71: BONUS: EdUp Embedded - Higher Education Must Embrace Equity and Justice to Advance Diversity & Inclusion with Dr. D-L Stewart

<p>In this episode of EdUp Embedded, Dr. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/d-l-stewart-0264466/">D-L Stewart</a>, Professor and Co-Chair at <a href="https://www.colostate.edu/">Colorado State University</a> talks to <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethleiba/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Elizabeth</a> about Justice as a central element in the fight for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. He provides practical definitions and actionable strategies on the key essential concepts for social justice warriors, allies, individuals and organizations committed to change.&nbsp;</p> <p>He also describes how the "Language of Appeasement" has been counterproductive to advancing meaningful and measurable change and why the "Culture of Niceness" and "Whiteness as Property" seriously disadvantage minoritized professionals and faculty members who are not in the "Norm."</p> <p>Finally, he poses theories about how media intersects with the lived experience of marginalized communities, the importance of normalizing conversations about race, and why leadership is the key component for true transformative change.&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next time for another episode! Contact Us!</p> <p>Connect with the hosts - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/elvinfreytes/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Elvin Freytes</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethleiba/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Elizabeth Leiba</a>, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joesallustio/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr. Joe Sallustio</a></p> <p>● If you want to get involved, leave us a comment or rate us!</p> <p>● Visit us at <a href="https://www.edupexperience.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The EdUp Experience</a><a href="https://edupexperience.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">.&nbsp;</a></p> <p>● Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/edupexperience/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">I