
Representation and Self Advocacy with Dr Zuwena Richardson
05/06/22 • 74 min
Dr Zuwena Richardson shares her heart-warming and complex story of how she became a scientist and her inspiration in pursuing a STEM role. Dr Zuwena shares how her parents loaned her courage as she faced an extremely unfair and racist process while advocating for what she deserved, as well as her experience of being the only black scientist in her field of study
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Creative Director, Producer & Host : Charmaine Hunzwi
Season 1 Producer & Guest Host: Adongwot Manyoul
Soundtrack by Chol Muorter (Retroum Productions)
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Dr Zuwena Richardson shares her heart-warming and complex story of how she became a scientist and her inspiration in pursuing a STEM role. Dr Zuwena shares how her parents loaned her courage as she faced an extremely unfair and racist process while advocating for what she deserved, as well as her experience of being the only black scientist in her field of study
Connect with us on our socials!
A Safe Space Media Production
Creative Director, Producer & Host : Charmaine Hunzwi
Season 1 Producer & Guest Host: Adongwot Manyoul
Soundtrack by Chol Muorter (Retroum Productions)
Follow us on Instagram Facebook Tiktok
Email us on [email protected]
Our Website www.canwetalkaboutit.info
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Season 1 Producer & Guest Host: Adongwot Manyoul
Soundtrack by Chol Muorter (Retroum Productions)
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Season 1 Producer & Guest Host: Adongwot Manyoul
Soundtrack by Chol Muorter (Retroum Productions)
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Email us on [email protected]
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