and health equity, we learn why she’s committed to making the world a more just place.

Learn more about Dr. Chantel Perry.

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Watch as Dr. Kathy Anderson, Board Certified in General Pediatrics & Integrative Medicine at Nurturing Wellness Pediatrics, PLLC (NWP), and Dr. Nandi A. Marshall, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs & Associate Professor at Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health; Georgia Southern University, discuss how to support breastfeeding & first foods and maternal & child health equity in the Black community.

Dr. Anderson explains how breastfeeding and first foods are beneficial for the baby, mom, and family. She underscores the importance of providing education and information to families and creating a culturally-safe space where they can feel comfortable sharing experiences and asking questions about breastfeeding.

Dr. Marshall shares examples of how to engage communities in the identification and removal of barriers to breastfeeding, such as a community readiness model and the photovoice project: .

Both share how their leadership roles in advocacy and professional membership organizations enable them to create change beyond their day-to-day role and make the world a more just place.

Learn more about Dr. Kathy Anderson and Dr. Nandi A. Marshall.

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Watch as Leslie-Ann Murray, Founder and Creative Director at Brown Girl Book Lover, and Joy E Triche, Founder and Board President at Joy for Books discuss how they advocate for diverse authors and stories for readers of all ages.

Leslie-Ann amplifies authors of color on her platform Brown Girl Book Lover, placing them in the limelight and forefront of our imagination. 

Joy champions for authentic diversity and representation in children’s literature through her curation and donation of books by BIPOC authors or featuring BIPOC characters. Educators can apply to receive Joy for Books in their classrooms and schools.

Both Leslie-Ann and Joy uplift diverse authors and amplify their stories – real or imagined to ensure that readers of all ages come to understand the power, magic, and joy of stories where they see themselves and others as valued and of this world. This is how they make the world a more just place!

Learn more about Leslie-Ann Murray and Joy E Triche.

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Watch Marsha Guerrier, Founder & CEO of HerSuiteSpot®, TEDx Speaker, and bestselling author, discuss her commitment to closing the racial and gender gaps for women of color in business.

She explains how the HerSuiteSpot® Pillars of Success Framework (mindset, money, marketing, and media) supports women of color, who are early-stage founders, startups, side hustlers, and small business owners. She also provides insight into the unique considerations of women of color seeking to start or grow their businesses and those who seek to support women of color owned businesses.

Marsha inspires us to change our mindset and think even bigger as she works to make the world a more just place.

Learn more about Marsha Guerrier.

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Watch as Dr. Sarah L. Webb, founder and owner of Colorism Healing, discusses her efforts to address colorism in communities and corporations.

She defines colorism and provides multiple examples and tools intended to support dialogue that raises awareness and shifts attitudes. She also connects to topics of racism, bias, and intersectionality as she situates her work in the diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and belonging spaces.

Dr. Webb shares experiences and expertise that cross global and popular culture, making it evident why she works to make the world a more just place.

Learn more about Dr. Sarah L. Webb.

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Watch as Victoria Saxton, President & CEO of the Small Business Assistance Corporation, and Rachel E. White, Vice President, Business Connect Advisor for Truist, discuss strategies and practices for closing the funding gap for women and BIPOC entrepreneurs.

Rachel describes key barriers to accessing capital for women & BIPOC entrepreneurs and offers her wise counsel for how to build confidence to engage in practices that lead to business success.

Victoria explains the difference between community development financial institutions (CDFI) and banks, and how her influence and decision-making have contributed to credit-building lending programs and industry-focused business education initiatives.

Both underscore the importance of partnership within the community and across financial institutions and the impact of sharing their “on-the-job” learnings with the communities, in which they live, work, and serve. This is how they make the world a more just place!

Learn more about Victoria Saxton and Rachel E. White.

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Watch as Dr. Erika D. Tate welcomes the Remix EQ Community into the third season of Remix EQ Live.

To prompt our considerations about community participation, she shares how our most engaged viewers

🙌🏾 showed up to make visible a community of listeners and learners who amplify the people and work that lead to equitable outcomes.

💬 contributed to our conversation via comments, questions, and examples, pushing us to reflect on our practice and the people and places we serve.

📣 shared Remix EQ Live episodes with their personal and professional networks, growing the RemixEQCommunity.

Along the way, Dr. Tate extends an invitation to those who center equity in their work (or aspire to do so) to participate in the Remix EQ Community and empower their next steps to make the world a more just place.

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Watch as Dr. Tracey Benson, Founder & Lead Consultant of Tracey A. Benson Consulting, Founder of The Anti-Racist Leadership Institute, and co-author of Unconscious Bias in Schools: A Developmental Approach to Exploring Race and Racism, discusses how he supports educational leaders to enact anti-racist practices in schools.

He offers several examples of how to focus on student outcomes by examining data that reveal bias or inequities and planning actionable steps to close racial disparity gaps related to achievement, discipline, and classroom instruction.

In this focused and insightful conversation for change, Dr. Benson keeps us inspired to make the world a more just place.

Learn more about Dr. Tracey Benson.

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Watch as Dr. Erika D. Tate discusses diverse ways people have participated in the Remix EQ Community.

In her recap of the Remix EQ Community Participation Study, she identifies three participation roles: Acknowledgers, Discussants, and Ambassadors.

As she shares why each role is important, she asks us to reflect on the communities we work serve by considering how we can create space and opportunity for community members to

🤔 show up and acknowledge the importance of their participation in our work

🤔 contribute to conversation and action in meaningful ways

🤔broaden and grow our reach in ways that matter.

In the end, Dr. Tate reminds us why she continues to build the Remix EQ Community with you, those who seek to make the world a more just place.

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Watch as Dr. Yolanda Rankin, Assistant Professor at Florida State University and Dr. Jakita O. Thomas, the Philpott WestPoint-Stevens Distinguished Professor at Auburn University, Founder of Grab Your Grant, and Co-Founder Pharaoh’s Conclave discuss how they apply Black Feminist Epistemologies to learn about and support Black women in computing education and careers.

Dr. Thomas tells the origin story for how intersectional computing emerged as acts of resistance to Black women’s experiences in computing being minimized, misunderstood, or ignored.

Dr. Rankin explains how this critical research on Black women in computing can be an example for others studying and remedying inequities affecting communities that have been historically excluded or minoritized.

Both provide examples of centering experiences and amplifying the voices of Black women in computing as they make the world a more just place.

Learn more about Yolanda Rankin, PhD and Jakita O. Thomas, PhD.

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Watch as Jonathan McCrory, Executive Artistic Director of the National Black Theatre, discusses how and why he pursues equity through theater arts.

Jonathan models for us what it means to advocate and cultivate a space that celebrates Black culture through story.

He explains how structural barriers have limited the visibility and financial gains of shows produced by Black Theatre companies and artists, and offers us examples of how the National Black Theatre and others are dismantling these structures.
Jonathan’s imagery, insights and perspectives remind us why he’s chosen to make the world a more just place.

Learn more about Jonathan McCroy.

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Watch as Dr. Erika D. Tate discusses how our origin stories shape our pursuits of equitable outcomes in the communities in which we live, work, and play.

As she shares her pivotal and serial origin stories, Dr. Tate prompts us to reflect on how we came into our superpowers: the perspectives, practices, and principles we apply to battle injustice.

Along the way, Dr. Tate inspires us to embody our superpowers and join forces with other social justice superheroes to make the world a more just place.

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Watch this conversation with Deepa Iyer, Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Building Movement Project, host of the Solidarity Is This podcast, and the award-winning author of We Too Sing America: South Asian, Arab, Muslim, and Sikh Immigrants Shape Our Multiracial Future and Social Change Now: A Guide for Reflection.

Deepa builds our understanding of solidarity as a continuous, intentional practice toward justice. She explains her Social Change Ecosystem Framework and the importance of knowing, prioritizing, and shifting social change roles (e.g., weaver, storyteller, healer) as individuals and organizations.

Deepa’s compassion and care are evident as she inspires us to make the world a more just place.

Learn more about Deepa Iyer.

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Watch as Dr. Erika D. Tate holds space for the Remix EQ Community to reflect together on the principles and practices that guide our pursuits of justice in the communities we serve. As an example, she shares Bluknowledge’s Guiding Principles for Conducting an Inclusive Evaluation: center community experiences, amplify community voice, and empower meaningful participation.

Dr. Tate also prompts us to consider which focal communities and critical frames guide our work. In this discussion, she shares examples from past Remix EQ Live episodes to inspire our thinking about how we work to make the world a more just place.

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VIEW SEASON TWO EPISODES

Watch as Dr. Erika D. Tate welcomes the Remix EQ Live Community into season two with a RALLY!

She affirms Remix EQ Live as a RALLY, a platform that brings together people interested and in pursuit of equitable outcomes in their communities – local or global.

She also declares RALLY our season two battle cry, a call to action for the Remix EQ Live Community: To Recognize, Appreciate, Learn, Love, and take care of You as you work to make the world a more just place.

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Watch as Dr. Kyla McMullen, host of the Modern Figures Podcast and newly tenured Associate Professor at the University of Florida, discusses why she’s such a fierce advocate for broadening participation in computing. 

She provides examples of how she pushes the field of computing to be more diverse and inclusive and shares the unique considerations for Black women in computing. 

Dr. McMullen inspires us with her unwavering commitment to elevating Black women in computing and reminds allies how to effectively support efforts to make the world a more just place.

Learn more about Dr. Kyla McMullen.

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Watch as Josh Edelman, Senior Advisor with the US Program at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, discusses how to center equity when investing in education. 

He describes the division-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts within the Foundation and how it has impacted investments and partnerships seeking more equitable educational outcomes.

Josh inspires us with lessons learned as an education practitioner and philanthropist, and his clear passion to make the world a more just place.

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Watch as Ayodele Harrison, Senior Partner of Education at CommunityBuild Ventures, and Dr. Christopher Small, Director of Educational Leadership at Florida State University, discuss barriers and support for Black men pursuing leadership in schools.

Dr. Small provides examples of how he creates opportunities for Black men to identify and advance as education leaders, such as diversifying representation of professors and mentors and building capacity in instructional leadership.

Ayodele underscores the importance of increasing emotional intelligence and curating professional learning spaces that are inviting and supportive of Black men as they cultivate their leadership in schools and beyond.

Both offer fresh perspectives on diversity and inclusion in schools and school leadership as they remind why they’ve chosen to make the world a more just place.

Learn more about Ayodele Harrison and Dr. Christopher Small.

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Watch as Vivian Acquah, Inclusive Workplace Wellness Advocate at Amplify DEI, and Rahimeh Ramezany, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Intercultural Specialist at Rahimeh Ramezany Consulting, discuss the role of wellness and religion in creating more inclusive organizations.

Vivian compels leaders to consider the relationship between stress, empathy, and inclusive workplace practices. Plus, we learn how she’s leveraged virtual reality to help people walk in someone else’s shoes.

Rahimeh provides examples of how religion and intersectionality guide her work to help organizations build their capacity and become more inclusive.

Both contribute unique perspectives on inclusivity and remind us why they’re moved to make the world a more just place!

Learn more about Vivian Acquah and Rahimeh Ramezany.

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Watch as Nichole Pinkard, Ph.D., Alice Hamilton Professor, Learning Sciences, School of Education and Social Policy (SESP) at Northwestern University & Founder of Digital Youth Network (DYN), and Jean-Claude Brizard, President and CEO of Digital Promise Global, discuss their work at the intersection of equity, technology, and learning.

Dr. Pinkard provides insights into how networked civic organizations can ensure equitable allocation of space and resources to engage and sustain youth participation in STEM learning in schools and communities.

Jean-Claude exemplifies how partners and stakeholders within an ecosystem can work together to increase access to innovative learning among those who’ve been historically and systematically excluded.

Both share empowering stories and perspectives that remind us why they’ve chosen to make the world a more just place!

Learn more about Nichole Pinkard, PhD and Jean-Claude Brizard.

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Watch as Dr. Brandeis Marshall, CEO at DataedX Group and author of Data Conscience: Algorithmic Siege on Our Humanity, discusses how she centers equity in education and practice within the data industry.

She models what it means to be a culturally-responsive educator and practitioner as she presents examples from her book that challenge the “move fast and break things” philosophy and explain how to embed equity in all aspects of data and technology processes.

Dr. Marshall brings into focus the lived experiences of those who’ve been historically excluded from the data industry. Her fierce advocacy of Black women in data reminds us why she “puts in the work” to make the world a more just place.

Learn more about Dr. Brandeis Marshall.

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Watch Dr. Erika D. Tate RALLY the Remix EQ Community to celebrate season 2 of Remix EQ Live and reflect on what empowers us to make the world a more just place. 

Dr. Tate poses the question: How have your lived experiences shaped your pursuit of equity in school, community, and work spaces?

As she prompts us to consider the “who”, “how”, and “why”, she reflects on how her lived experiences have connected her with different communities as a listener, learner, and changemaker. 

More importantly, Dr. Tate reminds us why she’s in awe of the Remix EQ Community, those who seek to make the world a more just place. 

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Watch Clips from the Reflections Show:

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VIEW SEASON ONE EPISODES

Watch as Dr. Erika D. Tate launches Remix EQ Live! She shares her “why” behind the show: Her desire to amplify those who work in the equity space.

The interview format brings together two guests in similar fields with different approaches. Guests offer examples of the equity work they perform, how they came to do their work, and why they do it in a particular way. She emphasizes that the show is not just about using her voice for good. It’s about creating a platform to inform and inspire those who choose or feel called to make this world a more just place.

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EMPOWER YOUR NEXT STEPS TO MAKE THE WORLD A MORE JUST PLACE!

Watch as Kathy Anderson, MD, and Kathleen Maignan, NP share their unique career pathways in medicine and nursing.

They discuss how race-based data indicates differences in how patients of color are treated and the negative impact on health outcomes in communities of color. Both call for diverse representation in providers and researchers who use the data to drive equity. They remind us that our experiences as women of color — challenges and traumas included, combined with our expertise and passions equip us to “lead the work” to make the world a more just place.

Learn more about Kathy Anderson, MD and Kathleen Maignan, NP.

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Watch as Dr. Erika D. Tate puts on her learning designer hat to support you to process the information and inspiration you see, hear, and feel on the show.

As she answers the question, “What does equity look like in a classroom on a Monday?”, she describes her approach to observing a learning experience and shares indicators and examples of instructional equity. She speaks to the power of wonder and models how Remix EQ Live! can be a wonder-filled experience. In the end, she hopes your connection to her guests not only build your knowledge and skills, but also empower you to identify your purpose as you work to make the world a more just place.

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Watch as Alicia Johnson, the Executive Director of Step Up Savannah and Andraya Mimms, Assistant Public Defender for Chatham County and owner of Mimms Mediation, discuss their advocacy for families and communities.

Alicia pushes us to broaden what it means to advocate for low-wealth communities through coalition building and policymaking in order to increase their access, influence, and opportunities to thrive. Andraya helps us understand mediation as a more equitable and empowering option for resolving conflict within families and communities of color. In their discussion, it is evident why they center on families and advocate with the respect and fierceness necessary to make the world a more just place.

Learn more about Alicia M. Johnson and Andraya Mimms, Esq.

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Watch as Nita Penn, Director of the ACE Women’s Business Center – Savannah Region, and Gloria J. Strauthers, Principal Consultant of Exodus Management Consulting, share their insights into the entrepreneurial journey.

Nita reminds us that there are no self-made entrepreneurs as she discusses why she customizes her programming and technical assistance for BlPOC women in the Savannah region. Gloria offers a peek into her entrepreneurial journey as a management consultant who focuses on building and changing systems to ensure equitable resource distribution in businesses and communities. Both let us in on why their passion for people has led them to close the knowledge gap as it relates to entrepreneurship and ultimately make the world a more just place.

Learn more about Nita Penn and Gloria J. Stauthers.

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Watch as Tesmerelna Atsbeha, Senior Program Officer at Wellspring Philanthropic Fund, and Dr. Angela DeBarger, Education Program Officer at William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, lift the veil on philanthropy. They share their career pathways and how they entered into the field of philanthropy to advance equity.

As Tesmer discusses her pursuit of gender justice, she underscores that how the work is performed is as important as the work. Dr. DeBarger explains why open education resources (OER) are key to empowering students and teachers within their learning communities to access high-quality, culturally-responsive curriculum materials. 

Both speak about navigating the field of philanthropy as Black women and how institutional change is necessary for them (and others like them) to bring their full selves to this important work. And this all against the backdrop of a changing field in terms of representation and policies and practices that repair historical inequities in order to make the world a more just place.

Learn more about Tesmerelna Atsbeha and Dr. Angela H. DeBarger.

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Watch as Venola Mason, Associate Partner & Author at the International Center for Leadership in Education, and Michael O’Neal, Executive Director of Parent University, share how to build equitable relationships and learning communities. 

We celebrate Venola’s book, Teach Up!, as she explains how her PAUSE & REACT tool enables teachers to support all students in their classrooms. Mike reports that listening and responsive action have been key to empowering parents to build relationships with their children and each other, and expanding Parent University into new communities across the country.

Both are inspired when people get the chance to be who they are and get what they need. Tune in to hear how these masterful relationship builders are fostering communities of learning that make the world a more just place.

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Watch as Dr. Erika D. Tate celebrates the inaugural season of Remix EQ Live! She speaks to the importance of “marking occasions” and aligning pathways, purpose, and passion. 

These marked occasions include “whys” which might have been hurtful, and career pathways filled with twists, turns, curves, and swirls. 

Activating our sense of purpose and passion, Dr. Tate reminds us that Remix EQ Live is an occasion to be marked because we’ve been inspired, by our Remix EQ guests and community, to make the world a more just place.

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