RADIO APPEARANCES
Dr. DaShanne Stokes has been a sought after guest on state, national, and international radio programs, many of which you can listen to through the links provided below. For a complete listing of his media appearances, including on national and international radio, please visit his media appearances page. For a catalog of Dr. Stokes' press and media mentions, please see his News and Events page.
To inquire about booking Dr. DaShanne Stokes for your television, radio, or other media program, please use this form or email media (at) dashannestokes (dot) com or visit Dr. Stokes' media kit.
Progressive Voices:
How Homophobia is Hurting Our Nation's Foster Children
November 10, 2015
Homophobia helps prevent 400,000 foster children in the U.S. from finding homes and costs our nation $22 billion each year, and yet many states continue to ban qualified same-sex couples from adopting. DaShanne joined Michelle Meow on Progressive Voices (The Michelle Meow Show) to discuss his experiences as a late discovery adoptee, to address the hidden costs of homophobia, and its impact on children in foster care and the larger LGBT community.
This Show Is So Gay:
Fighting for Equality and Freedom on Multiple Fronts
June 4, 2015
The fight for equality and freedom is being fought on multiple fronts. In a decades-long controversy, the Boy Scouts of America continue kicking out some of their best and brightest for the "crime" of being lesbian, gay, and bisexual. Numerous people continue to support racist mascots and ethnic team names despite a growing body of research showing their detrimental effects. And many Native Americans continue to be denied their Constitutional right to religious freedom. DaShanne joined Dr. Ken Schneck, host of This Show Is So Gay, to discuss the Boy Scouts' anti-gay policy, the Native American mascot controversy, the eagle feather law, and how now is the time for us to stand up, speak out, and fight for equality.
Out Chicago, WCPT AM & FM:
The Boy Scouts' Anti-Gay Policy and Membership Controversy
April 12, 2015
The Boy Scouts of America remain entrenched in a heated national debate over their continued exclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) adults from membership and serving in leadership roles in the organization. DaShanne joined Scott Duff, host of Out Chicago on WCPT, to discuss the Boy Scouts' anti-gay policy and membership controversy.
Native America Calling:
Fight Over Eagle Feathers
February 18, 2015
Under the "eagle feather law," state-recognized tribes are banned from obtaining or possessing eagle feathers and parts many need for their religious and spiritual purposes. DaShanne joined Native America Calling to discuss this controversial federal wildlife law, how it undermines the religious freedom of dozens of tribes, and how the law can be changed.
Uprising Radio, KPFK 90.7 FM:
Erasing the R-Word From Our Lexicon
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Heated controversy has surrounded the use of racial epithets like the N-word, but what about the R-word? Tune in as DaShanne speaks with Sonali Kolhatkar about the racist use of the R-word by the Washington football team.
The Beat of Sports, WYGM 740 AM:
Dan Snyder and the Discriminatory Washington Football Team Name
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Numerous politicians, civil rights leaders, and schools have spoken out against the continued use of a racial slur as the name of the Washington football team. DaShanne joined Marc Daniels to discuss Dan Snyder and his controversial team name.
First Voices Indigenous Radio, WBAI 99.5 FM:
The Eagle Feather Law: How Religious Freedom in America is Restricted for Native Americans
March 1, 2007
If you think your religious freedom is protected, think again. As many people across Indian country are aware, American Indians are the only ethnic group in the United States that require a federal permit for religious freedom, but many can't get them. Tune in as DaShanne Stokes talks about the problematic "eagle feather law" and what it means for religious freedom in the United States.
Native America Calling:
The Sanctity of Eagles
December 19, 2006
Under the "eagle feather law," only members of federally recognized tribes are allowed to obtain or possess eagle feathers and parts for religious or spiritual purposes. Those caught with eagle feathers without federal permits face imprisonment and fines of up to $250,000--for practicing their spirituality or religion. DaShanne joined Native America Calling to discuss this controversial federal wildlife law and why we need to change it.
South Dakota Public Radio, KUSD 89.7 FM:
Leonard Peltier and Contemporary Native American Issues
April 4, 2000
Millions of people across the world have heard about the controversial imprisonment of Leonard Peltier, a political prisoner recognized by Amnesty International. DaShanne joined Nick Swan and Brian Bull to discuss Peltier's imprisonment and the first staged performace of Peltier's book, Prison Writings: My Life is My Sun Dance.
