I Am America

By: Dear Media
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  • I Am America, presented by Tracee Ellis Ross, is a collection of audio portraits that expand our understanding of identity, the idea of community, and the possibility of our country. In each episode, you’ll hear the story of someone searching for belonging, hope, and joy, and the effect that their experience has on people around them.
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Episodes
  • Episode 10: Michael Platt is Baking with Purpose

    Episode 10: Michael Platt is Baking with Purpose
    Apr 4 2023

    A family works together to support a young boy’s dream of becoming a baker.

    To learn more about Michael, visit https://www.facebook.com/MichaelsDesserts/

    A transcript of Episode 10 can be found here.

    Produced by Dear Media and Joy Mill Entertainment.

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    34 mins
  • Episode 9: Ethics in AI with Timnit Gebru, PhD

    Episode 9: Ethics in AI with Timnit Gebru, PhD
    Mar 28 2023

    A computer scientist advocates for a more expansive and humane approach to AI.

    To learn more about Timnit Gebru's work, visit https://www.dair-institute.org/.

    A transcript of Episode 9 can be found here.

    Produced by Dear Media and Joy Mill Entertainment.

    A word from our sponsors:

    • Pair Eyewear: Get glasses that stay as fresh as your unique style with Pair. Go to paireyewear.com/AMERICA for 15% off your first purchase.

    • Babbel: Learn a new language with Babbel and get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to babbel.com/AMERICA.

    • Pattern Beauty: From wash day, to styling, and everything in between, Pattern promises to keep your curls, coils and tight, textures, juicy and joyful. Get 15% off now with the code podcast15 on patternbeauty.com.

     
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    36 mins
  • Episode 8: Identity and Disability With Conchita Hernández Legorreta

    Episode 8: Identity and Disability With Conchita Hernández Legorreta
    Mar 21 2023

    An immigrant woman finds freedom when she embraces her disability and refuses to let others define what she can and cannot do, even herself.

    To learn more about Conchita Hernández Legorreta, visit http://metasinternational.org/AboutUs/ 

    A transcript of Episode 8 can be found here.

    Produced by Dear Media and Joy Mill Entertainment.

    A word from our sponsors:

    • Babbel: Learn a new language with Babbel and get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to babbel.com/AMERICA.

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    37 mins

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Great story of hope

First episode and can’t wait for more. A story of hope, struggle and success helping a local community

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