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Olivia and Raven are black, blind women, passionate about shedding light on issues regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion. Get political and personal with them as they share their perspectives on living at the intersection of disabled, black, and women in the US.
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Thursday Dec 10, 2020
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
Raven and Lakeria talk about insensitive attitudes and actions from family members, and how it seems friends are more familial than relatives.
Discussion Summary
00:23: Raven notes that Olivia is stepping away from the podcast for a while.
0:53: How family tends to be ableist, and makes a big deal about your disability.
03:40: Family members identifying people by their disability or medical history, and failing to give as much attention to milestones and accomplishments.
08:21: Our friends value us more as a person and make sure to include us in social gatherings, while family members often leave us out, have obligatory conversations, or react negatively when we attempt to interact.
14:42: Family being less likely to respect boundaries as much as friends do.
18:40: It’s easier to set boundaries and have a hands-off relationship with friends because they don’t tend to be as hung up on how your disability impacts how you do simple things.
23:33: Folks being uncomfortable with consuming food cooked, or brought, by blind people. Why?!
29:20: Outro.
Music credits:
Opening: Goestories - Noir Et Blanc Vie
Closing: First Class - DJ Williams
For more discussion, follow us on Twitter @I_SquaredPod, and join our public Facebook group, Intersectional Insights.
Thursday Dec 03, 2020
Thursday Dec 03, 2020
Lakeria talks about her personal experience with training for and participating in the Paralympics, and shares her thoughts on the documentary, Rising Phoenix.
Discussion Summary:
00:01: Video of Lakeria competing in the Paralympics.
01:42: She gets into her experience participating in the Paralympics.
02:55: I-squared social media updates.
03:55: An overview of the Paralympic games, Rising Phoenix, and how the Paralympics came to be.
06:40: Some of the athletes featured, and parallels within Lakeria’s own story.
09:13: how to get involved with adapted sports, as a disabled or nondisabled person.
10:31: Support, and lack thereof, for the Paralympics.
13:17: Training for the Paralympics.
Video referenced
Lakeria’s Long jump in the Paralympics
Insight on the Side is posted every other Thursday, during weeks between episodes of Intersectional Insights.
For more discussion, follow us on Twitter @I_squaredpod, and join our public Facebook group, Intersectional Insights.
Music credit: Lukewarm Hazy - Asher Fulero
Thursday Nov 26, 2020
Thursday Nov 26, 2020
Chill with the I-squared crew as they play this game, getting silly and learning about one another.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Music credits:
Opening: Goestories - Noir Et Blanc Vie
Closing: First Class - DJ Williams
For more discussion, join our public Facebook group, Intersectional Insights.
Thursday Nov 19, 2020
Thursday Nov 19, 2020
Olivia discusses the “what,” “who,” and “why” of blaxiting.
Discussion summary
00:48: Thank you to our listeners.
1:48: What blaxit is, and why people decide to do it.
3:50: Why it appeals to me.
5:57: The “difference” between an immigrant and an expat.
7:21: Who blaxits? And, benefits to doing so.
12:23: Challenges to blaxiting as a disabled person.
17:06: Media and inspirational stories for blaxiting.
18:48: Outro.
Insight on the Side is posted every other Thursday, during weeks between episodes of Intersectional Insights.
For more discussion, join our public Facebook group, Intersectional Insights.
Music Credit: No Starlight Dey Beat - Nana Kwabena
Sunday Nov 15, 2020
Sunday Nov 15, 2020
The I-squared crew discusses the many ways the pandemic guidelines and restrictions affect people with disabilities.
Discussion Summary
00:14: Raven addresses how masks create additional difficulties for disabled people.
9:19: Ways to accommodate people struggling to communicate with others wearing masks.
10:51: How occupancy limits, distancing markers, and barriers at service counters in businesses impact people who are blind.
17:26: Olivia talks about the struggle for disabled people to interact with signage on businesses and distancing markers.
26:49: additional challenges created by adjusted business hours, hours for high risk individuals, and curbside service only.
31:24: Problems with public transportation, rideshare services, and paratransit implementing safety guidelines.
38:06: Lakeria shares some advantages to the trend toward work-from-home positions.
41:24: Members of the public crossing physical boundaries trying to be “helpful,” without consideration for safety guidelines.
43:16: Outtro.
References:
COVID-19: Face Masks and People with Disabilities
Masks for the Blind During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This woman is making masks more accessible for people with hearing loss
Challenges of Wearing Face Masks with SPD/ASD
Wearing of face masks can trigger trauma for some
COVID-19: Risks and Challenges for the Visually Impaired
Five ways social distancing signage is not accessible – and how to fix them
COVID-19 Has Been 'Apocalyptic' for Public Transit.
Coronavirus could revolutionize work opportunities for people with disabilities
For more discussion, join our public Facebook group, Intersectional Insights.
Thursday Nov 05, 2020
Thursday Nov 05, 2020
Lakeria interviews romance and erotica author, Kelanie Black.
Discussion summary:
1:05: Introduction of Kelanie Black, and what piqued Lakeria's interest in the Red Lair series.
3:24: Kelanie’s motivation behind writing the series, and what drove her to become an author.
6:43: Inclusion of disability and elements of life as a disabled person in Kelanie’s work, and discussion of Book 1: Blindly In Love.
13:31: Book 2: Blind and Bound, and what contributes to the struggle for some people with disabilities to have intimate relationships.
17:41: Book 3: Blind and Free, dealing with becoming disabled as an adult, and what role that plays in finding love.
24:06: Reluctance and denial in the disability community.
27:45: Kelanie’s favorite character and scenes in her series.
32:28: Kelanie’s upcoming collection of short stories.
37:59: Thank you, and outro.
To learn more about Kelanie Black and her work, visit
Insight on the Side is posted every other Thursday, during weeks between episodes of Intersectional Insights.
For more discussion, join our public Facebook group, Intersectional Insights.
Closing music: Chipper Doodle by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3501-chipper-doodle
Thursday Oct 29, 2020
Thursday Oct 29, 2020
The I-squared crew gives the details on what constitutes ableist and infantilizing acts, when they’ve been on the receiving end of ableism, and when they have been ableist toward others.
Discussion Summary
00:19: Raven introduces the topic, defines ableism, describes ableist thinking, and provides examples of such actions.
01:56: Major forms of ableism.
03:41: Everyday forms of ableism.
06:44: Ableist microaggressions.
10:23: Olivia expresses her views on the term "microaggression," and she and Lakeria share their perspectives on the microaggression of offering to pray for people with disabilities.
15:38: Olivia defines infantilization, describes types of infantilizing acts, and shares personal experiences.
20:32: Lakeria and Olivia discuss how, despite the public’s infantilizing views, there is typical drama with dating and street life in the blind community.
22:44: Raven starts off the crew in detailing times they were ableist toward other folks with disabilities. She talks about how reflecting on this experience helps her relate to the thoughts behind ableist actions of nondisabled members of the public.
26:42: Lakeria shares her experience, and Raven puts her on trial.
29:44: Olivia shares a time she’s been ableist.
32-02: The crew talk about ableism within the disability community.
36:55: Outtro.
references:
Ableism 101: What it is, what it looks like, and what we can do to fix it
Infantilization dictionary definition
Infantilization Wikipedia page
For more discussion, join our public Facebook group, Intersectional Insights.
Thursday Oct 22, 2020
Thursday Oct 22, 2020
Raven shares her thoughts on Imagine the World as One, IWO, a disability lifestyle magazine, discusses her article published in their inaugural issue, and interviews the editors, Evan Trad and Molly Wiesman.
Discussion Summary
0:08: Topic Introduction
0:22: What’s a disability lifestyle magazine? Raven’s commentary and discussion of topics, articles, and quotes in this issue of IWO.
13:33: Interview with the editors
47:45: Closing and outro.
Click here to access the magazine.
Imagine the World as One Facebook page
If you’re interested in submitting an article to IWO, send an email to:
Insight on the Side is posted every other Thursday, during weeks between episodes of Intersectional Insights.
For more discussion, join our public Facebook group, Intersectional Insights.
Music credits:
Thanks to purple-planet.com for the intro/closing music.
Transition music: Chipper Doodle by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3501-chipper-doodle
Thursday Oct 15, 2020
Thursday Oct 15, 2020
The I-squared crew covers accessible voting, its history, and present-day challenges.
Discussion Summary
00:18: Lakeria introduces the topic.
00:39: Olivia overviews a history of voting accessibility, several pieces of relevant legislation, the 504 sit in of 1977, and significant issues with voting accessibility today.
09:50: Lakeria discusses voter suppression of people with disabilities today, focusing on Covid19 and voting., inaccessibility of Voting by mail, challenges to accessing polling locations, and voting independently
17:08: Raven details her experiences voting with sighted assistance, using the accessible voting machine for the first time, and the difficulties she faced with both approaches.
27:44: The crew discuss their experiences and struggles with accessible voting.
38:47: Go vote!
39:25: outro.
references:
Legal Highlight: The Civil Rights Act of 1964
20in20: A History of Voting Rights for People with Disabilities
The Americans with Disabilities Act
The Changing Landscape of Accessible Voting at the Polls
Short History of the 504 Sit in
Voters With Disabilities Face Barriers in 2020 From COVID-19
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Thursday Oct 08, 2020
Thursday Oct 08, 2020
Raven talks about why she decided to join the Intersectional Insights podcast team, and the struggle with preconceived notions often applied to people with disabilities.
Perspective summary:
I understand the sentiment of not wanting to be excluded or an afterthought, and as someone in the disability community, it happens frequently. A soundbite that stuck with me throughout this year is “voting is not enough,” and voting this year did not seem significant to me. This makes me think it’s important to add my voice to those speaking up regarding disability advocacy and education because no matter how many people are educating, there are many more who are unaware.
The overarching issue I have with moving through the world with a disability is people either think we’re subhuman or superhuman. They think you’re better than other people at doing certain things because you have to be attentive in ways others typically aren’t. Or, they think you cannot do certain activities because you are disabled. It’s frustrating living in this space where folks expect you to be much more than what you are, and you have to convince them that you actually need help, or they think you’re not capable at all.
Insight on the Side will be posted every other Thursday, during weeks between episodes of Intersectional Insights.
For more discussion, join our public Facebook group, Intersectional Insights.
Credit to purple-planet.com for the music in this podcast.