Episodi

  • Hispanic Heritage Month

    Hispanic Heritage Month
    Oct 15 2021
    In celebration of the conclusion of Hispanic Heritage Month, Auston, Gabriel, and Sofia discuss the origins and importance of Hispanic Heritage Month, significant Latinx activists, their experiences of being Hispanic/Latinx, and much more! For more information, check out the resources below and our Instagram page @tsvpod :) Resources: https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/about/ (https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/about/) https://www.oyez.org/justices/sonia_sotomayor (https://www.oyez.org/justices/sonia_sotomayor) https://www.history.com/topics/mexico/cesar-chavez (https://www.history.com/topics/mexico/cesar-chavez) https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/dolores-huerta (https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/dolores-huerta) https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/sylvia-rivera (https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/sylvia-rivera)
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    14 min
  • Spirit in Motion

    Spirit in Motion
    Sep 12 2021
    In celebration of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games Anisa, Shota, and Veronika have a discussion about the Paralympics. These three also touch on the difference between the Paralympics and the special olympics as well as some highlights from this year's games. For more information, check out the resources below and our Instagram page @tsvpod :) Resources: https://www.paralympic.org/frequently-asked-questions (paralympic.org ) https://www.specialolympics.org/about/our-mission?locale=en (https://www.specialolympics.org/about/our-mission?locale=en) https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/sep/02/a-beautiful-moment-paralympic-cyclist-lauded-after-slowing-to-will-on-another-rider (https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/sep/02/a-beautiful-moment-paralympic-cyclist-lauded-after-slowing-to-will-on-another-rider) https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/25/world/asia/afghan-swimmer-tokyo-paralympics.html (https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/25/world/asia/afghan-swimmer-tokyo-paralympics.html) https://www.sciencefocus.com/science/paralympics-fake-paralympians-ruined-my-swimming-career/ (https://www.sciencefocus.com/science/paralympics-fake-paralympians-ruined-my-swimming-career/) ​​ https://www.westwaleschronicle.co.uk/blog/2021/09/10/the-paralympics-received-one-tenth-of-the-coverage-of-the-olympics-in-the-past-year/ (https://www.westwaleschronicle.co.uk/blog/2021/09/10/the-paralympics-received-one-tenth-of-the-coverage-of-the-olympics-in-the-past-year/) Referenced episode: “We’re just normal people sitting in some chairs”
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    16 min
  • America’s Whitewashed Education System

    America’s Whitewashed Education System
    Aug 2 2021
    This episode features a discussion between Shota and Sofia on the nature of America's whitewashed education system. The two explore topics like the Eurocentric nature of many Advanced Placement (AP) courses, the banning of Critical Race Theory in multiple states, and the dangers and implications of both. For more information, check out the resources below and on our Instagram page @tsvpod Resources: https://www.aacu.org/blog/dangers-teaching-whitewashed-american-history (https://www.aacu.org/blog/dangers-teaching-whitewashed-american-history) https://blavity.com/whitewashed-history-has-led-to-the-miseducation-of-black-students-but-heres-why-this-may-be-quickly-changing?category1=educationandcategory2=community-submitted (https://blavity.com/whitewashed-history-has-led-to-the-miseducation-of-black-students-but-heres-why-this-may-be-quickly-changing?category1=educationandcategory2=community-submitted) https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/10/11/ethnic-studies-cant-make-up-whitewashed-history-classrooms/ (https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/10/11/ethnic-studies-cant-make-up-whitewashed-history-classrooms/) https://www.npr.org/2021/07/25/1020488416/censorship-scholar-on-book-bans-and-critical-race-theory (https://www.npr.org/2021/07/25/1020488416/censorship-scholar-on-book-bans-and-critical-race-theory) https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2020/06/11/evils-racial-injustice-other-things-kids-dont-learn-history-class-need-know-right-now/ (https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2020/06/11/evils-racial-injustice-other-things-kids-dont-learn-history-class-need-know-right-now/)
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    19 min
  • Liberty and Justice for Those in Power

    Liberty and Justice for Those in Power
    Jul 4 2021
    Gabriel and Natasha discuss the 4th of July, its history, and how it relates to everyone in the country. Resources: https://www.nationalreview.com/2019/07/fourth-of-july-history-celebrations/ (https://www.nationalreview.com/2019/07/fourth-of-july-history-celebrations/) https://www.state.gov/the-united-states-restores-assistance-for-the-palestinians/ (https://www.state.gov/the-united-states-restores-assistance-for-the-palestinians/) https://teachingamericanhistory.org/library/document/what-to-the-slave-is-the-fourth-of-july (https://teachingamericanhistory.org/library/document/what-to-the-slave-is-the-fourth-of-july) https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/2590 (https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/2590) https://www.huffpost.com/entry/school-to-prison_b_8108068 (https://www.huffpost.com/entry/school-to-prison_b_8108068) https://un-pac.org/ (https://un-pac.org/)
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    28 min
  • Queer History: Past, Present, and Future Pt. 2

    Queer History: Past, Present, and Future Pt. 2
    Jun 26 2021
    Happy Pride! The second part of a discussion with Auston, Sofia, and Gabriel on LGBTQ+ history and queer issues, ranging from recent transphobic laws to rainbow-washing and the performative activism behind it. The three will examine queer liberation, pinkwashing, rainbow-washing, and so much more! They will also share words of advice to queer and questioning individuals. For more information, check out the resources below and on our Instagram page @tsvpod :) Resources: https://info.umkc.edu/makinghistory/the-gay-liberation-movement/ (https://info.umkc.edu/makinghistory/the-gay-liberation-movement/) https://www.history.com/topics/gay-rights/the-stonewall-riots (https://www.history.com/topics/gay-rights/the-stonewall-riots) https://www.theurbanlist.com/a-list/rainbow-washing (https://www.theurbanlist.com/a-list/rainbow-washing) https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/sylvia-rivera (https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/sylvia-rivera) https://www.socialistalternative.org/2021/06/01/pride-2021-how-will-lgbtq-liberation-be-won/ (https://www.socialistalternative.org/2021/06/01/pride-2021-how-will-lgbtq-liberation-be-won/) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQMDyxwA1xd/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link (https://www.instagram.com/p/CQMDyxwA1xd/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link) https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/jun/14/corporations-anti-lgbtq-politicians-donations-study (https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/jun/14/corporations-anti-lgbtq-politicians-donations-study) https://www.amazon.com/Epistemology-Closet-Eve-Kosofsky-Sedgwick/dp/0520078748 (https://www.amazon.com/Epistemology-Closet-Eve-Kosofsky-Sedgwick/dp/0520078748) Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386 Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860
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    17 min
  • Queer History: Past, Present, and Future Pt. 1

    Queer History: Past, Present, and Future Pt. 1
    Jun 26 2021
    Happy Pride! The first part of a discussion with Auston, Sofia, and Gabriel on LGBTQ+ history and queer issues, ranging from recent transphobic laws to rainbow-washing and the performative activism behind it. The three will examine queer liberation, pinkwashing, rainbow-washing, and so much more! They will also share words of advice to queer and questioning individuals. For more information, check out the resources below and on our Instagram page @tsvpod :) Resources: https://info.umkc.edu/makinghistory/the-gay-liberation-movement/ (https://info.umkc.edu/makinghistory/the-gay-liberation-movement/) https://www.history.com/topics/gay-rights/the-stonewall-riots (https://www.history.com/topics/gay-rights/the-stonewall-riots) https://www.theurbanlist.com/a-list/rainbow-washing (https://www.theurbanlist.com/a-list/rainbow-washing) https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/sylvia-rivera (https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/sylvia-rivera) https://www.socialistalternative.org/2021/06/01/pride-2021-how-will-lgbtq-liberation-be-won/ (https://www.socialistalternative.org/2021/06/01/pride-2021-how-will-lgbtq-liberation-be-won/) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQMDyxwA1xd/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link (https://www.instagram.com/p/CQMDyxwA1xd/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link) https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/jun/14/corporations-anti-lgbtq-politicians-donations-study (https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/jun/14/corporations-anti-lgbtq-politicians-donations-study) https://www.amazon.com/Epistemology-Closet-Eve-Kosofsky-Sedgwick/dp/0520078748 (https://www.amazon.com/Epistemology-Closet-Eve-Kosofsky-Sedgwick/dp/0520078748) Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386 Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860
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    22 min
  • Juneteenth: An Unrecognized Fight for Black Liberation

    Juneteenth: An Unrecognized Fight for Black Liberation
    Jun 20 2021
    Happy Juneteenth! A discussion with Anisa, Akil, and Gabriel on Juneteenth, its significance, and its recent attention surrounding its status as new national holiday. The three will delve into performative activism, black liberation, and BLM's impact on the newfound recognition of Juneteenth. For more information, check out the resources below and on our Instagram page @tsvpod :) Resources: @lelegenevieve on TikTok https://www.pb-resources.com/juneteenth.html https://www.history.com/news/what-is-juneteenth https://www.nytimes.com/article/juneteenth-day-celebration.html https://www.britannica.com/topic/Juneteenth
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    17 min
  • Earth, Our Present and Future

    Earth, Our Present and Future
    Apr 22 2021
    Happy Earth Day! A discussion on environmentalism and the climate crisis with our two hosts: Akil and Laura. The two will delve into environmental justice and environmentalism, positive and inclusive environmental movements, fast fashion, the environmental community, progress under Biden, and youth activism. If you would like to get involved or are in search of support make sure to check out these organizations! For more info on these topics visit our instagram @tsvpod:)
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    32 min