As Yet Untold
When it comes down to it, do you know the people in your life as well as you think you do? Or are you surprised at how often you learn something new about them? Everyone has a story to tell, a collection of unique experiences, triumphs and struggles, highs and lows. Dr. Javaid Siddiqi, President & CEO of The Hunt Institute, is the host, and will be talking to some of the best known names in politics and education to get to the "real" story.
As Yet Untold
Secretary Arne Duncan
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The Hunt Institute
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Season 1
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Episode 5
Secretary Arne Duncan is the longest serving US Secretary of Education, having served under President Obama from 2009-2015. He talks about the many influences in his life and doesn't hold back on current affairs.
This episode was recorded on March 17th, the day after the shootings perpetrated against the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. We are sharing resources below that may be helpful in processing the violence.
Self-care:
- 8 Ways to Care For Yourself When a Tragedy Is In the News
- Resources For The BIPOC Community During The Chauvin Trial
- Mindfulness support from CASEL
Learning:
- Follow the work of Black Visions as they reimagine safety in Minnesota
- Read about the history of anti-Asian prejudice and violence in the United States
- Review the community-based alternatives to calling the police in your city to help offset the impact of over-policing
- Read about the white supremacist origins of policing
Take Action:
- To take action on Police Brutality: https://mashable.com/article/donate-black-lives-matter-end-police-brutality/
- To take action on API hate: https://nymag.com/strategist/article/where-to-donate-to-help-asian-communities-2021.html
- To take action on gun control: https://blog.greatnonprofits.org/9-organizations-making-progress-towards-gun-control/
- To support all matters related to civil liberties: https://action.aclu.org
- Research to Address Student and Educator Wellness for Partners: https://casel.org/teacher-resources/