Nate and Rachel got to talk with one of the founding members of the very FIRST menace chapter, Adokor Swaniker is originally from San Diego, California, and is currently a senior studying cinema at San Francisco State University. Adokor joined Black Menaces to get more involved in the community and be a part of the change. She’s very excited to see what new experiences come her way. During this conversation, you'll hear about the differences between BYU and SFSU, why Adokor wanted to start a menace chapter, and the other ways SFSU has been the first for social issues. 

Recent Graduates Nate and Rachel reminisce on the positive experiences that made BYU worth it for them. Is it worth it to you? You decide..

Nate and Rachel were able to interview BYU Alumna Navirlene Amoa-Ohenakwah. She tells us about her experiences coming from the East Coast to Provo and how Black students are still dealing with the same issues years after her graduation. 

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Cassandra Cooper recieved a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from BYU-Idaho and an MSW from Arizona State. She is originally from Central Falls, Rhode Island and currently practices in Northern Utah. On this episode, she joins Nate and Rachel to discuss texturism, colorism, and dating as Black People in Predominantly White Spaces.

Nate and Rachel discuss the nuances of the terms 'Black' and 'African American' as well as the difficulty of navigating spaces that are not welcoming to minorities.

As the co-owner of several start up companies, Rod Villalba has developed a talent for understanding and helping people through learning to value the people that surround him. He is passionate about marketing, networking, and working with others. Rod is a business school student from Uruguay. He enjoys recording music, cooking, and learning new things, and is very allergic to fish!

His hope in sharing his story as a DACA recipient is to make a confusing and nuanced immigration policy more approachable.

In this episode, Nate and Rachel talk hair and haters as they dive into social and racial issues that are more often discussed within the Black community than outside of it. The link below is related to topics discussed in this episode. Please email your questions and Menace Moments to [email protected]

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