Gray Matters

Media Talks: #OscarsSoBiased

Sharmeen celebrates historic nominations while delving into the many shortcomings of the Academy Awards. A perfect convo to listen to before the upcoming Oscars!

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Happy Black History Month!

Sharmeen celebrates a leap year Black History Month.

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Collective Care

Sharmeen welcomes 2024 by advocating for self and community care and continues to think about liberation.

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Code: Gray20

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Sustaining Activism

Sharmeen explores how to sustain activism and engage in non-commodified self-care and community solidarity.

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Code: Gray20

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The Perfect Victim

Sharmeen breaks down the myth of the "ideal" or "perfect" victim.

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Code: Gray20

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Liberation

From the River to the Sea.

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Soft Life ft. Wadzy Dzvurumi

Sharmeen and guest Wadzy break down the Soft Life.

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Summer Check-in

Sharmeen is reminding you to stay hydrated, wear SPF, and asking for your help GM community. Send us an email! (graymatterstheblog@gmail.com) with your episode topic ideas and/or if you want to be a guest on the pod!

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When Hate Wins

Rikki and Sharmeen delve into how Critical Race Theory and DEI initiatives are being targeted by far-right legislation, how harmful that is for everyone, and what that means for educators and those working in DEI spaces.

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The Future of Pride Month

Rikki and Sharmeen discuss how some corporations are pulling back on Pride month display/merchandise as a result of far-right conservative actions and why it's important to research who you choose to support with your money. Sharmeen shares a special movie recommendation!

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The Failed Promise: Muslim Representation ft. Dr. Evelyn Alsultany

Sharmeen speaks with Dr. Evelyn Alsultany about representations of Muslims in the media and Professor Alsultany's new book, Broken: The Failed Promise of Muslim Inclusion.

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Welcome to Season 4

Sharmeen welcomes the Gray Matters community to season four and discusses International Women's Day and Women's History Month.

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The Un-Book Club #5: White Tears, Brown Scars

Rikki and Sharmeen wrap up season 3 with a special installment of the Un-Book Club series!

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The Invisibles: Lack of Muslim Representation in the Media

Rikki and Sharmeen discuss a new report which looks at how Muslim representation is lacking in the media, and Sharmeen delves into her own research on the subject.

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Royal Dynamics: Kate v. Meghan

Rikki and Sharmeen share insights into the royal dynamics of how the British media scrutinize Meghan Markle and place her in opposition to Kate Middleton.

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Legacies of Colonization

Sharmeen & Rikki discuss the Cartier and Islamic Art: In Search of Modernity featured at the Dallas Museum of Art, the death of a monarch, and their connections to colonial legacies.

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Healing Girl Season(s)

Join Rikki and Sharmeen as they welcome special guest Annie Szotkowski and talk about healing seasons for all folks (not just the girls)!

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Generational Trauma

Rikki and Sharmeen begin an Introduction to the field of what they are naming Generational Trauma which includes/are called Inherited/Intergenerational/Transgenerational Family Trauma.

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Media Talks: Ms. Marvel

Rikki and Sharmeen delve into the Disney+ Marvel series: Ms. Marvel.

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Media Talks: On the Pulse

Rikki and Sharmeen discuss the current media (and their own) obsession with historical period dramas, specifically British period dramas, and imperialism's continuing influence.

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Check-In

Rikki and Sharmeen have a very candid and informal chat to express how they are coping with the recent rebuking of reproductive rights along with the other compounding issues from wage stagnation, inflation, the housing crisis, student loan debt, climate change, and racial injustice; and the necessity of avoiding political apathy.

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Creative Writing

Rikki and Sharmeen explore creative writing within academia and as a means for healing, activism, and self-expression.

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Juneteenth

Rikki and Sharmeen open the episode with a check-in to acknowledge the recent gun-related targeted mass violence in the U.S. & Pride Month, then delve into the significance, history & symbolism of Juneteenth.

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Individualism & Roe v. Wade

Rikki and Sharmeen unpack their feelings about the events relating to the rollbacks of reproductive justice, its connections to individualism, and the concept of the capital "T" truth.

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Why 'Behind the Scenes' Matters

Rikki and Sharmeen discuss why it is important to have representation on all fronts and especially "behind the scenes" - in media and other industries.

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Separating Art from the Artist

Join this very candid conversation where Rikki and Sharmeen ask: is it possible to separate art from the artist?

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Media Talks: Revisiting Bridgerton

Rikki and Sharmeen are back with talk about 'the ton' and season 2 of the Netflix series Bridgerton.

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The Trojan Horse Scandal & Strategic White Feminism

Sharmeen & Rikki discuss "The Trojan Horse Affair" and its connection to neoliberal feminism and Strategic White Womanhood featured in Ruby Hamad's book "White Tears, Brown Scars".

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The Un-Book Club #4: Reading for Joy

Rikki and Sharmeen share the struggles of being lifelong bookworms, reading for school, and reclaiming your reading for joy.

P.S. We left in some bloopers for you to enjoy & have date updates: World Book Day is March 3, 2022, and this episode releases on March 2, 2022.

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Black Women in the Media

Sharmeen and Rikki discuss media studies and Rikki delves into her research on Black women and the media.

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Black History Month

Rikki and Sharmeen explore the concept of Black History Month.

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New Year Same Me

Join Rikki and Sharmeen as they discuss overcoming the pressures of New Year's resolutions and roll into the New Year with radical self-acceptance!

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