Finding the North Star Podcast

UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
Krista Savage-White (Creator)
Institution
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
Advisor
Hewan Girma

Abstract: 2022 University Libraries Undergraduate Research Award Winner --- Inspired by the star that was a symbol of freedom for slaves, it revolves around the exploration of my African American identity. While on that journey, I speak on topics from a historical and contemporary point of view in a serious, yet lighthearted way. Over the first eight episodes, the focus is on Americentric topics, ranging from the Black Lives Matter movement and armchair activism to colorism and the history of Black Wall Street.The script for each episode was written after hours of rigorous research and exploration of various academic and popular sources. A challenge was making the material comprehensible, humorous, and of appropriate length for the average non-academic audience. While the research and production of the podcast was an emotional rollercoaster at times, this history needs to be shared. Through this podcast, I hope to encourage people to critically think about Black affairs and also find contentment with my African American identity. The research, writing and production of this podcast was possible thanks to the URCA Award from the URSCO office. [PDF is the bibliography for the podcast series. Audio files of podcast episodes linked below.]

Additional Information

Publication
Other
Language: English
Date: 2022
Keywords
Black people, African Americans, Race, Culture, American History

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Newsflash: Black People are not a Monolith [Episode 1 Audio]https://libres.uncg.edu/ir/uncg/f/K_Savage_White_Newsflash_2022.mp3The described resource is a physical or logical part of the related resource.
Light Skin Privilege? Colorism in America [Episode 2 Audio]https://libres.uncg.edu/ir/uncg/f/K_Savage_White_Colorism_2022.mp3The described resource is a physical or logical part of the related resource.
Let’s Talk Misogynoir: Misogyny Against Black Women [Episode 3 Audio]https://libres.uncg.edu/ir/uncg/f/K_Savage_White_Misogynoir_2022.mp3The described resource is a physical or logical part of the related resource.
Is Black History Month Really For Black People? [Episode 4 Audio]https://libres.uncg.edu/ir/uncg/f/K_Savage_White_Black_2022.mp3The described resource is a physical or logical part of the related resource.
The Miseducation of a Wannabe Activist [Episode 5 Audio]https://libres.uncg.edu/ir/uncg/f/K_Savage_White_Miseducation_2022.mp3The described resource is a physical or logical part of the related resource.
The Gentrification of Black Lives Matter [Episode 6 Audio]https://libres.uncg.edu/ir/uncg/f/K_Savage_White_Gentrification_2022.mp3The described resource is a physical or logical part of the related resource.
Let’s Walk Through Black Wall Street [Episode 7 Audio]https://libres.uncg.edu/ir/uncg/f/K_Savage_White_Lets_2022.mp3The described resource is a physical or logical part of the related resource.
Slavery Reparations: What Would Be Beneficial? [Episode 8 Audio]https://libres.uncg.edu/ir/uncg/f/K_Savage_White_Slavery_2022.mp3The described resource is a physical or logical part of the related resource.