Spilling the Tea with CCE

Missing People on Long Island

Why do only certain types of missing persons cases penetrate mainstream media and make a lasting impression on us as a society? How can we raise more awareness for cases of missing people that have slipped through the cracks and remain unsolved due to little media attention? Join CCE Fellow Antonia Moffa for a discussion of how we perceive people when they disappear.

Sources:

https://hofstracenterforcivicengagement.wordpress.com/2021/10/08/youve-heard-of-gabby-petito-but-have-you-heard-of-these-missing-women-of-color/

https://www1.nyc.gov/site/ocme/for-families/missing-and-unidentified-persons.page#:~:text=More%20than%2013%2C000%20people%20were,for%2060%20or%20more%20days.

https://amsterdamnews.com/news/2021/09/23/gone-and-forgotten-nearly-50-black-girls-missing-n/

https://missingpersonscenter.org/advanced-search/tag/casestatus/active/?criteria=3

https://dailyvoice.com/new-york/suffolk/police-fire/alert-issued-for-missing-15-year-old-long-island-girl/779134/

https://twitter.com/NYPDMissing

https://charleyproject.org/case/edmond-tillman

https://bronx.news12.com/bronx-family-searches-for-86yearold-mother-who-got-off-wrong-bus-stop-42385551

https://bronx.com/yessica-nivarrez-castro-14-missing/

https://www.silive.com/crime-safety/2021/09/patrick-alford-staten-islander-missing-for-11-years-to-be-featured-on-in-pursuit-with-john-walsh.html

https://www.silive.com/news/2020/01/its-been-10-years-since-missing-staten-island-boy-patrick-alford-has-been-seen.html

Join fellows Sarah Stauffer and Lauren Ballinger as they talk about working in the service industry during the COVID-19 Pandemic, and the impacts the pandemic had on different jobs, as well as stressors that employees were under while striving to keep their business running, keep customers happy, and keep everyone safe in the process.

Join Fellow Benjamin Morawek and his guest, Maya Mehta, as they talk about the social theory of reasoning and why it supports the case for engaging in rational conversations about politics and society—especially with people who disagree with you. Referenced in this episode is the video by Vsauce, "The Future Of Reasoning," and the book by Jonathan Haidt, The Righteous Mind: Why Good People are Divided by Politics and Religion. The figure referred to is "The Social Intuitionist Model"; it appears on page 55 of Haidt's book and as Figure 2.4 on page 2 of this PDF.

Join Fellow Sarah Stauffer and her friend, Lily Marston, as they discuss the challenges of work in Animal Rescue and in Animal Shelters. They talk about common misconceptions, what it is like to work with animals, as well as the internal operations. Listen to the end to learn how you can help your local shelter!

Join Fellows Joany and Zahra as they talk about common day-to-day experiences of students of color in a predominantly Caucasian institution. They talk about issues facing many students today and share some personal anecdotes. We hope you enjoy!

Some definitions for terms used in the episode are below:

1.) POC = Person of Color

2.)PWI = Predominately White Institution

"You want to go to law school? It's not that bad, just pay for the LSAT and a few applications!"

Or so you thought. 

We all know that attending law school is expensive, but no one really talks about what it costs just to go through the application process. There's many hidden fees, and costs you might not realize until you begin the process. Join fellows about what it's like to apply to law school and see their running total of how much it can cost. 

Fellow Alexis discusses the English language, the standardization of the English language, and how this language has been used as an unfair test of intelligence for those where English is not their first language. 

Alexis' resources to learn more: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SHsiiNRdX2EIpPkgakrSTjLPdqqnyh81?usp=sharing

In this podcast, CCE Fellows Jenna and Micaela reflect on how their past school year was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. They discuss their perspectives on virtual learning, and what a return to in-person classes could look like in the Fall.

Fellows Alex Attilli and Daria Valan talk about sexual assault and systemic violence in the American prison system. They focus on Edna Mahan correctional facility in New Jersey as a case study for this phenomena. Content Warning: This podcast deals with themes of sexual violence and systemic violence. 

For the full report, visit https://www.justice.gov/opa/press-release/file/1268391/download

For information on resources regarding sexual assault, visit https://www.rainn.org/resources 

Fellows Olivia and Margaret give a summary of the events which led to the military coup in Myanmar this year, and how the Burmese citizens and the greater international community has responded. The coup has displaced thousands of people from their homes, left the majority of politicians imprisoned, and fueled the persecution against the Rohingyas. They also discuss the role of multilateral organizations and the ethics of sanctions in response to political turmoil.

For more information on Myanmar and to donate to protest groups: https://www.isupportmyanmar.com/

To donate to an organization fighting genocide against Rohingyas: https://www.burmataskforce.org/donate/