Science for the Culture

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Protect that Melanin Drip Sep 16, 2020

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As climate change grows more severe, the harmful effects of the sun’s UV rays are becoming more pronounced. But we’ve been taught that melanated skin is a natural SPF. Shouldn’t it be enough to protect us?!

Don't get us wrong- the essential vitamin D we make from sun exposure is where it's at, but measures should be taken to protect against UVA and UVB rays- even for melanin rich kings and queens.

Want to rock melanin inspired fashion? Check out Eumelanin by founder Deirdre Roberson https://www.eumelanin.com

Want to protect that precious melanin drip? Check out Black-owned sunscreen brands:

Black Girl Sunscreen by Shontay Lundy https://www.blackgirlsunscreen.com and

Unsun Cosmetics by Katonya Breaux https://www.unsuncosmetics.com

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We Some Cap Bussas Sep 02, 2020

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In the day and age where information is abundant and at our fingertips in a matter of milliseconds, we have so much misinformation and disinformation that spreads so quickly… sometimes more quickly than the truth. How can you tell if something is cap? In this episode, we will discuss the nature of science, conspiracy theories, and how to challenge your (or someone else's) perspective on a scientific topic to get towards a more objective truth. WE SOME CAP BUSSAS, WE SOME CAP BUSSAS, we'll knock a liar out, WE SOME CAP BUSSAS and you can be one too! Tune in to get this game.

Want to test your implicit biases? Take the Harvard Implicit Association Test (IAT) we discuss in the episode: https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html

Want to learn more about consipriacy theories from Drs. Cook and Lewandowsky? Read their handbook here: https://www.climatechangecommunication.org/conspiracy-theory-handbook/

Want to watch Dr. Williams' TED talk, "Own Your Body's Data"? Watch it here: https://www.ted.com/talks/talithia_williams_own_your_body_s_data?language=en

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History of Hatin' Aug 19, 2020

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Science for the Culture is our name and boosting science literacy while calling out cap is our game. The scientific community has oftentimes wanted to separate itself from matters of race in the interest of objectivity, but what role has science played in perpetuating and upholding standards of inequality against Blacks? In this episode, Drs. Alicia, Devyn, and Nyote will discuss the historic way in which scientific racism has shaped beliefs about Black people. This episode examines how a history of hatin' towards Blacks has instilled feelings of fear and distrust towards scientists and physicians, further widening the gap in science literacy, among other things.

In the words of Maya Angelou, "I have great respect for the past. If you don't know where you've come from, you don't know where you're going." Science for the Culture hopes this historical look at science and racism addresses the longstanding fears within the Black community and encourages listeners to take agency over their future engagement with science for the betterment of their health.

Want to test your science literacy? Take the Pew Research Center Quiz we discuss in the episode: https://www.pewresearch.org/science/quiz/science-knowledge-quiz/

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Introducing Science for the Culture Aug 11, 2020

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