|
Podcasts | Community | Create a Podcast |
|
|
|||
On Blastyouth-produced radio with the Philadelphia Student Union |
|||
Interview with Heidi Ramirez
September 18, 2009 05:44 PM PDT
During BAYM (Building a Youth Movement), PSU's summer program, we had media training time where students were in several different media groups. Among other things, the groups interviewed different people, including Heidi Ramirez, a member of the Philadelphia School Reform Commission who recently announced her resignation. We talked about subjects such as teacher quality and the school district's strategic plan. This is a short version that includes only some of the interview. For the rest, listen to the long version, soon to be published on this podcast. This piece was produced by Gregory Jordan-Detamore. |
Podcast SummaryOn Blast is an organizing tool for the Philadelphia Student Union. On Blast represents the needs and interests of young people. We know that mainstream media doesn’t have our interests in mind when they broadcast their news, or play commercial music. The owners of mainstream media use their content to maintain the status quo; their framework comes from a place of sexism, racism, militarization and class oppression. At On Blast, we choose subject matter that amplifies the voices of those not being heard; those who are routinely hurt and misrepresented by the dominant media. About PhiladelphiaThe Philadelphia Student Union exists to build the power of young people to demand a high quality education in the Philadelphia public school system. We are a youth-led organization and we make positive changes in the short term by learning how to organize to build power. We also work toward becoming life-long learners and leaders who can bring diverse groups of people together to address the problems that our communities face. Favorite LinksContact MeSubscribe to this Podcast
 Program Archive
|
||
