Students for BIPOC's Weekly Podcast
by Students for BIPOC
In this podcast series, Emily and Lily talk about a different issue facing people of color every week. Past topics include recent events that gained nation-wide attention, or general issues that have been happening for decades.
Episodes
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Ep. 13: What is happening at the U.S. - Mexico border?
In this episode, we discuss the humanitarian crisis at the border of the United States and Mexico, including how the past two U.S. presidents differ on their approach to it and how we can alleviate the problem.
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Ep. 12: Why BIPOC are Disproportionately Affected by Mass Incarceration
In this episode Emily and Lily discuss the statistics behind mass incarceration for people of color, zooming in on specific races, then explain the causes behind this and how this can be fixed.
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Ep. 11: Interviewing Shel from the Choose T.R.U.E. Project
Shel founded the Choose T.R.U.E. Project which aims to empower all Black women and girls to tell their stories. This is hers.
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Ep. 10: What Contributed to the Rise in Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans
In episode 10 of our podcast, we discuss different factors that led to the increased amount of hate crimes targeting Asian Americans, discussing topics such as the model minority myth, immigration acts, and the media's rhetoric.
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Ep. 9: Our Reasons For Starting Students for BIPOC
In this episode, Lily and Emily discuss their personal reasons for starting SFB and the obstacles they've faced along the way.
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Ep. 8: The Inequality of Standardized Testing for BIPOC
In this episode, Emily and Lily discuss how people of color, especially those who are low-income, are at an unfair disadvantage in regards to standardized testing, not just limited to the SATs and ACTs. They discuss the origins of the college entrance tests and how different factors affect…
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Ep. 7: Interiew with @aznactivists on Instagram
Emily and Lily interview members of the @aznactivists team. They discuss topics such as their motivation for starting the Instagram page, their plans for the future, and more.
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Ep. 6: American Indian Blood Quantum
In this episode, we discuss the blood quantum requirement by the U.S. government that is necessary for American Indians to be recognized as part of their tribe, featuring a special guest, Nat'aani HoldstheEnemy. Nat'aani is a senior in high school and is a member of the Crow, Oneida, and Shawnee...
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Ep. 5: What the Biden Administration Means for People of Color
In this episode, we discuss how the Biden administration will affect POC, specifically legislation they want to pass, changes they've already implemented, and more.
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Ep. 4: Racism in the Healthcare System
In this episode we discuss racism in the healthcare system, and the causes and effects of it.
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Ep. 3: The Coup at the Capitol vs Black Lives Matter Protests
In this episode we compare the response of the police and politicians to the Capitol riots and Black Lives Matter protests.
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Ep. 2: Affirmative Action
In this episode of our podcast, Lily and Emily discuss affirmative action, its pros and cons, and related lawsuits.
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Ep. 1: Nashville Bombing on Christmas
On the first episode of our weekly podcast, Emily and Lily talk about the failure of the media and the politicians to call the bomber Anthony Quinn Warner a terrorist and/or suicide bomber, and the bigger implications of their reactions for people of color as a whole.
About this show
In this podcast series, Emily and Lily talk about a different issue facing people of color every week. Past topics include recent events that gained nation-wide attention, or general issues that have been happening for decades.
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Students for BIPOC
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