
3rd Rail is a courageous and thought-provoking podcast where three former educators turned DEI consultants tackle the hard truths shaping diversity, equity, and inclusion, education and leadership culture today. With a fearless yet constructive approach, 3rd Rail explores the challenges, innovations, and future of DEI in K-12 education, nonprofit organizations, and higher education. Each episode s... more
| Publishes | Infrequently | Episodes | 8 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Categories | Society & CultureEducation | ||||

In this episode of 3rd Rail we trace the history of gangs, community-defense movements, and state power in the U.S. — from the Black Panthers, Young Lords, and MOVE to modern-day ICE.
We explore how Black and brown liberation groups were surveilled,... more
In this episode of 3rd Rail, we dive into the shifting landscape of youth sports and ask the hard questions: Who gets to play, who gets paid, and who gets left behind?
From the skyrocketing costs of youth sports to the impact of NIL deals, we explo... more
As we dive into Season 2, we're embracing the back-to-school season with open arms and a keen eye on the challenges it brings. Whether you're a student, parent, or educator, this time of year is a fresh start filled with anticipation and hurdles. Joi... more
In this episode, Summa Summa Summa Time: What We Are Doing This Summer And Why It Matters, Milyna, Jini and Lawrence unpack how summer can be more than rest — it can be a season of radical reflection, strategy, and liberation-focused personal develop... more
As we head into summer, the 3rd Rail crew is pressing pause—but not to slow down. We’re reflecting, reckoning, and recharging for the road ahead. In this powerful episode, we look back on the school year through the lens of education, politics, pop c... more
In episode 3 of the 3rd Rail podcast, Phillips Collaborative's trio is serving up our "Get to Know Us" episode! How did we meet, what were we doing in our past lives and what keeps us together? Hear our story and learn more about where we come from a... more
Phillips Collaborative's trio: Milyna Phillips, Jini Rae Sparkman and Lawrence Alexander are celebrating Black History Month while unpacking the latest wave of executive orders from this new administration—what they mean, how they impact us, and most... more
We are 3rd Rail! In our debut episode, host Milyna Phillips gets real with the Phillips Collaborative team, Jini Rae Sparkman and Lawrence Alexander. We dig into the current state of DEI and model how our family has difficult conversations. Join us a... more
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