The Jali, host Melyssa Barrett

President and founder of MSM Global Consulting, Maria Morukian discusses strategies and best practices used to empower organizations with long-term progress for DEI in the workplace.

Author, speaker, and facilitator Ruth Backstrom discuss using facilitation methods to foster deep conversations that inspire reforms in politics and democracy. 

Founder & CEO of AAAMotivated Kehia McKinney discusses her organization’s approach to amplifying and empowering the voices of Black youths through mentorship and community engagement.

To celebrate Women’s History Month, Melyssa reflects on the influential work of empowering female icons who impacted American history. Even small acts can make a great impact.

Chapter President Elizabeth Baker and Social Action Chair Stephanie Eubanks Wright, from Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Tracy Area Alumnae Chapter, discuss the organization’s legacy, purpose, and platform for engaging in social action outreach to educate communities.

Imani Kuumba of Omega Psi Phi shares the history of the fraternity’s motto and principles and explains the origin and significance of stepping.

Lonnie Holmes of Alpha Phi Alpha shares the history of the first intercollegiate Black fraternity, starting a campus chapter at San Francisco State University and the organization’s impact on African American culture.

In remembrance of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Melyssa reflects on African-American’s rich history of courage and activism that shaped the United States.