Dr. Kira Banks
The Kira Banks Podcast
Dr. Kira Banks, is a psychologist, professor, coach, consultant, author, wife and mother. She has been helping individuals and groups understand themselves, others and systems of oppression for over 25 years. She works across corporations, Hollywood, Broadway, non-profits, K-12 schools, colleges, and community organizations. Dr. Banks is known for making complex and controversial topics accessible and intergroup interactions understandable.
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Feb 25, 2026
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Episodes
Love and Magic Meets Black Girl Magic 05.07.2019 44:25
Who doesn’t want some love and magic in their life? As we continue to explore stories of Black Girl Magic, […]
Being Latina in Predominantly White Spaces, Pt. 2 21.06.2019 32:01
You know when you meet a young person and you just KNOW they are going to set the world aflame? […]
Being Latina in Predominantly White Spaces, Pt. 1 14.06.2019 33:50
In this multi-part series, we hear from a mother-daughter pair about the challenges of being Latina in predominantly White spaces. […]
My Mother-in-Love 07.06.2019 1:00:28
We’re back with more maternal wisdom and Black Girl Magic. Mardra Johnson Thomas is adamant that elders need to share […]
My Mother’s Experiences as a Black Woman 31.05.2019 1:03:07
Do you know the stories of the women in your family? I knew my mom was one of the first […]
Trans Women are Women 24.05.2019 40:11
Wriply Marie Bennet is the truth. From her artwork to activism, Wriply centers the experiences of queer folx of color. […]
Yes to Abortion Rights, and It’s Much Bigger Than That 19.05.2019 41:53
Abortion rights are getting all the press- rightfully so given the bans across the country but the issue is bigger […]
It Takes a Village – Uzazi Village 17.05.2019 32:59
Given the recent bill up for a vote in Missouri that would ban abortions as early as 8 weeks and […]
#BlackGirlMagic Personified 10.05.2019 38:39
Black Girl Magic! I sat down with the uber-talented Brittany Ferrell to talk about her latest projects, being a Black […]
Use Your Privilege to Highlight Inequity. It’s a Thing: #LeverageYourPrivilege 03.05.2019 33:25
In this throwback interview from November 2018, I revisit the actions of four women in Memphis, Tennessee who used their […]
Leveraging Your White Privilege and Becoming an Ally 26.04.2019 38:13
Have you ever wondered how White allies become allies? It doesn’t happen over night, and it’s not a final destination. […]
Understanding “White Kids” with Maggie Hagerman 19.04.2019 31:03
How do we make sure that White kids grow up to White adults who are anti-racist? We understand how they […]
Debtors Prisons: Close the Workhouse 16.04.2019 25:32
DID YOU KNOW that some people accused of crimes in St. Louis, Missouri’s “Workhouse” jail spend almost 300 days in […]
White Folk Work is a Family Affair 12.04.2019 38:08
White folk work requires reflection and action. In this episode, I talk to a mother and daughter pair that do […]
Homophobia: Helping Kids Make Sense of it All 05.04.2019 16:23
My 12 year old and I reflect on the homophobia and heterosexism series. The episodes have been a gift. We […]
Schools Leading the Way in Anti-bias Education 29.03.2019 29:56
Our schools have to be a part of stopping homophobia. I chat with Dr. Nicole Evans, principal of City Garden […]
How to Reject Homophobia in Schools 23.03.2019 35:05
I get schooled by Jason Heisserer who is the head of school at Crossroads College Preparatory School in St. Louis, […]
When the Church Closes its Doors on an LGBTQ Pastor 18.02.2019 31:49
The United Methodist Church made headlines when it voted to keep a ban on same-sex marriage and LGBTQ clergy. Yet, […]
Talking homophobia with David Dwight 27.01.2019 30:29
David Dwight, Catalyst for Forward Through Ferguson, talks about what he has learned and is unlearning from homophobia at the […]
Talking homophobia with Alexis Templeton 27.01.2019 31:34
Alexis Templeton, college student and Ferguson activist, talks about how homophobia and rigid gender role norms kept their family from […]
Talking to Kids About Homophobia 23.01.2019 12:26
Kids hear and understand the hate of homophobia. It’s important that we talk to them to give them tools to […]
Welcome to the Raising Equity Podcast! 21.01.2019 13:00
Welcome to the first of many Raising Equity podcasts where we explore issues of identity and equity in society! I’m […]
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