Host Caris Fox and guest Jim Freeman introduce the role of systemic and strategic racism in the conversation about policing, mass incarceration, anti-immigrant policies, and the mass criminalization of Black, Indigenous, and Communities of Color (BIPOC). This episode highlights the importance of and offers resources to support grassroots movements with interdisciplinary assistance to end gun violence and advocate for police abolition. Lastly, Freeman introduces a summary of his book, Rich Thanks to Racism, and how the ultra-wealthy profit from the imprisonment of BIPOC bodies.   Links:  Jim Freeman's Website: https://www.jimofreeman.com/ Rich Thanks to Racism: https://www.jimofreeman.com/book Social Movement Support Lab: https://operations.du.edu/irise/content/content/project-social-movement-support-lab            

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S5E1: Institutional Justice Series Part I

Host Caris Fox and guests Dr. Jessica Ordaz and Dr. Lauren DeCarvalho discuss veganism, food justice, and the incarceration system. Dr. Ordaz introduces the writing process and history behind her new book, The Shadow of El Centro: A History of Migrant Incarceration and Solidarity. Dr. DeCarvalho deconstructs the representation of prisons and female inmates in film and the role that film plays in molding public opinions about incarceration and those incarcerated. This episode also examines the parallels between the food industry and the incarceration system regarding the abuse of bodies and exploitation for profit. Lastly, Dr. Ordaz and Dr. DeCarvalho address popular narratives about the legality and illegality of persons and “justified” imprisonment.    Links:  Dr. Ordaz Website: https://www.jessica-ordaz.com/ Dr. Lauren DeCarvalho Website: http://www.laurenjdecarvalho.com/ Dr. Ordaz Twitter: https://twitter.com/OrdazYesika Social Justice Living and Learning Community: https://www.du.edu/livinglearning/socialjustice/ The Shadow of El Centro: https://uncpress.org/book/9781469662473/the-shadow-of-el-centro/

S4E10: The Catalyst. From Veganism to Incarceration

In celebration of May as mental health awareness month, host Caris Fox and guest Dr. Apryl Alexander discuss the importance of Black mental health and wellness. This episode emphasizes the necessity for culturally informed and trauma-informed care in protecting the hearts and minds of Black adults and youth. Dr. Apryl Alexander deconstructs popular myths around mental illness both inside and outside of the Black community. What are the equity and accessibility issues that prevent Black individuals from receiving proper mental health care? In what ways do systemic inequalities perpetuate harm and inaccessibility for those struggling? How do the entertainment industry and social media exploit and profit from Black pain? Listen to this episode for answers to these questions and more!

S4E9: The Catalyst: I Need You to be Here: A Conversation on Black Mental Health and Wellness

Host Caris Fox and Social Justice Solidarity Series’ Victoria Martinez, Brian Guzman, Rose Quispe, and Dr. Aaron Schneider discuss the importance of solidarity and community power in creating systemic change within higher education. This episode deep dives into the experiences of students of color within higher education, highlighting the effects of imposter syndrome, feelings of isolation, and the daily combatting of micro and macro aggressions. Join us for a conversation that emphasizes the importance of creating validating spaces for students of color to share their experiences and brainstorm solutions to radically transform higher education.

S4E8: The Catalyst. Where there are people, there is power: A conversation with the Social Justice Solidarity Series

Host Caris Fox and guest Grace Wankelman introduce the We Can DU Better movement and the We Can Do Better campaign, offering a behind-the-scenes glance at the process of starting the movement and balancing life as a student and activist. This episode deep dives into subjects around sexual violence such as the words “me too” being both a heart-wrenching statement to hear, but also one that combats feelings of isolation and shame among survivors. This episode includes discussion on the role of the friend or family member in a survivor’s life, representation in media of healthy sexual relationships, rape jokes, intersectionality within the discussion of sexual violence, transformative justice, and the word “survivor”. Join us for a necessary conversation during Sexual Assault Awareness Month (April).  

S4E7:The Catalyst, We Can DU Better with Grace Wankelman

Guest host Dr. Ramona Beltrán and guests Bobby Lefebre and Ozioma Aloziem introduce Proyecto Sobremesa, a project that gathers and engages Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) artists and cultural workers in six separate eight-person dinners to discuss and plan a liberated future. What does accountability look like when it is based in love? What innovative ideas and solutions come to light when spaces for community exist? Join us for a conversation that highlights the need for radical imagination, accountability, and collaboration in creating the world we desire. Links:  NDN Collective: https://ndncollective.org/ Alternate Roots: https://alternateroots.org/ National Society of Latino Arts and Culture: https://www.nalac.org/      

S4E6:The Catalyst, Proyecto Sobremesa: Radical Imagination, Accountability, and the Future – A conversation with Bobby LeFebre and Ozioma Aloziem

Guest host Dr. Ramona Beltrán and international educator and director of Department of the Future, Mark Gonzales, define futurism and the power of radical imagination in creating an equitable world. This episode honors and acknowledges what is while envisioning what can be. What would the world look like if care and empathy are at the forefront? What would it be like to live in a world where anti-racist work is no longer necessary? Join us for a conversation to both radically reimagine and actively manifest the future.  Discover more about Department of the Future

S4E5: Future gazing: An interview with international educator and Director of Department of the Future's, Mark Gonzales

RAGE podcast host Caris Fox and guest Dr. Elizabeth Escobedo dive into topics on immigration, highlighting common misconceptions, language as a humanizing and dehumanizing tool, and the importance of seeing humanity. This episode also explores the work of Casa de Paz, a Colorado-based organization that helps recently released immigrants from the GEO Aurora detention center, and Dr. Escobedo's book entitled From Coveralls to Zoots Suits: Mexican American Women on the World War II Home Front. Strap in for an in-depth discussion on the necessity of social justice and embracing fellow humans with kindness, respect, and care.   Casa de Paz: https://www.casadepazcolorado.org/ From Coveralls to Zoot Suits:  https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.5149/9781469602066_escobedo    

S4E4: Seeing Humanity: A Conversation on Immigration and Community Care

Caris Fox hosts guests Christina Yebuah and Kahlea Hunt-Khabir of Her Health Her Truth of Colorado Black Health Collaborative. This episode covers an array of topics that impact the health and wellness of Black women in society. Topics include deconstructing the “strong, Black woman” narrative, the intersections of race and gender identity on lived experiences, the socialization of Black women in higher education, capitalism’s impacts on the health and wellness of Black women, and the trendiness of Black death. This episode is an in-depth conversation that is both by and centers Black women.   Website Links Black Colorado Health Collaborative: https://coloradoblackhealth.org/ Her Health. Her Truth.: https://www.instagram.com/herhealth.hertruth/

S4E3: 3 Black Women Existing: A Conversation on Black Womanhood

RAGE podcast host Caris Fox and guest Mason Estes discuss how stereotypes impact the modern identity of Indigenous youth. This episode emphasizes the role of identity, the impact of positive and negative representation, the origins of Mason’s activism, and ageism within the academic and activist community. This episode is a special reminder to take back the narrative, write your own story, and create your destiny.

S4E2: Taking Back the Narrative: A Conversation on the Modern Identity of Indigenous Youth

RAGE’s new podcast host Caris Fox and guest Dr. May Lin discuss Social Movement Support Lab and the organization’s work to provide multidisciplinary assistance to organizations fighting to shrink the mass criminalization and incarceration systems, dismantle the school-to-prison pipeline, and remedy the over-investment in the criminal justice and immigration enforcement systems and the under-investment in education, public health, and community well-being.  This episode also includes an introduction to Dr. Lin’s book project entitled Emotional Counterpublics: Feeling Racial Justice and conversation on the belief gap, transformational justice, and the vital role of emotions in activism. 

S4E8: The Catalyst. Dr. May Lin of Social Movement Support Lab

In the 2nd part of our interview with Dr. Hall in a 4 part series we call Caucasity, we address some of the ways black progress is stifled by a lack of accountability for racism when the sexism card is played. 

S2E8: Caucasity - Exploring the Complicity and Fragility of White Women ft. Dr.Hall (Part 4)

On this R.A.G.E. Podcast Caucasity Series we are joined by Dr. Ronald E. Hall of Michigan State University as we discuss white fragility, white feminism and white women as tools of oppression of Black people and its impacts and possible solutions.

S2E7: Caucasity: Exploring the Complicity and Fragility of White Women ft. Dr. Hall (Part 3)

Listen in on the 2nd-part of our incredible interview with the indomitable Saira Rao as she digs deep and explains the complicity and fragility of white women and its impact on society in general but social justice movements in particular.

S2E6: Caucasity: Exploring the Complicity & Fragility of White Women ft. Saira Rao (Part 2)

Join the R.A.G.E. Podcast in this 3-part series entitled Caucasity - Exploring the Complexity/Fragility of white women. In this first of the series we speak with indomitable Saira Rao as she explains her journey and awakening into caucacity and her analysis on what next steps should be for them and people of color.

S2E5: Caucasity: Exploring the Complicity & Fragility of White Women ft. Saira Rao (Part 1)

Welcome to RAGE: The Podcast of the University of Denver’s Interdisciplinary Research Institute for the Study of (In)Equality or IRISE for short. RAGE explores the risks and rewards of being a critical race scholar in higher education.

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