The Jali, host Melyssa Barrett
Welcome to The Jali Podcast, I’m your host Melyssa Barrett. This podcast is for those who are interested in the conversation around diversity, inclusion and equity. Each week, I’ll be interviewing a guest who has something special to share or is actively part of building solutions in this space. Let’s get started!
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Episodes
Wednesday Dec 14, 2022
Wednesday Dec 14, 2022
Stephanie Fuentes shares her experiences interning for The United Nations and working on designing technology-focused development projects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wednesday Dec 07, 2022
Wednesday Dec 07, 2022
Police chief Sekou Millington shares how he uses his platform to reconnect the relationship between his community and law enforcement through contemporary policing and outreach in Tracy, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
Jacob Davenport shares his journey embarking on a career in real estate to owning his business and mentoring the next generation of realtors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
Executive Director Adamaka Ajaelo shares how her organization, Self-eSTEM, seeks to break systemic barriers faced by young women interested in STEM-related careers through mentorship, development programs and networking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
Co-founder of Mission Art 415 Lisa Brewer shares how her gallery helped uplift her community while providing a platform for struggling artists around San Francisco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
James Smith, Imo-jah Desouza and David Bariu share challenges faced by Black veterans and how the group, Black Veterans of America, aims to raise awareness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
President of the NAACP Stockton Branch, Robert “Bobby” Bivens discusses the organization's outstanding civil rights achievements and initiatives around San Joaquin County. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
Melyssa Barrett highlights panel discussions presented by the NAACP California Hawaii State Conference event dedicated to addressing social justice issues affecting the Black community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Melyssa Barrett is joined again by Dr. Jessie Lammarre Andrè to discuss the implications of overturning Roe v. Wade and its global impact on sexuality and women’s health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
Dr. Jessie Lamarre Andrè unpacks the importance of practicing cultural competence and how it influences sexuality, social work, physical and mental health care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices