How should we think about the inequitable differences in things like education and infrastructure between Tacoma’s neighborhoods?
Guests:
- Sheree Cooks is a Family Engagement Advocate working with Tacoma Public Schools, the Tacoma Council PTA president, and a member of the Tacoma Sustainability Commission. She’s a 30 year Tacoma resident, having lived in multiple neighborhoods in the city, and currently lives in the Eastside where she’s been for over 12 years.
- Korbett Mosesly lives in the Hilltop neighborhood, he is the Director of Family Stability Initiatives for United Way of Pierce County, publisher of the Hilltop Action Journal, and a longtime community activist.
- Silong Chhun is a filmmaker, music producer, and an advocate for social justice. He advocates for the Cambodian community locally and nationally and works on projects like the Our Tacoma series. He and his family live in the Eastside.
This Episode’s Host: Justin Camarata
Further Reading
- Poor school districts like Tacoma to get less help than rich ones under new school-funding plan
- Pierce County System Map of Family Stability
Hosts and Credits
Regular hosts are Julie Anderson, Justin Camarata, and Dave Jones.
Producer is Erik Hanberg.
Sound by Doug Mackey.
Theme written and performed by Doug Mackey.
Logo by Sean Alexander.
Special thanks to KNKX for allowing us to record in their studio.
Crossing Division is in the Channel 253 podcast network.