JOIN US LIVE on Tuesday, March 18th at 7 PM EST!

As DEI initiatives face increasing resistance, we explore avenues to continue the fight for justice amid political rollbacks. And who are the women and organizations who continue to pave the way for lasting change?

Join Host Kimberly Erwin, an expert in intercultural communication and founder of the Intercultural Connect Channel for an in-depth discussion on Social Justice for the 21st Century with Dr. Rita S. Fierro and the powerful women who have shaped social justice movements, especially one Dr. Hazel N. Dukes (1932–2025). This Women’s History Month, we pay tribute to Dr. Hazel N. Dukes ("Ma" or "Momma Dukes" as those who knew her affectionately called her), a trailblazer who spent over seven decades fighting for racial justice, DEI, and social change. A powerhouse leader, she: Broke barriers as the first Black woman in the Nassau County Attorney’s Office (1966); Led as NAACP New York State Conference President and National President (1989–1992); Advocated for fair housing, voting rights, and education equity; and Swore in New York Governor Kathy Hochul and mentored generations of political leaders.

Honored earlier this month at her Going Home Celebration by Hillary Clinton and countless others who recognized her lasting impact, Ma Dukes' legacy stands alongside legendary women like Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Shirley Chisholm, and Rosa Parks—whom she personally knew as a child in Montgomery, Alabama.

Dr. Rita S. Fierro is our on-air Social Justice Consultant, Author, and Racial Healing Expert. With 30 years of experience studying systemic racism, Dr. Rita helps changemakers push through resistance to DEI efforts. She is the author of Digging Up the Seeds of White Supremacy, a must-read on understanding systemic oppression and building a more just world.

 To connect with Dr. Rita:

LinkedIn / https://www.linkedin.com/in/rita-s-fierro/

Fierro Consulting / https://www.fierroconsultingllc.com/

Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/drritawrites/

Call in & Join the Conversation! Producer Garrett Roche of the Roche Solid Truth podcast will be on hand to help facilitate live listener engagement.