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Here Is the TruthEconomic Hardships and Academic Achievement: Unmasking the Impact of Poverty/ Being Low-Income on EducationA student's development is significantly impacted by living in poverty/ being low income and affects the student's ability to thrive in school giving them unequal opportunities.
Education, being one of the most vital gateways to success, is something that has been denied to many students. Whether it's due to the unequal funding of schools based on location or students' failure to recognize their full potential because of economic barriers, the education system has created a pathway that hinders the success of students from underfunded backgrounds.
Tune into this episode to hear the voices of Derene Darkwah, Victoria Ayodele, and Whitney...2023-05-1815 minHere Is the TruthSeason 3: POC solidarity (does it exist?)In this months episode, I’m joined by a friend of mine Omosefe Noruwa, and we dig deeply into what POC solidarity means to us. Generally, POC solidarity refers to unity and agreement among people of color and coming together to fight against discrimination and racism. We dive into the primary question of “does POC solidarity exist?”. Listen to this episode to learn about the reality of POC solidarity in todays world. Enjoy!2023-03-0738 minHere Is the TruthSeason 3: IntroductionThis months episode features what to expect in the new season! Season three will be focused POC solidarity and on the deep root of systemic issues. The question of “how do we get to the root of systemic racial issues?” will be a prominent question in this season. Enjoy and get excited! :)2023-02-2702 minHere Is the TruthSeason 2: Intergenerational TraumaThis month's episode features a friend of mine Omosefe Noruwa, where we talk about intergenerational trauma and the effects that it has on mental health. This episode is more of an interview-based episode, and I'm super excited to be sharing it with all!
Tune in and enjoy! I hope you guys take something away from this episode :)2022-09-3024 minHere Is the TruthSeason 2: BIPOC Mental Health Awareness MonthHi everyone! This month's episode is a collab episode with @bubblestoria_.
We will be discussing BIPOC mental health awareness month as it is coming to an end. July is BIPOC mental health awareness, formally recognized in June 2008 as the Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental health awareness month. This was created to bring awareness to the unique struggles that underrepresented groups face in regard to mental health in the United States.
Tune in and enjoy! I hope you guys are able to take things away from this episode :)2022-07-2729 minHere Is the TruthSeason 2: Mental Health Awareness MonthHello, everyone! This months episode is an interview with Elif Kaya, who is an award winning teenage mental health advocate from Istanbul, Turkey . In this episode, we discuss the stigma around mental health + ways to deal with struggles. Tune in and enjoy! I hope you guys take something away from this episode :)2022-05-2916 min
Here Is the TruthSeason 2: The Stigma around Teenage Mental HealthHello Everyone! And Happy Women's History Month! This month's episode is about the stigma around teenage mental health. Mental health stigma can lead to many horrible things like feeling discriminated against because one feels like they are being treated poorly and differently because of their condition. Let's break this stigma around mental health so everyone feels like they belong regardless of the conditions they may be facing, the feelings they may be having, and so on. Today I am joined by my friend Maria who I know through our organization future forging which is a group of young activists...2022-03-1536 minHere Is the TruthSeason 2: The Effects of Racism On Mental HealthHappy new year all! In this month’s episode, we will discuss the effects that racism has on mental health. Often times mental health is neglected, and people don’t realize that racism HAS long-term effects and it’s not something that is easy to put behind us. In this episode, I am joined by my two friends Anania, whom I know because we did a program together and now have our own organization with other members called Future Forging, and Safa who was a part of the Citizens University Youth Collaboratory with me! Tune in and enjoy! I hope y...2022-01-161h 08Here Is the TruthWelcome to HERE IS THE TRUTH (pt.2)Podcast Concept Change!
From racial microaggressions to issues regarding world hunger, Here Is the Truth will address the effects that worldwide issues have on society, especially on minorities Each season will be made up of three to five episodes that dive into a specific topic. It’s important to raise awareness on these global issues because identifying the problem is the first step to finding a solution and to making a better future for all. Tune into this podcast to learn more about this!
Listen to the new season’s trailer to learn more about the podcast’s concept change.2021-12-1602 minHere Is the TruthSeason 1: The Effects of Racial GaslightingIn this month's episode, we will discuss what racial gaslighting is and the effects that it has on the BIPOC community. It's an important concept that everyone should be aware of because it does have very negative effects The dictionary definition of gaslighting is when someone persistently puts forth a false narrative which leads another person to doubt their own perceptions to the extent that they become disorientated and distressed. And racial gaslighting is the same thing except it’s making the victim question their judgment when it comes to an issue regarding racism. Tune in and enjoy! Hope yo...2021-11-3018 minHere Is the TruthSeason 1: The Truth Behind Microaggressions Within the ClassroomConsidering that everyone is headed back to school or might have already been in school for a bit now, I will be talking to you all about racial microaggressions in the classroom. Often times microaggressions in schools aren't talked about enough or even talked about at all and this can lead to ignorance and bullying within the classroom. From mispronouncing names to invalidating the academic abilities of Black, Indigenous, and POC students these microaggressions that typically happen within the classroom are negatively impactful. Tune in, learn and enjoy!2021-09-1528 minHere Is the TruthSeason 1: The Truth Behind “Exotic”In this month’s episode, (which is split into two parts) we will discuss the term exotic and the problem with associating it with people of color, their culture, cultural foods, and cultural clothing. The word exotic means something of foreign origin or character : that is not native but introduced from abroad and is not fully naturalized. This definition is regarding things such as plants and birds. In the first part of this episode, I will be discussing the issue with using this word to describe mainly women of color. In the second part of this episode, I will be ha...2021-07-1542 minHere Is the TruthSeason 1: Don’t “Where are you REALLY from” meIn this month’s episode, we will discuss the problem with asking “Where are you from”. This question is often asked innocuously but it deeply effects many people and can be alienating. This question (most of the time) leads to disrespectful questions and subsequent comments that show no genuine interest or desire to want to know more about the person. Tune in and enjoy! Hope you all have many takeaways from this episode!2021-06-1511 minHere Is the TruthSeason 1: Don’t Touch My HairConversation on Black hair2021-05-0237 min
Here Is the TruthWelcome to HERE IS THE TRUTHIntro episode! 2021-04-1801 min