The Tales of Two America’s
By Shanaya Daughtrey
The Tales of Two America’s is a weekly podcast that focuses on the wrongdoings, the injustices and the misfortunes that black people have been subjected to for over 400 years. We have made progress, but the work toward justice and equality continues.
The Tales of Two America’s Jun 29, 2020
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Voices of Our Unsung Black Female Heroes
The narrative is changing. Women voices are being heard. We are no longer doing the work and standing in silence behind men. We are breaking down barriers and bringing our own chair to the table. This week’s guest Yasmine Anderson, a junior at Xavier University and co-founder of Black Women in Charge, discusses some of the work the organization is doing and the legislation they are pushing forward.
Dec 28, 202030:23
The Complexities of Being a Black Woman in America
In this week’s episode, Shanaya dives into the complexities of being a Black woman in America, discussing intersectionality, discrimination, and how colorism is driven by white supremacy, along with two special guests- University of Alabama alumna Farrah Sanders and owner of “A Nation’s Charm” and University of Alabama sophomore Elissa Nation.
Dec 21, 202056:12
Police Brutality Against Black Men Continue. What was the deadly weapon this time? A subway sandwich.
On Dec. 4, 23-year-old Casey Goodson was wrongly shot and killed by deputy Jason Meade while coming home from a dental appointment and getting food for his family. On this week’s episode, Shanaya dives into the black man’s perspective on the current state of our criminal justice system and law enforcement. Joining her in this week’s discussion is University of Alabama senior Collin Dumas and University of Alabama sophomore Yechiel Peterson.
Dec 14, 202040:30
Respectfully, Let’s Normalize Voting Outside of Just The Presidential Election
In this week’s episode Shanaya discusses the importance of Georgia’s upcoming election and how the results of that election can impact the way Biden and Harris may be able to govern. University of Alabama senior and Crimson White Opinion Editor Mikayla Wyatt joins in this week’s discussion and provides insight on the election in her home state of Georgia and the importance of voter turnout and the impact of the Gen Z vote.
Dec 07, 202024:41
Once Again Democrats Have to Clean Up the Mess the Republicans Have Left Behind
In this week’s episode Shanaya discusses the parallelism within our country’s history and how past events can predict future outcomes.
Nov 30, 202016:35
Behind Closed Doors, When the Cameras Are Off.
We all have our individual problems. In this episode Shanaya gets a little personal as she discusses the emotions that we experience as we go through the twists and turns of life. We’re human. Our emotions and how we feel matter.
Nov 23, 202017:31
The Good, The Bad and The Hopeful
The Tales of Two America’s is back! In this episode Shanaya talks about the historic election, the power of the black vote, the power of Generation Z and the COVID-19 virus.
Nov 16, 202019:28
No Fluff, Just Facts
This episode consists of a short news segment called the “News Corner” where facts about the recent topics, events and stories in the news, are being presented. All facts, no fluff.
Jun 29, 202011:01
June 29, 2020
Jun 29, 202000:56
2005 Crenshaw v. Dorsey: It was more than just a basketball game
In the year 2005 a mother had to endure and watch in horror as the school police and LAPD maliciously violated her two children after a rivalry basketball game. This is her story.
Jun 22, 202037:55
May 25, 2020
On May 25, 2020 Derek Chauvin callously and egregiously placed his knee on George Floyd’s neck until life left his body. But his spirit lives on and he is now the face of the modern civil rights movement. The flame of justice was rekindled on that day and we who believe in freedom cannot rest until it’s done.
Jun 08, 202016:07
The Revolution will be televised
Our protests, our marches and our outcries will not be silenced. Because, the revolution will be televised worldwide!
Jun 02, 202016:33
Say It Loud, I’m a solider and I’m proud
Honoring our American Heroes. Happy Memorial Day.
May 25, 202004:49
What Else Can’t The Black and Brown do?
Highlighting the racial disparities between blacks and whites in America, even amidst a pandemic. What else can’t black people do that white people can?
May 18, 202015:22
The Tale of Two Americas
Introducing my take on the injustices, misfortunes and wrongdoings that African Americans have been subjected to. Even though we have made progress, America still has a long way to go.
Apr 30, 202011:02