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Summer El-Khodary
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The media misconstrues the stories of diverse people. As a Muslim woman, I have been depicted as oppressed or dangerous. I knew other diverse people had similar experiences, and I wanted to provide a platform for these people to share their narrative and reclaim it. Summer El-Khodary, the host and the founder of the non-profit Cultural Communications, sits down with people around the world, activists, mental health specialists, faith leaders, and more and sheds light on the real issues facing these communities.

  1. 01/28/2022

    Diversifying Indiana Voter Turnout: Count US IN's effort to create an inclusive political participation

    This episode is a conversation with Monique Vargas, a Count US IN community organizer. Summer and Monique sit down to talk about Count US IN, a non-profit organization that uplifts the voices of citizens to create more inclusive political participation and diverse voter turnout, to talk about their efforts to educate and empower Indiana that suppressed voices matter. Find Cultural Communications below- https://www.flow.page/culturalcommunications Find Count US IN below- Website- https://www.countusindiana.org Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/countusindiana/ Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/CountUSINdiana Twitter- https://twitter.com/CountUsIndiana Linktree- linktr.ee/CountUSINdiana

    34 min

  2. 12/31/2021

    Moving to the Movies: The Expectation Vs. Reality Faced by First-Generation Immigrants in America Part 2

    This episode is part 2 of series of the first episode of season 2 with Amira Alashi, Social Media Coordinator of Cultural Communications. The previous episode talked about Amira's experience moving to the United States from an Arab country. This episode talks with Bea Paras, a first-generation immigrant from the Phillipines, about her struggles moving to the United States at 10-years-old. Find Cultural Communications below- https://www.flow.page/culturalcommunications

    45 min

  3. 10/01/2021

    Comfort Across Cultures: Food and What It Means to Us

    This episode is a conversation with Kulsoom Tapal and Amira Alashi, two members of the Cultural Communications team. Summer, Amira, and Kulsoom sit down for a casual conversation about their favorite comfort foods growing up in a Palestinian and an Indian and Pakistani household and how food has kept them connected to their culture in a Western Society. Find Cultural Communications below- https://www.flow.page/culturalcommunications

    37 min

  4. 08/27/2021

    The Right to Hygiene: Erasing the Privilege from Menstrual Care

    This episode is a conversation with Hanan and Mielere from H.E.A.R. For Them, Hygiene Education and Resources for Them. This grassroots organization is based in Edmonton and Calgary and focuses on fighting period poverty on a local scale. Summer and Hanan and Mielere talk about period injustices in places like Canada and the United States and more. Find H.E.A.R. for Them below- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hear.for.them/ Linktree: linktr.ee/hearforthem Find Cultural Communications below- https://www.flow.page/culturalcommunications

    32 min

  5. 07/02/2021

    Similar Podcasts, Miles Apart

    This episode is a conversation with Eric Maddox, podcast host of Latitude Adjustment Podcast. The podcast focuses on highlighting underrepresented communities and issues. He also teaches displaced people how to make their own podcasts. Summer and Eric talk about what he wished people understood about misunderstood places and communities, his podcast, Latitude Adjustment, his unique experiences from his travels, and more. Find Eric Maddox below- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/latitudeadjustmentpodcast Instagram: @latitude_adjustment_podcast Website: www.latitudeadjustmentpod.com GoFundMe page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/fund-podcast-training-for-asylum-seekers?utm_source=widget&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet Podcast episodes: https://www.latitudeadjustmentpod.com/podcast Find Cultural Communications below- https://www.flow.page/culturalcommunications

    55 min

  6. 05/28/2021

    DACA Dreamers

    This episode is a conversation with Emiliana Gallardo, a DACA recipient. She uses her voice to educate the public on the experiences of DACA recipients and also advocates for the immigration community.  Summer and Emiliana talk about her fears of being a DACA recipient, her dreams to gain permanent citizenship in the United States, her hopes to reunite with her family in Mexico, and more. Find Emiliana Gallardo below- TikTok: @emilianagallardo27 Snapchat:emiliana_98 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nani.loks.1 Instagram: @emilianagallardo Find Cultural Communications below- https://www.flow.page/culturalcommunications

    51 min

  7. 04/28/2021

    Racism in Your Backyard

    This episode is a conversation with Courtney Johnson, a previous guest on the podcast and the founder and executive director of Young and Established. Summer and Courtney talk about the impact of racism on the lives of minorities, how being actively anti-racist can make a difference, and more. Find Courtney Johnson below- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/courtney.johnson.54738 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneylj_/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/courtneylj_ Find Young and Established below- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Young-Established-384221844993301/about/?ref=page_internal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngandestablished/ Website: https://www.youngandestablished.com Find Cultural Communications below- https://www.flow.page/culturalcommunications

    32 min

  8. 03/31/2021

    Moving to the Movies: The Expectation vs. Reality Faced by First-Generation Immigrants in America

    This episode is a conversation with Amira Alashi, Social Media Coordinator of Cultural Communications and cousin of the host, Summer El-Khodary. Summer and Amira talk about her experience moving to the United States when she was 10-years-old, her struggles learning a new language, and more. Find Cultural Communications below- https://www.flow.page/culturalcommunications

    37 min
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The media misconstrues the stories of diverse people. As a Muslim woman, I have been depicted as oppressed or dangerous. I knew other diverse people had similar experiences, and I wanted to provide a platform for these people to share their narrative and reclaim it. Summer El-Khodary, the host and the founder of the non-profit Cultural Communications, sits down with people around the world, activists, mental health specialists, faith leaders, and more and sheds light on the real issues facing these communities.

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  • Creator
    Summer El-Khodary
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Summer El-Khodary
  • Show Website
    AMPLIFY