{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Let's Talk UNLV","title":"Barbershop Talk Engages Men of Color in Higher Education Through Community and Collaboration","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/154154a2\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1797,"description":"This episode featured a discussion on the Barbershop Talk initiative, which aims to engage men of color in higher education. The program, initiated by Imani Patterson, has expanded to a monthly series involving Nevada State University, College of Southern Nevada, and the City of Las Vegas. The initiative includes free haircuts, food, and discussions on topics like cultural capital. Kendall Sanders, Sarah Taylor, and Sean Tory shared their experiences with similar programs at their institutions, highlighting the importance of building trust and community. The panel emphasized the need for collaboration and resource pooling to support male students effectively.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/PR3C8NSTEfF5yHhFNYROPt1TOxc9keo4tf4h_8Ajga4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE3ODUzLzE2MTEy/NTY0OTYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}