Shows
BECK for a Diverse AmericaName, Image, Likeness and a Diverse AmericaKeith answers Brian's questions about NIL and the friends talk about the future of athletic participation in the NCAA.
2023-04-1051 minBECK for a Diverse AmericaIntersectionality - Dr. Denise Reid Describes Disability as a Diversity Identity.Dr. Denise Reid is an associate professor of education at Biola University in Southern California. In her conversation with Keith and Brian, she explains the relevance of understanding the intersectionality of diversity identities. In this episode, listeners will understand a broader definition of diversity as Dr. Reid describes how she navigated a career as a student and an accomplished academic while experiencing the feelings and encounters of three diversity identities: race; gender; and disability.
2022-11-2248 minBECK for a Diverse AmericaWhy LGBTQ has a Hold on our HeartsFor the first time Keith and Brian host a guest, Brian's son, Casey, during an episode of BECK. Casey attended Urbandale High School where Brian was assistant principal and shares memories of those school years. Casey's fascinating story includes a description of coming out and compares the occasion to a metamorphosis, like a butterfly leaving a cocoon. Learn about Casey's hopes that one day we can all be defined as human with little trepidation about race, religion, or gender distinctions. Casey is continuing his own education with the intention that as a counselor specializing in supporting LGBTQ youth, he c...
2022-11-0140 min
BECK for a Diverse AmericaWhite Supremacy is Poison. Time to End Terrorism Fueled by HateThe shooting in the Buffalo TOPS story has at times been attributed to mental illness. Keith and Brian want to be sensitive to Americans who benefit from mental health support, but does dismissing the shooting at the TOPS store in Buffalo as a mental health issue ignore the hate that was directed at the black population shopping that day?
2022-05-2548 minBECK for a Diverse AmericaReturning to School from COVID: Building Relationships and Social Solutions for all StudentsMany educators faced social challenges as students returned to face to face instruction after COVID. Brian and Keith talk about how a welcoming environment helps kids want to be part of your school.
2022-05-0634 minBECK for a Diverse AmericaThe Courage to Lead: Lead with your Heart!Keith and Brian continue their conversation about leadership and the courage it takes to lead. The co hosts remind listeners to lead with heart!
2022-01-3124 minBECK for a Diverse AmericaThe Courage to Lead: Celebrate the Influence of Black Americans All Year Long!The cohosts talk about the influence of teachers, coaches, and administrators on all students and agree that one month cannot do justice to the contribution of Black people for advancing the idea of America.
2022-01-3132 minBECK for a Diverse AmericaThe Odyssey - A Black Inner City Kid Becomes a Principal in a White SchoolKeith describes his journey from being bussed from his community and neighborhood school to being the first black administrator in a high school made up of ninety percent white students. The episode will inform, inspire, and encourage black students to pursue the fulfillment of a career in education and communicate how principals, teachers, coaches, and directors can support.
2022-01-2638 min
BECK for a Diverse AmericaWhite People Can and Should Lead the Charge to Terminate Racism and Here is HowCollege friends Brian and Keith have a straight forward conversation for how adults can create culturally responsive schools by helping students from various ethnic backgrounds, religious backgrounds, or socio-economic backgrounds learn how to talk to each other.
2022-01-1954 min