Gem City Diversity

Celebrating Pride & Community: A Conversation about Pride and Drag

In this episode, Lake talks with Jacob Sams about Dayton Pride, the Rubi Girls, and their advice for the LGBTQ+ community. 

Learn more about the Rubi Girls at therubigirls.com

On Our Sleeves: How Small Conversations Can Save a Life

In this episode, Lake talks with Emily Weitz, Community Behavioral Health Outreach Coordinator at Dayton Children's Hospital, about the On Our Sleeves program and it's impact on youth and families locally and nationwide. 

 

To learn more about On Our Sleeves, please visit www.childrensdayton.org/onoursleeves 

The Importance of Allyship in Faith with Hope Collective

In this episode, Alexis talks with Pastor Jon, Addie and Gail Webb from Hope Collective Church. They discuss allyship and the importance of inclusive faith communities. If you are interested in learning more about Hope Collective, you can reach them on Facebook and Instagram at Hope Collective Church, on Twitter at hccdayton, and at their website www.hopecollectivechurch.org

Youth Speak: Petar, Danijal, and Esteban

In this episode, Petar and Danijal talk with Esteban about his experience with race. 

Youth Speak: Ajna, Aldin, and Nicholas

In this episode, Ajna talks with Aldin and Nicholas about the differences between high school in Bosnia and the US. They discuss their experiences in high school, and how their schools differ. 

Youth Speak: Lana, Lauren & Mona

In this Youth Speak episode, Lana and Lauren interview Mona, a student from Egypt studying here in Dayton. They discuss diversity, differences between the US and Egypt, holiday traditions, the language barrier, and more. Youth Speak episodes are planned, created, and recorded by youth. 

Youth Speak: Tee and Mi’Kel

In this Youth Speak episode, Tee and Mi'Kel discuss race and advocacy. They talk about Tee's first experience with race, discrimination, and how one can be an ally. 

We Are Family: Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth

In this episode, Lake talks with Zola and Josh of Daybreak and David's Place. They discuss what Daybreak and David's Place are, the use of inclusive language, homelessness relating to LGBTQIA+ youth, how David's Place came to be, and the power and importance of safe and affirming spaces and people.

Supporting LGBTQIA+ Youth: A Conversation with Amanda Northcutt

In this episode, Lake talks with Amanda Northcutt, the Prevention Education Coordinator for Visible & Resilient. They discuss what Visible & Resilient is, creating an inclusive program, how intersectionality plays a role, suicide prevention for LGBTQIA+ youth, and how you can work to be an ally and advocate.  

Youth Speak: Racism and the War on Drugs

In this episode, Mikayla talks about racism in the War on Drugs, and the affects that are still happening because of it.