You Have the POWER!: Recent Episodes
The POWER Internship
This podcast is produced by the POWER Internship of the University Community Collaborative. POWER provides students a brave space to openly discuss and bring awareness to social justice issues. Most times, these are tough topics that people are scared to talk about. For more information on POWER and other Collaborative programs, visit: uccollab.org
In this podcast, facilitators of the Teach Consent Program at the University Community Collaborative discuss their work to end rape culture, one classroom at a time.
Produced by POPPYN LC Kaicey Baylor
POWER Interns explore the untold story of famed civil rights hero Martin Luther King, Jr. on the 50th anniversary of his assassination.
POWER Interns take a look at the state of sex education in America. They hear a number of different perspectives on the issue and try to figure out where we go from here.
This podcast explores the impact of labeling people based on certain identities and experiences. These microaggressions, or labels, harm young people on a daily basis. The stories you hear bring light to issues of mental health, LGBTQ identities, and suicide.
Show Notes: Youth Storytellers: Donté, Shelynn, and Torrion Youth Editors: Michael Youth Host: Kyshera
This podcast explores how our neighborhoods and communities shape us. You will hear how young people have are both shaped by and shaping their communities.
Show Notes: Youth Reporters: Masani and Kayla Youth Storyteller: Sahul Youth Host: Taionna Youth Editors: Allen and Julian
Interviews with Marlina, Rakim
Students from public and charter schools talk about their schools' dress codes and rules regarding them. In this podcast you'll hear students' stories on such issues as $5 fines, racist and sexist enforcement, and being sent home for lack of uniform. These students interview their school administrators to get to the bottom of these rules regarding the dress codes.
Show Notes: Youth Editors: Ameon & Derrick Youth Reporters: Christina, Jamoni, Rahmir Youth Host: Nate
Interviews with Darcel Bonner (teacher at Central High School), Nicole Lee (Assistant Principal at Franklin Learning Center), and Peter Langer (Principal at Mastery Simon Gratz)
Music by Derrick
"This Stays Between Us" is about teenage sexual exposure in Philadelphia high schools. Exposure is when private nude pictures or videos are leaked and posted onto social media. This podcast is to inform the public on teen exposure and to support them in building people experiencing exposure up rather than breaking them down.
Show Notes
Music credits: Beyonce "Sandcastles" (Instrumentals) India Arie "Beautiful Flower"
This podcast discusses the issue of erasure of Native American history. Cheyenne, who is of Tuscaroran descent, analyzes the root of the issue, interviews her grandfather, and challenges the listener's perception on the topic.
This podcast juxtaposes the learning and teaching environments of two Philadelphia high school classrooms. You will hear from a student who talks about his experience in a classroom that focuses on standardized testing followed by a conversation between a student and teacher where testing does not determine the pace or content of the classroom. This podcast will highlight the student’s perspective as they share what they experience day to day in their classes.
Show Notes
For steps on how to opt out of testing, visit: http://optoutpa.blogspot.com/2015/04/how-to-opt-out-of-keystone-exams_22.html
Statistics used in this podcast can be found through the following resources: 1. www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/standardized-testing-time_us_562e3953e4b0443bb56475b8 2. webgui.phila.k12.pa.us/offices/d/district-performance/repository-of-data/historical-pssa--keystone-performance-data 3. www.governor.pa.gov/governor-wolf-signs-bill-to-delay-the-implementation-of-the-keystone-exams/
Interview with Ismael Jimenez, African American History Teacher at Kensington CAPA
Music Credits: Reflection Internal, Talib Kweli, "Train of Thought"
Drug addiction, in reality, is a disease that takes more than willpower to overcome. Historically, drug addiction has been a major problem that has not been addressed with successful resolutions. In this podcast, we interview Dr. Gerald Stahler of Temple University to cover our local drug addiction problems, how current policy affects our society, and what should be done to address this issue.
Show Notes
Interview with Dr. Gerald Stahler, clinical psychologist and professor at Temple University
Statistics shared in the podcast can be found in the documentary, "The House I Live In"