In this podcast, Michael Akin, President of LINK Partners, talks with Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette, Cordell Carter, and Sekou Kaalund about how to apply an "equity lens" in real-life situations. These experts will discuss ways to change systems so that everyone, regardless of their background, has an equal chance to succeed. They'll also talk about how communities and organizations can move from just promoting diversity and inclusion to actively working for fairness and justice. The podcast will explore practical steps beyond just talk, such as identifying investments and changes that will make a real difference in people's lives.

Quotes

"When you take a leadership position and leverage your assets, your resources, you can get people to come along the journey to make a difference." - Sekou

The biggest funders in the social sector can tell their grantees to focus on equity. Some of them are currently re-evaluating their own practices and realizing they might be part of the problem. - Cordell


Stay committed and determined by following your own values and keep working hard with courage, even when you feel tired. - Dr. Colette

Our Guests and Host

Michael Akin
President, LINK Partners
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-akin-link/

Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette
President, Huston-Tillotson University
https://www.linkedin.com/in/colettepb/

Cordell Carter
Executive Director, Socrates Program, Aspen Institute
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cordellcarterii/

Sekou Kaalund
Managing Director and Head of Advancing Pathways, JP Morgan Chase
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sekou-kaalund-b345651/

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:33 What is equity?
05:34 About Huston-Tillotson University
09:30 Balancing Students well-being challenging times
12:04 About Aspen Institute and the Socrates Program
17:01 Helping black students and business during the pandemic
21:07 Advancing Black pathways to close the racial wealth gap
23:31 Corporate responsibilities in closing the wealth gap
27:52 Some equity solutions
32:46 The tension in the non-profit sector, its funding and collaboration with other sectors
34:29 Challenges and opportunities on funding the HBCU Education
46:04 The Importance of Dialog in Building Pathways for Improvement and Understanding.
50:03 Youth’s importance in social justice movement
53:04 Significance of Proximity in Tackling Equity Matters.
58:48 A call to action from our guests

Produced by Heartcast Media
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