For Micronesians by Micronesians

For Micronesians by Micronesians

By Angela EdwardSociety & Culture
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For Micronesians by Micronesians episodes

  • Discussions on the Diaspora featuring Austin Haleyalpiy and Sabrina Chmelir

    This episode highlights a discussion with Austin Haleyalpiy and Sabrina Chmelir.

    All three of us identify as Micronesian American. 

    Austin's family migrated from the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau. 

    Sabrina's family migrated from the Republic of Marshall Islands and her parents met in Guam (a U.S. territory that was once a part of Micronesia). 

    My family migrated from the Federated States of Micronesia. 

    Listen as we discuss each of our journeys, experiences, identity and how it relates the to the historical context in which we've been impacted by the diaspora. 


    Thank you, as usual, for listening!

    36 min
  • COVID-19 is real and it's killing our people - A discussion with Melisa Laelan
    On today's episode, I discuss the COVID-19 pandemic with Marshallese leader, Melisa Laelan. Over 60% of the fatalities from COVID-19 are represented by the Marshallese/Micronesian population in the town where Melisa serves. Melisa Laelan is a native Marshall Islander, born and raised in the Marshall Islands. At age 16, she graduated top of her high school in the islands. A year later she enlisted in the United States Armed Forces. While in the Army, she was offered the opportunity to serve as a logistic specialist within various units throughout the United States and abroad including Asia and Europe. It was then that she acquainted with people from different cultures and became more appreciative of the diversity she experience. After ten years in the service, she moved to Arkansas to attend University of Arkansas in 2004 where she is now a senior, part-time status, studying International relations. Because of her prior service with the Armed Forces, she was able to attain her citizenship and in 2011, she became a U.S. citizen. She now holds a dual citizenship. In 2011, along with other Marshallese leaders, Laelan founded Arkansas Coalition of Marshallese (ACOM) and in the year 2015, ACOM received its non-profit status, making it the first organization founded and directed by native Marshall Islanders. As the executive director of ACOM, she has become a resource contact in both Marshallese and non-Marshallese communities. As the Marshallese community continues to grow in Arkansas, she is frequently visited by many.
    35 min
  • Grace Sewell

    Today's episode is an interviewing with Grace Sewell. Grace is a Micronesian daughter, auntie and makeup artist. She is a vibrant personality! Listen in for more on Grace! Also, on the IG page for the podcast, I posted some content on self-care. Listen in to hear the person who inspired that idea and why!

    22 min
  • Nick Elias

    Listen in as today's episode drops with Nick Elias. Nick is a Micronesian son, brother, cat-dad, partner, and artist living in Colorado! You can see links to his page on the For Micronesians by Micronesians Instagram page!

    29 min
  • Dania Rescue

    On this episode, I interviewed Dania Rescue. She is a dynamic Micronesian-American daughter who empowers our community through translation services. Listen to her and feel empowered!

    Support her businesses at: 

    pivs4u.com

    and

    www.pwipwishop.com 

    Feel free to listen weekly to more episodes and meet more dynamic Micronesians. 

    25 min
  • To be continued
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    2 min
  • Austin Haleyalpiy

    On this episode, I interviewed Austin Haleyalpiy. Austin is a Micronesian son and civic engager (if that's a word). 

    Listen every week to hear a new dynamic Micronesian!

    26 min
  • Sha Ongelungel

    This episode I spoke with Sha Ongelungel. Sha is a Micronesian daughter, activist, and artist. Sha is the activist behind the #BeingMicronesian movement and you can support her by purchasing stickers from her Etsy shop. 

    Listen weekly to hear more dynamic Micronesian voices!

    20 min

About For Micronesians by Micronesians

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Welcome! For Micronesians by Micronesians is a platform that is all things Micronesian! The podcast was created for the month of May to highlight 30 Micronesians in 30 days in order to honor Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month.