A Conversation with Dr. Hilda Richards: A DEI Trailblazer, A Great Leader, & Friend to Virginia Satir
02/12/24 • 38 min
Throughout a career spanning five decades, Dr. Hilda Richards has consistently broken barriers and forged historic change, specifically in the fields of nursing and higher learning. Over the years, at numerous institutions and organizations, she has been dedicated to expanding what we refer to today as diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Born in 1936 in St. Joseph, Missouri, Hilda was inspired early on by her mother’s belief in the value of education. Nursing school was the first step in a trajectory that eventually included earning two master’s degrees (in health administration and psychiatric nursing) and a doctorate in education from Columbia University. Among many other accomplishments, Hilda helped create the nursing program at Medgar Evers College of Brooklyn in 1972, where she became chair of the health sciences division. This opened the door for her leadership roles in academic administration as dean, provost, and chancelor—often as the first Black woman ever to hold her position.
In this episode, Dr. Hilda Richards talks about her inspiring life which includes time spent with Virginia Satir.
Throughout a career spanning five decades, Dr. Hilda Richards has consistently broken barriers and forged historic change, specifically in the fields of nursing and higher learning. Over the years, at numerous institutions and organizations, she has been dedicated to expanding what we refer to today as diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Born in 1936 in St. Joseph, Missouri, Hilda was inspired early on by her mother’s belief in the value of education. Nursing school was the first step in a trajectory that eventually included earning two master’s degrees (in health administration and psychiatric nursing) and a doctorate in education from Columbia University. Among many other accomplishments, Hilda helped create the nursing program at Medgar Evers College of Brooklyn in 1972, where she became chair of the health sciences division. This opened the door for her leadership roles in academic administration as dean, provost, and chancelor—often as the first Black woman ever to hold her position.
In this episode, Dr. Hilda Richards talks about her inspiring life which includes time spent with Virginia Satir.
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The Breath of Life by Virginia Satir (read by Michael Argumaniz-Hardin)
Today, I have planned a special treat for listeners as I lead us in "The Breath of Life," one of Virginia Satir's meditations published in "Guided Meditations and Inspirations" by Virginia Satir, edited by John Banmen in 2020. This meditation invites us to connect with the essence of our being, to breathe in the gift of life, and to embrace the present moment with gratitude and awareness.
Virginia Satir used her guided meditations as a way of helping a group of people become centered and in touch with the physical, cognitive, and intuitive parts of themselves. Her purpose was to help people grow and fully experience their life energy, access their internal resources and nurture a connection with the universe or their creator.
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So, find a quiet space where you can sit or lay down, ready your eyes to close, and prepare yourself to be fully present in this moment. As we embark on this journey inward, may you find peace, clarity, and renewal in Virginia Satir's timeless wisdom.
To buy the book: https://satirpacific.org/product/guided-meditations-and-inspirations-by-virginia-satir/
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