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

  • Climate Change: Believe it or not, it's here
    The UNC Charlotte Earth Club is a local advocacy group that works to make the UNC Charlotte campus more sustainable. In this episode, Madison Tussey will discuss the local Charlotte Earth Club to determine how this group promotes sustainability in order to help prevent climate change; with a focus on how they specifically educate the community on this topic.
    10 min
  • It's Time for Our Youth

    Time Out Youth Center is a place where lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning youth ages 11-20 can experience a sense of belonging and community. In this episode, UNCC student Brin Sullivan meets the Director of Programs and Services to see how Time Out is bridging the gap between the queer youth of Charlotte and the resources they need. 

    11 min
  • "Skin Deep" - Hosted by Wendy McConnell

    Skin Deep is an episode which explores the importance of racial education as a conduit to cultivating greater societal cohesion as well as reduction in racial inequality. This episode is hosted by Wendy McConnell and highlights local advocates, Dr. Lucretia Carter-Berry founder of Brownicity, Chuck Collier of Racial Equity Cabarrus and Rev. Dr. Claude Forehand pastor of First Baptist Church of Kannapolis, and how they are working to increase racial literacy in their communities.

    (Other Resources Mentioned: Racial Equity Institute)

    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…