Storytelling, Self-Advocacy, and Building Community Through Film

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This week on The Equity Hour, Dr. Tami Dean sits down with filmmaker, educator, and community builder LeTerrian Officer-McIntosh (LT) for a conversation that spans Hollywood film sets, youth empowerment, and educational justice.

LT, whose film credits include Black Panther and Spider-Man: Homecoming, shares her incredible journey from navigating inequitable school systems as a student to becoming the founder of Outlast Arts & Education, a nonprofit bringing media literacy and filmmaking opportunities to Native youth on Pine Ridge Reservation and beyond.

🔍 In this episode, we discuss:

• How LT’s lived experiences shaped her equity lens and creative voice
• The transformational power of storytelling and representation in film and education
• Building Outlast from a spontaneous idea into a decade-long community-rooted initiative
• Why real equity work means showing up, making mistakes, staying accountable—and not quitting
• The lessons educators and leaders can learn from culturally responsive teaching and creative risk-taking

Whether you're an educator, artist, advocate, or parent, this episode is a reminder that everyone has a role in building more equitable futures—and that sometimes, all it takes is one “yes” to change everything.

Tune in for inspiration, practical wisdom, and a whole lot of heart.
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