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Whitman So White!

Whitman So White!

By Jasmine & Elea

This is a podcast by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color at Whitman College where we talk about our experiences and tell our stories.
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Episode 16: Let's Talk New Justice Amy Coney Barrett

Whitman So White!Nov 02, 2020

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Episode 24: WSW! Season 2 Finale: Reflect and Celebrate with US!

Episode 24: WSW! Season 2 Finale: Reflect and Celebrate with US!

Tune into this episode to hear an overview of all the topics WSW! has covered in the 9 months it has been active and a list of all the amazing voices that have been featured. Elea and Jasmine also talk about some of their reflections on the podcast and their future plans to expand WSW!

May 03, 202116:22
Episode 23: Mental Healthcare at Whitman: A Professor's Perspective

Episode 23: Mental Healthcare at Whitman: A Professor's Perspective

This week Elea and Jasmine had the joy of speaking with Professor Woodfork about her experience as a professor of color and how she sees students of color accessing the few resources they do have to mental health support. Tune in to hear about how faculty work to be resources beyond academics and how change in mental health resources at Whitman has been changed for the better by students and students of color!

Apr 19, 202137:25
Episode 22: Inaccessibility of Mental Healthcare at Whitman and Beyond

Episode 22: Inaccessibility of Mental Healthcare at Whitman and Beyond

Join us for this week’s episode of WSW! as Elea and Jasmine spotlight Nidhi’s experience with mental healthcare inaccessibility at Whitman and in Walla Walla. This episode was inspired by the Wire’s article by Alasdair Padman and Mat Chapin, “The limits of mental healthcare in Walla Walla”. We’d like to particularly thank Mat Chapin for their work in spotlighting and researching the detriment that BIPOC and LGBTQ+ students experience in living in a mental healthcare desert like Walla Walla. We encourage you to read the article in our bio! As always, Whitman So White! is not only a podcast, but a resource and community. Our DMs are always open to chat, for feedback, and for questions.

Crisis Text Line: Text "HOME" to 741741

Trevor Text Line for LGBTQIA+ students: Text "START" to 678678

Crisis counseling for students of color: text "STEVE" to 741741

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255

Walla Walla Crisis Response Services: (509) 524-2999

Trevor Project LGBTQIA+ Lifeline: (866) 488-7386

Apr 05, 202140:05
Episode 21: Spotlight: Suka's Art

Episode 21: Spotlight: Suka's Art

Suka is back for this episode of WSW! but this time, you all get to hear about their art and process. Join us for this week’s episode as Jasmine and Elea spotlight Suka’s outstanding art. If you haven’t already, go check out their Instagram account @masivart!

Mar 22, 202123:18
Episode 20: WSW! + Pacific Islander Club: Neocolonialism, Misconceptions, and more

Episode 20: WSW! + Pacific Islander Club: Neocolonialism, Misconceptions, and more

Join WSW! this week for a collaboration you don’t want to miss! Elea and Jasmine are joined by members of the Pacific Islander Club to converse about neocolonialism, misconceptions, personal anecdotes, microaggressions and more as it pertains to the Pacific Islander community. Hear Cheysen, Suka, and Tate tell their stories and learn more about their experiences as Pacific Islander Whitties. Also, follow the PIC’s instagram page @pacific.whitties for some educational resources!

Mar 08, 202145:28
Episode 19: Dear PWI: A Whitman Athletic Experience

Episode 19: Dear PWI: A Whitman Athletic Experience

Did you read the most recent @dearpwi post from a Whitman student? Have you read the article in The Wire by Tucker Grinnan about the athletic department’s history with players choosing to protest on the court? Want to know the full story? Join Jasmine and Elea as they talk with Whitman alum Cherokee Washington about her experience as an athlete and how it has shaped who she is today.

Feb 22, 202101:12:35
Episode 18: Poetry Spotlight

Episode 18: Poetry Spotlight

WSW! is back this season and spotlighting the poetry of Maria Martinez. Join us this week for a glimpse at how Maria became the poet she is today, what advice she has, and a chance to listen to her perform one of her own pieces! If you would like to reread or follow along with Maria as she reads aloud her piece "Café Amargo", click the link in our bio for her poem.

Feb 08, 202149:59
Episode 17: The Truth About Thanksgiving

Episode 17: The Truth About Thanksgiving

Join Jasmine and Elea this week for some thoughts about the problematic history of Thanksgiving and practicing gratitude unassociated with the holiday. Regardless of if you listen to this episode or not, we really wanted to encourage you to attend the virtual event IPECC (Indigenous Peoples Education & Culture Club) and Whitman Pacific Islander Club are hosting about decolonizing Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 19th at 5pm  PST. The Zoom link can be found on their club page of the Whitman website. You can also see our bio for a link to their event page!
Nov 16, 202007:55
Episode 16: Let's Talk New Justice Amy Coney Barrett

Episode 16: Let's Talk New Justice Amy Coney Barrett

Join Elea and Jasmine this week for a breakdown of what Amy Coney Barrett’s appointment means and why there has been such a huge backlash for her appointment. Tune in for some background related to the nomination of Merrick Garland back in 2016, what we could possibly see in the future with Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination, and the future of SCOTUS. Stay tuned to the end for some self-care tips for election day.
Nov 02, 202020:27
Episode 15: 4eastfades

Episode 15: 4eastfades

Join us this week as we spotlight Whitman’s on campus business, 4eastfades. Jasmine and Elea talk to Mateo Dahlstrom about the origin of his combined barbershop and thrift shop. Tune in to hear Mateo talk about barbershop culture, masculinity, the culture he’s built of out his businesses, the future of 4eastfades, and what his parents think about his endeavors.
Oct 26, 202033:50
Episode 14: The Importance of Creative Writing and Vulnerability

Episode 14: The Importance of Creative Writing and Vulnerability

This week’s episode begins with an excerpt from one of many creative writing pieces Indira Dahlstrom has written over the years. Indira has been writing since high school and says that her love for it has only grown since coming to Whitman. In this episode, Elea and Jasmine engage in a conversation with Indira about how writing has become a practice and a form of self care and activism, as much of what she writes about is tied to identity. Jasmine, Indira, and Elea also discuss the many uses writing lends to its authors, which range from being a form of communication to also being a form of art and even a tool to make friends and feel better connected with others. Tune in this week to hear more about their discussion and Indira’s experience as a writer and artist.
Oct 19, 202040:05
Episode 13: Rest As Resistance: Self Care & Self Love

Episode 13: Rest As Resistance: Self Care & Self Love

Join us this week for some much needed self care talk! Nia Combs joins us this week (with a guest appearance of Aliyah Fard) to talk about the ways she has grown in loving herself and ways we can all practice wellness during such a tense time in our lives. Stream this episode for a dose of good vibes! Remember to take care of yourselves!
Oct 05, 202039:29
Episode 12: QTPOC at Whitman: Intersections of Queerness and Race

Episode 12: QTPOC at Whitman: Intersections of Queerness and Race

This week Sydney London speaks about being a queer, woman of color inside and outside of the Whitman community. Elea and Jasmine ask how queerness intersects with almost every aspect of moving to college and getting adjusted to Whitman. Sydney also discusses what it’s like navigating the dating scene in such a small community. Tune it to hear more about QTPOC (Queer Trans People of Color club) and how it has become a great resource for those who are BIPOC and queer/trans!
Sep 28, 202032:41
Episode 11: What Box Do I Check? Some Perspectives On The Mixed Race Experience

Episode 11: What Box Do I Check? Some Perspectives On The Mixed Race Experience

Tune in to this week’s episode for a closer look at the experience of mixed race folk! Elea talks with Jasmine, Elisa, and Tati about how being mixed has affected their lives including choosing what boxes to check on documents, fetishization of mixed race people, and how multiple racial identities changes family experiences.
Sep 21, 202048:40
Episode 10: The 1970 Black Student Union: A Look At 50 Years Of Whitman Activism

Episode 10: The 1970 Black Student Union: A Look At 50 Years Of Whitman Activism

This Monday (September 14, 2020), marks the 50th ANNIVERSARY OF BSU DEMANDS TO WHITMAN COLLEGE. No matter if you listen to every episode or just listen to the ones that relate to you personally, this is the one to tune into. Phil Boss, class of 1971, and founder of BSU, discusses his experience of planting the seeds of activism at Whitman. He and his few black peers at the time demanded Whitman College make the commitment to diversity and inclusion in the student, faculty, and administration demographics, and to diversify class curriculums. Listen to Mr. Boss and Aliyah Fard, current vice president of BSU and co-author of “Results May Vary,” speak about the differences and similarities between activism at Whitman 50 years ago to today. It is an understatement to say that this episode is filled with wisdom and encouragement from Mr. Boss. Get ready to be inspired!
Sep 14, 202047:35
Episode 9: Navigating COVID-19 Safely

Episode 9: Navigating COVID-19 Safely

This week, your hosts Jasmine and Elea go over some fast facts about the coronavirus, how it disproportionately affects BIPOC, ways to safely socialize, and tips for self care during a this tough time.
Sep 07, 202024:58
Episode 8: Diversifying the Asian American Experience

Episode 8: Diversifying the Asian American Experience

This week, Sneh and Daniel speak about their individual experiences as Asian Americans. They address aspects of their experiences such as stereotypes, beauty standards, and the “lunchbox moment” through anecdotes that are must-hears! Tune in to this week’s episode as we diversify the Asian American experience through discussions with our guests.
Aug 31, 202001:06:27
Episode 7: Anti-Blackness In Latinx Culture

Episode 7: Anti-Blackness In Latinx Culture

In this week’s episode, Sam, Erik, and Shari talk about the history of anti-blackness and colorism in the Latinx communities. They talk about growing up with these sentiments and other ways in which they have experienced them in and outside their communities. Lastly, we ask them about ways in which they think the Latinx community can grow apart from its ties with colorism and anti-blackness, listen to this week’s episode to hear what they said!
Aug 24, 202056:32
Episode 6: Dear PWI

Episode 6: Dear PWI

This week, Jasmine and Elea talk to their friends about their ups and downs as BIPOC attending various PWIs. With inspiration from @dearpwi, listen to Jenny, Kat, and Jose as they tell their stories.
Aug 17, 202001:08:47
Episode 5: Anti-Racist Work At Whitman

Episode 5: Anti-Racist Work At Whitman

In this week’s episode, Jasmine and Elea invite Aliyah and Hannah to talk about the trajectory of their work in anti-racism. Aliyah and Hannah discuss their experiences at other predominantly white institutions, how they got involved in this work, and both the empowering and disheartening aspects of anti-racism at Whitman. Listen in to hear about how you can get involved with anti racism at Whitman or other communities you are a part of. All of us came out of this episode with even more appreciation for our BIPOC peers and everyone else who is participating in making a change at Whitman, so thank you for listening to our podcast and definitely go check out Results May Vary and email Hannah or Aliyah to be added to the Alliance of Whitman listserv for more resources :)
Aug 10, 202001:22:37
Episode 4: Model Minority Myth

Episode 4: Model Minority Myth

Tune in to this week’s episode where Jasmine talks with Elea and Jenny as they dive into the model minority myth. They will share their personal experiences in addition to breaking down the myth and it’s presence in their everyday lives.

Aug 03, 202040:38
Episode 3: Culture Shock & the African Experience at Whitman

Episode 3: Culture Shock & the African Experience at Whitman

On this episode of Whitman So White ! Jasmine and Elea discuss the African experience at Whitman with Nomonde and Koketso. They will talk about how their experience was not what they expected and will also discuss culture shock and problematic pop culture (Beyoncé and Marvel’s Black Panther) so don’t miss out!
Jul 27, 202055:48
Episode 2: Dating in the BIPOC Community: Dealing with Fetishization

Episode 2: Dating in the BIPOC Community: Dealing with Fetishization

Your co-hosts Jasmine and Elea talk with Eboni about dating in the BIPOC community and fetishization. Eboni will talk about her personal experiences with dating at Whitman and give tips on how to navigate the dating scene at a PWI for other BIPOC.

Jul 20, 202040:10
Episode 1: Whitman So White?

Episode 1: Whitman So White?

For the first episode of Whitman So White !, your co-hosts Jasmine and Elea introduce themselves and talk about why they decided to host this podcast together. Furthermore, you will get to hear each of their visions for this podcast as well as other students’ responses to Whitman So White ! and the role they see it playing in the BIPOC and Whitman community.

Note from the hosts:

We are so excited to release our very first episode of Whitman So White !, take a listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any of the other platforms where it’s available. We are coming out with new episodes every Monday! We hope you enjoy!

Jul 13, 202010:56
Introducing: Whitman So White!

Introducing: Whitman So White!

A podcast by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color at Whitman College. Want to pitch an idea? Have your own episode? Ask a question? DM @whitmansowhite on Instagram!
Jul 04, 202001:08