Don’t fall into tropes and soundbites. Challenge yourself to learn the range of #abortion stories not just the ones that are sensationalized. It’s a right, plain and simple regardless of your feelings. If you like these snippets, check out my podcast Raising Equity!

Usher’s “watch this” meme is the Black version of “hold my beer.”

Stevie Wonder’s love songs are the best but those kisses he’s talking about in “Do I Do” are the definition of sweet.

“Is mom with you?” I was asked checking in for my 15yo at the doctor’s office. Consider this day conquered. I’m going back to bed.

Academia is competitive & sometimes the ppl we compete w/ the most are doing similar research. Instead of ignoring or minimizing the contributions of those closest in our field, I encourage us to uplift & amplify. There is enough room for us all to contribute in meaningful ways

Just posted a photo @ Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture instagram.com/p/CiOnw_ijnty/…

Today we honor #BlackExcellence with Professor of Psychology and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion expert Dr. Kira Banks! ✨ Dr. Banks works tirelessly across multiple organizations to help communities better understand themselves, others, and systems of oppression. 👏🏽

Thanks for the love VH1!

Ever heard of Maroon communities? I have a convo w/Dr. Crystal Menzies (@emancipate_ed) that'll make you think about how to create practices in your own home that create liberation within oppression #RaisingEquityPodcast #podcast #RaisingEquity #DrKira youtu.be/sHmEsVddL7c

I work with leaders and organizations to analyze and change the built landscape in their organizations to be more inclusive and equitable. Changing hearts and minds is _not_ the goal. Neither is being nicer or mandatory unconscious bias training. youtu.be/yiqAT-vN4tw

What an event! Three powerful role models in dialogue about leadership and change ⁦Charisse B Pickron⁩ ⁦Dr. Kira Banks⁩ ⁦Beverly Daniel Tatum⁩

Dr. Kira Banks Forward Through Ferguson What does "Critical Futures" mean to our guests from Forward Through Ferguson? Listen below and check out the full episode to hear about their important work. ihje.org/podcast/s1e1-r…

What a great moment to have Greer, Jesse James Palmer and Dr. Kira Banks on The Bachelor to talk about the issues and for her to share insight that is applicable for a number of situations that take place. #DEI #Thebachelor

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I learned something new today!! Did you know captioning is embedded in slideshows now AND you can pick your spoken and caption language?! How cool is that?! #equity #accessibility #humancentereddesign #universaldesign

Dr. Kira Banks has just started and so ready we are intrigued with her knowledge and word choices. #ArenaAcademy

👏🏿As always, Dr. Kira Banks gave a 🔥 presentation equipping this #ArenaAcademy cohort with the knowledge to build #equitable campaigns.

Thanks for the love! And glad you know of the great work of Humans of St. Louis!!