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Uma and Ava

So what's on today's private story? Tap through different topics as Uma and Ava discuss the ongoing issues that are not covered in today’s mainstream media. Sit back, relax, and let two high school seniors explain their perspectives on the changing world around them. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/uma-and-ava/support

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Uma and Ava talk about what a "model minority" is and the heavy history behind the term, while tying it into their own experiences as asians living in America. They also dive into the current anti-asian hate crimes that have been rising lately, and the effects it has been having on our society.

Make sure to follow us on twitter @apublicprivate2, and instagram @apublicprivatestory, to stay updated about new episodes and to DM us any topic ideas or questions/concerns you have! Also, be sure to tweet us (or DM us) your thoughts/opinions on our recent episodes with the hashtag #apublicprivatestory, for a chance for you and your thoughts to be mentioned in the next episode of our podcast.

Here are all the article links used throughout the podcast, and we recommend browsing through them to learn more on this topic:

https://asiasociety.org/education/understanding-our-perceptions-asian-americans

https://depts.washington.edu/sibl/Publications/Model%20Minority%20Section%20(2011).pdf

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/visualizing-u-s-population-by-race/

https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/05/us/anti-asian-hate-crimes-study/index.html

https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2017/04/19/524571669/model-minority-myth-again-used-as-a-racial-wedge-between-asians-and-blacks

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-56218684.amp

https://www.today.com/popculture/here-s-how-pop-culture-has-perpetuated-harmful-stereotypes-asian-t213676

https://www.apa.org/monitor/2019/12/countering-stereotypes

https://baylorlariat.com/2021/04/19/inside-the-world-of-harmful-asian-stereotypes/

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Thank you for tuning into our fifth episode, and we hope to see you next time!

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Uma & Ava talk about the specifics of climate change and what is currently happening in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, while dissecting Joe Biden's Plan for A Clean Energy Revolution and Environmental Justice. Linked below are websites to learn more about our environment, and organizations & places you can be part of/donate.

Learn/help endangered animals:

https://www.worldwildlife.org

https://www.projectaware.org

Learn about Beluga Whales & the Northern White Rhino:

https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/beluga

https://www.fauna-flora.org/species/northern-white-rhino

https://www.savetherhino.org/rhino-species/white-rhino/scientists-have-successfully-created-northern-white-rhino-embryos/

Links to environmental groups:

https://www.worldwildlife.org/pages/ridegreen-with-lime-and-wwf

https://www.nrdc.org/stories/how-you-can-stop-global-warming

https://www.npca.org

Donate/be a part of the Arctic National Wildlife refuge:

https://www.protectthearctic.org

Follow us on twitter @apublicprivate2, & instagram @apublicprivatestory, and to tweet (using the #apublicprivatestory) or DM us your thoughts/opinions for a chance to be mentioned in the next episode.

Here are all article links used throughout the podcast:

https://joebiden.com/climate-plan/

https://ak.audubon.org/news/president-trumps-arctic-ocean-executive-order-explained

https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/how-would-offshore-oil-and-gas-drilling-in-the-arctic-impact-wildlife

Obama withdraws parts of Atlantic, Arctic from oil explorationhttps://www.usatoday.com › news › politics › 2016/12/20

https://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/k-4/stories/nasa-knows/what-is-climate-change-k4.html

https://climate.nasa.gov/faq/16/is-it-too-late-to-prevent-climate-change/

https://www.npca.org/articles/1471-the-facts-on-oil-and-gas-drilling-in-national-parks

https://apnews.com/article/joe-biden-us-news-alaska-wildlife-arctic-cdd89af06cb892e042782ace3abca8eb

https://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/whales/species/Beluga.shtml

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Uma and Ava talk about the many, many women throughout history who haven't been given the recognition and credit they deserve, while connecting it back to the current "controversy" with the title of future First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. They also add their own personal thoughts and experiences on this topic, and address the sexism that women deal with on a daily basis.

Make sure to follow us on twitter @apublicprivate2, and instagram @apublicprivatestory, to stay updated about new episodes and to DM us any topic ideas or questions/concerns you have! Also, be sure to tweet us (or DM us) your thoughts/opinions on our recent episodes with the hashtag #apublicprivatestory, for a chance for you and your thoughts to be mentioned in the next episode of our podcast.

Here are the article links used throughout the podcast to read more on this topic:

https://thebestschools.org/magazine/brilliant-woman-greedy-men/

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Rosalind-Franklin

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.independent.co.uk/news/long_reads/mileva-maric-albert-einsten-physics-science-history-women-a8396411.html%3famp

https://www.wsj.com/articles/is-there-a-doctor-in-the-white-house-not-if-you-need-an-m-d-11607727380

https://www.google.com/amp/s/indianexpress.com/article/explained/jill-biden-doctorate-wsj-7107260/lite/

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.vulture.com/amp/2020/12/dr-jill-biden-wsj-doctorate-op-ed-colbert.html

Thank you for tuning into our third episode, and we hope to see you next Sunday!

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Uma and Ava talk about the history of Columbus Day and discuss the controversial aspects of this holiday, while diving into their own personal thoughts and experiences. Make sure to follow us on twitter @apublicprivate2 and instagram @apublicprivatestory, to stay updated about new episodes and to DM us any topic ideas or questions/concerns you have! Here are the article links used throughout the podcast to read more on this topic:

https://www.ncai.org/about-tribes/demographics#:~:text=American%20Indian%20and%20Alaska%20Native,2.4%25%20of%20the%20U.S.%20population.

https://www.nj.com/opinion/2015/10/why_is_columbus_credited_with_discovering_america.htm

https://www.history.com/news/the-viking-explorer-who-beat-columbus-to-america#:~:text=Leif%20Eriksson%20Day%20commemorates%20the,European%20expedition%20to%20North%20America.&text=Nearly%20500%20years%20before%20the,search%20of%20a%20new%20world.

https://www.history.com/news/columbus-day-controversy

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/answer-sheet/wp/2013/10/14/christopher-columbus-3-things-you-think-he-did-that-he-didnt/

https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/october-12/#:~:text=President%20Franklin%20Delano%20Roosevelt%20designated,celebrated%20as%20a%20federal%20holiday.

https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=15040888

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/columbus-reaches-the-new-world#:~:text=On%20August%203%2C%201492%2C%20Columbus,Watling%20Island%20in%20the%20Bahamas.

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/national-museum-american-indian/2020/10/12/indigenous-peoples-day-updated2020/

https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-35935725

https://rapidcityjournal.com/lifestyles/people/top-5-atrocities-committed-by-christopher-columbus/collection_76ebb2b8-f63d-11e3-a137-001a4bcf887a.html#1

Thanks for tuning into our second episode, and we hope to see you next Sunday!

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Uma and Ava talk about the diverse definitions and connotations associated with the American Flag, as well as our generations thoughts and views on such a historic symbol. Here are the article links used throughout the podcast to read more on this topic:

https://time.com/5675803/america-flag-threat/

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/psychology-yesterday/202007/is-the-american-flag-symbol-racism

https://www.npr.org/2020/10/12/922272134/we-asked-americans-how-they-feel-about-the-u-s-flag-it-got-interesting

Make sure to follow us on twitter @apublicprivate2 and instagram @apublicprivatestory, to stay updated about new episodes and to DM us any topic ideas or questions/concerns you may have! 

Thanks for tuning into our first episode, and we hope to see you next Sunday!

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