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This eight-part series features conversations with lawmakers, advocates and policy experts tackling some of Black America's most pressing issues. This Chicago Urban League podcast is facilitated by journalist Dometi Pongo in partnership with our President and CEO Shari Runner. Available on iTunes, Soundcloud, and all other podcasting platforms. | Videos and shownotes available at CULPodcast.com
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Please subscribe to Dear Black Voter, Season 2 of the Chicago Urban League's podcast series. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dear-black-voter/id1339187793?mt=2 In this episode, CUL President and CEO Shari Runner talks about why it is important to build upon the impact of "CULture, Race and Equity" by educating Black voters and providing resourc…
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In this live podcast recording, panelists identify and scrutinize the root causes of youth violence. United Kingdom-based community organizer Temi Mwale founded the 4Front Project to find solutions to street violence in London – not unlike the trauma experienced in Chicago. She offers her perspective alongside Clinical & Community Psychologist Dr. …
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The second African-African to be elected Cook County State's Attorney, Kim Foxx, talks to CRE about her first year in office. Foxx opens up about the challenges she faces in charging police officers in misconduct cases. She also talks about carrying out what may have been the first mass exoneration in county history, announces a lawsuit against Ube…
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Ep. 6 Public Health with Dr. Terry Mason and Samantha Olds Frey
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This week on CULture, Race and Equity, we discuss public health with the Cook County Department of Public Health’s Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Terry Mason. Dr. Mason analyzes the root causes of many of the health issues seen in African American communities.After that, you’ll hear from Samantha Olds Frey, the Executive Director of the Illinois Asso…
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Ep. 5 Wage Gap with Paul Strauss and Tammera Holmes
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An employment discrimination lawyer and a STEM education expert discuss wage disparities based on race and gender. Civil Rights Attorney Paul Strauss makes a case for legislation that would require companies to publicly release more information on wages and hiring practices. (@ 17:20) Tammera Holmes is a black, female aviation executive in a field …
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