
More Than a Monolith
The AAPI label is an umbrella term for over 50 ethnic groups and when considered as a standalone identity, a monolithic group, the richness of our community is diminished and our different experiences and truths become void. On this podcast, we invite you on a journey to dismantle the stereotypes as we set out to show we are more than a monolith by addressing misperceptions, sharing our truths and exploring personal stories. Each episode is a conversation where we dive into a variety of topics. We explore topics like policy, leadership, culture, racism and share space for hearing personal stories to celebrate the diverse narratives behind the AAPI name. We are one community standing strong together in honoring our multiple perspectives and unique histories.
Podcasting since 2022 • 16 episodes
More Than a Monolith
Latest Episodes
15: Empowering Pacific Islander Communities with Estella Owoimaha-Church
Today my guest is Estella Owoimaha-Church, Executive Director of Empowering Pacific Islander Communities–also known as EPIC. Estella, a former educator of nearly two decades, is a strong voice and advocate for marginalized commun...
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14: Barriers to Accessing Higher Education with Maria Medrano
Welcome back to another episode of More Than a Monolith. I am really thrilled to introduce you to our guest today, Maria Medrano. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Maria for about 15 years when her daughter enrolled in the school I h...
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13: Poetry, Adoption and California with Lee Herrick
Welcome back to a new episode of More Than a Monolith. Today, I have the honor of being joined by Lee Herrick. Lee Herrick is the California Poet Laureate and the first Asian American to hold the title. He is the author of three boo...
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12: A Conversation with Fresno USD Deputy Superintendent, Misty Her
Today I am thrilled to welcome our guest, Misty Her. Misty is the Deputy Superintendent of Fresno Unified School District and the highest ranking Hmong K-12 professional in the nation. Yes, in the nation. Her story is exceptio...
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11: The Unjust System for NHPI Youth with Dr. Karen Umemoto
For today’s episode, I am joined by Dr, Karen Umemoto who is a a professor in the departments of Urban Planning and Asian American Studies at UCLA and is the inaugural Helen and Morgan Chu Endowed Director’s Chair of the Asian American Studies ...
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