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**I Am America**

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.

Latest Episodes:

Episode 10: Michael Platt is Baking with Purpose Apr 04, 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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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.

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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.

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Episode 7: “Injustice in Health” with Dr. Rachel Hardeman Mar 14, 2023

A new doctor questions the efficacy of race-based medicine.

To learn more about Dr. Rachel Hardeman, visit https://www.rachelhardeman.com/

A transcript of Episode 7 can be found here.

Produced by Dear Media and Joy Mill Entertainment.

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Episode 6: Departing the Quiet with Cole Arthur Riley Mar 07, 2023

After a societal tragedy, an aspiring writer searches for community by sharing her deeply personal poetic liturgies.

To learn more about Cole Arthur Riley, visit https://colearthurriley.com/

A transcript of Episode 6 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.
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.

Episode 5: Nurturing Masculinity with Kier Gaines Feb 28, 2023

Navigating the journey from boyhood to manhood with an unexpected and rewarding outcome.

To learn more about Kier Gaines, visit https://www.kierandthem.com/.

A transcript of Episode 5 can be found here.

Produced by Dear Media and Joy Mill Entertainment.

A word from our sponsors:

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.

Episode 4: Black Men and Feminism Pt. 2 with Richie Reseda Feb 21, 2023

A creative, young activist reclaims his identity and freedom through his exploration of Black feminism.

To learn more about Richie Reseda, visit questionculture.com.

A transcript of Episode 4 can be found here.

Produced by Dear Media and Joy Mill Entertainment.

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Episode 3: Black Men and Feminism Pt. 1 with Richie Reseda Feb 14, 2023

A creative, young activist finds himself without choices in a society that sees him as expendable.

To learn more about Richie Reseda, visit questionculture.com.

A transcript of Episode 3 can be found here.

Produced by Dear Media and Joy Mill Entertainment.

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Episode 2: Designing for Justice with Deanna Van Buren Feb 07, 2023

After pursuing her own personal healing journey, an architect’s passion for mindful environments leads her to focus on designing spaces for restorative justice.

To learn more about Deanna Van Buren, visit designingjustice.org.

A transcript of Episode 2 can be found here.

Produced by Dear Media and Joy Mill Entertainment.

A word from our sponsors:

Open: Experience the power of combining breathwork, meditation, sound, and movement to strengthen your mind-body connection with Open. Try Open today at withopen.com/AMERICA.

Episode 1: Growing Children in Harlem with Tony Hillery Jan 31, 2023

A former businessman begins to volunteer at an elementary school in Harlem where he is surprised to discover that not having all the answers is sometimes the answer.

To learn more about Tony Hillery, visit harlemgrown.org

A transcript of Episode 1 can be found here.

Produced by Dear Media and Joy Mill Entertainment.

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Introducing: I Am America Jan 24, 2023

I Am America, presented by Tracee Ellis Ross, premieres on January 31st. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Produced by Dear Media and Joy Mill Entertainment.

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