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Edify Justice Advocates

9 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings

Infusing the 5 Steps of Edify, Nicole Johnson speaks with members of her lunch counter to work to dismantle systemic oppression.

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Edify Extras: June 2023

June 07, 2023 18:00 - 6 minutes - 4.68 MB

Edify Extras resumes with host, Alex Dhanani.  Alex is a content creator and the Founder of Bedroom Doozies (@bedroomdoozies),  a project dedicated to uplifting and connecting the stories and work of marginalized voices to minimize feelings of isolation regarding one's identity and experience.  Alex shares their own experience with identity and arts advocacy and discusses their upcoming Zine for the Harriet Tubman Effect Institute. Follow Alex on Instagram @bedroomdoozies  Music for this e...

Edify Extras: April 2023

April 07, 2023 03:00 - 8 minutes - 5.62 MB

Edify Extras continues with our podcast's own Executive Producer, Belén Moyano.  Belén shares her journey from immigrant to activist to curriculum designer within our community as the co-creator of the 5 steps of Edify.  Belén also shares notes from what's coming up this month with Harriet Tubman Effect and the New World program. Follow Belén @belencitamoyano or at her website, belenmoyano.com. Subscribe to Edify Justice Advocate Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get yo...

Edify Extras: March 2023

March 08, 2023 19:00 - 12 minutes - 8.47 MB

On this new series from Edify Justice Advocates and the Harriet Tubman Effect Institute, we will be featuring a member of our community as the episode host.  To kick off EDIFY EXTRAS, we present our very own podcast production team members.  This month's episode welcomes Tony Ponella, an Edify podcast editor and audio recording engineer.  Listen to Tony's story as he resists white supremacy in different roles and tabletop RPGs.  Follow Tony: @tonyponella  Subscribe to Edify Justice Advo...

Edify and Higher Education

November 12, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MB

From socioeconomic inaccessibility to cultural insensitivity, American universities are undergoing rapid growing pains as its students and faculty become aware of its outdated roots.  This episode of the Edify Justice Advocate Podcast opens a dialogue to uncover the roots of isolation and disconnect that students of color often feel at institutions of higher education, through the lens of communication and community. Subscribe to Edify Justice Advocate Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or...

Grace-Led Storytelling for the New World | Live from TEDx Broadway 2022

July 22, 2022 19:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MB

Our own Nicole Javanna Johnson leads the audience of TEDx Broadway 2022 through her work as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Director on several Broadway shows. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx  Subscribe to Edify Justice Advocate Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us to learn how to engage with the Harriet Tubman Effect I...

Introducing: A New World

July 01, 2022 17:00 - 3 minutes - 2.13 MB

What is A New World? A New World is a 52-week, year long community and accountability practice conducted by the Harriet Tubman Effect. Who is this for? Workplace professionals who want to dismantle white supremacy culture in their daily spaces, and hold themselves accountable to new inclusive practices and policies. There are tracks available for both people who are marginalized and white allies who are going to work together while prioritizing the support education and healing needed within...

Edify and Theatre

September 21, 2021 16:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MB

Nicole Johnson interviews members of the theatre community to identify systemic oppression within the industry.  Guests discuss the Edify curriculum and how to work towards a better future and, ultimately, a more equitable and inclusive art. Subscribe to Edify Justice Advocate Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us to learn how to engage with the Harriet Tubman Effect Institute and further dismantle systemic oppression. The Edify Podcast is prod...

Edify and PPAS

June 30, 2021 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.3 MB

In the premiere episode of the Edify Justice Advocates podcast, Nicole Johnson, Founder and one of the lead curriculum designers of the Edify Dismantling Systemic Oppression curriculum, speaks with members of the Professional Performing Arts School (PPAS) community, including students, teachers, parents, and more, to explore how the EDIFY cycle has begun to change oppressive structures in the classroom, in the cafeteria, and even onstage. 

Edify and Arts Education: PPAS

June 30, 2021 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.3 MB

In the premiere episode of the Edify Justice Advocates podcast, Nicole Johnson, Founder and one of the lead curriculum designers of the Edify Dismantling Systemic Oppression curriculum, speaks with members of the Professional Performing Arts School (PPAS) community, including students, teachers, parents, and more, to explore how the EDIFY cycle has begun to change oppressive structures in the classroom, in the cafeteria, and even onstage.  Subscribe to Edify Justice Advocate Podcast on Appl...