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The Arab American Experience

The Arab American Experience - 7:37

Americans of Arab descent trace their roots back to 22 countries in Western Asia and Northern Africa.

Dr. James Zogby, Co-Founder and President of the Arab American Institute, joins host Tetiana Anderson for a rich exploration into the history of Arab Americans — and the issues and achievements central to Arab American communities in the United States today.

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Saving Wildlife From Extinction

Saving Wildlife From Extinction - 6:49

More than 28,000 species are considered threatened, according to the IUCN-World Conservation Union. The ripple effects of animal extinction can affect all of humankind.

William Pitt Ph.D., Deputy Director of Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute, joins Comcast Newsmakers to discuss global efforts underway to save endangered wildlife.

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Sustainability and the Environment

Sustainability and the Environment - 5:52

Studies show that 80% of the world’s wastewater is dumped back into the environment, polluting rivers, lakes, and oceans.

Jeff Rosalsky of the Pocono Environmental Education Center underscores the importance of sustainability in day-to-day life, and discusses resources and programs available to promote environmental education to students.

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Minimizing Distracted Driving

Minimizing Distracted Driving - 4:48

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, eight people are killed each day in distracted-driving crashes.

Jeanette Casselano of AAA, the American Automobile Association, explains how distracted driving can result in the same consequences as drinking and driving.

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The Pandemic School Year: Education Disrupted by COVID-19

The Pandemic School Year: Education Disrupted by COVID-19 - 5:58

As a result of COVID-19 pandemic constraints placed on teachers and students, education experts are expressing concerns about students’ physical and mental health.

Anna Maria Chavez, Executive Director and CEO of the National School Boards Association, joins host Tetiana Anderson to shed light on the pandemic’s effect on learning.

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Increasing Student Financial Literacy

Increasing Student Financial Literacy - 5:09

Millennials in the U.S. have accrued more than $1 trillion in debt– more than any other generation in history.

Laura Levine, President and CEO of Jump$tart Coalition, provides insight on how financial education at a young age can benefit students and potentially change their path to financial wellness.

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Autism and the Impact of Pandemic Disruptions

Autism and the Impact of Pandemic Disruptions - 6:50

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted life for everyone, and for people with autism, the changes in routine can be life-altering.

Dr. Thomas Frazier, Chief Science Officer of Autism Speaks, joins host Tetiana Anderson to share what the transition to a post-pandemic “new normal” looks like for children and adults on the autism spectrum.

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Autism, the Road to Adulthood and COVID-19

Autism, the Road to Adulthood and COVID-19 - 6:00

For young adults on the autism spectrum, the transition to adulthood can pose unique challenges.

Dr. Valerie Paradiz, Vice President of Services and Supports at Autism Speaks, joins host Tetiana Anderson to share how COVID-19 restrictions can impact milestones for people with autism.

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Journey Toward LGBTQ Equality

Journey Toward LGBTQ Equality - 9:12

The LGBTQ fight for equal rights became organized in 1969, after the riots at New York City's Stonewall Inn. LGBTQ civil rights activist and author Mark Segal has been involved in the movement from its beginning. Mark joins Robert Traynham for a candid and intimate discussion about his life, his role in the fight for equality, and the state of LGBTQ rights across America and around the globe. Mark is the publisher of the Philadelphia Gay News. Interview recorded on May 17, 2017.

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LGBTQ Equality in Black America

LGBTQ Equality in Black America - 5:47

Recent years have afforded many advancements in the movement for LGBTQ equality. And while public opinion polls show that visibility and acceptance continue to rise, not all subgroups reap the same benefits. For African-Americans who identify as LGBTQ, equality gaps do exist across earning ability, health issues and inclusion.

David J. Johns, Executive Director of the National Black Justice Coalition, discusses the black equality gap, along with his organization’s efforts to foster higher rates of acceptance and visibility for the black LGBTQ population.

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LGBTQ Pride in Rural America

LGBTQ Pride in Rural America - 6:30

While America’s LGBTQ population is highly visible in select metropolitan areas, LGBTQ people and their families live in every single geographic region of the United States, including rural communities. While challenges that contribute to a sense of LGBTQ isolation exist in rural America, many choose to remain, making homes and raising families with pride.

Julianna Gonen, Policy Director for the National Center for Lesbian Rights, discusses the organization’s “Rural Pride Campaign” and advocacy efforts to increase access to services for LGBTQ populations outside of urban areas.

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A Face for Transgender Rights

A Face for Transgender Rights - 7:50

A 2017 Pew Research Center study reports that Americans are becoming more accepting in their views of LGBTQ people, with 63 percent of respondents saying that homosexuality should be accepted by society. However, when it comes to transgender people, the public is split over whether acceptance has gone far enough, too far, or if the current level of acceptance is just right. As the movement for LGBTQ equality continues, what is the state of discrimination on the basis of gender identity and expression?

Sarah McBride, National Press Secretary for the Human Rights Campaign, published her coming-out letter in the student newspaper at American University, launching her career as a transgender advocate and putting a face on the cause for transgender rights.

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Combatting Inequities Within the LGBTQ Community

Combatting Inequities Within the LGBTQ Community - 5:15

LGBTQ Americans have seen many advances in recent years but benefits of those advances have not been spread equally. There are marginalized groups within the LGBTQ community contending with high rates of poverty, HIV infection and discrimination.

Kierra Johnson, Deputy Executive Director of the National LGBTQ Task Force, discusses inequities that exist within the equality movement.

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LGBTQ Authenticity at Work

LGBTQ Authenticity at Work - 5:43

In 2017, the American Psychological Association reported that social isolation and loneliness are major health threats that will continue to grow. This impacts the LGBTQ community, especially for those who are closeted or restrain their authentic identity in the workplace. As more Americans continue to identify as LGBTQ, how can the business world adapt?

Erin Uritus, CEO of Out & Equal Workplace Advocates, discusses the need for businesses to foster a culture of authenticity and belonging for all employees.

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The Out for America Project

The Out for America Project - 5:54

In 1974, Kathy Kozachenko was elected to the Ann Arbor City Council in Michigan, becoming the first openly gay or lesbian candidate elected to public office in the United States. Forty-four years later, representation stands at 539 elected officials who openly identify as LGBTQ, holding public office from municipal to federal levels. While this number is at an all-time high, this population remains underrepresented at just 0.1 percent of all elected official nationwide.

Ruben Gonzales, Vice President of Leadership Initiatives at the LGBTQ Victory Institute, joins Paul Lisnek to discuss efforts to increase the ranks of LGBTQ elected officials and create a national network to help further LGBTQ equality through the organization’s “Out for America Census Project.

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America’s Bustling LGBTQ Economy

America’s Bustling LGBTQ Economy - 5:21

There are an estimated 1.4 million LGBTQ-owned businesses in America today contributing $1.7 trillion to the national economy. More than 1,000 of these businesses are officially certified as LGBT Business Enterprises (LGBTBE) by the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce.

A discussion with Jacob Palalay, Senior Director of Corporate Relations for the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, about the economic contributions of LGBTQ businesses and the benefits of being certified as an LGBTBE.

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Closing Rural America's LGBTQ Tech Gap

Closing Rural America's LGBTQ Tech Gap - 5:42

The internet has changed the way the world exchanges information. And for the LGBTQ population, the internet can be a lifeline and an important resource for identity and community formation, connections to local LGBTQ organizations, and vital online support spaces. Digital access can be limited, however, especially in rural America.

Christopher Wood, Executive Director of the LBGT Technology Partnership and Institute, discusses how this technology gap impacts LGBTQ Americans in rural areas, along with efforts to boost digital inclusion.

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