Rooted in Poetics Rooted in Poetics

Why is it important to center and recognize diaspora stories?



In this prologue episode, creator and host Sabrina Im, offers a few responses to this very question, as she introduces the origins and intentions of this podcast. Learn how both personal experiences and community stories will shape this platform.



Access the transcript for this episode here.***



References and Resources:


Find out whose native land you occupy: http://native-land.ca/
For more on why Cambodians are in Long Beach
A 2021 Report on Southeast Asian American mental health in CA
More facts about pkah champa / magnolia alba
Public Matters, and the Urban Futures Lab Fellowship



Learn more about Rooted in Poetics at: SabrinaIm.com, and follow the journey of this project on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.



Have any thoughts or feedback to share? Want to collaborate and/or get involved? Send an email to rootedinpoetics@gmail.com, or leave a voice message!



This podcast was created, designed, edited, mixed, and hosted by Sabrina Im.



A derivative of “Meadows” by “Ramzoid,” available under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, is featured in the intro and outro.



Rooted in Poetics is an independent podcast, and 100% volunteer-run. The project is currently facilitated by one human with featured collaborators who generously volunteer their time. All costs going towards this project are out-of-pocket, so every listen, download, subscription, and share REALLY helps!



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