Ep 89 Seattle Times Staff Writer Esmy Jimenez on "Social Services Librarians" Artwork

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A couple of retired guys that spent their careers making television dish on the good, bad and ridiculousness of life for people of color in America. They tear apart the news of the week, explore the complexities of race, and talk to people far more interesting than they will ever be.The Chino is Matt Chan, who made his mark in the cable television industry by creating the hit reality series “Hoarders”.The Chicano is Enrique Cerna, a long time Seattle broadcast journalist who managed to survive the television business for more than 40 years without getting fired. Take a chance. Take a listen. They may tell you something interesting or just piss you off.

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Ep 89 Seattle Times Staff Writer Esmy Jimenez on "Social Services Librarians"

May 17, 2023 • Enrique Cerna-Matt Chan

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As mental illness and drug use impact our communities, librarians find themselves taking on the role of social workers. In Seattle, the central branch in downtown employs four social services librarians who help people seeking information about shelter, food and other social services. Seattle Times staff reporter Esmy Jimenez joins the Chino Y Chicano to talk about this role in Seattle libraries and local transit services. Jimenez is part of the SeattleTimes Mental Health Initiative. She reported on the move into social work in a recent article for the Initiative.

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