Getting to Know Kaelyn Dunnell

This is the second of two episodes that feature the remarkable Kaelyn Cole Dunnell, an African-American bi-racial poet, activist, and high school senior in Orange County. If you haven't yet listened to the first episode we did with Kaelyn, go listen to that one now. Right now!! This episode's conversation centers around Kaelyn's personal experiences as a Black American, female artist, activist, and high-schooler. The voices you hear in conversation are Chela Simón-Trench, fellow podcast team member Kylie Huber, and of course, Kaelyn Dunnell. IMPORTANT UPDATE: Kaelyn was accepted early to MIT, so she will be in Boston for the next four years! Congrats Kaelyn!!!! We are so proud of you. Kaelyn's Sources: "13th" Documentary on Netflix Dr. Dolly Chugh's (social scientist) Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2cixaL9H3U&list=LLZguLP3oWA2w0AfCwyevs1A&index=2593 Afro Puff Chronicles (gen Z media platform that empowers women of color through art and writing): https://afropuffchronicles.com The poetry of Kinsale Hueston: https://www.kinsalehueston.com/porfolio Beloved by Toni Morrison Passing by Nella Larsen Instagram account speaking out against injustices at Marlborough School, a private school in Los Angeles: @dear_marlborough Kaelyn's Website and other poetry: https://www.kaelyndunnell.com/ Kaelyn's Instagram: @kaelyndunnell Google Doc Master List and Links to Kaelyn's Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NCmfT1QklscmO_HOcJ04asHjgHM9Yq6xtbWyhZuPryA/edit?usp=sharing