The Black Face - White Space Podcast

In this episode we dive into the idea of Celebrity worship, Stan Culture, and how social media influences idolization.

In this episode Brie and I discuss Black Erasure. We discuss Black Erasure in media, in culture, and in education.

In Media 

• White washing movies 

• Where are the Black iconic sitcoms like in the 90s early 2000s (Martin, Jamie fox, living single, Fresh Prince, Moesha, The Parkers, family matters, wyans bros)

• Tarajis comments about equal pay & Monique 

Cultural appropriation 

• Making black slang into “American slang” mainstream on social media 

• Elvis, Madonna, The Kardashians, (where is the black Kim K ? Famous for black culture while I appreciate Kim for her Criminal justice reform more can be done) Eminem, Jlo, Macklemore (white rappers) John B ( tina Marie, r&b classics sung by white people) 

• Korean fried chicken/ K-pop Korean & African American influence 

In education:

Today we explore the hot topic issue of Black History Month, and how some people seem to think that it is "outdated". We have 2 experts to discuss:

Dr. Kaniqua Robinson is an applied cultural anthropologist &

Dr. Grace Gipson an assistant professor in the department of African American Studies at Virginia Commonwealth University (Richmond, VA).

We review what social media & public opinion consider Benefits and Setbacks (pros & cons) to having Black History Month.

Benefits:

• Knowing the  past ensures that history doesn't repeat itself 

• Black History Month helps combat white washing of history 

• Filling in the gaps where education curriculum is failing 

• Shows role models of greatness highlighted for our youth 

• Continues the legacy of black icons

Set Backs:

• Corporate Black History events & Companies profiting from BHM (Walmart, Bath & Body works) 

• Too much history to be condensed into one month 

• Most History is about slavery and civil rights our history is so much more vast 

• Woke White folks alleviating their white guilt 

• Only hear about “the good ones” Martin, Harriet, Rosa. What about Malcolm, Fred Hampton, Nat Turner 

• No year long reinforcements to restricted to the month of February 

On this episode we do a quick catch up on where we have been, why we were on hiatus, and a tease of what to expect this upcoming year on the podcast. The main expectation being CONSISTENCY!

2021 has already been a hell of a year - From the Olympics to politics to the latest in music & Entertainment we have a lot to catch up on!

In this Episode we talk 

Black Music Update:

• 2021 Year in music Review (Best Album & Artist of the Year & What albums we are looking forward to) 
• Kanye's New Album Donda
• Kendrick Lamar's "Last Album" 

Black Entertainment News & Hot Topics:

• Tokyo Olympics - Simone Biles & Shacari Richardson 
• Sports & Mental Health - Naomi Osaka 
• Recent Entertainment News 

Political News:

• Do we approve of President Joe Biden & VP Kamala Harris's job approval?
• Should everyone be vaccinated? 

In this Episode we Discuss:

Black Politics & The Black Agenda:

• Why Joe Biden owes Black Voters a Black Agenda 
• Congress's Epic Failure to Negotiate a Stimulus Package 
• Georgia Senate Runoff - Jan 5th 

Black Music Update & Hot Topics 

• Meg Thee Stallion Releases Debut Album 
• Ashanti Vs Keisha Cole Versu
• Jeremiah hospitalized was in ICU with Covid
• Teyanna Taylor quits music
  

We discuss the circus that was the 2020 presidential debate. Days after the debate the President of the United States who recklessly handled the Corona-virus contracted the disease . Is it all a hoax? Join us as we break down the debate as well as a Black Music update regarding new music Drake, Meg The Stallion, Young Thug, Avant & More!

Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron comes out with a statement announcing no charges in the case of the Execution of Breonna Taylor. Join us as we discuss this as well as Joe Biden's Digital campaign strategy as opposed to Trumps Fuck Coronavirus approach.(Will he repeat the Hilary 2016 campaign mistakes "hint" - PROBABLY). Special Guest @_theblackgatsby_ joins us in an in depth discussion regarding the Megan The Stallion Vs Tory Lanez Fiasco. (ITS A GOOD 1) CHEERS & ENJOY!

Join us as we discuss the importance of voting as eloquently stated by  The Obamas @ the DNC, Trump Politicizing wearing masks, Monica Versuz  Brandy, Big Sean's new album Detroit, Ray J's divorce and much more!

Premiers September 22nd! We air weekly on Tuesdays @ 7PM ! 

Funny,  Entertaining, Informative, and Advocating progress for our people. Come  have a drink and/or a smoke with co hosts @Adhustle_ and Brie Anne  & lets really talk about it. This podcast advocates for equity &  inclusion for Black people living and working in the American Culture;  while also having fun moments and discussing popular black culture as it  relates to music, entertainment and politics .   Each host moderates 3 topics each *The Black Agenda *Black Politics *The Black Music Update *Hot topics *Black Mental Health *The Black Family