Affirmative Action

In this episode of Affirmative Action, we discuss the challenges faced by libraries trying to defend the freedom to read and share some of our favorite banned books.

In this episode, we talk with two Black women about their experience as judges, the importance of diversifying the courts and how to educate the public about the judicial system. 

In this episode, two therapists discuss the signs of burnout and offer tips for coping.

In this episode, we speak with two Black women who are using TikTok to educate and uplift their communities.

Arkansas had the lowest voter turnout in the country in 2020. In this episode, we talk to three BIPOC organizers working to change that by registering voters across the state.

In this episode, we hear from three Black women who are making strides in menstrual equity through legislation, donations and product development.

In this episode, we talk to two DACA students about how legislation is impacting their career paths as the future of the program remains uncertain due to legal challenge.

In this episode, we continue the conversation surrounding mental health among athletes and the Black community by speaking with three African American counselors.

In this episode of Affirmative Action, we speak with two Latinas about their experiences as members of Arkansas' transgender community. 

In this episode, we learn about the Derek Olivier Research Institute for the Prevention of Violence, which was established at Arkansas Baptist College in 2016 to create awareness and seek solutions to violence against African American males.