Everyone in our country has a voice. It's something that says not just where you come from,

but who you are. Welcome to NPR's Black Stories Black Truths, a collection of podcasts and

a celebration of the hosts and journalism who've always spoken truth to power.

Our voices are as varied, nuanced, and dynamic as the Black experience, and stories should never

be about us, without us. Find NPR Black Stories Black Truths on the iHeart Radio App or wherever

you get your podcasts. I always had to be so good no one could ignore me. Carve my path with

data and drive, but some people only see who I am on paper. The paper ceiling, the limitations

from degree screens to stereotypes that are holding back over 70 million stars. Workers

skill through alternative routes, rather than a bachelor's degree, it's time for skills to speak

for themselves. Find resources for breaking through barriers at tetherpapersilling.org,

brought to you by opportunity at work and the ad council. Every child dissolves an education,

yet nearly 150 million girls are excluded from the classroom worldwide. Even when girls are in

school, many don't receive a quality education. This isn't just a social issue, it's economic.

The World Bank estimates gender inequality calls the global economy $163 trillion.

Hopecare ensure everyone can go back to school at care.org slash back to school.

If a parsley farmer gets sued, can they garnish his wages?

Or does he already do that himself? See, these are the important hard-hitting questions that

hopefully get answered during a brand new carer don't care. We'll find out. Let's get to your

first headline. A meaty follow-up to the huge food news we did just a few months ago.

Earlier this summer, we reported on a giant name change that shook the core of processed meat

lovers everywhere. The powers that be over at Oscar Meier converted their famous winter

mobile to the Frank mobile to pay homage to their 100% all-be Frank's.

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