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Crossroads Podcast

Crossroads Podcast

Written by: Rasheeda Green
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 The Crossroads podcast focuses on environmental justice in the US and countries of the diaspora, changing the image of an environmentalist one episode at a time.2019 Social Sciences
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  • The Value of Exposure

    The Value of Exposure
    Apr 7 2022

    Dr. Velma Deleveaux joins me to talk about her origin story and career in STEM. We breakdown what STEM is and how parents can get their kids engaged in related activities and programs. Resources are below!

    Learn more about AA Contributions in Science and Technology throughout history. One great place to start is by reading Dr. James Turner from his talk in 2008. https://www.nist.gov/speech-testimony/african-american-technological-contributions-past-present-and-future Kid resources: https://www.create-learn.us/blog/best-online-stem-classes-for-kids/ https://pbskids.org/designsquad/parentseducators/resources/index.html?category=electricity Learn about High - Paying Cyber Security Jobs Without a Degree at: https://careerkarma.com/blog/cyber-security-jobs-without-a-degree/ Learn more about Dr. Deleveaux's story, Insights and STEM advice for student success: https://signitt.com/velma-deleveaux/ https://impactmagazine.medium.com/born-ready-to-go-in-conversation-with-velma-deleveaux-a07edff355bd https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-essential-components-stem-student-success-velma-deleveaux-ph-d/

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    35 mins
  • Shape Up

    Shape Up
    Apr 1 2022

    Taking a stab at President Biden's Infrastructure Bill and the data (or lack thereof) that shows the real cost of getting our roads, bridges and other systems in shape. Resources are below!

    https://www.forbes.com/sites/niallmccarthy/2019/04/03/report-the-u-s-has-over-47000-structurally-deficient-bridges-infographic/?sh=2de523bf4bdc

    https://infrastructurereportcard.org/cat-item/roads/

    https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/07/16/infrastructure-states-bridges-roads-falling-apart/112127156/

    https://www.nrdc.org/stories/how-protect-yourself-lead-contaminated-water

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    29 mins
  • Preciosa

    Preciosa
    Mar 10 2022

    I'm joined by Dr. Victor Ayala to talk about the beauty of Puerto Rico and the sad history of sterilization.

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    1 hr and 30 mins
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