Gem City Diversity

In this Youth Speak episode, students from the U.S. and Bosnia and Herzegovina had a conversation at our Anytown Retreat. They discussed Pride, social movements, and how youth get involved. 

In this episode, Lake talks with Gloria about interpreting. They discuss how Gloria became an interpreter, the vicarious trauma associated with interpreting, and dealing with difficult situations as an interpreter. 

In this episode, Mikayla and Isabel have a conversation about stereotypes surrounding their high schools, debunking those stereotypes, and what people may not know about their schools and the youth that attend them.

In this episode, Lake and Maia have a conversation with C about eating disorders. They discuss what eating disorders are, the stigma placed on them, and issues surrounding seeking help for eating disorders. 

In this episode of our Youth Speak series, Isabel and Jacob have a conversation about privilege and allyship. Youth Speak episodes are planned, created, and recorded by youth.

In this episode, Lake sits down with Collin to discuss gender affirming care and the importance of representation in the mental healthcare system. This podcast is also made available as a video on Youtube.

In this episode of our Friendship Friday series, Lake talked with one of our Humanitarian Award honorees, Ro Nita Hawes-Saunders. They discussed what it means to be a humanitarian, how to tell a story through an art form, and the importance of Black and African American spaces. 

In this episode of our Youth Speak series, Natalia and Jacob discuss race, privilege, and allyship. 

In this episode of our series for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Hannah talked with Erin about her story and how she was affected by suicide, what she does to help others who may be struggling with mental health or suicide, and what she does for self care. 

In this episode, Hannah talks with Taylor about code switching. They discuss what code switching means to Taylor, and her experiences with it. 

In this episdoe of our Youth Speaks series, Anytown alumni, Mikayla and Isabel discuss Anytown, what they learned, and why they recommend it for other high school students in the Miami Valley.

In this episode of our series on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Hannah talked with Tristina about mental health in the foster care system, her story dealing with mental health, and the resources that helped her. 

In this episode, Lake and Maia talk with C about gender affirming care. They discuss what it is, HRT, and some of their experiences related to gender affirming care.

In this episode of our Friendship Friday series, Lake talked with one of our Humanitarian Award recipients, Dr. Fr. Benjamin Speare-Hardy and the West Dayton Caravan of Churches. They discussed community organizing, COVID, the work of the West Dayton Caravan of Churches, and more. 

In this episode, Natalee talks with Makayla about race, privilege, and gender. This is a youth led, created, and recorded episode. 

In this episode of our series on Code Switching, Hannah got the chance to talk with Manny Dorvil. They discussed what code switching is and means to Manny, his experience with it, and perspective on it. 

In this episode, Lake talks with Danny Thomas about the first Dayton Black Pride festival. They discuss the event itself, Danny's role, creating a safe space, representation in the LGBTQ+ community, and intersectionality.

In this episode of our series featuring youth voices, Andy and Richard discuss issues including stereotypes, privilege, race, and racism. This is a youth led and recorded podcast.   Tune in next Thursday for our next youth led podcast.

In this episode, Lake continues his conversation with Jacob, Gloria, and Isabel about their experience being KODAs. They discuss family life, dating as a KODA, language for hearing and deaf individuals, and a bit more on the perception of Deaf people and KODAs. 

In this episode, Jaiden sits down with Isabel to discuss race. This is a youth led, created, and recorded episode.