Building Our Intersectional Future
Sounds Like Impact: A newsletter for audio and action
Welcome to Sounds Like Impact!
In this week’s edition we have a guest curation from Brenda Darden Wilkerson, host of B the Way Forward and I interview Regina Mahone and Renee Bracey Sherman, the hosts behind The A-Files: A Secret History of Abortion.
ICYMI: Last week I shared a round-up of all the women who have been interviewed or who have guest curated for Sounds Like Impact!
Congrats! To Ronald Young Jr., creator and host of Weight for It and Simon Kent Fung from Dear Alana and their teams for their Ambie Awards wins! And kudos to all the nominees, including those that have been part of this newsletter before.
📚 Rec: I don’t always make book recommendations, but lately I’ve been reading the ‘Parable’ series from Octavia Butler: Parable of the Sower and Parable of the Talents. It is not an exaggeration to say that Octavia Butler saw the future (there’s actually a publication and recent article about this), and while a difficult one, she saw a hopeful future if we pay attention to the lessons history teaches.
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🎧 #AudioForAction Guest Curation: Brenda Darden Wilkerson
5 Podcasts Redefining Our Tech Future
Tech defines our present and will shape our future but there are many misconceptions surrounding it and a wide inclusivity gap demanding to be addressed. My work is driven by a deep belief in opportunity for everyone in the tech world. At AnitaB.org, we're all about making sure women and non-binary folks have a seat at the table. These conversations aren't just about tech—they're about people making a difference. I wanted to share them with you to inspire and uplift, and maybe even spark some change along the way.
-Brenda Darden Wilkerson, Host of B the Way Forward and President of AnitaB.org
You can follow Brenda and AnitaB.org on Instagram and Twitter (X): @BrendaDardenW || @anitab_org.
The Good Robot, Emily M. Bender and Alex Hanna on Why You Shouldn't Believe the AI Hype
They dive into how the AI hype machine is getting carried away, and share some solid advice for aspiring tech professionals.
Technically Optimistic, Timnit Gebru is asking different questions about AI
Timnit Gebru, co-author of one of this decade's most influential AI research papers and named one of TIME's 100 Most Influential People in AI, joins host Raffi Krikorian for this episode.
How to Fix the Internet, When Tech Comes to Town
Catherine Bracy has dedicated her career to exploring ways to create a fairer tech-driven economy. In this episode, Catherine Bracy delves into the responsibility that tech companies should bear toward the communities they call home.
The Radical AI Podcast, The Limitations of ChatGPT with Emily M. Bender and Casey Fiesler
Dr. Emily M. Bender and Dr. Casey Fiesler discuss the limitations of ChatGPT – this episode covers ethical considerations, bias and discrimination, and the importance of algorithmic literacy in the face of chatbots.
B the Way Forward, Unmasking AI: Dr. Joy Buolamwini's Revolutionary Voice
She's a leading voice shedding light on the existential threats posed by AI technology. In this episode, find out how real-world data meant for efficiency and convenience can end up being used against you.
Looking for some calls to action? Check out a related #SoundsLikeImpact curation to find out how you can further educate yourself on A.I.
📣 Spotlight
Renee Bracey Sherman (she/her) is an abortion activist, writer, and founder and co-executive director of We Testify, an organization dedicated to the leadership and representation of people who have abortions. She is the co-author of Liberating Abortion: Our Legacy, Stories, and Vision for How We Save Us, co-host of The A Files: A Secret History of Abortion, a podcast from The Meteor, and executive producer of the award-winning documentary Ours To Tell about abortion experiences.
Follow Renee on Twitter - @rbraceysherman; Instagram - @reneebraceysherman
Regina Mahone (she/her) is a writer and journalist covering reproductive health, rights, and justice issues. She currently serves as senior editor at The Nation magazine. Mahone and Bracey Sherman are co-authors of the forthcoming book Liberating Abortion from Amistad/HarperCollins and co-hosts of the podcast The A-Files: A Secret History of Abortion.
Follow Regina on Twitter & Instagram - @byreginamahone
Roe v. Wade legalized abortion across the country, but over 50 years there were restrictions and barriers put in place to weaken that right. The Supreme Court upheld that Medicaid does not have to cover abortion coverage, banned certain abortion procedures, and didn’t intervene in Texas’ law allowing strangers to sue anyone helping to provide an abortion, therefore while someone may have the right to an abortion, the ability to afford that abortion or physically access it is not guaranteed.
What we’re hoping is not just to rebuild the rough patchwork of access we had before, but this time ensure that we protect abortion for everyone, everywhere, no matter what insurance they have, how much money they have, how old they are, where they live, how far along they are in their pregnancy, or what their immigration status is. Roe wasn’t real for so many people who needed abortion access most, so saying we’ll ‘restore Roe’ means that we’ll restore access for some people and doesn’t offer a plan for the rest of us. - Renee
To learn more about why we need to say the word abortion and how to stay engaged on this issue, read this interview!
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