Exploring African American History & Urban Renewal w/Cam Lewin

<p><strong>Welcome back to the Intentional Intern Podcast!</strong></p><p>This week I’m joined by Camren Lewin, a recently graduated PhD candidate who studied Black history at the University of Tennessee. With a blend of humor, honesty, and sharp insight, Cam brings a refreshing perspective to the stories that often get left out of the history books.</p><p>In today’s episode, Cam and I talk openly about:</p><ul><li><p>The competitive drive that first pushed her toward a PhD,</p></li><li><p>The &quot;vibes-based&quot; approach that guided her research interests,</p></li><li><p>The frustrating gaps she noticed in how Black history is taught in schools,</p></li><li><p>The role of local politics in shaping educational content,</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>so much more!</p></li></ul><p>We also dive into her deep passion for uncovering overlooked narratives within African-American history specifically in Knoxville, Tennessee, and why she believes representation in history matters now more than ever. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect &amp; Collab w/Cam!</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@cammmthehistorian" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Check out Cam&#39;s Tiktok</a></li></ul><ul><p><br></p></ul><p><strong>Connect &amp; Collab w/Us!</strong></p><ul><li> <a href=" https://www.intentionalinternpodcast.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Intentional Intern Website⁠</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-intentional-intern-podcast/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Visit Our LinkedIn⁠</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/intentionalinternpodcast/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Instagram⁠</a></li></ul>