STEM fields are becoming more and more popular by the day, however, women are highly underrepresented in the science and engineering workforce. A discussion on one organization's efforts to increase girls' interests in the STEM fields. An interview with Dr. Kimberly Jeffries Leonard, the Vice President for Administration at the Black Women's Agenda. This discussion continues in part 2 (Engaging Girls in Stem).
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Hosted by: Robert TraynhamProduced by: National Newsmakers Team
The LGBTQ fight for equal rights became organized in 1969, after the riots at New York City's StonewallInn. 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.
The Asian American Pacific Islander community makes up six percent of the U.S. population, but is growing more than four times as rapidly as the total U.S. population. Asians are the largest group of immigrants to enter the U.S. as immigrants. A conversation with Janelle Wong, Senior Researcher at AAPI Data about the fastest-growing but one of the understudied racial groups in the United States.
The 2018 Special Olympics USA Games will be hosted this summer in Seattle, with more than 4,000 athletes and coaches representing 50 states and the District of Columbia. Jason Schriml of the Special Olympics USA Games discussed the impact the games and this organization that highlights athletes with intellectual disabilities through highly competitive sports, uplifting experiences, and demonstrating inclusion for all.
Preparations are underway for the 2020 United States Census. A fair and accurate count of all communities is of major importance, as data gathered is used to determine federal funding, congressional representation and more. For some populations, including Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, the process can be of concern due to immigration status, language barriers and fear of providing personal information. John Yang, President and Executive Director of Asian Americans Advancing Justice-AAJC joins Robert Traynham to discuss the importance of an accurate count, especially for the AAPI population in America.
Filipino Americans make up the third largest subgroup of Asian Americans today, with millennials comprising nearly a quarter of this population. And while there about 4 million Filipino and Filipino Americans living in the U.S today, this population is underrepresented in political and leadership roles. Brendan Flores, National Chairman of the National Federation of Filipino American Associations joins Robert Traynam to discuss the welfare and well-being of Filipino Americans and efforts to strengthen the personal and professional development of young Filipino Americans.
According to the Pew Research Center, the U.S. Asian population increased 72 percent between 2000 and 2015, resulting in the fastest growth rate of any major racial or ethnic group. And as this population continues to grow, there remains a lack of involvement in politics and corporate leadership positions. Kendall Kosai, Deputy Director at OCA National discussed programs designed to help high school students explore their identity, and encourage them to become future community leaders.
Latinos are underrepresented at America's most prestigious schools, contributing to a lack of diversity in leadership roles in the U.S. Elizabeth Vaquera of Cisneros Hispanic Leadership Institute discusses Hispanic enrollment, retention and graduation.
Young people reap many benefits from mentoring, including higher graduation rates, improved self-esteem and improved interpersonal skills. A discussion with Elizabeth Santiago, Chief Program Officer of Mentor The National Mentoring Partnership, about how traditional and more informal types of mentoring can help youth thrive.
As the youngest minority group in America, the Latino community faces many challenges, including language and cultural barriers. Adult mentors who understand the unique culture and needs of Latino youth provide living examples of how to successfully bridge two seemingly different cultures.
John Sanchez joins Robert Traynham in discussing the ways in which Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is working with the Latino community through heavy involvement in mentoring.
Interview recorded June 14, 2017.
Lack of internet access at home can heavily affect a student's academic success in the classroom, and a teacher's ability to work technology into their teaching. Computer ownership presents issues as well. Only seventy-two percent of Latinos have a laptop or desktop computer at home, compared with eighty-three percent of whites.
Rosa Mendoza of Hispanic Technology and Telecommunications Partnership joins Robert Traynham for a discussion about closing the digital divide and reducing the homework gap. This discussion continues in part 2 of Latinos and the Homework Gap.
Interview recorded Sept 6, 2017.
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