STRENGTH IN SOLIDARITY : APA Division 45 [Dr. Kevin Cokley's Presidential Task Force]

Welcome to Season 3, Episode 4, the season finale of the Strength in Solidarity podcast. This episode is especially meaningful, as it marks the grand finale of our series — a celebration of the stories, voices, and cross-racial/ethnic solidarity present within our community. Thank you so much for tuning in this far. Thank you for all the support, and we hope you continue to share our show in your...

Welcome to Season 3, Episode 3 of the  Strength in Solidarity  podcast. This will be the final season of our  Strength in Solidarity  podcast series. Thank you so much for tuning in this far. Thank you for all the support, and we hope you continue to share our show in your communities as you continue to fight racism with cross-racial/ethnic solidarity towards being accomplices. In this episode, we...

Welcome to Season 3, Episode 2 of the  Strength in Solidarity  podcast. This will be the final season of our  Strength in Solidarity  podcast series. Thank you so much for tuning in this far. Thank you for all the support, and we hope you continue to share our show in your communities as you continue to fight racism with cross-racial/ethnic solidarity towards being accomplices. In this episode, we...

Welcome to Season 3, Episode 1 of the  Strength in Solidarity  podcast. This will be the final season of our  Strength in Solidarity  podcast series. Thank you so much for tuning in this far. Thank you for all the support, and we hope you continue to share our show in your communities as you continue to fight racism with cross-racial/ethnic solidarity towards being accomplices. In this episode, we...

Welcome to the Season 2 Finale Episode! In this episode, we sit down with Miranda Encina, a Two-Spirit/Queer Xicanx advocate, healer, and artist with Indigenous roots in Apache and Navajo ancestry. Miranda shares their journey of community-centered healing, exploring the intersections of trauma, resilience, and the transformative power of art. From their work in survivor advocacy and Indigenous he...

In this episode, we met with Juan-Lorenzo Cruz , a Chief Engineer and Go-Go Dancer based in San Francisco. Juan-Lorenzo opens up about his life’s journey, discussing the rewards and challenges, and how he balances his professional responsibilities with vibrant personal passions. Tune in to hear his unique experiences and insights on body positivity, colorism, and queerness. Juan-Lorenzo Cruz is th...

In this episode, we met with  Camilo Villa (he, they), a Colombian interdisciplinary artist and Spanish language educator based in the Bay Area (San Francisco). Camilo explores the intersection of art, education, and social justice, with a focus on the liberation of Queer Latinx communities and the evolution of gender-inclusive Spanish language curriculum. Tune in as he shares how his work challen...

In this episode, we met with  Traci Faith Guw Thonalig Hughes Hamilton,  an Arizona-based healer and advocate deeply rooted in Indigenous wisdom. With a diverse background, Traci embodies a commitment to holistic wellness and community empowerment. Traci's journey is a testament to ancestral healing traditions. Tune in as she shares insights on lifelong womb health, indigenous food practices,...

In this episode, we met with Saahas Patil, an Indian singer and songwriter based in Los Angeles. We discussed his journey of becoming a musician, his experiences of being a musician in the United States, and what inspires his music. Saahas is a professional singer, songwriter and musician based in Los Angeles. He began singing at the age of 12 in middle school, in choirs and eventually moved to si...

In this episode, we met with Hanif Fazal , who  shared insights into his dedication to DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) and we delved into some captivating themes of his new book, "On Another World." A nationally recognized facilitator, educator, speaker, and leadership coach, Hanif Fazal brings 20+ years of vision, expertise and commitment to creating more equitable and inclusive...

Welcome to our Season 2, Episode 1 We met with Dwayne Jackson also known as Deeslyrics to discuss his creative process for producing the podcast's introductory song and to learn more about his journey in different facets of life. Dwayne Jackson is a single father of one 17-year-old son. He grew up in the Midwest, originating from Chicago and Madison, Wisconsin. Early on, he developed a passion...

Welcome to the Season 1 Finale Episode! This episode is hosted by our talented podcast interns, Alexyz Rios and Petra Zadroga, who are joined in conversation by the podcast hosts and producers Pooja Mamidanna and Dr. Donna Demanarig. In this episode, we delve into the journey of creating the podcast our vision for it, and share some of our favorite moments from Season 1. We are currently in the pr...

In Honor of Mental Health Awareness Month & AANHPIH Heritage Month: We met with  Dr. Helen Hsu  to discuss her presidential theme for APA division 45 "Rematriate Psychology". Dr. Helen Hsu is Director of Outreach, Asian American specialist, and lecturer at Stanford University. She is President of the American Psychological Association Div. 45 (Society for the Study of Race, Culture a...

In Honor of Mental Health Awareness Month & AANHPIH Heritage Month: We met with  Dr. Gordon Hall  to discuss his leadership journey Gordon C. Nagayama Hall is an Emeritus Professor of Psychology at the University of Oregon. Dr. Hall received his Ph. D. in clinical psychology from Fuller Theological Seminary. He started his career as a psychologist at Western State Hospital in Washington state....

For May's Mental Health Awareness Month: We met with Dr. Alfonso Mercado  to discuss his social justice advocacy work along the U.S. Mexico border. Dr. Alfonso Mercado is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological Science and Department of Psychiatry in the School of Medicine at the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) and a Licensed Psychologist. His research focus is...

For April's BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month: We met with  Terrill Taylor   to discuss his social justice advocacy research in psychology and leadership journey. Terrill Taylor is a doctoral candidate in the Counseling Psychology program at the University of North Dakota, and a predoctoral intern at the Counseling and Mental Health Center at the University of Texas at Austin. Beginning in F...

For April's BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month: We met with  Dr. Joseph Gone  to discuss his work on Indigenous Psychology. Dr. Joseph P. Gone is an international expert in the psychology and mental health of American Indians and other Indigenous peoples. A professor at Harvard University, Dr. Gone has collaborated with tribal communities for over 25 years to critique conventional mental heal...

For April's National Arab American Heritage Month Mental Health Awareness Month: We met with Dr. Germine Awad to discuss her work on centering AMENA (American Arab, Middle Eastern, and North African) Voices. **Kindly note that this episode was recorded on February 14th, 2023. On February 13th, 2023, three individuals died, and five others were wounded in a mass shooting in two campus buildings...

For April's BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month: We met with Dr. Estrellado to discuss their recently published book  "Clinical Interventions For Internalized Oppression,"  co-authored by Dr. Estrellado, Dr. Lou Felipe & Dr. Jeannie Celestial. Dr. Felipe and Dr. Celestial could not make it for this episode; we missed having them on and want to thank the entire team for their advo...

We met with Dr. Anjali Ferguson to discuss her work on Parenting culture, and toward being an accomplice. Dr. Anjali Ferguson is a clinical psychologist with expertise in trauma-informed, culturally responsive care and parenting. Dr. Ferguson is an author and global resource on social equity and racial trauma. In addition to consulting with organizations of all sizes, Dr. Ferguson's expertise...

We met with Dr. Reiko True to discuss her work on Asian American Psychology and her leadership endeavors in the field. Reiko Homma True, Ph. D. Reiko Homma True was born in Niigata, Japan 1933 and Immigrated to the U.S. in 1958.  She completed a social work master’s program at the University of Berkeley and worked for 7 years for Alameda County Mental Health Services. She then completed a doc...

We met with Dr. Art Blume to discuss his work on  Indigenous Psychology and challenging colonial splitting. Dr. Art Blume is an American Indian psychologist and scholar, and currently Professor of Clinical Psychology at Washington State University. He has been honored with the Trimble and Horvat Award for Distinguished Contributions to Native and Indigenous Psychology, a Rockefeller Foundatio...

We met with the Lee Brothers, Dr. Richard Lee and his elder brother Mr. Martin Lee, to share their creative process in creating the comic strip "The Other Ones by Lee", focusing on issues of 'otherness' and social justice. ***TRIGGER & CONTENT WARNING**** This episode contains material that might be difficult to hear exploring the theme of suicide, which some viewers may find distressing. ***C...

We met with Dr. Kevin Cokley, president of APA’s Division 45, to discuss his presidential theme, which is Fighting Racism with Cross-Racial/Ethnic Solidarity: Toward Being an Accomplice . The Task Force champions solidarity work for ethnic minoritized groups to come together to be accomplices with each other through anti-racist grassroots and community activism. Dr. Kevin Cokley is  an Oscar...

Introduction of the Podcast Welcome to our podcast, “Strength in Solidarity,”  which is part of the American Psychological Association, Division 45, Presidential Task Force that Dr. Kevin Cokley appointed as part of his administrative theme. Introduction to the Division Division 45 is the Society for the Psychological Study of Culture, Ethnicity, and Race and a Division of the American P...