Island Identity: An Interview with Dr. Chanel Meyers

04/06/20 • 40 min

I had the distinct pleasure of chatting with Dr. Chanel Meyers, who at the time of this recording, was currently a Postdoctoral Scholar at York University. In this episode, she shares her fascinating story of her personal journey of multiracial identity as it applied in the various settings where she has lived and how it influenced her professional life, as well. Is she white? Asian? Both? Check out this episode to learn more!
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