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Why Language Matters

Why Language Matters

Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Team at Sunrun

Join us as we explore various topics that help us understand the power of the words we choose and how we can use our language to be more inclusive. *The statements, views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in these podcasts belong solely to the participants and hosts, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Sunrun.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Why Language Matters episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Why Language Matters for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Why Language Matters episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Why Language Matters - Grief & Loss

Grief & Loss

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02/08/21 • 38 min

2020 quickly became the year of unprecedented events. What we’ve experienced the last 12 months has been nothing short of traumatic and it’s natural to be feeling grief or loss right now- grief for those that have been hurt, or have passed away, loss for a life we had planned on living last year, and even this year.

With so many people in pain, we decided to dedicate this session to grief and loss- how we experience it, the different ways it can manifest itself, and how we can help others who are in the grieving process.

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Why Language Matters - Microaggressions in the AAPI Community
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05/01/21 • 56 min

Microaggressions are the everyday verbal, nonverbal, and environmental slights, snubs, or insults, whether intentional or unintentional, that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative messages to target persons based solely upon their marginalized group membership.
In this episode, we hear from members of our Asian+ employee resource group about the microaggressions they experience as members of the Asian community in a post COVID-19 world.

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Why Language Matters - Cultural Conversation with Kenzie
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10/07/21 • 39 min

The words we use make a difference in how we make others feel. But if we don’t know much about the other person’s culture or experiences, it’s difficult to know which words are best to choose. Cultural Conversations are safe and interactive events for you to learn about fellow Sunrunners, their culture, and their lived experiences.
Join our conversation with Kenzie, who created a Queer Theater group to expand the queer narrative and tell stories of the LGBTQ community more authentically.

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Why Language Matters - Masculinity & Gender Roles

Masculinity & Gender Roles

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11/15/21 • 58 min

What are ‘gender roles’, how do they affect us, and why are they even a thing? Join our discussion with Joel, Badiana, Markus, Phish, and Ro to explore how we think about masculinity, gender roles, and how we present ourselves in today’s world.

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Why Language Matters - Cultural Conversation with Cathy
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08/18/21 • 45 min

The words we use make a difference in how we make others feel. But if we don’t know much about the other person’s culture or experiences, it’s difficult to know which words are best to choose. Cultural Conversations are safe and interactive events for you to learn about fellow Sunrunners, their culture, and their lived experiences.
Join our conversation with Cathy Oh, a first-generation Korean American who loves kpop, tacos, miniatures, and so much more!

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Why Language Matters - The "R" Word

The "R" Word

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04/02/21 • 33 min

In today’s episode - The “R” Word - we talk about a common slur that’s been used, and normalized, for decades. It’s a word that might be so deeply ingrained in your vocabulary, that you don’t know the painful history and feelings it evokes from so many people.

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Why Language Matters - Cultural Conversation with Ro

Cultural Conversation with Ro

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09/02/21 • 65 min

The words we use make a difference in how we make others feel. But if we don’t know much about the other person’s culture or experiences, it’s difficult to know which words are best to choose. Cultural Conversations are safe and interactive events for you to learn about fellow Sunrunners, their culture, and their lived experiences.
Join our conversation with Ro Murdock- a self-proclaimed Star Trek nerd who has recently discovered who they can be and the impact they can make just by being themselves!

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Why Language Matters - Code Switching

Code Switching

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01/20/21 • 27 min

What is Code Switching, why do we do it, and what are the costs and benefits? Join our conversation where we discuss real-world experiences and outcomes.

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Why Language Matters - Juneteenth

Juneteenth

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06/17/21 • 36 min

Juneteenth, Freedom Day, or Emancipation Day, serves as a celebration of freedom for Black people who had been unjustly and cruely enslaved in the United States. Join Markus, Emmitt, Charesse, Bejeray, and O'Rob in discussing and celebrating Black & African American history, culture and its influence on today's world.

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Why Language Matters - Pride+

Pride+

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06/09/21 • 50 min

Pride+ explores the reclamation of the word “Queer”, what the word “Pride” means to differing people, other terminology and definitions found in the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as how to be a great ally to all members of this community. Join us in a celebratory episode for Pride Month.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Why Language Matters have?

Why Language Matters currently has 24 episodes available.

What topics does Why Language Matters cover?

The podcast is about Inclusion, Dei, Language Learning, Podcasts, Education and Diversity.

What is the most popular episode on Why Language Matters?

The episode title 'Reflections of Black Experiences' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Why Language Matters?

The average episode length on Why Language Matters is 42 minutes.

How often are episodes of Why Language Matters released?

Episodes of Why Language Matters are typically released every 13 days, 20 hours.

When was the first episode of Why Language Matters?

The first episode of Why Language Matters was released on Dec 22, 2020.

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