Society360

Hate crimes against Asian-Americans increase by the day, especially in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. On this episode of Society360 hosted by April Mao, we are joined by Kelly Wong, former Senior Preservation Planner at the Angel Island Immigration Station (San Francisco, CA). Listen in as Ms. Wong shares the history of Angel Island for Chinese-American immigrants in the early 20th century and discusses modern discrimination. To learn more about Society360, visit our website at www.society360.org and follow us on Instagram @society360podcast.

Climate change is a pressing global issue that impacts our society in numerous ways, from economics to public health—exacerbated by social inequities. In this episode of Society360 hosted by Anshika Agarwal, hear from environmental economist Dr. Patrick Behrer about understanding and mitigating the diverse effects of climate change. To learn more about Society360, visit our website at www.society360.org and follow us on Instagram @society360podcast.

As we move into a new school year, questions about in-person versus virtual learning continue to affect education across the country. Adhering to safety guidelines and educational standards is a constant balancing act for schools, complicated by inadequate resources for economically disadvantaged students. In this episode of Society360, hear from Wave Learning Festival founder Karly Hou about the way her initiative is aiming to combat inequity and keep students engaged with learning during difficult times. To learn more about Society360, visit our website at www.society360.org and follow us on Instagram @society360podcast

Mass incarceration in the United States is a widening issue, and it disproportionately impacts marginalized communities. In light of recent events of racial injustice, Sarina Deb and Kaili Liang founded Jailed for Melanin, an organization that seeks to educate people about the effects of the prison system on minorities. In this episode of Society360 hosted by Michael Ma, hear from Sarina and Kaili as they discuss combatting systematic oppression and other social justice issues. Check out Jailed for Melanin at www.jailedformelanin.org. To learn more about Society360, visit our website at www.society360.org and follow us on Instagram @society360podcast.

In light of challenges posed by COVID-19, Jennifer Song and 3 friends founded Hearts4COVID, a teen jewelry business that fundraises for community hospitals and other organizations. In this episode of Society360 hosted by April Mao, hear from Jennifer as she shares the Hearts4COVID story. If you would like to support Hearts4COVID, check out their GoFundMe at https://gf.me/u/x7vbbr and purchase via their Instagram @hearts4covid. To learn more about Society360, visit our website at www.society360.org and follow us on Instagram @society360podcast.

Doctors and medical professionals have been heroically battling the coronavirus crisis. However, the overwhelming demand for medical supplies and wave of new patients left frontline workers scrambling to find personal protective equipment (PPE). Angelina Lue and a few friends stepped up to tackle the mask shortfall in Bay Area hospitals by launching their fundraising campaign, Fighting for Heroes. On this episode of Society360 hosted by April Mao, listen in as Angelina discusses the impact of PPE shortages and shares what inspired her to take initiative. If you would like to support Fighting for Heroes, check out their GoFundMe at https://gf.me/u/x3xi34. To learn more about Society360, visit our website at www.society360.org and follow us on Instagram @society360podcast.

The Black Lives Matter movement has re-ignited discussions of systemic racism and its presence in the modern age. Following the deaths of George Floyd and countless other Black Americans at the hands of a broken system, the United States has been overrun with protests and loudening cries for justice. The powerful Black Lives Matter movement has also had ripple effects across the globe. Specifically, widespread social media use by Gen Z activists have amplified these calls for change. In this episode of Society360 hosted by Anshika Agarwal and April Mao, hear from Riley Phoenix and David Gomez Siu about issues surrounding modern racism and Gen Z's legacy on social activism. Society360 has also compiled a list of resources to educate and ways to be an active ally of the BLM movement, which can be viewed at our blog on our website. To learn more about Society360, visit our website at www.society360.org and follow us on Instagram @society360podcast.

The Navajo Nation and other Indigenous Nations across the US now have the highest rate of infection nationwide—threatening the future of their cultures. Thomas Li, who volunteers at the Navajo Nation every year, decided to take initiative and started a fundraiser to send masks to the Navajo Nation. In this episode of Society360 hosted by Anshika Agarwal, hear from Thomas about what inspired him to give back and how it is important to educate ourselves about the history and current realities faced by Indigenous Peoples in America. If you would like to support Thomas's initiative, check out his GoFundMe at https://gf.me/u/x6cvsz. To learn more about Society360, visit our website at www.society360.org and follow us on Instagram @society360podcast.

The coronavirus crisis has disproportionately impacted marginalized groups and low-income communities. Noel Seo decided to take action and organized an effort to create and donate hand sanitizer to vulnerable populations as well as protestors fighting for racial justice. In this episode of Society360 hosted by April Mao, hear from Noel about what inspired her to give back and how teens are spearheading COVID-19 relief initiatives. If you would like to support Noel's work, please consider donating via GoFundMe at gf.me/u/x77m3c. To learn more about Society360, visit our website at www.society360.org and follow us on Instagram @society360podcast.

The coronavirus has left many of us shuttered in our homes over the past few months, constantly surrounded by a lot of distress—whether it is increasing case counts, economic downturn, fear, or just the feelings of being trapped in self-isolation. In this episode of Society360 hosted by Anshika Agarwal, listen in as Gunn ROCK President Kate Williams shares insight on how we can stay positive and maintain our well-being during tough times. If you need help: Crisis Text Line (U.S. only): Text HELLO to 741741. Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255 or text ANSWER to 839863. To learn more about Society360, visit our website at www.society360.org and follow us on Instagram @society360podcast.

With the COVID-19 crisis, education all over the world has been more than unusual. For the Class of 2020, many traditional graduation events are unable to proceed, but this has not hindered students from finding unique ways to celebrate. In this episode of Society360 hosted by Anshika Agarwal, listen in as four Gunn High School seniors—Claire Cheng, Mallika Parulekar, Raj Shetty, and Andy Yang—reflect on their experiences and commemorate their fellow graduating seniors. To learn more about Society360, visit our website at www.society360.org and follow us on Instagram @society360podcast.