The Universal Grain

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Bridging the Asian Divide

  1. 11/15/2021

    The Metaverse and Privacy in the Digital Age

    This week, Sandhya and Allison talk about Facebook's new rebranding and the concept of privacy in the digital age.  Be sure to follow @theuniversalgrain on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter!  Research Mentioned:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/11/13/facebook-news-feed-algorithm-how-to-turn-it-off/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/09/23/facebook-privacy-settings/ https://www.npr.org/2021/10/28/1049813246/facebook-new-name-meta-mark-zuckerberg https://www.businessinsider.com/facebook-internal-report-shows-instagram-bad-for-teens-2021-9 https://www.businessinsider.com/facebook-papers-whistleblower-lawsuit-ohio-pension-system-seurities-fraud-2021-11 https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/30/style/finsta-instagram-accounts-senate.html https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/social-media/mark-zuckerberg-leveraged-facebook-user-data-fight-rivals-help-friends-n994706

  2. 11/01/2021

    Wellness Culture: Appropriation or Appreciation?

    This week, Sandhya and Allison talk about wellness culture and the appropriation of Eastern religion and medicine.  Be sure to follow @theuniversalgrain on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!  Research Mentioned:  https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/sep/17/healing-crystals-wellness-mining-madagascar https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20180216-the-strange-power-of-the-evil-eye https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2019/feb/28/bags-bathmats-why-fashion-loves-evil-eye-symbol

  3. 10/11/2021

    The Dehumanization of People With Uteruses

    This week, Sandhya and Allison talk about the anti-abortion bills being pushed through state legislatures and the history of the politicization of female presenting people's bodies. As the information in the episode is not as recent as current events, The Universal Grain should not be used as a source for updates on abortion bans in states. Instead, look online to reputable news sources for recent updates with lawsuits and bans.  Be sure to follow @theuniversalgrain on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!  Research Used:  https://rewirenewsgroup.com/article/2019/10/24/the-hidden-link-between-domestic-violence-and-abortion/ https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/10/texas-abortion-law-even-more-absurd-practice/620265/ https://www.npr.org/2021/10/01/1041607684/texas-abortion-law-federal-judge https://www.npr.org/2021/09/23/1040132587/florida-abortion-restriction-bill-texas-ban https://www.oyez.org/cases/1971/70-18 ​​https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/20/politics/supreme-court-mississippi-abortion-law/index.html https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/women/news/2018/08/23/455025/women-color-will-lose-roe-v-wade-overturned/ https://www.theday.com/article/20211004/OP01/211009788

  4. 08/23/2021

    Climate Connections: Global Warming, Fast Fashion, and their Intersection

    This week, Sandhya and Allison discuss fast fashion and its environmental impact as well as climate change and natural disasters.  Be sure to follow @theuniversalgrain on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter!  Research Mentioned:  https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/08/18/world/americas/haiti-earthquake-grace.html https://news.climate.columbia.edu/2012/02/01/climate-change-in-haiti/ https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/how-can-climate-change-affect-natural-disasters-1?qt-news_science_products=0#qt-news_science_products https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/press-release/un-alliance-sustainable-fashion-addresses-damage-fast-fashion https://earth.org/fast-fashions-detrimental-effect-on-the-environment/ https://gasp-pgh.org/2020/07/28/clothes-climate-change-how-a-fashion-choice-change-could-lead-to-better-air-quality/ https://earth.org/fast-fashions-detrimental-effect-on-the-environment/ https://www.climatecouncil.org.au/resources/fast-fashion-climate-change/ Donate for Haiti:  https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwih85TH_8XyAhUTEOcKHSMzBt4YABAAGgJwdg&ae=2&ohost=www.google.com&cid=CAESQeD2F-CUltNcMPVS3WcBPeDWGJXCqYpWPrr39_yV3-dlIPrfgc-3RZ6d01nu_WYNlC6nqIrmnal_mKvSq8gzWQUa&sig=AOD64_13l8O_ofQMUhzFH0pUraPlfZ-2jA&q&adurl&ved=2ahUKEwi-3YzH_8XyAhWoHzQIHSmyApUQ0Qx6BAgIEAE&dct=1  https://secure.projecthope.org/site/SPageNavigator/2021_08_Haiti_Response_Ads_UNR.html?autologin=true&mfc_pref=T&s_src=ads&s_subsrc=ads_sem_gs_topical_d2d_haiti081421&utm_source=fundraising&utm_medium=ads&utm_campaign=haiti+earthquake&gclid=CjwKCAjw64eJBhAGEiwABr9o2EE-WxKjV-VP7635Ep1shauKGBzih7VgGGG-tfednKWdmGbyrl651hoCzr8QAvD_BwE

  5. 08/09/2021

    The Body Positive: A Dialogue on Self Love and Representation

    This week, Sandhya talked with Athena Nair, a representative of The Body Positive, about body image, activism, and the concept of health at every size. The Body Positive is an organization dedicated to teaching and encouraging every person to love themselves and embrace their uniqueness. To contact Athena, message athena@thebodypositive.org.  Be sure to follow @theuniversalgrain on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.   Links to Explore:  https://thebodypositive.org/about-us/  https://19anair.wixsite.com/beingbodypositive PreviewPreview15:51The dangerous ways ads see women | Jean Kilbourne ...YouTube · TEDx Talks · May 8, 2014

  6. 07/26/2021

    COVID Conversations: Talking about the Delta Variant and Public Health

    This week, Sandhya and Allison talk about the surge in case rates over the world, what the Delta variant is in scientific terms, and America's approach to public health.  Be sure to follow @theuniversalgrain on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Research Mentioned:  https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/5-things-to-know-delta-variant-covid https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2021/07/20/indonesia-reports-record-new-coronavirus-deaths-on-monday.html https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/public-health/states-ranked-by-percentage-of-population-vaccinated-march-15.html https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/us/covid-cases.html https://www.crisisgroup.org/global/sb4-covid-19-and-conflict-seven-trends-watch https://www.crisisgroup.org/global/sb4-covid-19-and-conflict-seven-trends-watch https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20210712/what-to-know-about-covid-delta-variant https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/covid-19-vaccine-comparison https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/07/210720114413.htm https://gvn.org/covid-19/delta-b-1-617-2/

  7. 07/12/2021

    Examining the Evolution of Guns, and the Absence of Gun Control

    This week, Allison and Sandhya discuss gun control and the prevalence of gun violence in modern day America.  Be sure to follow @theuniversalgrain on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!  Research Mentioned:  https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/guns-crime/reports/2021/02/10/495615/frequently-asked-questions-charleston-loophole/ https://www.huffpost.com/entry/its-time-to-retire-the-guns-dont-kill-people-people_b_59e0f6d4e4b09e31db975887 https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/06/22/california-assault-weapons-ban-blocked/ https://everytownresearch.org/maps/gunfire-on-school-grounds/ https://www.dw.com/en/8-facts-about-gun-control-in-the-us/a-40816418 https://www.opensecrets.org/orgs/national-rifle-assn/recipients?id=d000000082&t2-View=Conservative https://calmatters.org/explainers/california-gun-laws-policy-explained/ https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/former-nra-president-tricked-gun-violence-prevention-video-n1272129 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mass_shootings_in_the_United_States_in_2021 https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/white-house-announce-strategy-tackle-gun-violence-amid-sharp-increase-n1272066 https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/live-blog/gun-safety-forum-live-updates-las-vegas-n1060911/ncrd1061676#liveBlogHeader https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/us-senate-panel-vote-gun-control-advocate-lead-firearms-enforcement-agency-2021-06-24/

  8. 06/28/2021

    LGBTQ+ Pride: A Conversation About Identity and Intersectionality

    This week, Sandhya and Allison talk to Riya about labels, the LGBTQ+ community, and how all issues are intersectional.  Be sure to follow @theuniversalgrain on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!  Research Mentioned:  https://www.thetaskforce.org/new-analysis-shows-startling-levels-of-discrimination-against-black-transgender-people/ https://www.hrc.org/news/spotlighting-the-intersection-of-black-and-transgender-identities https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/asian-americans-coming-out-2019-can-still-present-unique-challenges-n1016771 https://www.equality-network.org/our-work/intersectional/ https://www.opportunityagenda.org/explore/resources-publications/ten-tips-putting-intersectionality-practice

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    The Universal Grain
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
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