Changing Charlotte: An Advocacy Podcast by UNCC Students

Changing Charlotte: An Advocacy Podcast by UNCC Students

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Changing Charlotte: An Advocacy Podcast by UNCC Students episodes

  • Pro-Immigrant, Pro Bono: The Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy
    With a growing population of immigrants in the Charlotte area, the need for people to step up in order to represent and protect them has grown as well. The Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy has done so, providing pro bono assistance to immigrants as well as low income families and people with disabilities. Christian Montoya sits down with Sharon Dove, director of the Immigrant Justice Program at the CCLA to discuss how the organization goes about advocating for a more just Charlotte.
    11 min
  • Planning for a Better Future

    Planned Parenthood tackles many reproductive health issues, by educating communities such as Charlotte, about preventative measures along with assisting in times of need. In this episode, Kayla King, a student at UNC Charlotte, interviews  Taylor Pickney from Planned Parenthoods volunteer team about what they are doing in Charlotte right now

    12 min
  • Shatter the Silence to Prevent the Violence

    Domestic violence is a prominent issue within society, yet it remains a taboo topic to talk about. In this episode, UNCC student Jasmine Boyce will educate the listeners on domestic violence and common misconceptions surrounding domestic violence. Joining her is Terri DeBoo who will discuss the Jamie Kimble Foundation for Courage.

    12 min
  • A Healthy, Spirit, Mind, and Body for all

    On this episode Megan Quintero talks with Devin Mckillop, the Assistant Director of the after school program for the Brace Family YMCA. Devin discusses his own advocacy work and talks about ways the Brace is looking to better serve its community though multiple YMCA programs.

    12 min
  • Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas: The Fight for Economic Education
    Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas is a non-profit public advocacy group which advocates for financial literacy education for youth across the Carolinas. In this episode, UNC Charlotte student Emma Schambach meets Junior Achievement of Central Carolina’s CEO and President Sarah Cherne to see how Junior Achievement is educating local youth on economic success, and teaching them financial literacy, and why it’s so important.
    12 min
  • Thoughts on Bilingual Preschool

    Early childhood language education is an issue that many low-income families face when preparing their non-English speaking child for American kindergarten. Charlotte, NC is changing that, two bilingual preschools at a time. In this episode, UNCC student Katherine King meets with bilingual preschool director to discuss the impact these schools have on the community.

    10 min
  • The More You Know The Better ft Clean Air Carolina

    This episode is explaining the importance of environmental health awareness on topic of air pollution , including advocacy group in Charlotte, NC called Clean Air Carolina. A group that advocates for clean air around North Carolina including exclusive interview with executive director June Blotnick. (Duane Walls Podcast) 

    12 min
  • Above the Critics: Charlotte For Choice War against Pro life Protesters

    Hi my name is Styles Gibson and i am the host for Above the Critics. I had the opportunity to interview Angela, Vice President of Charlotte For Choice. Charlotte for choice is an advocacy organization who provides escort services to a local clinic, helping patients to and from appointments. The non-profit organization faces challenges with ongoing protesters as the annual 40 week siege is getting ready to kick off. Angela and her staff prepare for this event  giving a closer look, at what goes on through out the day as a Charlotte For Choice staff member. In this episode i talk to Angela about abortion advocacy work. 

    12 min
  • Loggers: Unknown Environmentalists
    Loggers are often perceived as the enemy of the environment. But in this episode UNCC student Virginia Gladden sits down with two North Carolina loggers who are creating a new narrative for all foresters by promoting environmental awareness and fighting for their right to work.
    12 min

About Changing Charlotte: An Advocacy Podcast by UNCC Students

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This podcast was created by University of North Carolina at Charlotte students enrolled in Public Advocacy. Each episode, individually produced by a student, highlights one local organization working…