Our National Conversation

In today's episode, two of our interns sit down with the executive director of blackpast.org, Dr. Joyce Dunbar, to learn and discuss the history behind Juneteenth, how it can be celebrated, and its impact on the present and future.

June is Pride Month to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and its history and culture. In this episode of Allow Us To Explain, we will discuss the history of Pride, the importance of visibility, and the challenges that LGBTQ+ people still face today.

In part three of our Education Series, we will talk with some college professors about their careers, including what inspired them to become a professor, the pros and cons of the job, and the most significant challenges they have faced. We also get their thoughts on teacher morale and what needs to happen to improve the profession for current and future educators. Plus, you can also hear from a former TA about her thoughts on the higher education field.

In Part 2 of our Education Series, we talk with a couple future educators about their experiences with their major. Our panelists discuss the challenges and opportunities facing educators today and explore what it takes to be a successful future educator. They also give advice to people considering taking on the same profession.

As the world continues to become more technologically advanced, the idea of "smart cities" being developed and working in the U.S. is growing. So what are smart cities? What are the driving forces behind it, and what can the effects be? Is it good or bad, or both? Let's get into it.

What is the MAHSA Act? How does it affect U.S. and Iran relations, or global diplomacy as a whole? Let's get into it.

In this edition of Allow Us to Explain, we host a roundtable discussion with our CEO Jeff Hall, and Community Team Lead Tania Ruedas Ortiz to talk how politics are differing and changing from generation to generation. Gear up for this Baby Boomer v. Gen Z debate!

As the month of March ends, so does Women's History Month. A growing debate surrounding women involves Reproductive Rights and Women's Healthcare. How did overturning Roe v Wade affect abortion access? When should sex education be taught? Thoughts on expanding birth control access? All that and more on today's edition of Allow Us to Explain.

We've all heard about being good humanitarians in the country, but what does that mean? How can we impact our communities on our own? This and more in our sit down conversation with ONC Governance intern, Wesley Liu.