In this episode, Patricia Costales, LCSW, talks with Angelina Palma-Williams, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Program Manager at The Guidance Center about the real-life impact of racism and discrimination on our young children of color.
In My Backyard is brought to you by The Guidance Center, a children’s mental health agency in Long Beach, CA. In My Backyard is produced by Tricia Costales and Matthew Murray. Production assistance provided by Julie Ruano. Thank you to Jay Vincent B for original music. All other music licensed through SoundStripe. Thank you to our listeners and supporters.
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