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Overcoming the Language Barrier: Tips for African ESL Studen

We dive into the real challenges faced by African students learning English as a second language—and the strategies that are helping them succeed in and beyond the classroom.

Host: Iris Thompson-Pelham, UDC undergraduate student

Bridging the Gap: Building Stronger Connections

This insightful discussion explores the cultural, historical, and social connections between African and African American students on campus.

Host: Iris Thompson-Pelham, UDC undergraduate student

The Power of Cultural Identity on Campus – Embracing African

This session highlighted the challenges and triumphs of African students, discussed ways to strengthen cultural representation, and provide strategies for leveraging identity as a source of empowerment.

Host: Iris Thompson-Pelham, UDC undergraduate student

Student Voice Podcast- Episode 1

Episode 1: Safeguarding Our Sons - and what that looks like as a student parent in DC {student-parents}

Host: Charity Blackwell, Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) practitioner, spoken word artist.

Guests:

○ Leslie Perry 

○ Michelle Bailey 

○ Yolanda Torres 

Student Voice Podcast - Episode 2

Episode 2: Reinvesting in Adult Learners. Adjusting to academic curriculum when out-of-school for over 10 years (older-adult learners)


Host: Charity Blackwell, Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) practitioner, spoken word artist.

Guests:

  • Raquel Nixon (Washingtonian, current career in healthcare/ seeks career transition) 
  • Aaron Wright (originally from Midwest, career transition from UDC workforce programs to continued education thru DCFS, DC resident since 2005) 
  • Phyllis Frank (Trinity University)

Student Voice Podcast - Episode 3

Episode: Reinvesting in Adult Learners. Adjusting to academic curriculum when out-of-school for over 10 years (older-adult learners)


Host: Charity Blackwell, Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) practitioner, spoken word artist.

Guests:

  • Maurice Green, Senior Fall 2024/UDC from North Carolina, DC resident 
  • Iris Thompson-Pelham, from Sierra Leone, Nursing AA graduate, seek BA 
  • Juliana , from Nigeria, UDC/Nursing AA graduate, seek BA

Student Voice Podcast - Episode 4

Episode 4: Financial Freedom Before, During and After College


Host: Charity Blackwell, Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) practitioner, spoken word artist.

Guests:

  • Chiquita Green (Washingtonian)
  • Michelle Bailey (Washingtonian)
  • Darshae Brown (Washingtonian)
  • Evelyn Sands (Washingtonian)

Student Voice Podcast - Episode 5

Episode 5: Sacrifice or Self Care- How do students manage Mental Health and Wellness?


Host: Charity Blackwell, Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) practitioner, spoken word artist.

Guests:

  • Evelyn Sands (Washingtonian)
  • Juliana , from Nigeria, UDC/Nursing AA graduate, seeking BA 
  • Iris Thompson-Pelham, from Sierra Leone, Nursing AA graduate, seek ingBA  (Washingtonian)

Student Voice Podcast - Episode 6

Episode 6: Diversity & Equity

Part 1: Bridging the  Gaps of Opportunity Through Language, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion  Part 2: The Hillman Effect: Is academic excellence a luxury or badge of honor when attending an HBCU?  


Host: Charity Blackwell, DEI practitioner, spoken word artist.

Guests:

  • Raquel Nixon (Washington DC native) 
  • Jovan Williams-Bey (Senior, Human Development, 2022-2023 Student Gov't Vice President/UDC) 
  • Yolanda Torres (Senior/Chemistry, UDC) 
  • LaKera Tompkins, Program Manager, ARE

Events

04/24/2025

Student Voice - Overcoming the Language Barrier: Tips for African ESL Students

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2pm

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/kCY3jDONSA2UYBC1Z9q54Q

Event Details

04/24/2025

Student Voice - Overcoming the Language Barrier: Tips for African ESL Students

We are excited to announce a new mini-series on the Student Voice Podcast, focusing on the power of cultural identity for African students o...

Event Details

1pm

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2pm

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/kCY3jDONSA2UYBC1Z9q54Q

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