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Join us as Avery shares about building a graphic arts career, identifying would-be employers fishing for free work, raising a multi-ethnic family, and more.

Examining the lasting impact of these unsung heroes and how their work continues to inspire current social justice movements. Featuring mini-bios for Sylvia Mendez, Felipe Luciano, and more.

From colonization to the present, Latinos have encountered various barriers that hindered their social, economic, and political progress in America. Listen in as we review the history and results of advocacy in two big U.S. policies: Immigration and language access.

Pura Belpré was the first Puerto Rican librarian in the New York Public Library system. A gifted storyteller, Puppeteer, and author, she shared, re-interpreted, and wrote Puerto Rican folk tales, including publishing the first mainstream children's book for Spanish children in the continental United States in 1932. Pura Belpre Mini Documentary https://centropr-archive.hunter.cuny.edu/collections/pura-belpr%C3%A9-biographical-essay

Patterson-Greenfield: The 1st and Only Black-Owned and Operated Automobile Company

The first two African Americans elected to the U.S. Senate: P.B.S. Pinchback and B.K. Bruce Founding of Tuskegee University 

Black history celebrations date back to the 1860s inspired by Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, two men whose legacies are linked to the emancipation of enslaved Africans in America. But the man who took the initiative to harness a social tradition and use it to propel a movement for the preservation and promotion of Black history was Dr. Woodson.  Association for the Study of African American Life and History Carter G. Woodson (National Park Service) Library of Congress History of Black History Month

The media's in a frenzy over Florida's rejection of new AP course in African American Studies. Is it equivalent to studying African American history? Join me as we survey the basis of FL's rejection and look at just two of the African American women activists and scholars behind the controversy. Florida Dept of Education African American Studies guidelines Kimberlé Crenshaw and Intersectionality 

How much do you know about MLK, Jr's legacy, or his family? Maybe you've had the privilege to hear them in person or maybe caught an interview or documentary. Or maybe like me, school gave you little more than his origin story and his infamous speech. What better way to honor MLK, Jr than learning about his legacy and his family actively bringing his vision to the forefront every year since his passing.

Kicking off season 2, we look back at the accomplishments of Hispanic and Black men and women in 2022 in politics and the arts.

Is Affirmative Action now causing more harm than good and are there good alternatives to continue to encourage diversity on college campuses? While the Supreme Court now weighs the legality of Affirmative Action after looking once again at the underbelly of race-based college admissions and the not-so-savory practice of labeling Asian Americans as less friendly than African Americans, we must ask ourselves how else can we promote diversity. Gomez, V. (2022, April 26). As courts weigh affirmative action, grades and test scores seen as top factors in college admissions. Pew Research Center. https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2022/04/26/u-s-public-continues-to-view-grades-test-scores-as-top-factors-in-college-admissions/ Newport, F. (2020, Aug 7). Affirmative action and public opinion. Gallup. https://news.gallup.com/opinion/polling-matters/317006/affirmative-action-public-opinion.aspx Hoffman, A.R. (2022, July 25). Separated at birth: Harvard, UNC will have to defend affirmative action independently SCOTUS says. New York Sun. https://www.nysun.com/article/separated-at-birth-harvard-unc-will-have-to-defend-affirmative-action-independently-scotus-says

In this episode, we interview Special Education teacher Lauren Weston, who like myself, is a Puerto Rican from the Bronx whose family moved upstate for better educational access. In this extended edition of the show, we'll cover: -Mislabeling of minority & ethnic children -Parents' rights when seeking services -How to go about requesting services for you child -Students' rights, services beyond the classroom, and more

If you've heard school choice means your child's public school will have less funding, you may be worried when you hear it's gaining favor. But what if I told you the majority of Hispanic and Black parents want to keep their charter schools, want more charters, and are even starting their own schools?  This week we cover the basic of school choice including vouchers, Education Savings Accounts, and the increasingly popular tax credit-based Scholarship programs, and what states have school choice issues on the ballot this Election Day. U.S. Dept of Education. (2022). School Choices for Parents. https://www2.ed.gov/parents/schools/choice/definitions.html DeGrow, B. (2020, Jan 6). Democrat minority voters overwhelmingly favor school choice. Mackinac Center for Public Policy. https://www.mackinac.org/democratic-minority-voters-overwhelmingly-favor-school-choice Democrats for Education Reform. (2019, May). A Democrats guide to public charter schools: Public opinion. http://dfer.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/A-Democratic-Guide-to-Public-Charter-Schools-Public-Opinion.pdf Education Next. (2015). Results from the 2015 Education Next poll. https://www.educationnext.org/2015-ednext-poll-interactive/ Federation for Children. (2022). School Choice in America. https://www.federationforchildren.org/school-choice-in-america/ LiberatED Podcast by Kerry McDonald McDonald, K. (2022, Oct 21). How microschools are reshaping K-12 education in south Florida. Foundation for Economic Education. https://fee.org/articles/how-microschools-are-reshaping-k-12-education-in-south-florida/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2020_FEEWeekly Murphey, K. and Izraeli, O. (2019, Oct 1). Do charter school students outperform public school students on standardized tests in Michigan? Social Science Quarterly School Colors Podcast by Brooklyn Deep Tugend, A. (2022, Oct 30). At center of MI election, a school choice measure few residents have heard about. Yahoo. https://news.yahoo.com/center-mi-election-school-choice-170100025.html

Today's show reviews a brief history of the indigenous people of Latin America and the Caribbean References and Resources Cultural Survival Advocacy Group Cultural Survival. Indigenous Peoples Day 2022 [Podcast]. https://soundcloud.com/culturalsurvival/indigenous-peoples-day-2022?utm_source=clipboard&utm_campaign=wtshare&utm_medium=widget&utm_content=https%253A%252F%252Fsoundcloud.com%252Fculturalsurvival%252Findigenous-peoples-day-2022 Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. (n.d). Who are the indigenous and tribal peoples of Latin America and the Caribbean? https://www.fao.org/3/cb2953en/online/src/html/who-are-the-indigenous-and-tribal-peoples-of-latin-america-and-the-caribbean.html Hurtigruten. (n.d.). Ancient civilizations and mysteries of South America. https://global.hurtigruten.com/destinations/south-america/inspiration/ancient-civilisations-and-mysteries/ National Museum of the American Indian. (n.d.). Infinity of Nations: Mesoamerican/Caribbean. https://americanindian.si.edu/exhibitions/infinityofnations/mesoamerica-caribbean.html Poole, R. M. (2011, Oct). What became of the Taíno?  Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/what-became-of-the-taino-73824867/ Roden, I. (2016, Mar 8). The Caribbean Indigenous Legacies Project: Celebrating Taíno culture. Smithsonian Institution. https://global.si.edu/success-stories/caribbean-indigenous-legacies-project-celebrating-taino-culture

Macro overview of Latin American History from colonization through 1990s focusing on larger events and milestones of the eras

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Our Celebration Season 1 kicks of with Harvard Law graduate Chris Arce and covers: Overcoming educational barriers Importance of seeking out mentors  Impact of the U.S.' policy of territories and how it affects the rights of island residents Advice for navigating the legal system as a minority in the U.S. Advice for pursuing a career in law Resources mentioned:  Searching "legal aid advocacy hotline" in your area Searching "[insert issue keyword] organizing"  (ex. tenants rights organizing) Hispanic National Bar Association

Have you ever wondered, 'where are all the good Hispanic and African American stories?" You wouldn't be alone.  Our Celebration is my quest to curate our history and accomplishments  both in the US and our lands of origin. We'll celebrate everyday people and bring lesser known historical heroes into the spotlight. Come join our celebration!

Did you know the first African American to be ordained as a minister was in 1785? The founding of the African Methodist Episcopal Church is around the same era. Listen in as we explore the historical founding of A.M.E, arguably the most important faith institute in the Black community. https://www.ame-church.com/our-church/our-history/ https://socialwelfare.library.vcu.edu/religious/african-methodist-episcopal-a-m-e-church/ https://www.crossway.org/articles/the-story-of-the-first-ordained-african-american-pastor-in-us-history/

On today's show we talk about current Hispanic and Black representation in the field of Science, accomplished men and women of color, and a brief interview with Biology educator, Tricia Johnson.  If you or a student in your life is considering college next fall, be sure to grab a copy of our pre-screened scholarship opportunities specifically for Hispanic and Black students. >>> College Scholarships for African American & Hispanic Students <<< References Biographgy. (2022). Famous black scientists. https://www.biography.com/people/groups/black-scientists Catalyst (2022). Women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM): Quick take. https://www.catalyst.org/research/women-in-science-technology-engineering-and-mathematics-stem/ Fry, R., Kennedy, B., & Funk, C. (2021, Apr 1). STEM jobs see uneven progress in increasing gender, racial and ethnic diversity. Pew Research Center. https://www.pewresearch.org/science/2021/04/01/stem-jobs-see-uneven-progress-in-increasing-gender-racial-and-ethnic-diversity/ Funk, C. (2022, Apr 7). Black Americans’ views of and engagement with science. Pew Research Center. https://www.pewresearch.org/science/2022/04/07/black-americans-views-of-and-engagement-with-science/ Hale, T. (2020, June 24). Women and people of color “woefully underrepresented” in science textbooks, study finds. IFLScience. https://www.iflscience.com/women-and-people-of-color-woefully-underrepresented-in-science-textbooks-study-finds-56509 Maryville University. (2022). Women of color in STEM. https://online.maryville.edu/blog/women-of-color-in-stem/ National Institutes of Health (). Racial disparities in NIH funding. https://diversity.nih.gov/building-evidence/racial-disparities-nih-funding National Science Foundation. (2015). Scientists and engineers working in science and engineering occupations: 2015. https://www.nsf.gov/statistics/2017/nsf17310/digest/occupation/overall.cfm