Emilia and Rori, host Dr. Fatimah Jackson, covering her groundbreaking journey as an African American woman in science, her significant contributions to understanding genetic variation in Black populations, and her challenges and triumphs in academia. Jackson shares insights from her early life, her exploration of human biology stirred by personal experience and cultural heritage, and her academic career path that led her from Cornell University to Howard University. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:01:56 Dr. Jackson's Early Life and Influences03:59 From Tight Jeans to Biological Anthropology06:06 The Journey to Cornell and Beyond09:32 Adventures and Learnings in Tanzania13:23 Returning to Academia with a Mission21:08 Faith and Science: Dr. Jackson's Perspective24:28 Navigating Academia: A Personal Journey25:46 Challenges and Triumphs at UC Berkeley37:39 Embracing Opportunities at Howard University40:08 Reflecting on a Journey of Learning and GrowthCREDITS: This episode is produced and edited by Maribel Quezada Smith. Sound Engineering by Maribel Quezada Smith. Production Coordinator, Marissa Alcantar. A Diferente Creative Production.