In this episode of Beneath The Surface In This Episode I FINALLY share part two of my Graduation Journey. I talk about what I needed space and time to process to create part two.

How I am feeling about my journey now that I have had some space from both the town and the institution that I did my undergraduate degree in.

I also share some of the things that I experienced that were obstacles and barriers to me graduating and express gratitude to the folks who helped me cross the finish line.

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Why Literacy Is Important Season 3 Episode 6

In this episode of Beneath The Surface I discuss the literacy crisis in the United States.

I talk a little bit about some trends of literacy that came about when I was in High School, my thoughts on how we are seeing some of the consequences of those trends. I also talk about how the shift in institutions of Higher Education becoming places to create workers opposed to places of knowledge production may be exacerbating the problem of literacy in our country.

Lastly, I provide suggestions on what types of social and policy changes we can advocate for to address the gap in literacy.

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Why I Am Choosing The Bear Season 3 Episode 5

In this episode of Beneath The Surface I discuss the internet trend Why I Chose The Bear which is a trend in which Women, Femmes and Gender Expansive Folks answer the question would they rather be alone in the forest with a man or a bear and many MANY Folks are choosing the bear.

I explain why I believe folks are answering the question in this way. I also define what patriarchy is, why it is dangerous and provide examples of how patriarchal violence has shown up in my life.

Lastly, I breakdown how patriarchy harms men and what are some things I believe that we can do as a collective to combat patriarchy as a system to create a more safe and nurturing future for us all.

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Words Of Wisdom From My Mommy Season 3 Episode 4

In this episode of Beneath The Surface I talk with On today’s episode of Beneath The Surface I sat down and talked with my mommy.

Join us as I talk with my mother as she reflects on her journey as a mother, womanhood, being a feminist and a pop culture connoisseur.

In the episode, we discussed her journey through motherhood, empathizing and humanizing her own mother, as well as overcoming self out, learned through the history of trauma. We also discussed reproductive health and rights, pop culture, and the current state of affairs for people who can become pregnant in the United States.

This is such a treat, and I cannot wait for y’all to receive some gems from my mommy.

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Angela Bio

Angela (She/Her) was born in Oakland, California. She is a mother, sister, scholar, feminist and Aquarius rockstar. She has lived in various places in the United States including Baldwin Park, CA Pomona,CA, Houston, TX and now resides in Phoenix, AZ. Angela considers herself a pop culture connoisseur through her love of game shows, soap operas, police procedurals and having a historical knowledge of Black 70s, 80s and 90s music. When Angela isn’t attending rallies for reproductive health, or political meetings she likes to try out new recipes from Pinterest, watch her favorite soap operas and hang out with Karlyn.

Why Libraries and Black Librarians Matter w/ Brie Chillious S3 E3

In this episode of Beneath The Surface I am in conversation with Brieanna “Brie” Chillious one of two Black Librarians in Pima County as well as a candidate for Tucson Unified School District (TUSD) School Board. We discuss her journey of becoming a librarian. The important role that libraries play in communities, why we need more Black Librarians in library systems and what she hopes to accomplish if she is elected to the TUSD School Board.

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Brieanna “Brie” Chillious Bio

My name is Brieanna Chillious, but I prefer to be referred to as Brie (like the cheese)! I am a Children's Librarian within the Pima County Public Library System (and am actually the county's first Black Children's Librarian...ever). I am currently running for one of the spots for the Tucson Unified School District's (TUSD) School Governing Board in this year's election, which is a major feat alone, especially as a former school district employee (specifically, as a former school library assistant).

Revolutionizing Civic Service & Leadership with Recorder Cázares-Kelly Pt.2 S3 E2

In part two of this episode of Beneath The Surface I am in conversation with Gabriella Cázares-Kelly the current Pima County Recorder. We discuss with one another what it means for her to have made history as the first Native American to hold an elected Pima County office and the third Native American to hold a county-level office in the State of Arizona. We talk about the complicated history of Native Americans getting access to voting rights as well as her experiences thus far as a Native American Woman in leadership. Lastly we discuss ways that we as a collective can revolutionize how people are able to engage in civics.

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Recorder Cázares-Kelly Bio

Gabriella Cázares-Kelly (she/her) is the Pima County Recorder, taking office in January 2021. She leads an office that oversees voter registration, early voting, and document recording for the county. She is a proud, union-dues-paying, former #RedForEd public school educator and community organizer. She is one of four women who co-founded Indivisible Tohono, a grassroots, community organization that provides opportunities for education and civic engagement for members of her tribe, the Tohono O’odham Nation. She was inspired to run for office after encountering many systemic barriers preventing people from simply getting registered to vote. She lives with her husband, Ryan, and their two children, who are now voting age. She is the first Native American to hold an elected Pima County office and one of only four Native Americans to ever hold a county-level office in Arizona.

In part one of this episode of Beneath The Surface I am in conversation with Gabriella Cázares-Kelly the current Pima County Recorder. We discuss with one another what inspired her to run for the Office of Pima County Recorder, what it means for her to have made history as the first Native American to hold an elected Pima County office and the third Native American to hold a county-level office in the State of Arizona. We also discuss ways that we as a collective can revolutionize how people are able to engage in civics.

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Recorder Cázares-Kelly Bio

Gabriella Cázares-Kelly (she/her) is the Pima County Recorder, taking office in January 2021. She leads an office that oversees voter registration, early voting, and document recording for the county. She is a proud, union-dues-paying, former #RedForEd public school educator and community organizer. She is one of four women who co-founded Indivisible Tohono, a grassroots, community organization that provides opportunities for education and civic engagement for members of her tribe, the Tohono O’odham Nation. She was inspired to run for office after encountering many systemic barriers preventing people from simply getting registered to vote. She lives with her husband, Ryan, and their two children, who are now voting age. She is the first Native American to hold an elected Pima County office and one of only four Native Americans to ever hold a county-level office in Arizona.

Beneath The Surface 1 Year Anniversary

In this minisode of Beneath The Surface I celebrate The 1 year anniversary of Beneath The Surfaces relaunch. I talk a little bit about what led to the relaunch, what drove me to create the podcast and reflect on what I have accomplished in the last year. I also talk about what I am doing behind the scenes and what I hope for the future of my work.

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