The Student Voice Podcast The Students

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)

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/)
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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/)


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“We’re just normal people sitting in some chairs”

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/)

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/)

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

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