The Keep Ya Head Up Podcast Shakir Ahmad
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- Kids & Family
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Through this podcast, my goal is to give hope to all types of students who are overcoming adversity or are discriminated against and educate as many as possible. Every episode, I’ll be inviting other students on the podcast. These young kings, queens, and royalty will speak about different types of discrimination, injustices, and situations they’re educated in and/or share their own experiences. Over time, I hope we cover all types of topics and for the kids listening in to be proud of who they are and to be inspired by someone like them to keep their head up!
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Episode 14: No Less of a Man
Tommy Nelson helps cisgendered students understand what a trans student might have to deal with in their everyday lives. He talks about his own experiences, but also mentions how not all trans students have dealt with the same issues.
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Episode 12: Used, Abused, and Mentally Bruised
Isaac Babus returns to the podcast, where he shares his experiences of being in abusive relationships. He makes it clear that men can be the victims in these situations as well, and that their emotions are valid.
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Episode 11: Protect and Serve, Right?
Noelle Cabrera brings awareness to the issue of student resource officers on campus and how their interactions with students have been more hurtful than helpful. She talks about her accomplishment in getting the SRO off our campus and her next steps.
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Episode 10: From Assimilation to Activism
Kavya Suresh opens with touching on her identity and how interactions with those in the school environment lead her down a path of activism. She then encourages those who are meant to represent a large group to educate themselves and truly understand that group more, even if it's uncomfortable.
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Episode 9: Self-Acceptance
Shreya Rajappa explains what it's like being an Asian minority in America as well as bisexual and how she came to accept who she is. She encourages other minorities to be proud of theirselves and their heritage rather than trying to fit in.
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Episode 8: Realities of Suicidal Thoughts
Laura Luevanos opens up about how she experienced suicidal thoughts and how it can affect one's mental health. She mentions how you can receive help from close friends and professionals and offers help to anyone who might be having these thoughts.