In this episode, I speak with Melissa Lowery. Melissa was the first Black woman to work as the Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Jesuit High School, and is currently the Director of Equity and Community Engagement at Central Catholic High School in Portland. Her career in DEI at Catholic institutions was sparked by the creation of a documentary about her life growing up as Black girl in West Linn, Oregon. Listen to this episode to hear what inspired her to create this documentary about her life and how that led to the social justice work she now does with students.


Snippet from the interview

"So what if his skin turned the same color as yours? What's the big deal?"


Learn more and watch Melissa's documentary


Word of the day: Advocacy


Catholic Social Teaching Themes:

  • Human dignity
  • Family, Community, and participation
  • Solidarity


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