Together as One

This podcast is about Critical Race Theory (CRT), why it’s important, and how it could impact us. It relates to our March 24 podcast, a Conversation with the ACLU on Proposed State Censorship Bills in Georgia and across the country. Dr. Tammy Greer, an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Clark Atlanta University with expertise in Atlanta Politics, Urban Politics, and Public Policy and underserved communities, leads the discussion in Episode 2. For more information about the Urban League of Greater Atlanta, find us at https://ulgatl.org/. Learn more about CRT below: “Uncovering Who Is Driving The Fight Against Critical Race Theory in Schools” NPR “What Is Critical Race Theory, and Why Is It Under Attack?” Education Week “Why are states banning critical race theory?” Brookings “New critical race theory laws have teachers scared, confused and self-censoring" The Washington Post Music: “Soul and Mind” - E’s Jammy Jams

Our inaugural episode will feature Dr. Victoria Seals, President of Atlanta Technical College, to talk about vocational education as an economic mobility tool. This discussion is an extension of an “Under the Dome” forum held on March 3, 2022, at the Capitol in Atlanta, Georgia. Panelists focused on the role of trade schools and other forms of nontraditional education in promoting economic mobility for Georgia families. Atlanta Technical College first enrolled adults in vocational education in 1945 following World War II. Since then, Atlanta Technical College has operated with the mission of transforming the lives of students, faculty, and staff to bring positive change to the institution and the community. For more information, visit https://atlantatech.edu/, and find us at https://ulgatl.org/. Learn more about vocational education and community colleges below: "Community College FAQs", Community College Research Center at Columbia University-- https://ccrc.tc.columbia.edu/Community-College-FAQs.html#:~:text=Back-,Community%20College%20Enrollment%20and%20Completion,about%2035%25%20of%20undergraduate%20students. "Facing discrimination in vocational schools", The Guardian-- https://www.theguardian.com/education/2017/feb/20/the-neglectful-bias-against-vocational-training "The Stigma of Choosing Trade School Over College", The Atlantic-- https://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2019/03/choosing-trade-school-over-college/584275/ Music: “Soul and Mind” - E’s Jammy Jams