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Cultural Curriculum Chat with Jebeh Edmunds
Welcome to the Cultural Curriculum Chat™ Podcast — where culture meets curriculum, and conversations spark real change. Hosted by author, educator, DEI consultant, and cultural storyteller Jebeh Edmunds, this show is your weekly guide to creating inclusive spaces where every voice is seen, valued, and celebrated.
Whether you're an educator, leader, DEI practitioner, or a lifelong learner committed to equity, you’ll find empowering dialogue here. We dive into multicultural education, workplace inclusion, global perspectives, and the stories behind the people shaping our communities. Expect honest conversations, practical tools you can use right away, and uplifting storytelling rooted in authenticity and lived experience.
From classroom strategies to courageous workplace conversations — from cultural history to creative pedagogy — each episode is crafted to inform, inspire, and ignite action.
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- Build culturally affirming learning + work environments
- Lead with empathy, equity, and intercultural competence
- Integrate diverse voices and global narratives with confidence
- Expand your cultural lens through story, conversation, and curiosity
Together, we’re cultivating a world where inclusion isn’t an initiative — it’s a lifestyle.
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Cultural Curriculum Chat with Jebeh Edmunds
Season 8 Episode #21 Why This Los Angeles Theatre Is Making History in 2026 with Ben Zingos
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What happens when a Los Angeles theater commits to inclusion not just onstage, but in leadership, vision, and long-term impact?
In this episode of The Cultural Curriculum Chat™, host Jebeh Edmunds sits down with Ben Zingos to discuss why a Los Angeles theatre is making history in 2026—and what it means for the future of theater, cultural leadership, and representation in the arts.
This conversation explores how theater functions as a space for cultural storytelling, community engagement, and equity-driven leadership. Ben shares insight on moving beyond performative DEI in arts organizations, building trust with communities, and leading cultural institutions with intention during times of social change.
This episode is ideal for educators, artists, nonprofit leaders, and anyone interested in inclusive leadership, arts equity, cultural institutions, and representation in theater.
Topics include:
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion in the arts
- Leadership and governance in cultural institutions
- Representation and storytelling in theater
- Why 2026 marks a pivotal moment for arts organizations
🎧 Listen now to learn how culture, leadership, and community intersect—and why the future of theater depends on who is centered in the story.
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