Literacy Mic
Literacy Mic is Washtenaw Literacy's podcast where we have conversations about learning. Each season centers around a broad theme and each episode is an interview with a constituent, be they staff, board, learner, or community member about that theme. Our first season is about barriers to learning, with a special introductory episode about Washtenaw Literacy's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion work.
Episodes
14 episodes
S3 E3: Empowerment through Literacy with Mellisa
Learner Melissa shares her experiences with ESL Book Group. She talks about her path to learning English through literature. Her humor and joy of learning are clear throughout her conversation with Eric Black.CreditsGues...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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23:56
S3 E2: Learner Orwa shares his experience learning English
Learner Orwa came from Israel 6 months ago. He began attending Washtenaw Literacy's book club to improve his skills and meet more people. In the episode, he shares his experience learning English, getting to know the American cultur...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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33:00
S3 E1 Tutor and Intern Brook Drost Shares their DEI Story
Program Coordinator David Christensen talks to tutor/intern Brook Drost about a learning lab she facilitated on the history of the LGBT community in the United States. She also shares her experiences tutoring and perspective on adult lite...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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32:50
S2 E5: ESL Thanksgiving Stories with Marty Friedburg & Beth Dugdale
Program Coordinator David Christensen talks to tutors/donors Marty Friedburg & Beth Dugdale about their experiences hosting multiple Thanksgiving dinners with ESL learners. They also share other ways they've connected with their learners ov...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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16:55
S2 E4: Community & Fundraising with Nicola Rooney
In today’s episode, Program Coordinator David Christensen talks to long-time donor, former board member, and namesake of Nicola’s Books, Nicola Rooney. She talks about getting involved with the board, how Nicola’s Books supported Washtenaw Li...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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25:53
S2 E3: Talking Lifelong Learning & Self-Empowerment with Larue
Program Specialist Karen Riggins talks to longtime Washtenaw Literacy learner LaRue. In the first part of their conversation, LaRue tells Karen about his experiences growing up in Detroit, how his path changed and why he was inspired to begin t...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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37:00
S2 E2: Reflecting on our past & speculating on our future with Donna DeButts
Program Coordinator Jennifer Musser talks with Donna DeButts. Donna has worn many hats over the years, from volunteer tutor to the first Executive Director. She’ll take us on a journey through the agency’s past and speculate on its future. ...
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25:52
S2 E1: Growing Capacity & Examining Inclusion with Megan Jenkins
Program Coordinator David Christensen talks with former staff member Megan Jenkins about her time with the agency, the capacity of the organization growing, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and her experience with Washtenaw Literacy's ja...
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27:05
S1 E4: Discussing Privilege & the Future with Makayla Whitney
Literacy Mic hosts Kurtis Edwards discusses barriers to learning with Makayla Whitney. Barriers to learning impact all of us and Makayla reflects on how her barriers, and her privilege, got her to where she is now.Makayla is a Program Co...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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22:22
S1 E3: Taking Ownership & Valuing Yourself with Myeshia McDaniel
Today, Literacy Mic host Kurtis Edwards talks about barriers to learning with Myeshia McDaniel. In this conversation, Myeshia highlights the importance of valuing and taking ownership of yourself and how this can impact one's learning.My...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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18:32
S1 E2: Personal & Societal Learning Barriers with Nick Lacy
In our second episode, Literacy Mic producer David Christensen talks with Nick Lacy. Their conversation spans different kinds of barriers to learning, from dyslexia to racism and class in the United States. They thread a narrative that connects...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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22:56
S1 E1: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion + Anti-racism and Literacy with Grace Pang
In this episode, Literacy Mic producer David Christensen has a conversation with Grace Pang. They talk at length about how Washtenaw Literacy operationalizes diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and intersectionality.Grace is a boa...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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49:30