Ramadan Mubarak! On this episode of the JEDI Podcast, Host Dr. Reginald Austin speaks with local and Islamic Scholar, Naqib Shifa about what Ramadan is, the five pillars of Islam, and where to look for resources if you're interested in learning more about Islamic faith. 

It's Women's History Month, and this year's theme is "Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories". Join us as host Britney Galicia has a conversation with Karina Gardea about her experience rising to a management position within the company. We also learn more about the history of California State University Northridge's Women's Resource & Research Center through its Director, Professor Shira Brown. 

In this episode of the JEDI Podcast, host Jessica Barraza speaks with The Arc of California's Director of Projects & Outreach, Patricia Albeño about what the organization does and how anyone can access their services.  Jessica also speaks with Miriam Santamaria, who is  a Child Development Specialist at L.E.A.P. for Infants. Miriam discusses the biggest barrier she faces while working with children with intellectual or developmental disabilities, and she also speaks on how they service the San Fernando and Santa Clarita region and where families can go when they need assistance.   

In this final segment of the two-part series of the Black History Month edition of the JEDI Podcast,  host Britney Galicia continues her interview with writer, producer and lecturer in the Department of Africana Studies at California State University Northridge Dr. Sharon D. Johnson. Join us as we explore how Black History Month has changed since its first official recognition 47 years ago.

In the Black History Month edition of the JEDI Podcast,  Britney Galicia hosts a 2-part series in which she interviews writer, producer and lecturer in the Department of Africana Studies at California State University Northridge Dr. Sharon D. Johnson.

In this special edition of the JEDI Podcast, we dive deeper into the day Dr. Martin Luther King was assassinated by hearing the stories of those who remember where they were when they heard the news.

In this episode of the JEDI podcast, we welcome special guest Joy Ahrens, Director of the Woman, Infant and Children (WIC) Program at North East Valley Health Corporation. From growing up as a child of Chinese immigrant parents in San Diego, to  attending UCLA, Joy takes on a tour of her lived experiences. Perhaps most interestingly, Joy talks about her intersectionality as a person in an interracial marriage. She also provides our listeners with keen insight of what it is like to help her multiracial son navigate the world in which he lives.

Last weekend, a banner was placed on the heavily trafficked Interstate 405 freeway reading “Kanye is right about the Jews.” 

The banner was hung by members of the Goyim Defense League and was a reference to recent statements by performer Kayne West, also known as Ye, promoting anti-Semitic canards such as the Jews control the media. West also said he would go “death con 3” on Jewish people.

Adidas, maker of sneakers, clothes and other apparel, had a promotional deal with Ye and FINALLY withdrew its deal after numerous calls and petitions from the public.

These disgusting acts of antisemitism and hatred hit me to the very core. While this is being described as free speech, this is hate speech that is meant to divide and intimidate us as a community. This is about humanity. I believe every religion; every culture and every race must speak out about this hate. 

 Jews and non-Jews alike must stand together in combating antisemitism. Speaking out will serve to bring us closer together in the fight against any sort of racism.