While October can be quite festive and very fun for many, October can also remind people of the difficult battles either them or their loved ones have fought. Many people take all their pink clothes out of their closets, take a few extra dollars out of their wallets to give to charity and are a bit more mindful of the experiences others have gone through. October was declared Breast Cancer Awareness Month in 1985, and many traditions have emerged from that. For example, cancer awareness runs, Volley for the Cure and pink outs. In this episode, host Shishir Tallada interviews Johari Abdul-Zahir about her experience as a child of someone who passed away from Breast Cancer and explaining what this month means to her.
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Social justice podcast: breast cancer awareness
December 14, 2023
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Johari Abdul-Zahir, Staff Writer
Johari Abdul-Zahir (she/her) is a sophomore and this is her 1st official year on staff. She's a Congressional Debater for the Speech and Debate team and sophomore class President. In her free time she likes to crochet and read. A fun fact about her is she has NEVER had a cavity!
Liana Orn, Staff Writer
Liana Orn (she/her) is a sophomore and this is her first year on News Staff. She is also involved in Academic Challenge, Mu Alpha Theta, Choir and Chess Club.