Big Changes
We’ve got some changes coming at First Name Basis! I started the First Name Basis Podcast back in 2019 when…
Diversity and Inclusion
Tools to help you understand and value the importance of diversity and inclusion.
Feminism Won’t Get Us Anywhere … Unless It’s Intersectional Feminism
“Feminism” can be a taboo or scary word to some people, and that is because it is often misunderstood and…
Celebrate Women’s History Month With These Podcast Episodes
March is Women’s History Month — a time to honor women and the contributions women make to society, both now…
Let’s Celebrate Black History Month!
Can you believe February is right around the corner?! And with it comes BLACK HISTORY MONTH!! Celebrating Black History Month…
Black and Brown Emojis Are Not a Punch Line
This episode can be summarized with one sentence: Please stop using Black and Brown emojis if you are not Black…
Invisible Lynching and What It Says About the Fight for Justice
Trigger warning: Before you continue reading these show notes or listening to this episode, please be aware that it discusses…
3 Things I’ve Learned On My Anti-Racist Journey
This episode is a bit of a role reversal with someone I admire SO MUCH. I have been a longtime…
Let’s Talk Language: Under-Resourced
Language is always evolving and we need to evolve with it. Reflecting on the words we’re using and recognizing opportunities…
Teaching Children About Disabilities
July 26, 2023, is the 33rd anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act. If you’re doing the math in your…
All Episodes | History | Holidays | Podcast | Season 8 | Untold Stories
The Untold Story of “The Star Spangled Banner”
You probably learned in school all about the story of Francis Scott Key watching the “rockets red glare” and “bombs…