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The Alligator PodcastFall Semester Roundup: December 6, 2022On this final week, join your host Brandon Hernandez as he brings you a special edition of the podcast where he talks to various editors about their favorite stories from the past 16 weeks and the impact the Alligator has had on them.
This podcast features interviews with Jiselle Lee, Lucille Lannigan, Aurora Martínez, Joseph Henry, Jackson Castellano, Ashleigh Lucas, Namari Lock, Luigi Bencosme, Halima Attah, and Veronica Nocera.
2022-12-0625 minThe Alligator PodcastNEWS: Hispanic Gators Dazzlers credit heritage for love of dance3 UF dancers discuss the importance of their Hispanic cultures.
Written and narrated by Halima Attah.
2022-10-1503 min
A Little PerspectiveIs It Really a Party in the U.S.A?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%20Educationhttps://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
2022-07-1529 minA Little PerspectiveDissecting the Climate Crisis With Tracey LewisFun 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
2022-05-0644 minA Little PerspectiveExploring the "Poverty Draft"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.pdf https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/opinion-do-military-recruiters-belong-in-schools/2015/10 https://www.aclu-nj.org/theissues/studentyouthrights/nochildleftbehind/militaryrecruitingfaq#:~:text=Federal%20and%20state%20laws%20require,allow%20on%2Dcampus%20military%20recruitinghttps://www.facingsouth.org/2020/01/stud...
2022-02-2120 minA Little PerspectiveOn Mental Healthcare: Accessible to Black Americans?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
2022-02-1239 minA Little PerspectiveIs Childhood Disappearing?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?Sourceshttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/242068991_KGOY_reconsidered_Kids_just_want_to_be_kids https://web.p.ebscohost.com/ehost/detail/detail?vid=3&sid=f97af410-eb9d-4a43-b990-7162fb10653c%40redis&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#AN=25549995&db=asn https://www.ippf.org/sites/default/files/ippf_right_to_decide_01.pd...
2022-02-0229 minA Little PerspectiveExploring Flaws of the Education System with Nick SortalMost 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 http...
2022-01-1635 minA Little PerspectiveFighting Sexism: One Video Game at a Time?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? Sources https://www.api-gbv.org/about-gbv/our-analysis/patriarchy-power/ https://research-management.mq.edu.au/ws/portalfiles/portal/93946828/Publisher_version_open_access_.pdf https://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.pdf https://commons.emich.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1451&context=honors
2022-01-0925 minA Little PerspectiveOn American Prisons: Preparing Inmates to Fail?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...
2022-01-0131 minA Little PerspectiveAre Consumer Holidays Sustainable?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-holidayshttps://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/
2021-12-2324 minA Little PerspectiveIs the Music Industry Limiting Black Artists?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. Sources https://www.statepress.com/article/2021/03/specho-black-artists-music-boundaries-hip-hop-rap-rhythym-blues https://lareviewofbooks.org/article/how-rock-and-roll-became-white/
2021-12-1224 minA Little PerspectiveAre Influencers Actually Influential?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-media https://knightfoundation.org/features/twittermedia/ https://www.davidpublisher.com/Public/uploads/Contribute/58a29d29c1f84.pdf https://www.socialmediatoday.com/content/reveng...
2021-12-0124 minA Little PerspectiveDid Censorship Ruin Halloween?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
2021-11-0322 minA Little PerspectiveIs Technology Racist?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.Sourceshttps://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
2021-10-1126 minA Little PerspectiveOn School Dress Code: Prioritizing the Wrong Things?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/
2021-09-1322 minA Little PerspectiveShould Billionaires Exist?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. Sources https://ucmp.berkeley.edu/education/explorations/tours/geotime/guide/billion.htmlhttps://www.credit-suisse.com/media/assets/corporate/docs/about-us/research/publications/global-wealth-report-2020-en.pdfhttps://inequality.org/great-divide/billionaire-wealth-biden-plan/https://collegian.csufresno.edu/2020/03/theres-no-such-thing-as-an-ethical-billionaire/#.YSMT3CX3YlQhttps://www.thesun.c...
2021-08-2331 minA Little PerspectiveMind Over Matter, or Matter Over Mind?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
2021-08-1020 minA Little PerspectiveAre Students Falling Down the Summer Slide?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-coronavirushttp://gradelevelreading.net/our-work/summer-learning-loss
2021-07-1920 minA Little PerspectiveCritical Race Theory: The New CurriculaNo, 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
2021-07-1122 minA Little PerspectiveThe Perils of 'Rainbow-Washing'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-activismhttps://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
2021-07-0140 minA Little PerspectiveThe Pink Tax: Gender Discrimination?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.pdfhttps://www.fordham.edu/info/29752/ars_nova_digital_showcase_2020/11571/charles_schelands_projecthttps://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/
2021-06-1919 minA Little PerspectiveThe World of Luxury & Respectability PoliticsBelieve 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/materialismhttps://www.statista.com/statistics/242827/affluent-americans-who-said-they-prefer-to-buy-designer-or-luxury-brands/
2021-06-1218 minA Little PerspectiveMission Trips: Harmful or Helpful?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. Sourceshttps://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.htmhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/apr/27/jerusalem-rabbi-accused-of-being-undercover-christian-missionaryhttps://intentionaltravelers.com/problems-with-mission-trips/
2021-05-2923 minA Little PerspectiveThe Myth of Forced DiversityIronically 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
2021-05-2218 minA Little PerspectiveIs the SAT Lying to You?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/
2021-05-1416 minA Little PerspectiveIs the SAT Lying to You?Are exams like the SAT a good indicator of students’ level of intelligence? Featuring insight from student test-takers Kai Botek and Joaquina Ortuno, 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/
2021-05-1416 minA Little PerspectiveThe Oppression Olympics?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.Visit A Little Perspective's merchandise collection to support the BEAM Collective!https://www.bonfire.com/a-little-perspective-merchandise/Check out Crystal's TikTok account here!https://www.tiktok.com/@naijaqueen16
2021-05-0625 minA Little PerspectiveThe Duality of OppressionOppression 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
2021-04-2322 minA Little PerspectiveThe Myth of 'Going Green'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.htmlhttps://www.aconsideredlife.co.uk/2019/09/what-is-greenwashing-examples.html?m=1https://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/urba...
2021-04-0921 minA Little PerspectiveAre Students Mentally Exhausted?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-healthhttps://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
2021-03-2823 minA Little PerspectiveOn Mental Health and Racial BiasWhile 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.o...
2021-03-2019 minA Little PerspectiveAre You a Brand Fanatic?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-religionhttps://bornsocial.co.uk/blog/on-cults https://www.thesociologicalcinema.com/videos/marxs-commodity-fetishism-and-theory-of-value
2021-03-0619 minA Little PerspectiveBlack History is American HistoryHappy 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-latimer https://www.tulsahistory.org/exhibit/1921-tulsa-race-massacre/ https://nmaahc.si.edu/blog-post/knowing-past-opens-door-future-continuing-importance-black-history-monthhttps://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/
2021-02-2716 minA Little PerspectiveOn Ableism and InclusivityTargeting 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
2021-02-2016 minA Little PerspectiveA Model Minority MythNo, 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-blackshttps://thepractice.law.harvard.edu/article/the-model-minority-myth/https://www.learningforjustice.org/magazine/what-is-the-model-minority-mythhttps://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/japanese-american-relocation https://pacificasiamuseum.usc.edu/exhibitions/online-exhibitions/debunking-the-model-minority-myth/
2021-02-0616 minA Little PerspectiveOn GentrificationHow 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/
2021-01-2920 minA Little PerspectiveOn Cultural AppropriationRemember 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-appropriation https://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/
2021-01-2119 minA Little PerspectiveHostile Architecture's Hatred of the PoorWhy 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
2021-01-1418 minA Little PerspectiveOn Birth Order + PersonalityCan 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! Sources https://alfredadler.edu/sites/default/files/Gustafson%20MP%202010.pdf 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
2020-12-3120 minA Little PerspectiveOn Sustainable Fashion: With Ethica ClothingThe 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.
2020-12-2425 minA Little PerspectiveFast Fashion: A Stylish DilemmaWith 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
2020-12-1718 minA Little PerspectiveA Minority Privilege?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/
2020-12-1017 minA Little PerspectiveOn Social Media: With Collin BrientnallAn 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.
2020-12-0328 minA Little PerspectiveThe Wonders of Social MediaDo 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. Sources https://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.
2020-11-2625 minA Little Perspective'Tis the Season to SpendWhile 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#
2020-11-1916 minA Little PerspectiveMo' Money, Maybe Less ProblemsListen 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.pdfhttps://www.ipl.org/essay/The-Value-Of-Money-In-Our-Life-PKEM2ENPCED6 https://positivemoney.org/about/who-we-are/
2020-11-1215 minA Little PerspectivePrivate or Public Education?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#:~...
2020-11-0516 minA Little PerspectiveOur Super Hot EarthA 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...
2020-10-2920 minA Little PerspectiveYouth in the WorkforceFor 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. Sources https://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
2020-10-2217 minA Little PerspectiveWhy We Need the ArtsDespite 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! Sources https://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. htt...
2020-10-1519 minA Little PerspectiveCould Trophy Hunting Be Good?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%20...
2020-10-0817 minA Little PerspectiveThe Power of the VoteAmidst 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 Sources https://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/#43c4f1721761https://www.newsweek.com/over-860000-americans-have-already-voted-compared-fewer-10000-this-point-2016-1534452
2020-10-0117 minA Little PerspectiveFulfillmentA 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
2020-09-2426 minA Little PerspectiveStress!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/stre...
2020-09-1724 minA Little PerspectiveThe Future is DigitalWith 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/ ...
2020-09-1029 minA Little PerspectiveSchool System Flaws- Part 2Contrary 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%3D54175https://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
2020-09-0325 minA Little PerspectiveSchool System Flaws- Part 1Contrary 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.
2020-08-2727 minA Little PerspectiveThanks, CovidWith 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/
2020-08-2029 minA Little PerspectiveSocial Norms.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. Sources https://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%2...
2020-08-1328 minA Little PerspectiveBurnout!Remember crying over earning a B in the seventh grade? Yeah, that shouldn't be normal and you're probably academically 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/
2020-07-3025 minA Little PerspectiveSlavery in a Different Font.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-communitieshttps://www.loc.gov/teachers/classroommaterials/presentationsandactivities/presentations/elections/founders-and-the-vote.htmlhttps://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 ...
2020-07-2326 minA Little PerspectiveFirst!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-traderhttps://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://ww...
2020-07-1531 minA Little PerspectiveTrailer.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.
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