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Lylianna Allala: Partner Project

October 4, 2019

In the third grade, Lylianna Allala finds out that her partner on the class solar system project isn't allowed to come over to her house.

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In Science Education Tags Lylianna Allala, racism, school, childhood, solar system, mothers, Season 9

Aletha Maybank: Fighting for Our Dignity

April 27, 2018

Aletha Maybank's childhood experiences with institutional racism inspire her work to combat structural barriers as a physician.

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In Health and Medicine Tags Aletha Maybank, childhood, racism, institutional racism, diversity in STEM, Black in STEM, Black lives matter, doctor

Alison Williams: Never Assume

March 23, 2018

Alison Williams' blossoming passion for chemistry is sidetracked by a professor's thoughtless comment.

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In Chemistry Tags Alison Williams, Black in STEM, chemistry, racism, sexism, diversity in STEM

John Dimandja: The First Day Of Class

July 31, 2015

Professor John Dimandja is confused when his class begins snickering on the first day -- until he realizes it's because they weren't expecting him to be black.

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Tags John Dimandja, education, teacher, racism, diversity in STEM, season 5

Bianca Jones Marlin: It's Because She's Black

March 26, 2015

On the first day of grad school for her PhD, a fellow student tells Bianca Jones Marlin that she doesn't really belong there.

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Tags Bianca Jones Marlin, diversity in STEM, racism, graduate school, grad school, season 5

Marjorie Winther: Lighting A Fire

May 27, 2014

As a science teacher, Marjorie Winther has both entertaining and troubling times with her students, but when she brings them to the South she discovers a whole new side of them.

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Tags Marjorie Winther, season 4, teacher, racism

Danielle N. Lee: Working twice as hard

December 8, 2013

As a woman of color working in science, Danielle N. Lee has always encountered challenges. But she doesn't expect the email she receives one morning, or the events it sets in motion.

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Tags Danielle Lee, season 3, racism, Black in STEM, harassment

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