[S8E5] The Importance of Transportation, Advocacy, and Community with Isaac James

Episode Notes In this episode, Isaac James joins Anusha and Thrisha to discuss transportation policy, refugee advocacy, and the importance of education and community. Isaac is a former Sudanese refugee and the current Refugee Congress Delegate for Tennessee, and he also works as a youth education and care assistant for the Refugee Empowerment Program in Memphis, Tennessee. To get involved with the Refugee Empowerment Program, please visit https://repmemphis.org or follow @901empowerment on Instagram. You can find the Amazon wish list for the afterschool snack program at https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3IK7XH57C5EY4/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex Liked this episode? Let us know! (It really helps new people find our show) Connect With Us If you or someone you know would like to share their personal refugee story, send us an email at [email protected] or connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://twitter.com/refugepodcast https://instagram.com/seekingrefugepodcast https://fb.me/seekingrefugepodcast Our Team: Claire Mattes Rohit Swain Victoria Halsey Diana Clark Esha Hegde Saanvi Somani Anusha Ghosh (Host) Emily Jensen (Editor) Jackie Burnett (Publisher) Shireen Kaur Thrisha Mote (Host) Music: Opening Track: Ketsa - Where We Are (http://bit.ly/2nKJWaW) Closing Track: Above and Below - Never Forget (http://bit.ly/2nNfw7Q)