Diversity Tones
Diversity Tones
DEISJ - Cheruba Dhanaraj
Diversity Tones is a collection of voices of leaders as they work as change agents to create inclusive cultures. In each episode, our special guest will talk about their personal journey and how they navigate oppressive systems and make an impact in their community. In these chat shows, we will discover their struggles, dreams, quirkiness, and how they fuel their passion for doing diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice work every single day.
Narratives with Nathan - Episode 3
In this episode, Nathan Nguyễn talks about his parents' acceptance of his identity. He elaborates on the struggles that he experienced when he was an Asian woman, navigating gender roles, and dating being an Asian and an LGBT person. He also talks about falling in love, getting married to a White woman, and navigating cultural differences.
May 26, 2022
24 min
Narratives with Nathan - Episode 2
Nathan Nguyễn talks about his childhood being a second-generation Vietnamese American and his struggles when growing up knowing he was transgender. Nathan talks about what it means to be transgender, the difference between sexual orientation and gender identity, and his journey of transitioning. 
May 26, 2022
26 min
Narratives with Nathan - Episode 1
This episode is an introductory talk on Nathan Nguyễn's work around DEI and his love for music and cats.
May 25, 2022
25 min
Candid with Dr. Candy - Episode 5
In this final episode of Candid with Dr. Candy, Dr. Candy will talk about how she responds to microaggressions, biases, and racism directed toward her in higher education and her advice on how to get started with DEI work. 
May 5, 2022
24 min
Candid with Dr. Candy - Episode 4
In today's episode, Dr. Candy will talk about what it means to be a Black woman, what has shaped her identity, and how did she become comfortable in her own skin.
Apr 20, 2022
20 min
Candid with Dr. Candy - Episode 3
Today's episode will focus on Dr. Candy's narrative on how she reconciles living biculturally and her experience as a Black mom raising biracial children.
Apr 14, 2022
27 min
Candid with Dr. Candy - Episode 2
Today's episode will focus on Dr. Candy's challenges being a Black woman working in higher education and her experience living in a predominantly White rural community.
Apr 12, 2022
30 min
Candid with Dr. Candy - Episode 1
Today’s podcast is how Dr. Candy started her DEI work and her "McCorkleisms."
Mar 28, 2022
21 min