In this insightful conversation between Antionette D. Carroll and Marquise Stillwell, they explore the intersection of design, equity, and personal experiences. Marquise, a multi-talented professional, shares his perspectives on design, emphasizing the importance of active listening, language alignment, and the inclusion of diverse voices in the creative process. He highlights the significance of dignity in storytelling and representation and discusses his work in design, film, and journalism

The conversation deepens as they delve into the concept of equity as a means to create conditions for individuals to excel, stressing the role of contemplation in driving positive change. Both Marquise and Antionette draw from their personal experiences and viewpoints on equity, emphasizing the need for individual accountability and systemic transformation.

Marquise also shares his vision for a world in the year 2123, where love serves as the foundational principle of society, fostering deep respect and understanding among people and their surroundings. He encourages individuals to craft their "constitution of love" as a starting point for catalyzing positive change

This conversation beautifully weaves together themes of empathy, curiosity, perseverance, and the pursuit of joy as essential elements in the journey toward liberation and a more equitable and inclusive world.

In this episode of the Reimagining & Redesigning podcast, Antionette D. Carroll interviews Terresa Moses, an Assistant Professor of Graphic Design and Director of Design Justice at the University of Minnesota. Terresa discusses her work in reimagining and redesigning systems, particularly in the field of education. She emphasizes the importance of centering positionality and community agreements in the classroom, as well as fostering a mentor relationship with students. Terresa also talks about her research on Black liberation in graphic design education and her goal of creating a Black liberatory curriculum. She highlights the need for action-oriented approaches to equity and envisions a future where people value each other's humanity and work towards collective health and liberation.

Antionette D. Carroll hosts Jacob Smith, a Black, queer, disabled advocate who delves deep into mobility justice. Jacob sees mobility justice as more than just transportation safety; it encompasses the recognition of historical injustices and the role of individual identities in shaping movement. He emphasizes the need to consider the broader implications of identity, particularly disability justice, ensuring people's rights to navigate and live freely, unhindered by past oppressions. A personal turning point for Jacob was a severe car accident and subsequent brain injury, propelling him into this advocacy realm.

Jacob highlights the crucial role of youth in spearheading mobility justice, introducing the National Youth Transportation Equity Fellowship as a beacon for change. The conversation turns to the significance of equity in urban planning and mobility justice, with Jacob critiquing existing power imbalances. He advocates for environments where diverse identities can flourish without marginalization fears and shares insights from his projects, such as opposing the criminalization of fare evasion and the surveillance implications of speed cameras.