Raising Equity

In this episode, I offer 3 questions we can ask ourselves to improve our allyship. We all have work to do to be better able to show up for groups we aren’t a part of. Let me know what you think and if these questions are helpful!#Allyship #BeAnAlly #Allies #DEI #DrKira #KiraBanks #RaisingEquity #RaisingEquityPodcast #HeyFolx https://youtu.be/8VPMIFROcug

Don’t engage in training for the sake of training. It doesn’t end well. In this episode, I caution organizations from doing DEI trainings within an organization unwilling or unable to take action. #DEI #DrKira #KiraBanks #RaisingEquity #RaisingEquityPodcast #HeyFolx https://youtu.be/qozueg3mQVg

You will see an increase in complaints, concerns, and conflict when you say you want a more inclusive and equitable workplace. Why? Because you asked for it. And it shouldn’t be seen as a problem. The problem is the (hopefully) old climate that made people swallow indignities and hide parts of who they are to get ahead. In this Diversity Download I share 3 tips for navigating culture change. #DiversityDownload #change #dialogue #heyfolx #DrKira #DrBanks #RaisingEquity #RaisingEquityPodcast

I want to urge to not to let your privilege paralyze you and keep you from creating inclusive spaces. You may not personally feel powerful but what are your dominant identities that shape the norms and values for your organization? What can you to do to get better at creating more equitable spaces where you live and work? I share my thoughts here. #drkira #raisingequity #raisingequitypodcast #leverageyourprivilege #groupdynamics #organizationalmanagment #organizationalbehavior #privilege #dominantgroup https://youtu.be/xZKArvGg6Ig

This question is one political campaigns have had to wrestle with more squarely since protests of 2020. Dog Whistle politics, speaking in code, and talking about identities without directly talking about identities is an awkward dance that needs to stop, but few have figured out the moves. In this episode ARENA Academy’s Director of Training, Julia Leitner (@julesleit), talks about the importance of each part of a political campaign figuring out how DEI fits into their work and how the issues of today call for us each to find out lane and get to work! #DrKira #HeyFolx #RaisingEquity #RaisingEquityPodcast #politics #politicalcampaigns #JuliaLeitner #Arena #ArenaSummit #ArenaAcademy

Reproductive justice means SO much more than abortion access. This episode is dedicated to understanding how we broaden our aperture to understand the ways movements are connected and talking about abortion is deeper than choice and Roe v. Wade. Yamani Hernandez is a powerhouse in this area and walks us through some education on the topic as well as dos and don’ts. #DrKira #HeyFolx #RaisingEquity #RaisingEquityPodcast #abortion #abortionrights #reproductivejustice #YamaniHernandez

Activism is here to stay. College students of the 2010’s are now in the workplace, and these employees expect real change. More than ever, the workplace is movement space, ripe with opportunities for social justice and change. As an employer, how do you support meaningful conversations about employee activism? How do you support workplace activists? How do you work to align to the values of your employees? #DrKira #HeyFolx #RaisingEquity #RaisingEquityPodcast #activism #workplaceactivism https://youtu.be/IXWiyS2RO6c

We sit down with Britt Hawthorne author of Raising Antiracist Children: A Practical Parenting Guide. Britt is an antiracist educator and advocate who is committed to raising a generation of antiracist children. We share how we talk to our sons about the latest act of racial terrorism in Buffalo and the ways we keep ourselves and our families engaged in the work of anti-racism. #DrKira #HeyFolx #RaisingEquity #RaisingEquityPodcast #BrittHawthorne #RaisingAntiRacistChildren https://youtu.be/eJ1DZ4XEEGQ

You deserve help and support, and I want you to know that can happen even if your therapist comes from a different background than you. I hear a lot of people who want to match their therapist… on race, gender, sexual orientation. But research has found that it doesn’t guarantee better therapy. Good therapy is good therapy, and you should look for a therapist who helps you feel safe opening up, is non-judgemental and passionate. In this episode I share some questions you can ask and red flags you can be on the lookout for as you seek the help you deserve. #DrKira #HeyFolx #RaisingEquity #RaisingEquityPodcast #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #goodtherapy #QTNA

If your org has done nothing to address and improve on the plight of Black folx in your organization then _maybe_ you want to think about how your org celebrates Juneteenth. First an org should consider learning the history and doing its own work. How can you do it respectfully and honor Juneteenth? Allow me to explain… #DrKira #HeyFolx #RaisingEquity #RaisingEquityPodcast #Juneteenth #BeThoughtful https://youtu.be/KjnI7WvOGAk

We need to be willing to name what is happening in all of the racialized violence scenarios happening. How do you explain, adjust and frame the narrative for your young person? In this episode I will use my Raising Equity N.E.R.D.S. framework to help explain.#DrKira #HeyFolx #RaisingEquity #RaisingEquityPodcast #BuffaloShooting

Now that it’s all over, we can take a deep breath and look back on the road to Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. What are the legal implications of this appointment given where we are as a country? What’s the tea? I talk to movement lawyer Nicole Lee to get her perspective on all things Supreme Court. #DrKira #HeyFolx #RaisingEquity #RaisingEquityPodcast #JusticeJackson #KetanjiJackson

We’ve grown to be able to say the word “microaggression.” Now what? Well, the realWork begins- the work to figure out what to do when they happen and how to support targets and hold perpetrators accountable. It’s not reasonable to say we will be free of them, so let’s get real about how we will handle them.  #DrKira #HeyFolx #RaisingEquity #RaisingEquityPodcast #Microaggressions #DEI #ABAR

It’s just as important to celebrate our future as it is to honor our past. So tell me who you are remembering? Who are you following that is setting a vision for how we thrive as a people? What organizations, past and present, are you lifting up? I will be honoring the complexity of Black identity and rejecting the idea that we are monolithic. Happy Black History AND Black Futures Month! #blackhistory #blackhistorymonth #blackfutures # blackfuturesmonth #heyfolx #drikira #drbanks #raisingequity #raisingequitypodcast

What is “The Built Landscape?” If you’ve attended any of my sessions, you’ve heard me use this phrase. I break it down here as a framework for understanding and fighting inequity. #RaisingEquity #DrKira #KiraBanks #HeyFolx #RaisingEquityPodcast