Now What

Host: Diane Gil

Co-Host: Antonio Moore 

Episode Introduction: In today’s episode of the Now What Podcast, Diane is joined by Antonio Moore to talk about Senator Kamala Harris who was elected as Joe Biden's running mate for Vice President. 

Episode Summary: 

The episode revolves around Kamala Harris’ work as a prosecutor as well as her selection as Joe Biden’s running mate for Vice President. It also discusses her history as a prosecutor and the allegations made on her. 

Notable Facts: 

• August 11th, 2020 was an historic day for America as Senator Kamala Harris was named as Joe Bidens running mate for Vice President.

• Kamala Harris is the first woman of color to be placed on the ballot for a major political party. 

• Kamala Harris’ father is Jamaican and her mother is Indian. She was born in America, she’s a black American.

• Kamala’s values have been grounded in doing the brave work to use the law to uphold injustices throughout her adult life.

• Kamala is educated, sophisticated, and politically powerful. She is who we need to shut down the patriarchy in America. 

Call-To-Actions: 

• Listeners should do their own research on Kamala starting with; 

• • Her success in taking down predatory for profit colleges, including canceling the debts of those impacts

  • Her support to make lynching a Federal Crime

  • Her support of legislation to ban police hold, like the one that killed Eric  Gardner and George Floyd.

  • Her record of creating creative policies such as Back on Track, to give non violent first time offenders alternative options (such as boot camp) rather than sending them into the criminal justice system. 

  • Her success in creating a new path for juvenile sex workers by creating safe houses, support and treatment when she had a chance to convict them for crime. 

  • Her success in creating a public database of violent encounters between the police and the public.

  • Winning 16 billion increase in funds in the middle of the foreclosure crisis

• Register to vote and encourage others to register too. 

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This episode was executive produced by: LG Media

Episode show notes by: Tanishka Kherajani

Host: Diane Gil

Co-Host: KeKey Huessein

Episode Introduction: 

In today’s episode of the Now What Podcast, Diane is joined by her co-host KeKey to talk about political keywords commonly used.

Kekey Huessein who has a vast political background along with Diane Gil who is a political enthusiast share several political terms and their meaning. They also share resources for voting and how every individual can contribute.

Key Terms

• Liberal: The fundamental ideals of liberalism are:
  • Freedom of Speech
  • Freedom of Press
  • Right to Process 
  • Equality Under the Law
  • The US was the first country to be founded on the idea of liberalism and all Americans are essentially liberals.

• Conservative: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conservatism
• Progressive: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progressivism
• Independent: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independent_politician
• Republican Party: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republican_Party_(United_States)
• Democratic Party: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democratic_Party_(United_States)

Resources:

https://www.vote.org/

Call To Actions:

• Make sure you’re registered to vote.
• Make sure adults around you, friends and family are registered to vote.
• Donate a minimum of $3 to https://www.vote.org/  so they can continue their work.

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This episode was executive produced by: LG Media Episode show notes by: Tanishka Kherajani

Host: Diane Gil

Co-Host: KeKey Huessein

Episode Introduction: 

In today’s episode of the Now What Podcast, Diane is joined by her co-host KeKey to talk about political keywords commonly used.

Kekey Huessein who has a vast political background along with Diane Gil who is a political enthusiast share several political terms and their meaning. They also share resources for voting and how every individual can contribute.

Key Terms

• Liberal: The fundamental ideals of liberalism are:
  • Freedom of Speech
  • Freedom of Press
  • Right to Process 
  • Equality Under the Law
  • The US was the first country to be founded on the idea of liberalism and all Americans are essentially liberals.

• Conservative: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conservatism
• Progressive: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progressivism
• Independent: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independent_politician
• Republican Party: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republican_Party_(United_States)
• Democratic Party: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democratic_Party_(United_States)

Resources:

https://www.vote.org/

Call To Actions:

• Make sure you’re registered to vote.
• Make sure adults around you, friends and family are registered to vote.
• Donate a minimum of $3 to https://www.vote.org/  so they can continue their work.

Listen to other episodes: https:// podcasts.apple.com/ us/podcast/now-what/ id1439125172 

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This episode was executive produced by: LG Media
Episode show notes by: Tanishka Kherajani

Host: Diane Gil

Co-Host: KeKey Huessein

Episode Introduction: 

In this episode of the Now What Podcast, Diane is joined by your favorite co-host KeKey Moore to discuss the removal of confederate statues and symbols across America.

Episode Summary: 

The discussion revolves around the ongoing demands for the removal of confederate statues and symbols across the United States. Several historical facts are discussed and the conversation also connects listeners with another example of how the current education system is failing the youth of all races on the true history of America.

Notable Facts & Statistics: 

According to a poll conducted by the Pew research group:

•  48% of Americans believe that the Civil War was for the State’s rights.
•  38% of Americans know that Slavery was the cause.
•  9% of Americans believe that both of: the State’s rights as well as Slavery were the cause for Civil War.
• American education doesn’t give the full story on the origins of the Civil War.
• KeyKey shares evidence that slavery was the cause of the American Civil War: 
  • All 11 states issued Articles of Successions.
  • The articles states the continuation of slavery was the reason for Civil War and these were written by confederate leaders of that time.
• Statues, monuments and flags from that period represent white supremacy.
• The confederate flag was adapted as the state flag.
• United Daughters of the Confederacy are responsible for the majority of these monuments being erected.
• Demand for removal of Confederate statues & symbols initiated from the country’s military. 

Sources:

Pew Research Center Fact Tank - What caused the Civil WarUnited Daughters of the Confederacy Declaration of Causes: February 2, 1861 - A declaration of the causes which impel the State of Texas to secede from the Federal Union. Dept. of Defense Memorandum - to the force on the display of flags

Quote Worthy Content: 

“Romanticizing of the confederacy needs to end.”

Antonio Moore

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This episode was executive produced by: LG Media

Episode show notes by: Tanishka Kherajani

Music by: Alex Maldonado

Host: Diane Gil

Co-Host: KeKey Hussein

Guest: Lamon Gorman 

Listen to other episodes: https:// podcasts.apple.com/ us/podcast/now-what/ id1439125172 

Episode Introduction:

In today’s episode of the Now What podcast, we are joined by KeKey Hussein and Lamon Gorman to discuss the various pros and cons of the schooling options and their plans to return to school are revealed. 

Episode Summary:

The discussion revolves around the challenges parents across the United States are experiencing in returning their children back to school season amidst the Covid 19 pandemic. Diane, Key and LG give their perspectives on the pros and cons for the various learning methods being implemented for the 2020-2021 school year. 

A note for our listeners - this episode shares our personal opinions based on our individual circumstances. When it comes to the health and safety of you and your family, only you know what’s best. 

Return to School Options as of 08/07/20:

California - According to the State Monitoring List:

• If there are less than 150 covid tests every day, per 1000 residents in the last 7 days in the county, the schools cannot open.
• If there are more than 150 positive cases per 1000 residents in the last 14 days in the county, the schools cannot open.
• If there’s a 8% covid positivity rate in the county, the schools cannot open.

California Schooling Options:

• Online learning for the entire year with teacher’s assistance.
• Online learning until the situations are more favourable for in-person teaching.
• Home-Schooling the students. 

Texas - EMISD and NWISD Schooling Options and Support in Texas:

• Schools will open on August 20 with an online learning program
• In-Person Learning will be available and optional to begin on Sept 14.

Pros of In-Person Learning:

• This will help the students return to normalcy in terms of their daily routines.
• Social learning is enriched in a physical learning environment like schools.
• Practical activities (like science experiments, sports education) are available easily in schools.
• Schools are taking a lot of precautions for the safety of the staff and the students.
• Kids benefit from the traditional teaching method because they can grasp the concepts faster.
• Helps specially abled students to learn efficiently.
• After schools programs help in the development of children.
• Students may not take virtual learning seriously.

Cons of In-Person Learning:

• It puts a lot of people at risk including students, their families, the teaching staff and the community as a whole.
• Students may or may not adhere to the precautions set by school.
• Parents may or may not be able to trust the school to take care of children.
• Adhering to the precautions set by school may end up distracting the students from their actual education.

Pros of Remote Learning: 

• Creates an opportunity for parents to be more directly involved with the education of their children.
• There’s a better school-family balance because students get to study while spending time with their family and with their parents’ support.
• Parents can see how the education is being rendered in contrast to their values which is not easily trackable in traditional teaching.
• It is safer for the children as compared to in-person learning.

Cons of Remote Learning: 

• Children from lower income communities as well as children with physical and intellectual disability may not be able to learn effectively.
• Younger children do not have a good attention span which makes virtual learning ineffective.
• Teachers are not able to deliver value as children tend not to pay attention in online classes.
• Parents need to make time for monitoring their child’s online classes on top of their daily duties which can cause stress.
• Technology fails often and students can miss on learning.

• Parents need to make time for monitoring their child’s online classes on top of their daily duties which can cause stress.
• Technology fails often and students can miss on learning.

Our Now What To You:

• Tell us what your views are about the various teaching methods being offered to your family for the 2020-2021 academic year.

Rate and leave a review on iTunes, it helps more people discover us and stay connected with things that matter. 

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Contact: [email protected] 

Website: www.dianegil.com 

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Join us at: www.facebook.com/groups/cultivatewithcourage

YouTube: Cultivate With Courage 

This episode was executive produced by: LG Media

Episode show notes by: Tanishka Kherajani

Music by: Alex Maldonado

Host: Diane Gil

Co-Host: KeKey Hussein

Guest: Lamon Gorman 

Listen to other episodes: https:// podcasts.apple.com/ us/podcast/now-what/ id1439125172 

Episode Introduction:

In today’s episode of the Now What podcast, we are joined by KeKey Hussein and Lamon Gorman to discuss the various pros and cons of the schooling options and their plans to return to school are revealed. 

Episode Summary:

The discussion revolves around the challenges parents across the United States are experiencing in returning their children back to school season amidst the Covid 19 pandemic. Diane, Key and LG give their perspectives on the pros and cons for the various learning methods being implemented for the 2020-2021 school year. 

A note for our listeners - this episode shares our personal opinions based on our individual circumstances. When it comes to the health and safety of you and your family, only you know what’s best. 

Return to School Options as of 08/07/20:

California - According to the State Monitoring List:

• If there are less than 150 covid tests every day, per 1000 residents in the last 7 days in the county, the schools cannot open.
• If there are more than 150 positive cases per 1000 residents in the last 14 days in the county, the schools cannot open.
• If there’s a 8% covid positivity rate in the county, the schools cannot open.

California Schooling Options:

• Online learning for the entire year with teacher’s assistance.
• Online learning until the situations are more favourable for in-person teaching.
• Home-Schooling the students. 

Texas - EMISD and NWISD Schooling Options and Support in Texas:

• Schools will open on August 20 with an online learning program
• In-Person Learning will be available and optional to begin on Sept 14.

Pros of In-Person Learning:

• This will help the students return to normalcy in terms of their daily routines.
• Social learning is enriched in a physical learning environment like schools.
• Practical activities (like science experiments, sports education) are available easily in schools.
• Schools are taking a lot of precautions for the safety of the staff and the students.
• Kids benefit from the traditional teaching method because they can grasp the concepts faster.
• Helps specially abled students to learn efficiently.
• After schools programs help in the development of children.
• Students may not take virtual learning seriously.

Cons of In-Person Learning:

• It puts a lot of people at risk including students, their families, the teaching staff and the community as a whole.
• Students may or may not adhere to the precautions set by school.
• Parents may or may not be able to trust the school to take care of children.
• Adhering to the precautions set by school may end up distracting the students from their actual education.

Pros of Remote Learning: 

• Creates an opportunity for parents to be more directly involved with the education of their children.
• There’s a better school-family balance because students get to study while spending time with their family and with their parents’ support.
• Parents can see how the education is being rendered in contrast to their values which is not easily trackable in traditional teaching.
• It is safer for the children as compared to in-person learning.

Cons of Remote Learning: 

• Children from lower income communities as well as children with physical and intellectual disability may not be able to learn effectively.
• Younger children do not have a good attention span which makes virtual learning ineffective.
• Teachers are not able to deliver value as children tend not to pay attention in online classes.
• Parents need to make time for monitoring their child’s online classes on top of their daily duties which can cause stress.
• Technology fails often and students can miss on learning.

• Parents need to make time for monitoring their child’s online classes on top of their daily duties which can cause stress.
• Technology fails often and students can miss on learning.

Our Now What To You:

• Tell us what your views are about the various teaching methods being offered to your family for the 2020-2021 academic year.

Rate and leave a review on iTunes, it helps more people discover us and stay connected with things that matter. 

 Tell us what you want to hear, and where you're listening from by completing this brief survey: https://survey.libsyn.com/dianegil

 REACH US: 

Contact: [email protected] 

Website: www.dianegil.com 

Instagram/Twitter: @dianegil_cwc 

Join us at: www.facebook.com/groups/cultivatewithcourage

YouTube: Cultivate With Courage 

This episode was executive produced by: LG Media

Episode show notes by: Tanishka Kherajani

Music by: Alex Maldonado

Host: Diane Gil

Co-Host: Antonio Moore

Guest: Hermen Wegayehu

Listen to other episodes: https:// podcasts.apple.com/ us/podcast/now-what/ id1439125172 

Episode Introduction:

In today’s episode of the Now What podcast, Diane and her co host KeKey Huessein are accompanied by Hermen Wegayehu who talks about her homeland and the Ethiopian culture. Hermen shares the struggles of her people, and provide inspiration to Be Black and Be Proud #BLM

Episode Summary:

Hermen talks about her experience as a child who moved from her home in Ethiopia to America. She shares her experience where she felt like an outsider and was often judged on basis of the colour of her skin and her accent. She also talks about her current life as a corporate leader and how she’s trying to teach the Ethiopian values and culture to her children. The episode talks about everything from the unique Ethiopian culture to great movements in the history of black people and how they’re still facing the same problems as people of color.

Call to Action

• As a nation confront the division and supremacy to bring healing and unity.  

• We should all challenge our biases on the issues we are facing

Notable Facts & Statistics:

• Ethiopia’s Flag served as a symbol of African independence and is a source of great pride.

• In 1935, Ethiopian flag evoked sentiments of the black community in America.

• Ethiopia is one of the oldest nations in the world.

• ~600,000 undocumented black immigrants live in the US.

• One out of every ten blacks in America are immigrants.

• Most African countries gained their political independence in the 1960s.

Resources:

(Credits: FutureLearn)

Donating to causes fighting to help improve the lives of black people in the community – as well as in the penal system – is a good way to contribute. 

• The Bail Project – a non-profit organization that pays bail for low-income Americans.

• The American Civil Liberties Union – donate to help legal battles and advocacy.

• Donate directly to Black Lives Matter.

• Donate to BLM UK.

• Donate to the official George Floyd memorial fund.

• Donate to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.

• Donate to the Free Black University – to combat the decolonization of education.

• Donate to the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust.

If you’re unable to donate, signing a petition might be the next best thing. We’ve highlighted petitions calling for justice for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor (murdered by a police officer in her sleep in Louisville), and Belly Mujinga, a transport worker who died of COVID-19 after being spat at in London.

• Sign the petition for justice for Belly Mujinga.

• Sign the petition for justice for George Floyd.

• Sign the petition for justice for Breonna Taylor.

Black Lives Matter also collects new petitions on their site. Read the BLM statement on George Floyd and why black people have a right to not live in fear.

Whether you want to learn more about the rich history and culture of black people, or you’re looking to learn more about the history of oppression black people have suffered – and the inspirational opposition to it through the ages – there’s a wealth of books, films, and courses that can expand your understanding. 

Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race by Reni Eddo-Lodge

This book on the reality of structural racism in Britain has shot to the top of the best-seller charts  – making Eddo-Lodge the first black author to top the charts in the UK. 

Natives: Race and Class in the Ruins of Empire by Akala

Musician, activist, and academic Akala charts the historical legacy of British racism and colonial oppression.

Between The World And Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates

Author Coates explores American racism in the form of a letter to his 14-year-old son.

Women, Race & Class by Angela Davis

A groundbreaking exploration of the intersection of related oppressions – how the system works to keep down women, blacks, and workers, all at once.

Unapologetic: A Black, Queer, and Feminist Mandate for Radical Movements by Charlene Carruthers

Exploring the history of black liberation back to the Haitian Revolution, Carruthers appeals to her readers to make black liberation more queer, more feminist, and more radical.

13th by Ava DuVernay

In this documentary, director DuVernay contends that slavery in the United States was replaced by systemic oppression of black people – through the prison system, the war on drugs, and longstanding police and public violence.

The Black Power Mixtape 1967–1975 by Göran Olsson

A collection of news footage – shot in the late 1960s and early 70s by Swedish national television – that acts as a unique portrait of the black activists at the forefront of the radical civil rights movement. Featuring interviews with Angela Davis, Stokely Carmichael, and Huey P. Newton.

I Am Not Your Negro by Raoul Peck

This documentary collects author James Baldwin’s observations on American history and racial injustice, including his thoughts on civil rights leaders Medgar Evers, Malcolm X, and Martin Luther King Jr.

Understanding Diversity and Inclusion from Purdue University

Unconscious bias is as much a factor in discrimination as overt racism. On this course, you can learn to tackle ethnocentric mindsets and create inclusive environments.

Cultural Diversity and the City from the European University Institute

This course explores the importance of racial and cultural diversity in shaping the identity of a thriving city.

Empire: the Controversies of British Imperialism from the University of Exeter

The University of Exeter’s short, free course examines the British Empire, including how it exploited race, religion, and propaganda to hold sway over a third of the Earth’s population.

Rate and leave a review on iTunes, it helps more people discover us and stay connected with things that matter. 

Tell us what you want to hear, and where you're listening from by completing this brief survey: https://survey.libsyn.com/dianegil

REACH US: 

Contact: [email protected] 

Website: www.dianegil.com 

Instagram/Twitter: @dianegil_cwc 

Join us at: www.facebook.com/groups/cultivatewithcourage

YouTube: Cultivate With Courage 

This episode was executive produced by: LG Media

Episode show notes by: Tanishka Kherajani

Music by: Alex Maldonado

Host: Diane Gil

Co-Host: Antonio Moore

Guest: Hermen Wegayehu

Listen to other episodes: https:// podcasts.apple.com/ us/podcast/now-what/ id1439125172 

Episode Introduction:

In today’s episode of the Now What podcast, Diane and her co host KeKey Huessein are accompanied by Hermen Wegayehu who talks about her homeland and the Ethiopian culture. Hermen shares the struggles of her people, and provide inspiration to Be Black and Be Proud #BLM

Episode Summary:

Hermen talks about her experience as a child who moved from her home in Ethiopia to America. She shares her experience where she felt like an outsider and was often judged on basis of the colour of her skin and her accent. She also talks about her current life as a corporate leader and how she’s trying to teach the Ethiopian values and culture to her children. The episode talks about everything from the unique Ethiopian culture to great movements in the history of black people and how they’re still facing the same problems as people of color.

Call to Action

• As a nation confront the division and supremacy to bring healing and unity.  

• We should all challenge our biases on the issues we are facing

Notable Facts & Statistics:

• Ethiopia’s Flag served as a symbol of African independence and is a source of great pride.

• In 1935, Ethiopian flag evoked sentiments of the black community in America.

• Ethiopia is one of the oldest nations in the world.

• ~600,000 undocumented black immigrants live in the US.

• One out of every ten blacks in America are immigrants.

• Most African countries gained their political independence in the 1960s.

Resources:

(Credits: FutureLearn)

Donating to causes fighting to help improve the lives of black people in the community – as well as in the penal system – is a good way to contribute. 

• The Bail Project – a non-profit organization that pays bail for low-income Americans.

• The American Civil Liberties Union – donate to help legal battles and advocacy.

• Donate directly to Black Lives Matter.

• Donate to BLM UK.

• Donate to the official George Floyd memorial fund.

• Donate to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.

• Donate to the Free Black University – to combat the decolonization of education.

• Donate to the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust.

If you’re unable to donate, signing a petition might be the next best thing. We’ve highlighted petitions calling for justice for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor (murdered by a police officer in her sleep in Louisville), and Belly Mujinga, a transport worker who died of COVID-19 after being spat at in London.

• Sign the petition for justice for Belly Mujinga.

• Sign the petition for justice for George Floyd.

• Sign the petition for justice for Breonna Taylor.

Black Lives Matter also collects new petitions on their site. Read the BLM statement on George Floyd and why black people have a right to not live in fear.

Whether you want to learn more about the rich history and culture of black people, or you’re looking to learn more about the history of oppression black people have suffered – and the inspirational opposition to it through the ages – there’s a wealth of books, films, and courses that can expand your understanding. 

Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race by Reni Eddo-Lodge

This book on the reality of structural racism in Britain has shot to the top of the best-seller charts  – making Eddo-Lodge the first black author to top the charts in the UK. 

Natives: Race and Class in the Ruins of Empire by Akala

Musician, activist, and academic Akala charts the historical legacy of British racism and colonial oppression.

Between The World And Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates

Author Coates explores American racism in the form of a letter to his 14-year-old son.

Women, Race & Class by Angela Davis

A groundbreaking exploration of the intersection of related oppressions – how the system works to keep down women, blacks, and workers, all at once.

Unapologetic: A Black, Queer, and Feminist Mandate for Radical Movements by Charlene Carruthers

Exploring the history of black liberation back to the Haitian Revolution, Carruthers appeals to her readers to make black liberation more queer, more feminist, and more radical.

13th by Ava DuVernay

In this documentary, director DuVernay contends that slavery in the United States was replaced by systemic oppression of black people – through the prison system, the war on drugs, and longstanding police and public violence.

The Black Power Mixtape 1967–1975 by Göran Olsson

A collection of news footage – shot in the late 1960s and early 70s by Swedish national television – that acts as a unique portrait of the black activists at the forefront of the radical civil rights movement. Featuring interviews with Angela Davis, Stokely Carmichael, and Huey P. Newton.

I Am Not Your Negro by Raoul Peck

This documentary collects author James Baldwin’s observations on American history and racial injustice, including his thoughts on civil rights leaders Medgar Evers, Malcolm X, and Martin Luther King Jr.

Understanding Diversity and Inclusion from Purdue University

Unconscious bias is as much a factor in discrimination as overt racism. On this course, you can learn to tackle ethnocentric mindsets and create inclusive environments.

Cultural Diversity and the City from the European University Institute

This course explores the importance of racial and cultural diversity in shaping the identity of a thriving city.

Empire: the Controversies of British Imperialism from the University of Exeter

The University of Exeter’s short, free course examines the British Empire, including how it exploited race, religion, and propaganda to hold sway over a third of the Earth’s population.

Rate and leave a review on iTunes, it helps more people discover us and stay connected with things that matter. 

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Contact: [email protected] 

Website: www.dianegil.com 

Instagram/Twitter: @dianegil_cwc 

Join us at: www.facebook.com/groups/cultivatewithcourage

YouTube: Cultivate With Courage 

This episode was executive produced by: LG Media

Episode show notes by: Tanishka Kherajani

Music by: Alex Maldonado

Host: Diane Gil

Co-Host: Antonio Moore

Episode Introduction: In today’s episode of the Now What podcast, Diane and her co host KeKey Hussein talk about the water crisis in Flint, Michigan. A real life example of what can happen in any community who loses their voice, and when local leaders fail to act in the best interest of the citizens. 

This episode is a reminder to our listeners to empower yourself to be informed on (elected and appointed) local and state officials, and the authority they have to impact your daily life.

Episode Summary:

The discussion revolves around the lead contamination in drinking water in the city of Flint, Michigan. The crisis began back in 2014 under the presidentship of Barack Obama and still remains unsolved in President Trump’s period. The crisis is traced back to its origin and resources to help are discussed. 

Notable Facts & Statistics:

• 85% of the land pipes have been replaced in the city of Flint, Michigan. The work for replacing the remaining 15% is stuck due to Covid 19.

• Over 12,000 children are exposed to high lead damage in Flint, Michigan.

• Lead contaminated water affects the mental and physical development of children.

• It also results in mental diseases, premature delivery, increase in infant mortality rates, reduced sperm count and other diseases.

Resources:

Residents in need of a water filter or filter cartridge should Call for CORE at 810-238-6700

City of Flint: (810) 410-1134

Genesee County Recycling Hotline: (810) 762-7744

Keep Genesee County Beautiful: (810) 767-9696

Republic Services: (800) 438-0966

Additional information can be found at:

http://www.flintcares.com

http://michigan.gov/flintwater

Listen to other episodes: https:// podcasts.apple.com/ us/podcast/now-what/ id1439125172 

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Host: Diane Gil

Co-Host: Antonio Moore

Episode Introduction: In today’s episode of the Now What podcast, Diane and her co host KeKey Hussein talk about the water crisis in Flint, Michigan. A real life example of what can happen in any community who loses their voice, and when local leaders fail to act in the best interest of the citizens. 

This episode is a reminder to our listeners to empower yourself to be informed on (elected and appointed) local and state officials, and the authority they have to impact your daily life.

Episode Summary:

The discussion revolves around the lead contamination in drinking water in the city of Flint, Michigan. The crisis began back in 2014 under the presidentship of Barack Obama and still remains unsolved in President Trump’s period. The crisis is traced back to its origin and resources to help are discussed. 

Notable Facts & Statistics:

• 85% of the land pipes have been replaced in the city of Flint, Michigan. The work for replacing the remaining 15% is stuck due to Covid 19.

• Over 12,000 children are exposed to high lead damage in Flint, Michigan.

• Lead contaminated water affects the mental and physical development of children.

• It also results in mental diseases, premature delivery, increase in infant mortality rates, reduced sperm count and other diseases.

Resources:

Residents in need of a water filter or filter cartridge should Call for CORE at 810-238-6700

City of Flint: (810) 410-1134

Genesee County Recycling Hotline: (810) 762-7744

Keep Genesee County Beautiful: (810) 767-9696

Republic Services: (800) 438-0966

Additional information can be found at:

http://www.flintcares.com

http://michigan.gov/flintwater

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