Saturday, April 2nd, 2022
Special Edition: Untold Stories of Non-Ukrainian Refugees
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Today we’re taking another deep dive into the human impact of the war in Ukraine and sharing the stories of some refugees you may not have heard about yet. Among the millions of people fleeing are tens of thousands of people who aren’t from Ukraine, but still need a safe place to go. Their stories suggest they’re facing additional obstacles because of their race, citizenship, or both.
We’re joined by award-winning journalist, author and former CNN International correspondent, Isha Sesay. She’s also the host of the new podcast, “The Accidental Activist” and she’s a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador. Isha shares the stories of African students living in Ukraine, explains why she feels some of the news coverage of what’s happening has been offensive and offers a way for everyone to get involved — even if it’s as simple as posting on social media.
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Guest: Isha Sesay
Award-winning journalist Isha Sesay has covered global events and major breaking news of the past decade, with a special interest in stories of social injustice and their impact on women and girls. Of Sierra Leonean descent, Sesay grew up in Britain and holds a B.A. honors English degree from Trinity College, Cambridge University.
Sesay recently launched “The Accidental Activist” podcast where she interviews cultural icons on the moment they decided to get involved with social movements ranging from gun control to racial equity. She is a Goodwill Ambassador for UNFPA, working with the United Nations to combat and eliminate violence against women and girls.
She is a former anchor and correspondent for CNN International. Reporting from Nigeria in 2014, Sesay led the CNN team that covered the kidnapping of more than 200 schoolgirls in Nigeria. The network’s in-depth reporting was recognized with a Peabody Award. Sesay also received a Gracie Award for Outstanding Anchor, in recognition of her coverage of the story. Her first book, “Beneath the Tamarind Tree: A Story of Courage, Family, and the Lost Schoolgirls of Boko Haram” is the first definitive account of the Nigerian schoolgirls’ kidnapping.
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