Emilia and Rori, host Dr. Fatimah Jackson, covering her groundbreaking journey as an African American woman in science, her significant contributions to understanding genetic variation in Black populations, and her challenges and triumphs in academia. Jackson shares insights from her early life, her exploration of human biology stirred by personal experience and cultural heritage, and her academic career path that led her from Cornell University to Howard University.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
01:56 Dr. Jackson's Early Life and Influences
03:59 From Tight Jeans to Biological Anthropology
06:06 The Journey to Cornell and Beyond
09:32 Adventures and Learnings in Tanzania
13:23 Returning to Academia with a Mission
21:08 Faith and Science: Dr. Jackson's Perspective
24:28 Navigating Academia: A Personal Journey
25:46 Challenges and Triumphs at UC Berkeley
37:39 Embracing Opportunities at Howard University
40:08 Reflecting on a Journey of Learning and Growth
CREDITS: This episode is produced and edited by Maribel Quezada Smith. Sound Engineering by Maribel Quezada Smith. Production Coordinator, Marissa Alcantar. A Diferente Creative Production.
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