MyTERN Conversations

MyTERN Conversations

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MyTERN Conversations episodes

  • Official Trailer: MyTERN Conversations Cohort 2

    Thank you for listening to the MyTERN Podcast. The MyTERN program is a Tufts University-accredited program, providing education, mentorship, and career development support to — and by — those who have been directly impacted by the criminal justice system. MyTERN’s objective is to provide an opportunity for each participant to rediscover and reframe their skills, interests, responsibilities, and commitments. This podcast is created and produced in partnership with Tufts University's Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life and the Bridging Differences Grant Program. Music brought to you by Elmer Pleit. Cover art brought to you by Rahim Gray (Instagram: @rahimgrayart). Learn more or support MyTERN at TUPIT.org.

    Featuring: Hector Bannister, Chaiya Chan, Kurry Harbor, Bobby Iacoviello, Eugene Ivey, Steven Johnson, Gary Lee, Martin O'Brien, Billy Raye, and Aaron Smith

    Content Warning: This podcast series contains material about emotional and physical trauma and abuse — especially experienced by women and BIPOC — that may be upsetting to some audiences.

    5 min
  • “You’re One Strong, Resilient Woman”

    Stories about the intersections of gender, motherhood, trauma, severe deprivation, and incarceration, featuring myTERN students Calvena and Marie.

    Featuring Calvena DeVoe and Marie Lafontant

    Content Warning: This podcast series contains material about emotional and physical trauma and abuse — especially experienced by women and BIPOC — that may be upsetting to some audiences.

    Episode Transcript
    25 min
  • “Home Was Never Home”
    Hector and Vee talk about the meaning of “family” and “home” before, during, and after incarceration.
    Featuring Hector Bannister and Devon McNeil
    Content Warning: This podcast series contains material about emotional and physical trauma and abuse — especially experienced by women and BIPOC — that may be upsetting to some audiences.
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    40 min
  • “Home Was Never Home”
    Hector and Vee talk about the meaning of “family” and “home” before, during, and after incarceration.
    Featuring Hector Bannister and Devon McNeil
    Content Warning: This podcast series contains material about emotional and physical trauma and abuse — especially experienced by women and BIPOC — that may be upsetting to some audiences.
    Episode Transcript
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    40 min
  • “There’s No Us Without You Guys, There’s No You Guys Without Us”

    The first episode of the podcast features three MyTERN students: Shakir Abdullah, Rahim Gray, and Joseph Irizarry, who discuss their experience and thoughts about education before, during, and after incarceration. This podcast series contains material about emotional and physical trauma and abuse — especially experienced by women and BIPOC — that may be upsetting to some audiences.

    Episode Transcript
    33 min
  • Official Trailer: MyTERN Conversations Cohort 1

    Thank you for listening to the MyTERN Podcast. The MyTERN program is a Tufts University-accredited program, providing education, mentorship, and career development support to — and by — those who have been directly impacted by the criminal justice system. MyTERN’s objective is to provide an opportunity for each participant to rediscover and reframe their skills, interests, responsibilities, and commitments. This podcast is created and produced in partnership with Tufts University's Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life and the Bridging Differences Grant Program. Music brought to you by Bernell Jones II. Cover art brought to you by Rahim Gray (Instagram: @rahimgrayart). Learn more or support MyTERN at TUPIT.org.

    Featuring Shakir Abdullah, Hector Bannister, Calvena DeVoe, Rahim Gray, Joseph Irizarry, Marie Lafontant, & Devon McNeil

    Content Warning: This podcast series contains material about emotional and physical trauma and abuse — especially experienced by women and BIPOC — that may be upsetting to some audiences.

    Episode Transcript
    5 min

About MyTERN Conversations

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In these conversations, we share personal stories of life before, during, and after incarceration. Through personal story-telling, we expose systems and inequities that shaped our experiences, shining light on the deep structures of racial, gender, and economic injustice. We are equally interested in the role of education and community-building in helping us to heal and help others heal and in helping us to make change not only in our lives but in the world around us. Through MyTERN Conversations, we challenge ourselves and our listeners to rethink entrenched stereotypes about people impacted by the carceral state. We investigate assumptions and judgements about difference and diversity and celebrate growth, healing, education, friendship, and the power of collective civic impact.