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Black job searchers face special challenges, says Mark Anthony Dyson
Career expert Mark Anthony Dyson is a prolific writer and speaker, and his savvy advice has helped countless job seekers become more effective. In this return visit to Jazzed About… Read More
Courts Must Recognize and Correct Systemic Racism says Judicial Educator
Courts must speak out “clearly” against systemic racism in our criminal justice system and make much needed corrections, says Judge Benes Aldana, president of the National Judicial College. … Read More
Birthing Practices in the U.S. Across Time
Childbirth is a biological and cultural experience. Birthing practices and women’s experiences of childbirth are shaped by ever-shifting medical practices and societal values and preferences. On this episode of Defining… Read More
Multiple Factors Must be Considered before Opening a K-12 School
It’s not easy for policy makers to determine how to open K-12 schools in the fall. Each school district must weigh multiple variables in determining whether face-to-face instruction is worth… Read More
Communicating about Food Allergies: Moving Between Personal Stories and Public Advocacy
Managing food allergies is a communicative process. In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Bute reflects on her family’s personal experiences with food allergies, and how her personal experiences led her to… Read More
There are employers seeking recent grads, say Scott Dettman
Yes — there are jobs out there for the college class of 2020. And in this episode Scott Dettman offers tips to help them and other recent grads to… Read More
Code-Switching is a Form of Systemic Racism Against Blacks
Code-switching is the ability of a person to switch between languages or dialects to meet communication needs. It also is the alteration of clothes, hairstyles and music from one environment… Read More
Chicana Feminism and Border Studies: Reproductive Healthcare at the Mexico-U.S. Border
On this episode of Defining Moments Podcast, Guest Host Dr. Jill Yamasaki talks with Dr. Leandra Hernandez and Dr. Sarah De Los Santos-Upton on how they live out the values… Read More
Black Female Office Holders Perceive They are Racially Targeted by Local Media
Are African American female public office holders treated differently than their white counterparts by local media? Two black female judges answer that questions with a resounding: YES. In our continuing… Read More
Stares and Prayers: Rethinking Masculinity, Disability, and Spirituality
On this episode of Defining Moments Podcast, Guest Host Dr. Laura Ellingson talks with Dr. Leland Spencer about the vulnerability of storytelling and its emancipatory potential. Spencer challenges systemic barriers… Read More
Racism is a Public Health Crisis Says Doctor Who Helps African Americans
Dr. Greg Hall is a primary care physician in Cleveland, Ohio who tailors his practice to specifically helping African Americans who have been short-changed by the traditional medical establishment. He… Read More
You can be a change agent from any job description, say authors of Start Within
Today’s guests, Karen Holst and Douglas Ferguson, are co-authors of “Start Within,” a handbook for pursuing innovation, even if you’re not a leader within your organization. They’ll share strategies for… Read More
Athens Mayor Patterson Explains the New Mandatory Face Covering Ordinance
Athens City Council unanimously passed new mandatory face covering legislation that requires masks to be worn by people in most public places controlled by the city. The ordinance was passed… Read More
Compassion Fatigue and Resilience in the Trauma-Filled World of Animal Rescue
Every year over 3 million dogs enter rescue shelters in the U.S. alone. Rescue organizations are short on resources and rely heavily on volunteers. On this episode of Defining Moments,… Read More
Black Children in 2020 are Still Disadvantage in Educational Opportunities
African American children are often told by the white establishment that “education” is the way to obtain equality yet, at the same time, black children are not given equal educational… Read More
Theatrical and Documentary Film Translations of Cancer Communication Research
https://ohio.streamguys1.com/DefiningMoments/mp3/18WayneBeach.mp3 Communicating about cancer across the natural progression of the disease is challenging and complicated. In this episode, Dr. Wayne Beach reflects on his research about family communication and patient-oncologist… Read More
Esports and other sports businesses will generate new jobs and big revenues, says strategic communications expert Jackie Reau
If you’re looking for billion-dollar businesses that are likely to grow in coming years, consider the world of sports. That’s the advice of today’s guest, Jackie Reau, CEO of… Read More
“The Talk”– Parents of Black Children Explain Special Parenting Issues They Face
An African-American father and a black mother explain how they need to warn children about possible violence against them by police or others. This starts at a very young age… Read More
Family Storytelling, Mental Illness, and Well-Being: Fostering Healing Through Narrative Interventions
Families play a pivotal role in helping members make sense of mental illness and other health challenges. In this episode, Dr. Kellas invites listeners to consider how the process of… Read More
Systemic Racism in Criminal Justice System Explained by Black Female Judge
Too often we, as a country, focus only on the incidents of violence perpetrated on African Americans by police officers instead of looking at the total picture of racism that… Read More
Fostering Food Access and Food Justice in Rural Contexts
Defining Moments Podcast is hosting multiple episodes about how food communicates and how we communicate about food. On this episode, host Dr. Lynn Harter talks with Dr. Kristen Okamoto and… Read More
Tech veteran creates platform to help people live longer, happier lives
Serial entrepreneur Mark Silverman spent 30 successful years building, running and advising a series of consumer and tech companies. Then he shifted gears. He was moved to action as he… Read More
A Black Judge is Subjected to Continual Acts of Racism Despite Her Position
In 2012, Gayle Williams Byers was elected to become the first black judge for the South Euclid Municipal Court in Northeastern Ohio. She came to the job with a wealth… Read More
Re-Imagining Food Pantries as Activist Spaces
Defining Moments Podcast is hosting multiple episodes about how food communicates and how we communicate about food. In this episode, Dr. Rebecca de Souza discusses her research on communication processes… Read More
Some Police Attack Journalists During Demonstrations: Why are They Targets?
Since the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis Police, demonstrations against police violence have traversed the nation. Yet, during these demonstrations, there have been 383 press freedom… Read More
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