Culture Talk

In honor of Black History Month, we got the chance to speak with Dr. Harold K. Brown, a Civil Rights Leader who led demonstrations during the Civil Rights Movement. Dr. Brown grew up in York, Pennsylvania then eventually moved to San Diego to attend San Diego State University. He challenged housing and employment discrimination and eventually cofounded and chaired the local Congress of Racial Equality. He later became the first African American to hold administrative rank at SDSU as the Assistant to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Assistant to the Vice President for Administration.

To hear more about Dr. Brown’s story, you can purchase his book “Fighting the Color Monster” where all the proceeds are donated to the community!

In this episode, we had the opportunity to speak with Congressman Scott Peters on bridging the education gap between low income and affluent schools, COVID-19 and its affect on education, as well as ways for students to become involved with social activism.

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This episode we decided to switch things up and talk about a current event that most of us are familiar with. From displays of racism and anti semitism to controversial police response, we discuss the nuances of the Capitol Building breach as well as the overarching theme of privilege.

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News Audio from ABC News, CBS New York, Fox News, and Sports Wars

What’s better, equality or equity? For this episode, we’ll give you a breakdown of these concepts as well as our thoughts on the importance of equitable change.

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From black squares to hashtags, people have raised awareness for various social issues, but are these posts always genuine? Tune in to this episode to hear us discuss the difference between true activism and performative activism, as well as their implications.

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Are they "just braids"? What makes it offensive to wear Indigenous cultural garments? Halloween is just around the corner and it's important to know the do's and don'ts of dressing up—not just for this day, but all the time. We'll cover the ins and outs of cultural appropriation from a micro and macro perspective, as well as discuss how to take part in different cultures respectfully. 

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The curriculum taught in the U.S. K-12 education system is primarily centered on European perspectives and doesn't fully encompass the history of the various racial/ethnic groups that comprise our diverse country. Join us in discussing the effects of the lack of representation in curriculum as well as what can be done to make education more inclusive. Visit our website Ethnucation.com for resources on Ethnic history and racial justice.

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From touching black people's hair to following people of color in stores, microaggressions are made by regular people who often do not have ill intent, but they still perpetuate harmful stereotypes that lead to discrimination. Join us, along with members of the community, to discuss the mechanisms of microaggresions as well as their lasting impacts on marginalized groups.