Scot Kirk
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In Black and White podcast: A tribute Dr. Terrance Dean's pursuit of excellence
Friends and colleagues honor the life of the In Black and White host, Dr. Terrance Dean who died suddenly in 2022. → Read More
In Black and White: John Gregory on the mission of the African American Male Wellness Walk
In Black and White: Dr. Terrance Dean and Scot Kirk speak with John H. Gregory, founder of the National African American Male Wellness. → Read More
In Black and White | Jewel Woods works to improve mental health of Black males
Mental health expert Jewel Woods talks to podcast hosts Dr. Terrance Dean and Scot Kirk about the importance of early diagnosis and treatment. → Read More
In Black and White: Columbus doctor says health care often unfriendly to Black community
Dr. Terrance Dean and Scot Kirk interview Columbus physician George W Barnett Jr. about COVID-19's effects on health care in the Black community. → Read More
Then What Happened podcast: Gregg Dodd hearts Columbus
This episode of the "Then What Happened" podcast features Columbus resident Gregg Dodd, a champion of the city and all that it has to offer. → Read More
Then What Happened podcast: Judge Laurel Beatty Blunt knows she has to set an example
In this episode of the Then What Happened podcast, Amelia Robinson talks to Ohio appeals court judge Laurel Beatty Blunt. → Read More
Nana Watson on saying it stronger, being 'Black first'
Columbus NAACP president Nana Watson gives podcast host Amelia Robinson a glimpse of her personal backstory and how we can do better fighting racism. → Read More
In Black and White podcast: Ohio State vice provost makes Black men's success his mission
Dr. James Moore III talks with hosts Dr. Terrance Dean and Scot KIrk about Moore's work with Black men at Ohio State's Bell National Resource Center. → Read More
In Black and White podcast: Why programs for gifted students leave behind many children of color
In this episode of the "In Black and White" podcast, Dr. Donna Ford discusses the disadvantages minority children face in programs for gifted students. → Read More
Columbus City Schools cancels all classes on Friday due to transportation absences
Columbus City Schools posted a message on the district's website stating that all classes would be cancelled Friday due to transportation staff shortages. → Read More
In Black and White: What will be the impact of Columbus' new city council districts?
Columbus City Councilmember Emmanuel Remy and city legal counsel Niyah Walters explain the new system for electing council members. → Read More
Meet Dispatch multimedia producer, podcast host Scot Kirk: 'I do a little bit of everything'
Host of "The Other Side" podcast, multimedia producer Scot Kirk understands the importance of telling the stories of those who go unheard. → Read More
In Black and White podcast: Columbus artist Queen Brooks reflects on career, artistry
Columbus artist Queen Brooks talks to podcast hosts Dr. Terrance Dean and Scot Kirk about what inspires her, and how you don't need a lot of money to build an art collection. → Read More
In Black and White: Columbus City Council Woman, Favor passionate about helping renters
In Black and White: Dr. Terrance Dean and Scot Kirk interview Columbus Councilwoman Shayla Favor about the eviction crisis. → Read More
Abbott Laboratories told workers at COVID-19 test factory to throw away inventory
COVID-19 test manufacturer Abbott Laboratories directed its factory to destroy millions of tests due to low demand. → Read More
Podcast: Ma'Khia Bryant and the adultification of Black girls
Dr. Terrance Dean, Dr. Karen Powell-Sears, Dr. Drexler James and Marcelius Braxton discuss how Black girls are judged by society as if they're adults. → Read More
In Black and White podcast: Cross-cultural understanding requires dialogue
Erik Farley, senior vice president of equity and inclusion for the YMCA of Central Ohio, says community dialogue is vital for cross-cultural understanding. → Read More
The Other Side podcast: Asian-American leader in central Ohio says he looks over his shoulder now
Worthington school board member Sam Shim talks to The Other Side podcast about recent violence against Asian-Americans and why his community is taking a stand. → Read More
The Other Side podcast: Kindergarten teacher looks back at year of COVID-19
Columbus kindergarten teacher Deborah Staples describes teaching during the coronavirus pandemic, as well as the unique challenges it presented her, her students and their families. → Read More
Podcast: Black queer youths face discrimination on two fronts
Two leaders from the Kaleidoscope Youth Center talk about the multiple challenges facing black LGBTQ youths. → Read More