A Little Perspective : Recent Episodes
Halima Attah
Join Halima Attah as she explores intriguing, large scale issues observed by a typical student in a Western society. She lives a pretty mundane life, so in the field of relatability— she’s pretty credible.
Generally speaking, the Fourth of July isn’t a popular holiday amongst most Black Americans. But why is this so? Listen to this episode to learn more.
Sourceshttps://www.naceweb.org/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/trends-and-predictions/a-case-study-of-black-students-perception-of-experiential-learning-at-pwis/#:~:text=The%20U.S.%20Department%20of%20Education
https://www.npr.org/2022/06/24/1102305878/supreme-court-abortion-roe-v-wade-decision-overturn
https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/07/04/july-fourth-abortion-women-boycott-celebrations/
https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/july-04/
https://www.brookings.edu/blog/fixgov/2021/09/16/is-the-us-headed-for-another-civil-war/
https://sk.sagepub.com/reference/africanamericaneducation/n193.xml
Fun fact: the Earth's average surface temperature has risen by about 2 degrees Fahrenheit since the late 19th century. Maybe it's a not-so-fun fact.
In this episode, ALP welcomes Tracey Lewis-- a policy counsel for the Climate Program of Public Citizen, and a fellow at the Climate & Community Project based at the University of Pennsylvania-- to explore the climate crisis.
Read more about Tracey Lewis here: https://www.citizen.org/about/person/tracey-lewis/
Sourceshttps://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/R/R46947#:~:text=Executive%20Branch%20Approach%20to%20Climate,below%202005%20levels%20by%202030
https://climate.nasa.gov/evidence/#:~:text=Global%20Temperature%20Rise,atmosphere%20and%20other%20human%20activities
https://www.swissre.com/institute/research/topics-and-risk-dialogues/climate-and-natural-catastrophe-risk/expertise-publication-economics-of-climate-change.html
The Pentagon spends over $2.5 billion annually to target low-income students with various recruitment tactics, encouraging them to join the military. The “poverty draft” is real, people.
Sources
https://chicago.chalkbeat.org/2021/6/4/22512734/chicago-schools-automatically-steer-some-black-and-latino-students-into-military-run-jrotchttps://www.afsc.org/sites/default/files/documents/The%20Poverty%20Draft.pdfhttps://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/opinion-do-military-recruiters-belong-in-schools/2015/10https://www.aclu-nj.org/theissues/studentyouthrights/nochildleftbehind/militaryrecruitingfaq#:~:text=Federal%20and%20state%20laws%20require,allow%20on%2Dcampus%20military%20recruitinghttps://www.facingsouth.org/2020/01/student-debt-crisis-fueling-poverty-drafthttps://deliverypdf.ssrn.com/delivery.php?ID=551078094095124005071006113024004095113049061083007066108125005002118085018007101090034029025017045016027098101003086121118005030040043045023117004008120077109095022060052075106127080069072066016073093120083127115074006119079118113069067121119112091065&EXT=pdf&INDEX=TRUEhttp://www.usarmyjrotc.com/general/program_overview.php
Black Americans often express their psychological issues through somatic complaints. But did you know that this has resulted from the stigma surrounding mental healthcare in the Black community?
Featuring insight from board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Aminata Cisse, this episode explores the impacts of inadequate mental healthcare in the Black community. Listen to learn all about it.
Sourceshttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4279858/https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Identity-and-Cultural-Dimensions/Black-African-Americanhttps://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/learn/index.htm
In the 1980s, Lip Smacker’s flavored lip balms were advertised to adult women. Now, the brand's fanbase is primarily composed of tween girls. Is childhood gradually disappearing?
Sources
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/242068991_KGOY_reconsidered_Kids_just_want_to_be_kidshttps://web.p.ebscohost.com/ehost/detail/detail?vid=3&sid=f97af410-eb9d-4a43-b990-7162fb10653c%40redis&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#AN=25549995&db=asnhttps://www.ippf.org/sites/default/files/ippf_right_to_decide_01.pdfhttps://www.allure.com/story/lip-smacker-crayola-collection-lip-gloss-tinted-balms
Most students know that American teachers’ salaries are too low, and that public schools’ reliance on standardized test scores have become especially great. But have you ever considered what a public official thinks of these topics?
In this episode, Plantation city council member Nick Sortal joins host Halima Attah to discuss the flaws of the American public school system and better yet– how those issues can be fixed.
Sources
https://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/7507/urlt/Fefpdist.pdf
https://www.epi.org/publication/teacher-pay-gap-2018/
https://www.nea.org/advocating-for-change/new-from-nea/10-challenges-facing-public-education-today
https://www.aclufl.org/en/floridas-school-prison-pipeline
At Google, women account for a mere 17% of tech-related employment. Ever thought of how this lack of gender-based diversity looks in the video game industry?
Sourceshttps://www.api-gbv.org/about-gbv/our-analysis/patriarchy-power/https://research-management.mq.edu.au/ws/portalfiles/portal/93946828/Publisher_version_open_access_.pdfhttps://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2017/12/14/gender-discrimination-comes-in-many-forms-for-todays-working-women/http://edge.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/WomenInTech.pdfhttps://commons.emich.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1451&context=honorshttps://magazine.scienceconnected.org/2015/11/another-look-at-sexism-in-the-games-industry/https://www.statista.com/statistics/453634/game-developer-gender-distribution-worldwide/
Given that the American criminal justice system holds over 2.3 million people, the existence of mass incarceration is undeniable. But could it be that prisons are intentionally preparing their residents to remain behind bars?
Sourceshttps://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/analysis-opinion/fundamental-failure-american-prisonshttps://www.sentencingproject.org/criminal-justice-facts/https://www.prisonpolicy.org/global/2021.htmlhttps://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/analysis-opinion/how-atrocious-prisons-conditions-make-us-all-less-safehttps://www.freedomunited.org/prison-labor-and-modern-slavery/https://www.csustan.edu/sites/default/files/groups/University%20Honors%20Program/Journals_two/dis_skustad_connor_final_hons-2.pdf
I think that Santa could benefit from a lesson or two on sustainability. I mean, the holiday season is responsible for the production of a lot of waste.
Sources
https://www.deseret.com/2018/11/27/20577947/these-are-the-14-religious-holidays-believers-celebrate-in-december#think-december-is-all-about-hanukkah-and-christmas-think-again-here-are-12-major-religious-holidays-in-december
https://nrf.com/topics/holiday-and-seasonal-trends/winter-holidays
https://nrf.com/media-center/press-releases/nrf-says-2019-holiday-sales-were-41-percent
https://dailyillini.com/opinions-stories/2015/12/02/problems-stemming-from-artificial-christmas-trees/
Remember when Tyler, the Creator’s 2019 alternative album, Igor, was nominated for a Grammy under the RAP category? Racially motivated.
No, literally– it’s an example of racially motivated genre confinement. If you’ve never heard of that, this episode is for you.
Sourceshttps://www.statepress.com/article/2021/03/specho-black-artists-music-boundaries-hip-hop-rap-rhythym-blueshttps://lareviewofbooks.org/article/how-rock-and-roll-became-white/
While most people can’t imagine a world where Addison Rae’s brand deals wouldn't be plastered on their phone screens, that was the reality 10 years ago-- showing that social media is more of a business now than it was in the past. Could social media subcultures be responsible for this?
Sourceshttps://hbr.org/2016/03/branding-in-the-age-of-social-mediahttps://knightfoundation.org/features/twittermedia/https://www.davidpublisher.com/Public/uploads/Contribute/58a29d29c1f84.pdfhttps://www.socialmediatoday.com/content/revenge-subcultures-social-media
Halloween: a holiday full of fun, treats, and culturally insensitive costumes. But are internet users’ concerns about the offensive outfits showcased on this holiday unnecessary? Through this Op-ed style finale of Season 2, listen to host Halima Attah answer one question: did censorship ruin Halloween?
Sources
https://www.newsweek.com/ignore-activists-wear-whatever-halloween-costume-you-want-opinion-1643631
Okay, maybe your laptop isn’t yelling racial slurs. But racism can still be encoded into the digital programs we use everyday. To learn more about the racial biases observed in Artificial Intelligence (AI), listen to this episode.
Sources
https://www.wgu.edu/blog/what-ai-technology-how-used2003.html#close
https://news.mit.edu/2018/study-finds-gender-skin-type-bias-artificial-intelligence-systems-0212
https://reporter.rit.edu/tech/bigotry-encoded-racial-bias-technology
Seriously, students’ spaghetti straps may be more heavily patrolled than the interior of a Target. But why? If you want to learn about the issues within American schools' dress code policies, be sure to listen to this episode.
Sourceshttps://www.nea.org/advocating-for-change/new-from-nea/when-school-dress-codes-discriminate
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2017/05/15/mass-school-punishes-twins-for-hair-braid-extensions-their-parents-say-its-racial-discrimination/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2020/01/23/texas-dreadlocks-suspension/
https://www.fusdaz.com/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=3497&dataid=3868&FileName=2016-2017%20PBHS%20Dress%20Code%20Policy.pdf
https://progressive.org/public-schools-advocate/charter-schools-explanation-for-banning-durags-worse-than-ban-180720/
Yeah, a billion dollars is a lot of money. But given that its vastness is incomprehensible by so many, should people be able to possess it? If you want to learn about wealth inequality and how billionaires play a role in its existence, this episode is for you.
Sourceshttps://ucmp.berkeley.edu/education/explorations/tours/geotime/guide/billion.html
https://www.credit-suisse.com/media/assets/corporate/docs/about-us/research/publications/global-wealth-report-2020-en.pdf
https://inequality.org/great-divide/billionaire-wealth-biden-plan/
https://collegian.csufresno.edu/2020/03/theres-no-such-thing-as-an-ethical-billionaire/#.YSMT3CX3YlQ
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/5004230/amazon-warehouse-working-conditions/
Following Simone Biles’ decision to withdraw from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics due to mental health reasons, a slew of Americans were quick to characterize her as a failure. But the backlash fueled by these overly-patriotic consumers alludes to something greater: the interconnection between mental and physical health. Listen to learn all about it.
Sources
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19379961/
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-health-strengthening-our-response
https://www.apa.org/research/action/immune
https://www.jax.org/news-and-insights/jax-blog/2015/december/happy-or-sad-the-chemistry-behind-depression
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/350169165_The_Impact_of_Mandate_Contract_and_Self-Employment_on_Workers'_Health-Evidence_from_Poland
While it sounds like a tourist attraction at a Floridian water park, the ‘summer slide’ is anything but fun. Listen to this episode to learn all about it.
Sources
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.brookings.edu/research/summer-learning-loss-what-is-it-and-what-can-we-do-about-it/%3famp
https://www.nwea.org/blog/2021/summer-learning-loss-what-we-know-what-were-learning/
https://www.gse.harvard.edu/news/20/03/harvard-edcast-learning-loss-and-coronavirus
http://gradelevelreading.net/our-work/summer-learning-loss
No, Critical Race Theory (CRT) is not ‘Anti-American.’ But what would its implementation into the education system mean for students? If you have no clue what this means, this episode is for you.
Sources
https://libguides.du.edu/c.php?g=931280&p=7098628
https://www.brookings.edu/blog/fixgov/2021/07/02/why-are-states-banning-critical-race-theory/
https://www.britannica.com/topic/critical-race-theory
https://floridacitizensalliance.com/liberty/call-to-action-help-governor-desantis-remove-critical-race-theory-from-florida-schools/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwiqWHBhD2ARIsAPCDzanJdiwdlZXXR8xnIcV_AnkjkTCSAl51xO8cBqf0gJuVbMnfVfw6cccaAl80EALw_wcB
Following the commencement of pride month, a slew of large corporations are now closing sales on their limited edition pride collections. But could the recent emergence of these rainbow-covered designs represent an issue that expands past the month of June?
Sources
https://news.stlpublicradio.org/2014-01-02/activism-or-slacktivism-how-social-media-hurts-and-helps-student-activism
https://www.forbes.com/sites/dawnstaceyennis/2019/06/24/dont-let-that-rainbow-logo-fool-you-these-corporations-donated-millions-to-anti-gay-politicians/?sh=aa4d98014a68
Ah, yes. The convenience of gendered hygiene products: pink razors for women, and blue razors for men. But weirdly enough, this odd business practice prices identical items differently. Why so?
Sources
https://www.jec.senate.gov/public/_cache/files/8a42df04-8b6d-4949-b20b-6f40a326db9e/the-pink-tax---how-gender-based-pricing-hurts-women-s-buying-power.pdf
https://www.fordham.edu/info/29752/ars_nova_digital_showcase_2020/11571/charles_schelands_project
https://www.gao.gov/assets/gao-18-500.pdf
https://www.allure.com/story/national-judgement-survey-statistics
https://www.thewilkesbeacon.com/opinion/2018/10/30/the-standard-of-beauty-a-dangerous-ideal/
Believe it or not, a Louis Vuitton purse will be responsible for the downfall of society. Okay, maybe not directly. But much like other designer items, it does have a close connection to the growing popularity of respectability politics. Listen to learn all about it.
Sources
https://www.apa.org/monitor/2009/01/consumerism
https://www.studioatao.org/post/understanding-respectability-politics
https://www.itpro.com/mobile/34617/how-much-does-an-iphone-cost-to-make
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/social-sciences/materialism
https://www.statista.com/statistics/242827/affluent-americans-who-said-they-prefer-to-buy-designer-or-luxury-brands/
Often advertised as ‘eye-opening’ experiences, mission trips are experienced by countless Christians every year. But is there a potential for them to be harmful? Listen to learn all about it.
Sources
https://bethanygu.edu/missions/mission-trips/
https://www.iact.ngo/2020/09/16/volunteer-trips-are-inherently-problematic-understanding-how-voluntourism-encourages-a-complacency-towards-white-savior-attitudes/
https://www.nps.gov/articles/the-carlisle-indian-industrial-school-assimilation-with-education-after-the-indian-wars-teaching-with-historic-places.htm
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/apr/27/jerusalem-rabbi-accused-of-being-undercover-christian-missionary
https://intentionaltravelers.com/problems-with-mission-trips/
Ironically enough, the media’s lack of diversity is leading to complaints of ‘too much’ diversity. Listen to this episode to learn all about it.
Sources
https://www.psychologyinaction.org/psychology-in-action-1/2020/3/5/why-diversity-in-childrens-media-is-so-important
https://www.qcc.cuny.edu/diversity/definition.html
Are exams like the SAT a good indicator of students’ level of intelligence? Featuring insight from student test-takers Kai Botek and Joaquina Ortuño, listen to this episode to learn all about it.
Sources
https://sandbox.spcollege.edu/index.php/2017/02/standardized-tests-are-inaccurate/
http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/mar99/vol56/num06/Why-Standardized-Tests-Don%27t-Measure-Educational-Quality.aspx
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/articles/qa--what-is-intelligence
https://www.britannica.com/science/human-intelligence-psychology/The-IQ-test
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2019/09/26/students-high-achieving-schools-are-now-named-an-at-risk-group/
What even is intersectionality? Womanism? More importantly, why are concepts like them important? Featuring insight from Crystal, a Tik-Toker who has amassed over 100,000 followers for their race-related discourse, listen to this episode to learn all about it.
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Oppression is often used an accessory in performative activism. But does this mean that people view oppression differently? Listen to this episode to gain some insight on this societal issue.
Sources
https://nmaahc.si.edu/learn/talking-about-race/topics/social-identities-and-systems-oppression
http://www.interpretereducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Characteristics-of-the-Opressed_110314.pdf
As people become increasingly aware about the effects of pollution, more efforts are being made to combat it. But is buying a Tesla or a toothbrush made of recycled plastic actually helping anything? Listen to this episode for more insight on the myth of ‘going green.’
Sources
https://www.npr.org/2020/09/11/897692090/how-big-oil-misled-the-public-into-believing-plastic-would-be-recycled
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nytimes.com/2021/03/02/climate/electric-vehicles-environment.amp.html
https://www.aconsideredlife.co.uk/2019/09/what-is-greenwashing-examples.html?m=1
https://www.cobaltinstitute.org/renewable-energy.html
https://www.brandingmag.com/2019/12/12/hms-greenwashing-short-sighted-and-unethical/
https://www.ortablu.org/news/world-news/urban-outfitters-among-fashion-brands-using-l-a-sweatshop-labor
Have American schools been doing enough to inform students about mental health? Featuring insight from real students, listen to this episode to learn more.
Sources
https://www.cdc.gov/childrensmentalhealth/data.html
https://www.apa.org/monitor/2020/09/safeguarding-mental-health
https://www.brookings.edu/blog/brown-center-chalkboard/2021/02/24/educators-are-key-in-protecting-student-mental-health-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/
https://www.edweek.org/leadership/education-statistics-facts-about-american-schools/2019/01
While the topic of mental illness becomes more prevalent, Black Americans remain under diagnosed. But why? Listen to this first episode of a new two part series to learn about racial biases within the health field.
Donate here to help end Asian hate.https://nymag.com/strategist/article/where-to-donate-to-help-asian-communities-2021.html
Sources
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK44246/
https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/learn/index.htm
https://www.cdc.gov/tuskegee/timeline.htm
https://www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov/omh/browse.aspx?lvl=4&lvlid=24
https://www.psychiatry.org/File%20Library/Psychiatrists/Cultural-Competency/Mental-Health-Disparities/Mental-Health-Facts-for-African-Americans.pdf
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/black-psychiatrists-are-few-theyve-never-been-more-needed/2020/08/11/7df9eeea-dbeb-11ea-8051-d5f887d73381_story.html
Ever wondered why brands like Nike are so successful? Better yet, how have they managed to build a community of devoted customers? Listen to learn all about it!
Sources
https://www.google.com/amp/s/hbr.org/amp/2014/01/how-to-build-brand-religion
https://bornsocial.co.uk/blog/on-cults
https://www.thesociologicalcinema.com/videos/marxs-commodity-fetishism-and-theory-of-value
Happy Black history month! Listen to gain a deeper understanding of this annual event’s roots, developments made by the Black community, and some lesser known Black historical figures.
Sources
https://lemelson.mit.edu/resources/lewis-latimerhttps://www.tulsahistory.org/exhibit/1921-tulsa-race-massacre/
https://nmaahc.si.edu/blog-post/knowing-past-opens-door-future-continuing-importance-black-history-month
https://today.tamu.edu/2021/02/08/the-origins-of-black-history-month/https://time.com/4197928/history-black-history-month/https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2021/02/us/little-known-black-history-figures/
Targeting people with disabilities, ableism is a damaging form of discrimination. But what is it exactly? How can we combat it? Listen to learn more.
Sources
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/disabilityandhealth/disability.html#:~:text=A%20disability%20is%20any%20condition,around%20them%20(participation%20restrictions).&text=Mental%20health,-Social%20relationships
https://www.accessliving.org/newsroom/blog/ableism-101/
https://www.pyd.org/4-ways-ableism-still-affects-people-with-disabilities/
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2021/02/nike-hands-free-shoe-disability-inclusive-clothing/
https://www.24a11y.com/2018/how-ableism-leads-to-inaccessibility/
https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/impact/why-the-r-word-is-the-r-slur
No, Asian Americans don’t have an innate ability to earn straight As. The existence of that notion is known as the model minority myth, and its effects are pervasive. Listen to learn more!
Sources
https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2017/04/19/524571669/model-minority-myth-again-used-as-a-racial-wedge-between-asians-and-blacks
https://thepractice.law.harvard.edu/article/the-model-minority-myth/
https://www.learningforjustice.org/magazine/what-is-the-model-minority-myth
https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/japanese-american-relocation
https://pacificasiamuseum.usc.edu/exhibitions/online-exhibitions/debunking-the-model-minority-myth/
How could the renovation of a neighborhood possibly be a bad thing? Well, this environmental change relates to gentrification: a widely unrecognized issue. So why is it important? Listen to this episode to gain some insight!
Sources
https://nlihc.org/resource/gentrification-and-neighborhood-revitalization-whats-difference
https://www.urbandisplacement.org/gentrification-explained
https://www.governing.com/archive/gentrification-in-cities-governing-report.html
https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2015/10/gentrification-schools/408568/
Remember the "Bo Derek" braids that Kim Kardashian wore to the 2018 MTV Awards? Yeah, those were Fulani braids and: the most basic form of cultural appropriation. Continue listening to learn all about this widespread issue and its significance.
Sources
https://www.nccj.org/blog/what-cultural-appropriationhttps://edtimes.in/africans-used-to-hide-escape-maps-from-slavery-in-their-hairstyles/
http://www.native-languages.org/headdresses.htm
https://greenheart.org/blog/greenheart-international/cultural-appreciation-vs-cultural-appropriation-why-it-matters/
Why do those weirdly built park benches exist? They’re not for the purpose of comfort. Or convenience. Weirdly enough, it’s because of the opposite. Listen for insight on a peculiar concept: Hostile architecture.
Sources
https://insp.ngo/the-united-states-has-a-hostile-architecture-problem-is-public-space-becoming-private/
https://endhomelessness.org/homelessness-in-america/homelessness-statistics/state-of-homelessness-2020/
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cnn.com/style/amp/new-dean-harvey-james-furzer-hostile-architecture-debate/index.html
Can our siblings, or lack thereof, affect us psychologically? Listen to learn more about birth order and its effect on personality.
A special thanks to Nabia, Noura and Nafeesah Attah for their insight!
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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3375868/
http://www.adlerian.us/birthord.htm
https://www.simplypsychology.org/alfred-adler.html#:~:text=Adler%20believed%20that%20birth%20order,they%20try%20to%20achieve%20them
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1991-11-10-9104110272-story.html
The impact of fast fashion on our planet is immense. But with the emergence of sustainable fashion brand Ethica Clothing, our environment’s future is looking more hopeful. Listen to this episode to hear my conversation with founder Estella: a sustainability pioneer.
With stores like Shein and Boohoo gaining popularity, the topic of fast fashion is becoming more prevalent. So what is it? Perhaps more importantly: What can we consumers do to combat it? Listen to this episode to gain a deeper understanding of this issue.
Sources
https://www.ethicalconsumer.org/fashion-clothing/what-fast-fashion-why-it-problem
https://www.greenamerica.org/blog/factory-exploitation-and-fast-fashion-machine
https://www.fashionatingworld.com/new1-2/speedy-delivery-focus-on-inventory-focus-to-drive-fast-fashion-retailers-in-2020
https://www.euronews.com/living/2020/07/10/exploitation-and-sweatshops-are-at-the-core-of-fast-fashion-it-s-time-to-dismantle-the-sys
Why do so many people hate affirmative action? Is it a crime to want to promote minority involvement in a country founded on minority exclusion? Listen to this episode for some insight and better yet, my debunking of the minority privilege myth.
Sources
https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/race/news/2019/10/01/471085/5-reasons-support-affirmative-action-college-admissions/
https://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2019/04/legacy-admissions-preferences-ivy/586465/
https://www.ivywise.com/ivywise-knowledgebase/resources/article/legacy-status-in-college-admissions-does-it-improve-your-chances/#:~:text=In%20college%20admissions%2C%20a%20%E2%80%9Clegacy,are%20considered%20a%20legacy%20applicant
https://cheyney.edu/who-we-are/the-first-hbcu/
An influencer boasting nearly 2 million followers on TikTok and YouTube collectively, Collin Brientnall knows a thing or two about social media. Listen to this episode to hear his unique insight.
Do you think that influencers really whiten their teeth every day with Nova Shine? Listen to this opening of a new two part series to learn all about the wonders of social media, influencers, and yes — maybe even brand deals.
Sourceshttps://www.statista.com/statistics/273476/percentage-of-us-population-with-a-social-network-profile/#:~:text=This%20equals%20approximately%20247%20million%20U.S.%20social%20media%20users%20as%20of%202019.&text=According%20to%20estimates%2C%20the%20number,the%20American%20market%20leader%20Facebook.
While holiday spirit is free, Santa isn’t. Neither is the Easter bunny. Or the Thanksgiving turkey. Or any of the other figures we associate with [consumer] holidays. What a bummer.
Check out my interview in the newspaper!
https://www.sun-sentinel.com/community/sawgrass-sun/fl-cn-plantation-podcaster-20201117-jybjigmdmfca3jswff52i7qaye-story.html
Sources
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2019/12/christmas-holiday-season-shopping-retail-gifts/
https://nrf.com/media-center/press-releases/thanksgiving-draws-nearly-190-million-shoppers
https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/marketing-and-sales/our-insights/survey-us-consumer-sentiment-during-the-coronavirus-crisis#
Listen to this fresh, unscripted episode to hear a new viewpoint on something commonly sought-after: money.
Sources
https://scholar.harvard.edu/files/danielgilbert/files/if-money-doesnt-make-you-happy.nov-12-20101.pdf
https://www.ipl.org/essay/The-Value-Of-Money-In-Our-Life-PKEM2ENPCED6
https://positivemoney.org/about/who-we-are/
With only 5.7 million students attending private schools in the U.S, there is one thing that serves as a deterrence: money. Listen to this episode for more insight on public and private institutions, what they each have to offer, and perhaps one of the most popular concerns: which one is better?
Sources
https://learn.org/articles/What_are_Public_Schools.html
https://learn.org/articles/What_are_Private_Schools.html
https://www.edweek.org/ew/issues/education-statistics/index.html
http://www.ngopulse.org/article/2017/01/19/pros-and-cons-public-vs-private-schools
https://www.investopedia.com/articles/investing/100115/private-school-your-child-good-value.asp#:~:text=Consider%20this%3A%20according%20to%20the,%2450%2C000%20or%20more%20per%20year
https://www.civilrightsproject.ucla.edu/research/k-12-education/integration-and-diversity/private-schools-in-american-education-a-small-sector-still-lagging-in-diversity
A primary aspect of global warming, increasing temperatures can be observed throughout the entire globe. But why? Listen to this episode to gain insight on the issue of climate change, its implications on us, and most notably — how you can contribute to its end.
Sources
https://climate.nasa.gov/effects/#:~:text=Increased%20heat%2C%20drought%20and%20insect,coastal%20areas%20are%20additional%20concerns.
https://www.science.org.au/learning/general-audience/science-climate-change/1-what-is-climate-change
https://www.nrdc.org/stories/global-warming-101
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/oceans/critical-issues-sea-temperature-rise/
https://www.iucn.org/resources/issues-briefs/ocean-warming#:~:text=Data%20from%20the%20US%20National,over%20the%20past%20100%20years.
https://www.nrdc.org/stories/how-you-can-stop-global-warming
For teens, obtaining a job represents independence — reaping a plethora of benefits. But with the decreasing number of jobs open combined with the increasing intensity of school in a work driven society, is getting a job even attainable anymore? Listen for more insight on youth employment.
Sourceshttps://www.brookings.edu/blog/up-front/2019/07/02/all-school-and-no-work-becoming-the-norm-for-american-teens/
https://youthfirstinc.org/teen-employment-many-benefits/#:~:text=When%20teens%20choose%20to%20have,serve%20as%20a%20future%20reference
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/10/06/why-so-few-teenagers-have-jobs-anymore.html
https://www.thoughtco.com/work-experience-and-college-applications-4157492#:~:text=In%20fact%2C%20you%20can%20leverage,to%20balance%20work%20and%20school
Despite the fact that ninety percent of the population listens to music, the arts are a critically underfunded aspect of schools throughout the country. Listen to this episode for insight on why music education is vital and the benefits which the performing arts reap—as well as a potential plan for improvement.
Thank you to Lauren Pognon and Owen Ricks for their student testimonies!
Sourceshttps://www.billboard.com/articles/business/8031468/nielsen-music-360-2017-report-streaming
https://www.namm.org/news/press-releases/gallup-organization-reveals-findings-american-atti#:~:text=Slightly%20more%20than%20one%20in,instrument%20%2Caccording%20to%20the%20survey.
https://nafme.org/20-important-benefits-of-music-in-our-schools/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3957486/
https://blogs.uoregon.edu/donovancassell2f14gateway/
Largely considered to be a flawed practice, trophy hunting is a complex issue. But how could there possibly be an opposing side to the argument that it should be banned? Continue listening for a based discussion on trophy hunting, its implications on society and the environment (both positive and negative), as well as for a potential solution.
Sources
https://www.conservationconversation.co.uk/trophy-hunting
https://www.hsi.org/wp-content/uploads/assets/pdfs/report_trophy_hunting_by_the.pdf
https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/gk-current-affairs/story/killing-animals-as-trophy-shocking-facts-about-trophy-hunting-1375145-2018-10-25#:~:text=South%20Africa%20has%20the%20largest,practised%20in%20many%20African%20countries
https://www.pnas.org/content/115/45/E10788
https://www.huntinafrica.com/lion-hunting
Amidst the current state of our country, voting is imperative to ensure its stability. But does each vote count as much as it’s perceived to? Listen to this episode for an interesting perspective on a prevalent issue.
Register to Vote!https://www.usa.gov/voter-registration
Sourceshttps://www.sos.wa.gov/_assets/elections/history-of-voting-in-america-timeline.pdf
https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2020/09/28/more-than-1-million-people-have-already-voted-in-the-election/#43c4f1721761
https://www.newsweek.com/over-860000-americans-have-already-voted-compared-fewer-10000-this-point-2016-1534452
A common misconception held by students is that being overwhelmed is mutually exclusive to success. But if this is incorrect, how can we become academically fulfilled? What even is fulfillment? Listen to this episode to learn more.
Link to my petition!
http://chng.it/X6fthShs
Sources
https://www.insight-education.net/personal-fulfillment-counts-much-academic-success/
https://www.healthline.com/health/self-actualization
With Covid-19 impacting how we learn, there is the need to adjust to a new “normal.” But with such a transition comes stress, which can become unmanageable, fast. Listen to this episode to learn more about stress, its implications on students, and how to help stop it.
Sources
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003211.htm#:~:text=Stress%20is%20a%20feeling%20of,danger%20or%20meet%20a%20deadline.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/stressed-out-teens-with-school-a-main-cause/2014/02/14/d3b8ab56-9425-11e3-84e1-27626c5ef5fb_story.html
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/a-to-z/s/stress
https://time.com/5322514/stop-procrastinating-tips/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3673559/#:~:text=2001).,stress%20to%20increase%20alcohol%20use.
With more than 4.4 billion active Internet users in the world, technology is becoming increasingly prevalent in our society. Is its rapid growth a bad thing? How can disadvantages be avoided? Listen to this episode for insight on the implications of technology.
Sources
https://industrytoday.com/the-growth-of-technology/#:~:text=According%20to%202019%20data%20from,users%20all%20around%20the%20globe.
https://www.pingdom.com/blog/internet-2009-in-numbers/#:~:text=1.73%20billion%20%E2%80%93%20Internet%20users%20worldwide%20(September%202009)
https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2017/10/12/four-in-ten-americans-credit-technology-with-improving-life-most-in-the-past-50-years/
https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2018/12/10/social-media-outpaces-print-newspapers-in-the-u-s-as-a-news-source/
https://trainingindustry.com/articles/content-development/6-benefits-of-interactivity-in-corporate-training/
https://www.bctv.org/2019/11/07/technological-influence-on-society/
https://orleansmarketing.com/35-technology-facts-stats/
Contrary to what the system makes it look like, tons of students are at a disadvantage in school — even the ones attending schools known for advanced programs. Listen to this final part of my two part series on the flaws of the school system to learn more.
Sources
https://sites.psu.edu/civicissuesineducation/2018/03/22/the-importance-of-student-representation/
https://mobile.edweek.org/c.jsp?cid=25920011&item=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.edweek.org%2Fv1%2Fblogs%2F155%2F%3Fuuid%3D54175
https://www.greatschoolspartnership.org/how-educational-equity-benefits-all-students/
https://www.google.com/amp/s/edsource.org/2015/survey-most-high-school-students-feel-unprepared-for-college-careers/83752/amp
Contrary to what the system makes it look like, tons of low income students are at an additional disadvantage in school — even the ones attending schools known for advanced programs. Listen to this start of a two part series to learn more about the flaws of the school system.
Sources
https://www.browardschools.com/magnet
https://ncrc.org/gentrification/
https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2015/10/gentrification-schools/408568/
https://www.thinkingmaps.com/equity-education-matters/#:~:text=While%20equality%20means%20treating%20every,an%20equal%20chance%20for%20success.
With back to school starting, it's not a surprise that everyone shares the same feelings of confusion amidst this pandemic. Listen to this episode to learn more about the implications of the Coronavirus on how we learn, as well as some tips on how to deal with this uncertainty.
Sources
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/us/florida-coronavirus-cases.html
https://www.sleepfoundation.org/articles/how-lack-sleep-impacts-cognitive-performance-and-focus
https://e-student.org/disadvantages-of-e-learning/
https://www.campusexplorer.com/college-advice-tips/F0232E15/Pros-and-Cons-of-Online-School/
Why do we say excuse me after we burp? Rather what motivates us to do it anyways? Listen to learn more about these social norms and why they are so necessary in society.
Sourceshttps://www.simplypsychology.org/social-roles.html
https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/social-norms/
http://irh.org/measurement_1/
https://www.sunstonemagazine.com/family-forum-what-is-really-motivating-us/
https://www.nap.edu/read/25075/chapter/1
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11205-017-1723-0#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20social%20norm%20theory%20of%20unemployment%2C%20a%20social,of%20social%20sanctions%20and%20stigmatization.
https://www.simplypsychology.org/social-roles.html#:~:text=Norms%20provide%20order%20in%20society.&text=Human%20beings%20need%20norms%20to,time%2C%20conform%20to%20social%20norms.
Remember crying over earning a B in the seventh grade? Yeah, that shouldn't be normal and you're probablyacademically burnt out. Listen to learn more.
Sources
http://www.fldoe.org/academics/exceptional-student-edu/gifted-edu.stml#:~:text=Definition,academic% 20and%20social%20emotional%20support.
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/stress/burnout-prevention-and-recovery.htm https://www.whitbyschool.org/passionforlearning/what-every-parent-should-know-about-academic-rigor#:~:text=Academic%20rigor%20to%20us%20is,of%20student%20engagement%20and%20learning.
https://www.test-preparation.ca/whats-the-difference-between-aptitude-and-achievement-tests/
No, one cannot simply "get over" slavery. Not because of how long it lasted, but because of the lasting impacts it has caused upon minorities through systemic racism! Listen to learn about this multifaceted issue and its effects on the black community daily.
Sources:
https://www.npr.org/2020/07/01/885878564/what-systemic-racism-means-and-the-way-it-harms-communities
https://www.loc.gov/teachers/classroommaterials/presentationsandactivities/presentations/elections/founders-and-the-vote.html
https://www.brookings.edu/research/americas-formerly-redlines-areas-changed-so-must-solutions/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2018/03/28/redlining-was-banned-50-years-ago-its-still-hurting-minorities-today/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2017/09/28/black-and-hispanic-families-are-making-more-money-but-they-still-lag-far-behind-whites/
https://news.temple.edu/news/2020-06-25/systemic-racism-has-led-education-disparities
https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1441&context=ijare
https://www.ymca.net/summer-buzz/highest-risk-for-drowning
African American. Black American. What do you envision when you hear those terms? Are they even different? Contrary to what mainstream media and even you might think, definitely. Tune into this episode for some insight on a topic that you might not even know about.
Sources:
http://edition.cnn.com/WORLD/9510/ghana_slavery/
https://www.newyorker.com/culture/personal-history/my-great-grandfather-the-nigerian-slave-trader
https://fordhamobserver.com/30133/opinions/should-we-say-black-or-african-american/
https://theundefeated.com/you-got-99-words/does-it-make-a-difference-if-youre-called-black-african-american-melanated-or-any-other-term/
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/not-all-black-people-are-african-american-what-is-the-difference/
https://www.nssmag.com/en/fashion/17600/op-ed-street-trends-and-styles-originated-and-made-popular-by-black-culture-throughout-history
https://www.blackpast.org/global-african-history/trans-atlantic-food-migration-the-african-culinary-influence-on-the-cuisine-of-the-americas/
https://www.sbs.com.au/guide/article/2018/05/25/black-artists-inspired-elvis-presley
https://guides.hmcpl.org/AfricanAmericanHistory
https://www.manhattan-institute.org/html/why-im-black-not-african-american-0153.html
Welcome to A Little Perspective!
This episode is essentially a pilot to this new series. I wanted to find a way to directly inform people about issues and experiences I’ve encountered firsthand in this country that seem to be rather prominent. Listen to this episode for some insight into what to expect content wise, as well as some background on myself.