When Equity Gets Political: Speaking Up, Showing Up, and Staying Rooted

05/08/2025 52 min Temporada 3 Episodio 1
When Equity Gets Political: Speaking Up, Showing Up, and Staying Rooted

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Send us a textIn this powerful and timely episode of The Equity Hour, Dr. Tami welcomes powerhouse educators Drs. Bre  & Kia to discuss what it really means to create safe, affirming schools for trans and gender-creative youth.With honesty, warmth, and lived wisdom, the trio digs into the story behind Bre and Kia’s new book, T*is for Thriving, which offers educators frameworks, tools, and community for equity work that doesn’t stop at intention—it builds real infrastructure.From navigating systemic pushback to cultivating joy in the face of oppression, this conversation explores how educators and allies can stay rooted in justice while speaking up when it matters most.In this episode:Why “just staying neutral” isn’t an option in today’s climateThe power of curriculum to affirm, include, and protectHow allyship means removing barriers—not just offering supportThe story of T* is for Thriving and the frameworks that guide itWhy joy, rest, and community are part of the resistanceWhat it looks like to be in someone’s corner (and let them rest)Resources: T* Is for Thriving BookMutual Aid & MoreBridge to Thrive FrameworkSJ Miller FrameworkGoldie Muhammad Framework Additional Resources: ActivismFor LGBTQ+ educatorsTo work with Dr. Kia: https://drkiadh.com/ Coaching Discovery Call Support the show Enjoying the show? Become a subscriber: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2226037/support Would you like to be on the show or know someone who Dr. Tami should talk with? Let us know!Follow us on Instagram to find more resources connected to today's episode.