Ta-Nehisi Coates once said “words take on meaning within context.” In the midst of a pandemic, many countries, researchers, and medical professionals alike are in search of vaccines. But when two French doctors suggested testing vaccines in Africa, one must question the validity and implications of their comment. Episode 3 of Big Bites focuses on the context of those comments as well as an analysis on power dynamics. Commençons! Let’s get started! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Does our educational institutions kill artists and creativity? Episode 2 of Big Bites highlights discussions around what it means to be an artist in a world where disciplines of art is disdained. As well as the need to alter our internalized perception of failure- especially in our social institutions. The overall lesson of today’s episode is that “It’s never too late to start. And you can start over as many times as you need to.” --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Just as we encourage others to take breaks from social media, why don’t we have the same expectation towards taking breaks from news media? Episode 1 of Big Bites discusses the different views on news media vs. social media during the brink of the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, we’ll go over 20 different things you can do to keep yourself and those around you entertained and sane during quarantine. The overall lesson of today’s episode is that “selfish behavior renders everyone in society in a lose-lose situation. So be kind and considerate.” --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The Big Bites Trailer! Welcome to Big Bites. A podcast produced, edited, and hosted by myself Araba O. Graham. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app