Noodle Soup

Inspired by Slade Wentworth's "The Dad Briefs" social media messages on diversity, equity, and inclusion, this week's episode addresses the horrific treatment of the trans community, the (dis)comfort of white women as potential allies, and using white male power for the greater good.Word of the Week: Gender-Expansive: Dr. Shaunna was reading about yet another loss of life in the trans community when this word jumped off the page.Phase 1: Sticks and Stones: Yes, they may break our bones...but the lie that words will never hurt us should be banned! Dr. Shaunna shares the story of trans man Sam Nordquist, trans youth, and how words are, in fact, violent.Phase 2: White Women's Comfort: Dr. Lisa asks a legitimate question of women of color. Is it worth it to continue to expect white women to become allies? The work of incremental change has its merits...or does it?Phase 3: A Good Recipe: Dr. Shaunna stumbled across social media influencer Slade Wentworth of "The Dad Briefs" as he provides "food, fun, & fatherly wisdom." In a recent video, he whipped together a bowl of noodle soup while making a tasty business case for diversity, equity, and inclusion.Mentioned in the show:Trevor Project 2024 National Survey Results and Report5 people in upstate New York charged with murder after allegedly torturing, killing Minnesota transgender man – NBC NewsMore trans teens attempted suicide after states passed anti-trans laws, a study shows - NPRhttps://transgenderlawcenter.org/https://lambdalegal.org/Transgender references removed from Stonewall National Monument website – ABC NewsSlade Wentworth - Dad Briefs "Noodle Soup"