Shows
Conversations in Atlantic TheoryNana Osei-Kofi on AfroSwedish: Places of BelongingThis discussion is with Dr. Nana Osei-Kofi, (she/her) a Professor Emerita of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies in the School of Language, Culture, and Society at Oregon State University. Her research centers on two primary lines of inquiry focused on justice and the politics of difference. One line examines structural shifts in higher education to promote equity and access, emphasizing curriculum transformation, change leadership, faculty recruitment, retention, and development. The second line explores the experiences and conditions faced by people of African descent in Europe, with a focus on Sweden. In this conversation we discuss her most recent p...
2025-02-111h 06
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonThe Difference African Culture and Arts Make In Children's LivesNana Kofi Osei Williams and April Silver join to discuss the Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation and its upcoming May 14 Dreams in Action Gala.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2024-04-2431 min
Transforming the College ClassroomHistory is the Story We Tell Ourselves About Who We AreNana and Kali are joined by Drs. Marisa Chappell and Linda Richards to discuss teaching history as part of social justice education. Marisa and Linda share techniques from their classrooms, the possibilities that emerge from having students work with primary sources, and insights about the importance of history in our broader cultural narratives.
2022-07-1440 min
Obehi Podcast: In-depth interviewsNana Motobi talks about his artistic work and his immigration journey from Ghana to ItalyNana Kofi Osei, aka “Nana Motobi” is a Ghanaian producer, rapper, sound engineer and founder of the Abe pe show music production house.
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2022-07-021h 08Transforming the College ClassroomFlexibility and Open Mindedness: Using Universal Design for Instruction in the College ClassroomMartha Smith and Dr. Stephanie Jenkins join Nana and Kali to talk about their work with Universal Design for Instruction and how to create accessible, creative learning environments for all students.
2022-06-2945 minObehi Podcast: In-depth interviewsNana Motobi talks about his artistic work and his immigration journey from Ghana to ItalyNana Kofi Osei, aka “Nana Motobi” is a Ghanaian producer, rapper, sound engineer, and founder of the Abe pe show music production house.
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2022-06-011h 08Transforming the College ClassroomBuilding Peace Literacy SkillsetsNana and Bradley are joined by Dr. Sharyn Clough to discuss how she uses peace literacy skills to help teach the connections between cognitive biases and structural injustice.
2022-05-3143 minTransforming the College ClassroomTensions of Identity and Relationality: Teaching About Race, Class, and GenderDr. Marta Maldonado joins Nana and Bradley to talk about teaching race, class, and gender in the Latinx Studies classroom, and the importance of relationality in creating critical pedagogies.
2022-05-2431 minTransforming the College ClassroomThinking/Feeling: Sentipensante Pedagogy and Educating for WholenessIn this episode, Nana and Kali are joined by Charlene Martinez and Dr. Erich Pitcher to discuss their use of sentipensante pedagogy in working towards educating for wholeness. They share about their journeys in higher education, bringing your whole self into the classroom, and storytelling pedagogical practices.
2022-05-1738 minTransforming the College ClassroomDeveloping a Critical Lens: Teaching About Religion in the Social Justice Classroom Dr. Amy Koehlinger and Kryn Freehling-Burton join Nana and Bradley to discuss teaching about religious bias, Christian privilege, and anti-Muslimism. They share insights on navigating disciplinary positions, as well as the opportunities and possibilities offered by interdisciplinary co-teaching partnerships.
2022-05-1044 minTransforming the College ClassroomHistory is Always the PresentBradley and Kali are joined by Dr. Natchee Barnd in a conversation about creating the Social Justice Tour of Corvallis and the value of experiential learning in the social justice classroom. We discuss working with students in the archives and the ways in which history is about the present and transforming the future.
2022-03-0324 minTransforming the College ClassroomSocial Justice Education in the Online EnvironmentIn this episode, Dr. Jenny Myers joins Nana and Kali to talk about online social justice teaching. She shares insights from her experiences building community and addressing challenges in online classrooms and offers practical suggestions for all educators to take up in their teaching.
2022-02-1732 minTransforming the College ClassroomStudents Speak Up! The History of the Difference, Power, and Discrimination ProgramIn this episode Nana and Bradley interview Kali about her research on the early history of the Difference, Power, and Discrimination Program at Oregon State University. We discuss the relationship between student activism and institutional change, the joy of working in archives, and the importance of knowing our institutional histories.
2022-01-0617 minTransforming the College ClassroomIntroducing Transforming the College ClassroomWelcome to Transforming the College Classroom! In our first episode, co-hosts Drs. Nana Osei-Kofi, Bradley Boovy, and Kali Furman talk about how we came to make this podcast and give you a preview of what you can expect this season.
2021-12-0621 min
IntersectionsS1 E5: Racism and AcademiaTune in for a special episode of Intersections! In the first half, we talk about Canadian Black history in honour of Black History Month. In the second part of the show, we are joined by Dr. Nana Osei-Kofi to talk about racism in academia. The segment on the Congress of Black Women of Canada is composed of research from: https://riseuparchive.wpengine.com/activism/organizations/congress-of-black-women-of-canada-cbwc/The segment about Josiah Henson is comprised using research from: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/story-josiah-henson-real-inspiration-uncle-toms-cabin-180969094/https://www.britannica.com/biography/Josiah-HensonThe segment on Chantal Gibson...
2021-02-2355 min
Ayirebuah Speaks... LiterallyCan We Go Eat? Ft. Nana Kojo Nkansah and Kofi BeduDon’t you just love it when you see food on social media? Don’t you love it more when you get to know where you can get the food and how much it costs? This episode focuses on Food Bloggers in Accra/Ghana and how much they are loved and appreciated ❤️ A Foodie and a Food Blogger share their insights.
2020-07-1247 min
Got Work To Do PodcastEpisode Four: Nana Osei-Kofi and Kate MacTavishBrandi speaks with Dr. Nana Osei-Kofi, Associate Professor in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies and the Director of the Difference, Power and Discrimination Program at OSU and Dr. Kate MacTavish, Associate Professor in Human Development and Family Sciences and Director of Equity, Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives in the College of Public Health and Human Sciences, about creating inclusive and equitable learning environments. We also hear about their journeys into social justice stemming from their families and their favorite places in Corvallis.
2020-05-0555 min