Books Open Glasses Up

For the  last research episode of this season we discuss the documentary Found, transracial adoptions and Nicole Chung's additional writings.  Grab your favorite drink and unwind with our newest episode!

Links:

https://aspe.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/private/pdf/264526/MEPA-Data-report.pdf
https://ifstudies.org/blog/the-changing-face-of-adoption-in-the-united-states
https://longreads.com/2018/10/02/i...

What exactly does it mean to be a ward of the state? What happens when children are convicted of murder? What services do pregnant women in prison receive? What factor did race play in Mary's story? All the questions we had after reading Allegedly by Tiffany D. Jackson, answered tonight. Settle in, grab a drink, and learn a little with us!

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions surrounding death of an infa...

In this episode we discuss the research we did after reading Not "A Nation of Immigrants". We discuss things ranging from Opera stars to  Lin Manuel Miranda's response to critiques of Hamilton.


Links referenced in the episode:
https://apnews.com/article/nyc-wire-california-ny-state-wire-nj-state-wire-lin-manuel-miranda-db3c9d7573334b55a651d7ceba4dc66b
 
https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture...

This week we discuss all the things we researched after reading It's Not About the Burqa. We discuss some of the amazing women who wrote the essays as well as learn some of the biggest misconceptions about Islam.
Links:

• Website mentioned in On the Representations of Muslims*terms and conditions apply, https://www.amaliah.com/
• https://ing.org/top-100-frequently-asked-questions-about-muslims-and-their-faith/
• https://www.go...

From Akwaeke Emezi's inspirations, to Nigerian culture, to incest laws around the world, tonight we dive a little deeper into some background info on what made up The Death of Vivek Oji.

Links:

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1m-2SavdS8
• https://www.goodreads.com/Review/3485862746/comments?subject=3485862746
• https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/countries-where-incest-is-legal
• https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/...

Join us as we talk about the things we researched after reading Pedro's Theory!

Links mentioned in this episode:

The article regarding the Spanish being forbidden:
https://www.pri.org/stories/2019-04-29/no-spanish-allowed-texas-school-museum-revisits-history-segregation

Marcos Gonsalez's Website:
www.marcosgonsalez.com

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Grab a drink and settle in for some background research on The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline!

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/canadas-residential-schools-were-a-horror/?amp=true
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/05/world/canada/Indigenous-residential-schools-photos.html
https://indiancountrytoday.com/.amp/news/canada-u-s-differ-on-boarding-school-policies
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theatlanti...

Join us for our Season 2 premiere! This season we are reading books by minority authors- our first  episode on The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline!

-Please excuse any background noise made by our pets and family in the next room.
- Articles mentioned:
 https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.businessinsider.com/books-by-lgbtq-authors%3famp
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.apartmenttherapy.com/best-books-by-muslim-au...

This is the last episode for our first season! Come hear our final thoughts on all the books we have read as well as the changes we have planned for Season 2! Thank you so much to anyone who has taken the time to listen or support this podcast in any way! 


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