In this episode, Ashley and guest host Dr. Christie Bahlai (Kent State University, Co-Director ESDRI) talk with Dr. Dorceta Taylor (Senior Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Professor of Environmental Justice, Yale University)

Episode 204: Elaine Tso, Asian Services In Action

Mar 16th, 2023 1h 3m

In this episode, Casey and Shemariah talk with Elaine Tso (Chief Executive Officer, Asian Services In Action) about her path to serving as ASIA's CEO, and how ASIA's programs and mission serve to empower, support, and advocate for the AAPI comm

Episode 203: The People's Budget!

Jan 24th, 2023 1h 15m

In this episode, Casey and Ashley talk with Fahiem Shabazz (President, New Era Cleveland) and Michelle B. Jackson (Campaign Organizer, PB CLE) about the mission and work of Participatory Budgeting Cleveland.This podcast is made possible with

Episode 202: Cleveland in the Classroom

Dec 8th, 2022 49m 42s

In this episode, Casey and Shemariah talk with Greg Deegan (Executive Director, Teaching Cleveland) about his mission to teach the history of Cleveland in the K-12 classroom.This podcast is made possible with funding from the School of Peace

Episode 201: Two Shakers (part 2)

Dec 8th, 2022 39m 3s

In this episode, Ashley and Shemariah talk with Josiah Quarles, Director of Organizing and Advocacy for the Northeast Ohio Coalition for the homeless. This discussion of the "Two Shakers" is part 2 of 2.This podcast is made possible with fund

Episode 201: Two Shakers (part 1)

Oct 24th, 2022 1h 17m

In this episode, Ashley and Shemariah talk with Tiara Sargeant (DEI Coordinator, Shaker Heights Schools) and Dr. Donna Whyte (professor at Cleveland State University) about their experience living in and attending school in the Cleveland suburb

Episode 200: Relaunching the Podcast!

Oct 23rd, 2022 28m 39s

We're back, listeners!In this podcast relaunch, the three co-hosts - Ashley Nickels, Shemariah Arki, and Casey Boyd-Swan - talk about the relaunch and preview the next few episodes! Look forward to the following discussions in the coming week

Series 6 Episode 9: Jerry Pena, from Community Organizing to Organizing within Organizations

Jun 7th, 2022 46m 29s

This episode is part of Series 6, Race and Democracy in Northeast Ohio. In this ninth episode, Ashley and Casey talk with returning guest Jerry Peña (founder & senior member Gradient A Human Equity Think Tank). Jerry shares his experience as bo

Series 6 Episode 8: Aisia Jones & Samira Malone, Midtown Cleveland

May 17th, 2022 1h 4m

This episode is part of Series 6, Race and Democracy in Northeast Ohio. In this eighth episode, Ashley and Shemariah talk with Midtown Cleveland staff Aisia Jones (Director of Community Empowerment) and Samira Malone (Neighborhood Planning Mana

Series 6 Episode 7: Madhu Sharma, International Institute of Akron

May 6th, 2022 54m 35s

This episode is part of Series 6, Race and Democracy in Northeast Ohio. In our seventh episode, Casey and Anuj talk with Madhu Sharma, Executive Director and Director of Immigration Legal Services at International Institute of Akron in Akron OH

Series 6 Episode 6: Katie Beck, Gum-Dip Theatre Akron OH

Apr 18th, 2022 43m 45s

This episode is part of Series 6, Race and Democracy in Northeast Ohio. In our sixth episode, Casey and Anuj talk with Katie Beck, Co-Artistic Director of the Gum-Dip Theatre in Akron OH. The conversation explores the changing face of Akron, OH

Series 6 Episode 5: Dr. Khyati Joshi - Race, Religion, and Democracy

Apr 4th, 2022 43m 23s

This episode is part of Series 6, Race and Democracy in Northeast Ohio. In our fifth episode, Casey and Shemariah talk with Dr. Khyati Y. Joshi (Professor at Fairleigh Dickinson University, author: White Christian Privilege). The conversation e

Series 6 Episode 4: Akii Butler & Erik Gomez, Organizing Youth

Mar 28th, 2022 49m 4s

This episode is part of Series 6, Race and Democracy in Northeast Ohio. Our fourth episode features two youth of color who are active in the NEO organizing space. Ashley and Casey talk with Akii Butler (Ohio Organizing Collaborative) and Erik G

Series 6 Episode 3: Tessa Xuan & Dr. Suparna Bhaskaran, Socially Constructing "The Other"

Feb 28th, 2022 59m 28s

This episode is part of Series 6, Race and Democracy in Northeast Ohio. Our third episode begins by exploring how individuals identify themselves, and why self-identification is a fundamental part of autonomy. Ashley and Shemariah talk with Tes

Series 2 Episode 25: Phil Kidd, Northwest Neighborhoods CDC

Jan 24th, 2022 1h 1m

This week the podcast continues the series, the Power of Political and Civic Engagement. In this episode, Ashley and Casey welcome Phil Kidd, Special Projects Manager for Northwest Neighborhoods CDC in Cleveland. The three discuss differences i

Series 6 Episode 2: Professors Nishani Frazier and Ayesha Bell Hardaway

Dec 13th, 2021 50m 20s

This episode is part of Series 6, Race and Democracy in Northeast Ohio. Our second episode begins by exploring the 3R's: race, racism, and racialized systems of oppression. Casey and Shemariah talk with Professors Nishani Frazier (Associate Pro

Series 5 Episode 5: Dr. Jay Chen, Cleveland State University

Nov 15th, 2021 43m 12s

This week the podcast continues with the series Demystifying Policy-Relevant Research in collaboration with the Northeast Ohio Chapter of Scholars Strategy Network. Ashley and Casey speak with Dr. Jay Chen, Associate Professor at Cleveland Stat

Series 5 Episode 4: Dr. Meghan Novisky, COVID19 and Incarceration

Nov 1st, 2021 29m 48s

This week the podcast continues with the series Demystifying Policy-Relevant Research in collaboration with the Northeast Ohio Chapter of Scholars Strategy Network. Ashley and Casey speak with returning guest Dr. Meghan Novisky, Assistant Profe

Series 6 Episode 1: Elaine Hsiao, School of Peace and Conflict Studies

Oct 18th, 2021 41m 20s

This episode is part of Series 6, Race and Democracy in Northeast Ohio. Our first episode begins by exploring the Power of Storytelling. Ashley and Anuj talk with Elaine Hsiao, faculty at Kent State's School of Peace and Conflict Studies. The c

Series 5 Episode 3: Mike Palmieri, Ohio Employee Ownership Center

Oct 4th, 2021 51m 34s

This week the podcast continues with the new series - demystifying policy-relevant research-in collaboration with the Northeast Ohio Chapter of Scholars Strategy Network. Ashley and Casey speak with Michael Palmieri, Research Associate at Kent

Series 6 Episode 0: Meet our new co-hosts!

Sep 13th, 2021 25m 8s

In this episode, Ashley and Casey welcome two new co-hosts to the podcast, Dr. Shemariah Arki and Dr. Anuj Gurung. Series 6 centers on the theme of Race & Democracy in Northeast Ohio, and is a collaboration with the School of Peace and Conflict

Series 2 Episode 19 (repost): Camilo Villa and Kathy Curlee-Jones, SEIU

Sep 6th, 2021 54m 28s

Since it's Labor Day, the podcast wanted to reflect back on our discussion with Service Employee’s International Union (SEIU) Local 1 union organizer Camilo Villa and union representative Kathy Curlee-Jones. The discussion includes how unions p

Series 5 Episode 2: Wendy Regoeczi, Cleveland State University

Aug 30th, 2021 51m 34s

Series 5 Episode 1: Professor Sharona Hoffman, Case Western Reserve

Aug 17th, 2021 43m 8s

This week the podcast launches a new series – demystifying policy-relevant research – in collaboration with the Northeast Ohio Chapter of Scholars Strategy Network. Ashley and Casey speak with Professor Sharona Hoffman, Co-Director of the Law-M

Series 2 Episode 24: Bryson Davis, Akron Leadership Foundation

Aug 2nd, 2021 50m 25s

After a long break, we are back! This week the podcast continues the series The Power of Political and Civic Engagement. In this episode, Ashley and Casey welcome Bryson Davis from the Akron Leadership Foundation. The discussion focuses on the