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Youth Empowerment Radio
This podcast was created by young people as a project of Youth MOVE Colorado, a youth-led organization. This is meant to serve as a fun, educational, and community-building resource for youth with lived experience. We will be having organic conversations about everything from making friends to advocating for change, and interviewing other changemakers along the way!
Youth Empowerment Radio
Episode 29 - Interview with Elisia Parham about Black History Month
Understanding Black History Month: An Interview with Elisia Parham
This is the 29th episode, where the host talks to Elisia about her experience as a black woman working for a county department of human services. The conversation largely revolves around Black History Month, its significance, and the issues of inequalities and misconceptions surrounding it. The conversation also touches on the importance of celebrating not just the atrocities but also the successes of black people. They discuss the topic of colorism within the black community and the issue of systemic racism in various sectors such as education and housing. The host shares her own experiences of microaggressions and workplace racism.