C.A.R.E to listen?

In this episode, all of the C.A.R.E leaders answer questions submitted by you, our members, and listeners, and engage in insightful conversation. They specifically touch on the origins and importance of C.A.R.E, personal topics regarding their own experiences, role models, zodiac signs, and much more! Get comfortable because this is a long one!

C.A.R.E leaders, Darrah and Frankie, delve into why clubs that uphold the same mission as C.A.R.E are necessary in predominantly white schools/institutions. They talk specifically about the platform that C.A.R.E provides for many students and peers to use as a way to find unity, comfort, and security through shared experiences, but also a space for students to build a sense of empathy for their peers. In addition to this, they touch on C.A.R.E being a source of information for those, specifically white students, who seek to remain aware of various social issues and their impacts.

C.A.R.E leaders; Faria, Yayla, and Steph, discuss the various aspects and issues surrounding xenophobia, stereotypes, and racism towards the Asian community. During this conversation, they find connections between their experiences as individuals that live in a predominantly white area and attend a predominantly white school and hope to create a foundation of empathy from those listening. *Minimal cursing*

In this episode, C.A.R.E leaders, Faria, Moji, and Darrah shed light on their experiences as young POC women in predominantly white institutions. Given the circumstance of attending PWIs their whole academic careers, they have amassed countless experiences that center around their social identities. They specifically focus on their experiences regarding the feelings of discomfort and loneliness, microaggressions, normalization of ignorance amongst white peers, as well as dating and colorism.