NEW‼️ Counter Voices – A podcast on Diversity, Inclusivity, Equity, Democracy and Citizenship

ByJorge D. H. Prosperi
Hosts: Jorge Prosperi and Gloria Lopata Prosperi – Podcast logo design by Anthony Baez – Production and Technical Support by Alan Contino Executive Producer and Chief Engineer of Delirium Networks

Counter Voices is an augmentation of the website Diversity-Threads.com. The vision and mission is to provide awareness, insights and understanding of the dimensions of Diversity in order to engage in conversations without fear and apprehension. As with the website, the podcast provides language, references, research, stories, and strategies on how to approach with confidence challenging conversations dealing with the connected elements and principles of Diversity, Inclusivity, Equity, Democracy and Citizenship.

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