Medina Jackson is a community educator, mother, poet, spoken word and Hip Hop artist with over a decade of non-profit sector leadership and management experience within the field of education.

She is the Director of Engagement for P.R.I.D.E. (Positive Racial Identity Development in Early Education). P.R.I.D.E. is a multifaceted approach to helping young African American children aged 3-8, understand and embrace their race, ethnicity, heritage and culture with dignity and love. Medina is responsible for raising awareness, developing strategic community partnerships, and primarily oversee our arts-based strategy (PRIDE Pop Up Mini Arts Festivals), and the Parent Village.

In this podcast, Tammy & Medina discuss the work Medina does, how children are affected by the "smog" of racial inequity, and the Medina's artistic endeavors.

Connect with Medina & P.R.I.D.E. at

https://www.racepride.pitt.edu/