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We kick things off celebrating Juneteenth! Gossip Girl is jumping on the representational reboot train with a diverse cast- but is it too little too late? In the Heights is caught up in a colorism scandal- we weigh in. In the main Korner James helps us celebrate Afro Latino’s since In The Heights ignored them, with 8 legends who’ve made impacts from music, to acting, to politics, and activism this community has helped shape the fabric of society and it’s time they got their well deserved spot in the spotlight. Then guest co-host Julia Hardy spills all the tea on the Real HouseWives of New York with their first ever Black housewife Eboni, and as a former employee of reality television, Julia has the inside scoop.We kick things off celebrating Juneteenth! Gossip Girl is jumping on the representational reboot train with a diverse cast- but is it too little too late? In the Heights is caught up in a colorism scandal- we weigh in. In the main Korner James helps us celebrate Afro Latino’s since In The Heights ignored them, with 8 legends who’ve made impacts from music, to acting, to politics, and activism this community has helped shape the fabric of society and it’s time they got their well deserved spot in the spotlight. Then guest co-host Julia Hardy spills all the tea on the Real HouseWives of New York with their first ever Black housewife Eboni, and as a former employee of reality television, Julia has the inside scoop. Guest Co-Host: – Julia Hardy (she/her): a BIPOC, writer, TV junkie, queer. Civil servant working in affordable housing for the City of Los Angeles. She's dishing Black Girl Magic and Blerd Power. Shining the light on injustice and fighting for equity. - astrological sign Virgo.Twitter: @BonjourBabar Instagram: @jules.du.jour)REFERENCE LINKS: Juneteenth Resources: Honoring And Celebrating Juneteenth9 Ways To Celebrate Juneteenth in 2021Black & Queer: What It Means To Celebrate Juneteenth And Pride In The Same Month  In the Heights Colorism: The Root: In the Heights and the Erasure of Dark-Skinned Afro-Latinx FolksVulture - IN THE HEIGHTS UPDATED JUNE 16, 2021 Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jon M. Chu, and In the Heights Actors Address Film’s ColorismThe Marysue- We Need to Listen When the Afro-Latinx Community Criticizes In the HeightsThe Root: Let's Talk About In the Heights and the Erasure of Dark-Skinned Afro-Latinx FolksThe Marysue- Lin-Manuel Miranda Issues Apology After In the Heights Criticism Over Lack of Afro-Latinx RepresentationEvery In The Heights Song Not In The MovieNew Gossip Girl Looks Way More InclusiveAfro Latino’s to CelebrateRemezcla.com- 8 Afro Latinos Who Made Important Contributions to US HistoryThis Black History Month, celebrate the work of Afro-Latinas who challenge what Latinidad looks likeThe Americano News- 5 Afro Latinas to Celebrate During Black History Month and BeyondNoticieromovil.com- A Hidden Identity: 10 famous Afro-Latinos to celebrate during Black History MonthThree facts to celebrate Afro-Latinos during Black History MonthReuters- First openly gay Afro-Latino U.S. congressmanThem.us - 7 Icons Adored by the Queer Latinx CommunityRun, Eboni! RHONY (Real Housewives of New York)First Black RHONY Housewife“Race baiter”Minority Korner on YouTube:  https://bit.ly/2JsXEuuCONTACT USTwitter: @minoritykornerEmail: minoritykorner@gmail.comIG: @minoritykornerHost/Producer: James Arthur M: TW: @JamesArthur_M, IG: @JamesArthur

Ben Randle is back to help us celebrate and reflect on Pride month! But first the transition to post pandemy life seems to have it’s own set of challenges. Apparently there will be no Gay Love Island because we are a ‘logistical difficulty’... really?!?! We set out to solve immigration... or at least debate Vice President Kamala Harris’ trip to Guatemala that has both folks on the right and left upset, but are they both missing the facts? Or is the administration not taking the full historical nature of the US’s devastation of South & Central America into full account? As we prepare to celebrate the uprising that started it all we dive into 8 uprisings that happened BEFORE Stonewall! From SF, to Philly, to LA, our queerstory is rife with activism, on the backdrop of the Lavender Scare that set the scene of making being Queer illegal.  Guest Co-Host: - Ben Randle (he/him): Theatre director based in New York. His origin story is: Born in a theatre, raised in a club. He’s someone you want on your trivia team if the questions are politics, theatre history or Madonna. Follow him on Insta @BenRandleTheatre or benrandle.comREFERENCE LINKS: No Gay Love Island- we are a Logistical Difficulty War on Critical Race TheoryKamala in the Northern Triangle - Eek, Immigration Debate!Before StonewallNewsweek: Before Stonewall 10 Uprisings Time.com: History of the Lavender ScareMinority Korner on YouTube:  https://bit.ly/2JsXEuuCONTACT USTwitter: @minoritykornerEmail: minoritykorner@gmail.comIG: @minoritykornerHost/Producer: James Arthur M: TW: @JamesArthur_M, IG: @JamesArthur

Pride month is here, Avi (they/them) is here to snatch crowns and take names! HBO’s Genera+ion has rocked our world with authentic queer youth televsion, and Avi has the inside scoop through their connection to the series and how this groundbreaking work was created. The Hulu documentary The Orange Years about the history of Nickelodeon has us feeling all the nostalgia feels. The Italian film market has a giant mis-step and blatant transphobia in their casting for the dubbed voice of Laverne Cox’s character in Promising Young Woman. Then James is serving us history realness with his deep dive into the history of Ball Culture - which dates back further than you might think, it’s significance in the queer community, and influence on music, fashion, and mainstream. Avi the evergrowing voiceover actor has some great revelations about the growing presence of queer characters in animation. Guest Co-Host: Avi (they/them)- a latinx, queer, trans, nonbinary actor, voice artist, new cat parent (although I do like calling myself a Cat Dad) & recreational bike rider (and that’s a bicycle not a motorcycle) IG: @amroque, TW: @ok_roqueREFERENCE LINKS: Tulsa 100 years later DocumentariesThe Orange Years: Nickelodeon Doc on HuluDemi Lovato Comes out as Non BinaryBlue’s Clues Pride Parade Music Video HIstory of Ball CultureBallroom GlossaryRolling Stone- Striking A Pose A brief History of Ball CultureShondaland - Psychological and Political Power of Ball Culture  Minority Korner on YouTube:  https://bit.ly/2JsXEuuCONTACT USTwitter: @minoritykornerEmail: minoritykorner@gmail.comIG: @minoritykornerHost/Producer: James Arthur M: TW: @JamesArthur_M, IG: @JamesArthurM

Moury Minhaz (she/her) is back to save the day. Our original live stream episode with Nnekaky FitzClarke- lost to the ether so at the last minute, to do a re-record Thursday night before we launch Moury has graciously agreed to jump in the co-host seat. First up we talk about Barry Jenkins Underground Railroad series, must see TV. Anna Paquin calls out Biphobia. Tessa Thompson is a walking PSA to get vaxxed this summer so you too can have hot three way kisses with Taika Waititi and Rita Ora. In the main korner capping off our celebration of AAPI Heritage Month we dive deeper into Gay Samurai’s and Homosexuality in Feudal Japan. Then it’s Quizlet Korner- which celebs are making comebacks nobody is ready for?  What series and shows are making great strides in queer inclusivity? And what - what the fuck things actually happened this week? Guest Co-Host: Moury Minhaz (she/her) – Immigrant to the US, a science enthusiast, video game novice, and loves feeding her loved one’s spicy food. (Twitter: @MouryM, IG: @mourym)REFERENCE LINKS: The George Floyd ‘Janga’ Not Anniversary Central Park Karen is BackAnna Paquin Calls out BiphobiaGay Samurai’s + Homosexuality in Feudal Japan Tofugu.com- Gay- Samurai Japanpowered.com- Homosexuality In JapanAllabout-japan.comqz.com- In Premodern Japan It Was Common For Aristocrats And Samurai To Pursue Male LoversQuizlet KornerSara Ramierez Queering up Sex and the CityThe Sandman CastingHigh School Shows Sexist Double Standards, Editing 80 Female Students’ “Immodest” Yearbook PhotosCongratulations to Disney’s 7th First Openly Gay CharacterMinority Korner on YouTube:  https://bit.ly/2JsXEuuCONTACT USTwitter: @minoritykornerEmail: minoritykorner@gmail.comIG: @minoritykornerHost/Producer: James Arthur M: TW: @JamesArthur_M, IG: @JamesArthurM

James Arthur M. and Guest Co-Host MacKenzie Green try to get to the bottom of why best girl group of the last decade, Little Mix, hasn't taken off in the US yet!? Plus highly melanated member of the group Leigh-Anne Pinnock just released her groundbreaking documentary ‘Race, Power, and Pop’ exploring racism in the UK and in the music industry. As if we needed more reason to extra cancel once beloved Joss Whedon, Gal Gaddot has spilled some Tea, and is the news of a Black Superman written by Ta-Nehisi Coates just a distraction from the mishandling and treatment of Ray Fisher/Cyborg? And Lakeith Stanfield accidentally found himself moderating an anti-semetic room in Clubhouse- ruh roh. In the main Korner, continuing our celebration of API Heritage we explore Asian and Black intersection in Black Samurai Yasuke, which a new Netflix Anime is based on. Also were some Samauri gay? Then MacKenzie takes us home in her TED like Talk letting us know and giving us permission that  it’s okay to not know anything.Join us for another LIVE stream episode with Nnekay FitzClarke, on OASIS TV, LIVE Tues 5/25 at 7:00pm PST! FREE: Livestream Link: watch.sfoasis.comGuest Co-Host: MacKenzie Green (she/her)-  the Director of Social Media for BET+, holds two SunCoast Emmys, served as the former vice chair of the National Council of Negro Women , a proud memeber of Kappa Kappa Gamma and The Links Inc., and held the title of Miss DC USA in 2010.REFERENCE LINKS: Little Mix- Fall in LoveLittle Mix Playlist on SpotifyLittle Mix Music VideosLittle Mix First Girl Group to win Brit AwardLaKeith Stanfield Apologizes for Anti-Semitic Clubhouse ChatCan We Cancel Joss Whedon? Again?YasukeTime: True Story of YasukeMens Health: True Story of YasukeForeign Policy: The Real Yasuke- Is Far More Interesting than Netflix SeriesBBC: Yasuke Mysterious African Samurai https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mori_RanmaruMinority Korner on YouTube:  https://bit.ly/2JsXEuuCONTACT USTwitter: @minoritykornerEmail: minoritykorner@gmail.comIG: @minoritykornerHost/Producer: James Arthur M: TW: @JamesArthur_M, IG: @JamesArthurM 

It's a family affair this week as we celebrate the last week of the MaxFun Drive with a crossover episode with FANTI's Tre'vell Anderson (they/them). Pose Season 3 has started, is this landmark series ending too soon with nothing to replace it? The Republicans are up to more foolishness this time making it illegal to protest and raising a stink about 'Critical Race Theory'. In celebrating API Heritage Month we take a look at the Queer history of Polynesian culture, and the overall influence that API culture has had on the modern westernized gay identity. Tre'vell continues our ongoing dialogue about the anti Trans bills, their two buckets, why they're happening, and what we must do to stop them. Plus it's a parade of Minority Korner Stars with Nnekay FitzClarke, and Sarah Brown helping you to get involved in this years MaxFun Drive! GUEST CO-HOST – Tre’vell Anderson (they/them):  is an award-winning journalist, social curator, and world changer who always comes to slay! They co-host the MaxFun podcast FANTI and are a die-hard Fantasia stan. IG: @rayzhon TW: @TrevellAnderson Join James as he hosts the Max Fun Drive Finale show w/ One Mad Mother's Biz Ellis!  May 14th, at 5:00-7:00pm: https://maximumfun.org/events/online/maxfundrive-finale-show/REFERENCE LINKS:  Eliminating Critical Race Theory81 Anti Protest Laws put on the table- Florida has signed the first into law already History of Queer Polynesian Culture + AAPI Influence on Gay Culture Hawaiis Ancient Gay Culture - GayetyHawaii Sovereignty Is Hawaii an Occupied Nation? - BBCAAPI The Making of a Gay American Identity DOCUMENTARY: "Ke Kulana He Mahu: Remembering a Sense of Place" explores the little-known acceptance of homosexuals into kanaka maoli, or native Hawaiian society, and the near obliteration of that tradition by Western culture.ANTI TRANS BILLSAccounts to follow: @chasestrangio @aclu ; call your state reps to mind their damn business Suggested viewing: Disclosure on Netflix; The Trans List on HBO; Free Cece (On Demand) Changing the Game (June 1 on Hulu)Minority Korner on YouTube:  https://bit.ly/2JsXEuuCONTACT USTwitter: @minoritykornerEmail: minoritykorner@gmail.comIG: @minoritykornerHost/Producer: James Arthur M: TW: @JamesArthur_M, IG: @JamesArthurM

It’s just a big ol love fest because the love James' life, and your life too is here: Renee Colvert from MaxFun’s Can I Pet Your Dog  is here to help celebrate the Max Fun Drive! James the Culty that he is finally saw Netflix doc Wild Wild Country- and boy does it live up to it's name- but is it a cult? It's the summer of musicals with West Side Story and In the Heights coming out, Renee our Broadway Lady couldn't be happier, but what are our thoughts of going back to the theater? The numbers are in on how many of our Gen Z youth are LGBTQ+, the internet reacts!  As the Kentucky Derby just happened featuring Black Jockey Kendrick Carmouche, we pose the question: Is the Kentucky Derby Racist? We dig into it's history to find out! In honor of Asian American Heritage Renee walks us through the inspiring story of current Broadway Super Star Ruthie Ann Miles! Plus, it's the Maximum Fun Drive and we tell you how you can join the action by supporting this show, along with your other Max Fun favorites! GUEST CO-HOST - Renee Colvert (she/her):  is a self proclaimed “man of the wilderness”, the emergency contact to her dog Tugboat, a podcaster, and James Aurther M’s NUMBER ONE FAN! IG: @reneescolvert @tugboatthefluffypitJoin us May 7th, at 7:00pm LIVE for the We Got This Team Trivia Showdown! https://maximumfun.org/events/online/we-got-this-maxfundrive-team-trivia-showdown/ REFERENCE LINKS: Internet Responds to 1 in 6 gen Z youth LGBTQ+: https://bit.ly/33nANXC Is the Kentucky Derby Racist?Kendrick Caramouche  NY Times: Kendrick Carmouche Wikipedia- Jimmy Winkfield My Old Kentucky Home Push Black- Racist Truth of Kentucky Derby WDRB- What to do with the Racism of the Kentucky Derby Black Jockeys Kentucky Derby Racist HistorySalon- My Old Kentucky Home Minority Korner on YouTube:  https://bit.ly/2JsXEuuCONTACT USTwitter: @minoritykornerEmail: minoritykorner@gmail.comIG: @minoritykornerHost/Producer: James Arthur M: TW: @JamesArthur_M, IG: @JamesArthurM 

It's our 300th episode LIVE streamed from Oasis TV! Nnekay is back to celebrate this moment, we reminisce about the genesis of this podcast 6 years ago on the heels of Michael Brown, and with the verdict of the murder of George Floyd, how much has changed? Don Lemon had a questionable response to the killing of 16 year old Ma'Khia Bryant, and we hear Nnekay's thoughts as a new mother. We dish on the blackest thing Marvel has ever done, no not Black Panther: Falcon + Winter Soldier.  In the first Korner James walks us through the remarkable trailblazer who's shoulders we all stand on Pauli Murray, intersectional royalty, who you probably never heard of, but we all owe a lot. Then the Queen of Craft Nnekay walks us through the racism happening in the craft world because, yes, racism is everywhere! And it’s back! Quizlet Korner! The Maximum Fun Drive is coming, and we want to hear from you! Why did you decide to become a member? What does Minority Korner mean to you? Share your story by emailing  us at memberstories@maximumfun.org or call our Google hotline at (323) 601-8719REFERENCE LINKS: Ma'Khia BryantThe Root, Racial Disparities in Police Shootings: https://bit.ly/3e4Nn47Fox News/Don Lemon: https://fxn.ws/330ZEQHPauli Murray The Many Lives of Pauli Murray, The New Yorker: https://bit.ly/331DRZ8Racism In Craftshttps://www.vox.com/the-goods/2019/2/25/18234950/knitting-racism-instagram-storieshttps://www.nbss.edu/blog/detail/~post/resources-racial-equity-craft-designhttps://www.craftscouncil.org.uk/stories/tackling-racism-craft-sectorhttps://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/jun/25/knitting-is-political-how-trump-forced-the-craft-community-to-confront-racismhttps://www.eater.com/2017/8/17/16146164/the-whiteness-of-artisanal-food-craft-culturehttps://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/all-knit-up-in-sweater-instagramhttps://quillette.com/2019/02/17/a-witch-hunt-on-instagram/Quizlet: Golden Globes/Hollywood Foreign Press Association- is a messReal Live Olivia Pope Leaves HFPAFormer HFPA Calls Black Lives Matter Racist OrgLas Vegas Raiders off to a bad start w/ "I Can Breathe"Howard Removing the Classics: is this the right step?Tucker Carlson was part of Harvey Milk Assassin Fan Club Will Smith ‘Emancipation’ movie pulls out of GeorgiaBlack Panther 2 stay in Georgia - Ryan Coogler Minority Korner on YouTube:  https://bit.ly/2JsXEuuCONTACT USGuest Co- Host, Nnekay FitzClarke (she/her):TW: @mizzfitzie, IG: @nnekayTwitter: @minoritykornerEmail: minoritykorner@gmail.comIG: @minoritykornerHost/Producer: James Arthur M: TW: @JamesArthur_M, IG: @JamesArthurM

Thank goddess our editor Sarah Brown (she/her) hops from behind the mic to in front of it, because the verdict of the trial of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd is in- we react, our honest thoughts, feelings, and what’s next. Then in Broadway news we talk about our Sparkling Diamond Karen Olivio’s departure from Moulin Rouge in protest of the industry’s ignoring of big time producer Scott Rudin’s abuse – and dive into the systemic nature of his behavior. Where’s HR? James have taken the bait and fallen down the rabbit hole with the Netflix documentary Seaspircy. In the main Korner, in honor of National Day of Silence, and on the heels of the Bachelor’s Colton Underwoods coming out, James walks us through the importance of The National Day of Silence, it’s meaning, and what it means queer folks, particularly youth. Then Sarah shows us what reparations can look like in supporting Black businesses, in her own BQQVC Korner, and really has all the items you’ll need for your next 4/20! **Note** We do talk about issues of suicide in this episode as it continues to be an epidemic amongst queer youth, so if these subjects are disturbing to you, take care of yourself.Join us for Minority Korner's 300th Episode, on OASIS TV, LIVE Tues. 4/27 at 7:00pm PST! FREE:RSVP On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/308892880602804 Livestream Link: watch.sfoasis.comGUEST CO-HOST:  Sarah Brown (she/her), Is a queer artist/content creator Libra sun and pices moon.She loves horror movies,anime  and all things vegitarian. When shes not editing Minority Korner you can find her hosting her own show The Queerience which takes an indepth look at the queer expierience.IG:@sbrownsays @thequeeriencepodcastThe Maximum Fun Drive is coming, and we want to hear from you! Why did you decide to become a member? What does Minority Korner mean to you? Share your story by emailing  us at memberstories@maximumfun.org or call our Google hotline at (323) 601-8719REFERENCE LINKS: Karen Olivio Leaves Moulin Rouge over SilenceBachelor Star Colton Underwood Comes outhttps://bit.ly/3sKEK2shttps://bit.ly/3dKbkxyNational Day of SilenceLGBT Suicide Linked to Bullying GSA Day of Silence FAQ's Out History: National Day of SilencePacer: National Bullying StatsNBC News: Study of Percent of LGBTQ Suicide If you or someone you know is considering suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.Minority Korner on YouTube:  https://bit.ly/2JsXEuuCONTACT USTwitter: @minoritykornerEmail: minoritykorner@gmail.comIG: @minoritykornerJames Arthur M: TW: @JamesArthur_M, IG: @JamesArthurM

GUEST CO-HOST:  Kyle Ishmael (he/him/his), lackity Black, gay NY politico, Pisces, co-host of the cult hit podcast House Party & hopelessly hopeful lover of croissants. IG & TW: @KyleIMThe Maximum Fun Drive is coming, and we want to hear from you! Why did you decide to become a member? What does Minority Korner mean to you? Share your story by emailing  us at memberstories@maximumfun.org or call our Google hotline at (323) 601-8719REFERENCE LINKS: The Root: Lieutenant Caron Nazario sues Virginia Cops Who Pulled Gun The Root: Lt. Caron Nazario Pepper Sprayed by CopsThe Root: Daunte Wright How Many Black Kids Have to be Killed by the Police Washington Post: Maryland Repeals Police Bill of RightsHistoric Year for Anti Transgender Bills The Advocate: Record Number Anti Trans Bills Introduced to the States this YearPBS: History of Arresting Dress Time Line Anti Cross Dressing Laws in the US HRC: 2021 Becomes Record Year for Anti Transgender Legislation ACLU: Anti Trans Legislation Texas Tribune: NCAA Transgender Laws Marie Claire: Anti Trans Legislation in works Across the NationDonate to Trans OrganizationsIf you have the means, consider donating to organizations that are dedicated to helping fight these anti-trans bills and improving the lives of transgender people across the nation.national center for transgender equalitythe marsha p. johnson institutetrans justice funding projecttrans lifelineg.l.i.t.s.the okra projectglaadthe acluMinority Korner on YouTube:  https://bit.ly/2JsXEuuCONTACT USTwitter: @minoritykornerEmail: minoritykorner@gmail.comIG: @minoritykornerJames Arthur M: TW: @JamesArthur_M, IG: @JamesArthurM

We continue our discussions and dives into the rise in violence towards the AAPI community- but first. Did Raven-Symoné see that both the third Zenon and Cheetah Girls movies were not going to be good- so she didn't return? Just who is Sheryl Sandberg? No seriously who is she? We find out. In the main korner James takes us through the history of the murder of Vincent Chin in the 80s and the movement it sprang, uniting the AAPI community, and the ripple effects it created. Racism, murder, civil rights, justice- all mirroring what's happening with the Murder of George Floyd Trial as we await with bated breath. GUEST CO-HOST:  Teresa Attridge  –  is a biracial, bicoastal, bisexual currently living in NYC. A lover of cartoons, high fantasy, and other forms of socially conscious escapism, she believes in utilizing art as an act of service. A proud AAPI actor, writer, and lover of spam. IG: @terijoyeauxThe Maximum Fun Drive is coming, and we want to hear from you! Why did you decide to become a member? What does Minority Korner mean to you? Share your story by emailing  us at memberstories@maximumfun.org or call our Google hotline at (323) 601-8719REFERENCE LINKS: https://www.history.com/news/vincent-chin-murder-asian-american-rightshttps://www.advancingjustice-la.org/blog/one-our-first-cases-vincent-chin-tragedy-catalyzes-asian-american-activismHow to Help Asian American Community: Donations, Resources, Education, and More:https://www.playbill.com/article/stop-aapi-hate-a-resource-guide-to-support-the-asian-american-communityhttps://www.marieclaire.com/politics/a35866266/how-to-support-asian-american-community-organizations/https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-help-the-asian-american-community-donations-educational-resources-and-more/Minority Korner on YouTube:  https://bit.ly/2JsXEuuCONTACT USTwitter: @minoritykornerEmail: minoritykorner@gmail.comIG: @minoritykornerJames Arthur M: TW: @JamesArthur_M, IG: @JamesArthurM 

Did we fall into a time warp back into the 1960s- because Jim Crow 2.0 is back baby! In Georgia! We ask the question what do people really mean when they say "Conservative"? What does it have to do with the oppression of other people? We gush and highlight some really amazing media starring AAPI leads: the delicious gay film Monsoon, the period supernatural mystery show The Irregulars, cartoon adult superhero show Invincible, and  Disney's Raya and the Last Dragon- was it queer baiting us- because we are taking that bait!  We see you queer princesses. Guest co-host Teressa Attridge (she/her) takes center stage giving us the  Broadway and Hollywood diversity stats- and they're not great. This leads us into further conversations about why representation matters, and Teressa opens up about personal experiences over the last year being attacked because she's Asian American, what this year and moment have bene for her, and her call to action for us to unite to dismantle white supremacy. GUEST CO-HOST:  Teresa Attridge  –  is a biracial, bicoastal, bisexual currently living in NYC. A lover of cartoons, high fantasy, and other forms of socially conscious escapism, she believes in utilizing art as an act of service. A proud AAPI actor, writer, and lover of spam. IG: @terijoyeauxREFERENCE LINKS: So a Black woman legislator tries to walk into a voter suppression bill signing... https://www.theroot.com/a-black-woman-knocked-on-the-door-where-a-southern-whit-1846559911Asian representation in media: why it matters what people seeBroadway diversity stats from 2019: https://bit.ly/3dnKTfwFilm diversity stats from 2019/2020: https://bit.ly/3dydtLsComplex History of Asian Americans in Silent Film Era :  https://wapo.st/31T7StLMore Data: https://bit.ly/3sO7uIOHow to Help Asian American Community: Donations, Resources, Education, and More:https://www.playbill.com/article/stop-aapi-hate-a-resource-guide-to-support-the-asian-american-communityhttps://www.marieclaire.com/politics/a35866266/how-to-support-asian-american-community-organizations/https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-help-the-asian-american-community-donations-educational-resources-and-more/Minority Korner on YouTube:  https://bit.ly/2JsXEuuCONTACT USTwitter: @minoritykornerEmail: minoritykorner@gmail.comIG: @minoritykornerJames Arthur M: TW: @JamesArthur_M, IG: @JamesArthurM

Vignette Ching is here and It's off to a quick trip to the land of imagination before we jump into the recent rise in Asian American hate crimes and the Atalanta attack. What does this tell us about our country? What does allyship really look like? Will this strengthen and heal the relationship between the Black and AAPI community?  Well as just two friends who are part of the communities James and Vignette share their personal perspectives, callouts, and hopes for the future. Then our acupuncturist healer helps to unpack the effects of generational trauma and how it might be time to look to the east for our healing, and other benefits of Chinese medicine. Then in honor of Women’s History Month James is going to give you 4 bad ass Asian American Pacific Islander Women you probably didn’t learn about in because our school system sucks and dictated by white supremacy. From the political arena, to activism, to the laboratory, to Hollywood: these inspirational trailblazers in the face of America’s nature deserve all the praise and snaps. Let's heal our trauma so we can begin imagining a better place and have the heart space and strength to turn that into reality. GUEST CO-HOST: Vignette Ching –acupuncturist, proud single mama, podcast host of The Star Tulip Podcast, lover of human ingenuity, and upcoming children’s book author. You can support her podcast by heading to:  https://anchor.fm/thestartulip/supportREFERENCE LINKS: Remembering the victims of the Atalanta shooting: https://www.npr.org/2021/03/18/978742409/what-we-know-about-the-victims-of-the-atlanta-area-shootingsAssault Weapons Ban/Gun Reform by Biden: https://www.themarysue.com/biden-calls-for-assault-weapons-ban-gun-reform-after-colorado-massacre/4 Bad Ass AAPI Women You Need To Know:https://www.teenvogue.com/story/4-asian-american-women-who-changed-historyhttps://womenshistory.si.edu/news/2020/05/twelve-women-know-asian-american-and-pacific-islander-heritage-monthhttps://www.womenshistory.org/articles/celebrating-asian-american-womenThe Page Act Excluding Chinese Immigration of Women:  https://www.history.com/news/chinese-immigration-page-act-womenHow to Help Asian American Community: Donations, Resources, Education, and More:https://www.playbill.com/article/stop-aapi-hate-a-resource-guide-to-support-the-asian-american-communityhttps://www.marieclaire.com/politics/a35866266/how-to-support-asian-american-community-organizations/https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-help-the-asian-american-community-donations-educational-resources-and-more/Minority Korner on YouTube:  https://bit.ly/2JsXEuuCONTACT USTwitter: @minoritykornerEmail: minoritykorner@gmail.comIG: @minoritykornerJames Arthur M: TW: @JamesArthur_M, IG: @JamesArthurM

With the recent violent attacks towards the AAPI Community most notably the tragedy in Atlanta where 8 were killed fueled by racism, and sexism, there seems to be a disconnect for some that this was in fact a hate crime- and that’s because folks don’t know their history. So in preparation for the next two weeks of guests and conversations we thought it'd be good to go back into the archives to resurface two past Korners from over 200 episodes ago! First up James continues he discussion on immigration this time focusing on the history of overseas from Asia, exploring the Chinese Exclusion act of 1882, and how it spawned more racists laws to uphold white supremacy, and where the myth of the Model Minority comes from. Then in honor of Women’s History it’s Nnekay’s Korner on Cheng I Sao, the bad ass Chinese Pirate who in the 1800s lead a fleet larger than the Chinese Navy and was one of the most successful pirates ever to exist.REFERENCE LINKS: http://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2017/04/19/524571669/model-minority-myth-again-used-as-a-racial-wedge-between-asians-and-blackshttp://americanhistory.oxfordre.com/view/10.1093/acrefore/9780199329175.001.0001/acrefore-9780199329175-e-72#acrefore-9780199329175-e-72-note-5https://www.thisamericanlife.org/radio-archives/episode/616/i-am-not-a-pirate?act=2How to Help Asian American Community: Donations, Resources, Education, and More:https://www.playbill.com/article/stop-aapi-hate-a-resource-guide-to-support-the-asian-american-communityhttps://www.marieclaire.com/politics/a35866266/how-to-support-asian-american-community-organizations/https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-help-the-asian-american-community-donations-educational-resources-and-more/Minority Korner on YouTube:  https://bit.ly/2JsXEuuCONTACT USTwitter: @minoritykornerEmail: minoritykorner@gmail.comIG: @minoritykornerJames Arthur M (he/him): TW: @JamesArthur_M, IG: @JamesArthurM Nnekay FitzClarke (she/her):TW: @mizzfitzie, IG: @nnekay 

Hate crimes against Asian American folks are on the rise - and guest co-host Natalie Orzco (she/her)  has a personal connection to one of the most recent attacks in Oakland- and advice on how to show up for others. We have a PSA: if your family, friends, or loved ones watch Tucker Carlson - they in danger girl! Netflix is trying to shame us from sharing our passwords? TV Legend Norman Leer and Laverne Cox are teaming up for a new sitcom and this representation collaboration of legends is a BFD! We are side eyeing the Vatican with their most recent stance on the LGBTQ+.  This leads us into a discussion about being queer and having a relationship with religion. In the Main Korner, in honor of Women’s History Month- we gotta go back to the basics because ya’ll don’t know your history. James is hearing too many myths about Rosa Parks and we need to come correct with her legacy, so he breaks down and busts 5 myths about Mz Rosa Parks. And also… who is Claudette Colvin? See ya’ll don’t even know! Natalie keeps the celebration of women going with more women who are just getting shit done and some more first in the political arena. Natalies gives tips for her female identifying folks navigating these chaotic times, and a call to action for folks who benefit from male privilege and overall advice as we birth into Spring! And at the end solidarity for #stopasianhateGUEST CO-HOST: Natalie Orozco  – Precious Human Being. Latina, spiritual, medicine woman, coach, intersectional feminist, feminine strategy consultant, Virgo/ Libra Rising, advocate for radical self love and Social + Climate Justice. IG: @natorozco REFERENCE LINKS: Laverne Cox/Norman Leer Collaboration Sit Comhttps://thegrapevine.theroot.com/clean-slate-laverne-cox-george-wallace-to-star-in-new-1846336707NetflixTrying to Shame Us https://www.themarysue.com/netflix-password-sharing-test/ The Vatican Says "no" to LGBTQ+ : https://cnn.it/3lCofnl Gives women roles: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/11/world/europe/pope-women.html Rosa Parkshttps://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-rosa-parkshttps://www.mentalfloss.com/article/565480/rosa-parks-factshttps://www.insider.com/15-surprising-facts-about-rosa-parks#she-was-in-the-small-percentage-of-african-americans-who-earned-high-school-diplomas-2Claudette Colvinhttps://www.npr.org/2009/03/15/101719889/before-rosa-parks-there-was-claudette-colvin Hate Crimes Against Asian Americanshttps://verysmartbrothas.theroot.com/whiteness-is-a-pandemic-1846494770 https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/anti-asian-hate-crimes-increased-nearly-150-2020-mostly-n-n1260264 Netflix Shaming us for our Passwordshttps://www.themarysue.com/netflix-password-sharing-test/How to Help Asian American Community: Donations, Resources, Education, and More: https://www.playbill.com/article/stop-aapi-hate-a-resource-guide-to-support-the-asian-american-communityhttps://www.marieclaire.com/politics/a35866266/how-to-support-asian-american-community-organizations/https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-help-the-asian-american-community-donations-educational-resources-and-more/Minority Korner on YouTube:  https://bit.ly/2JsXEuuCONTACT USTwitter: @minoritykornerEmail: minoritykorner@gmail.comIG: @minoritykornerJames Arthur M: TW: @JamesArthur_M, IG: @JamesArthurM

Today we are a party with a purpose, it’s been a long time but comedic legend in the making and duchess of the podcasts Glory Mora makes her return. Speaking of royalty we unpack the tell all interview between our BAP Megan Markle and Queen Oprah herself, along with Megan's DAWM Harry ( don’t worry these acronyms will eventually make sense). Celebrating women’s history we celebrate the legacy of the High Priestess of Soul Nina Simone, her journey, her struggles, her legacy. And Glory pushes us down the Reggeaton rabbit hole uncovering it’s history and helps James understand what a Bad Bunny is and why I should care. But first the reviews are in for Coming 2 America and they are mixed even on this podcast. Also remember Kid N Play? James did a movie marathon so you don’t have to and reveals their origin story, and his theory of what happened to their career.REFERENCE LINKS: Nina Simonehttps://www.rollingstone.com/movies/movie-news/10-things-we-learned-from-new-nina-simone-doc-59571/https://www.britannica.com/biography/Nina-Simonehttps://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2016/mar/02/nina-simone-10-of-the-besthttps://www.ninasimone.com/biography/Minority Korner on YouTube:  https://bit.ly/2JsXEuuCONTACT USTwitter: @minoritykornerEmail: minoritykorner@gmail.comIG: @minoritykornerJames Arthur M: TW: @JamesArthur_M, IG: @JamesArthurMGlory Mora: TW: @prettyfunnyglo, IG: @glorelysmora

The stats are in around the effects of the pandemic on Black businesses and the vaccination rates for Black folks and - they’re not good... surprise! We talk the adorable  Sylvie's Love a romantic film set in the 50s starring Tessa Thompson and some other hotties. We talk the trash awards that is the Golden Globes which  had some groundbreaking winners this year and it’s shocking how in 2021 how groundbreaking they were. Plus we chat about Golden Globe winner Minari! Spaking of Golden Glob winners  Andra Day who marvelously played Billie Holiday in The United States vs. Billie Holiday, leads us into an exploration and celebration of our queer Queen Billie Holiday, diving into her story, facts left out of the movie, and highlighting how her story is both the genesis of the Civil Rights Movement and the War on Drugs, the power of Strange Fruit, her legacy, her tenacity, in the face of adversity and trauma at the intersection of Black History Month and Women's History Month. Also, have you ever wondered why Black History Month is in February? Or why Women’s Month is in March? Well, Sam’s got the answers and how they came to be. Plus Sam and James thirst for hotties. REFERENCES: Low Rates of Black folks having access to Vaccines: https://khn.org/news/article/black-americans-are-getting-vaccinated-at-lower-rates-than-white-americans/This week in Golden Globes being Trash: https://www.themarysue.com/golden-globes-high-key-catastrophic/ Billie Holiday: https://www.biography.com/musician/billie-holidayhttps://www.npr.org/2020/10/05/920375498/the-united-states-vs-billie-holidayhttps://bit.ly/3sQVXrz Minority Korner on YouTube:  https://bit.ly/2JsXEuuCONTACT USTwitter: @minoritykornerEmail: minoritykorner@gmail.comIG: @minoritykornerJames Arthur M: TW: @JamesArthur_M, IG: @JamesArthurMSam Jackson: IG:@little_miss_sj

Nnekay is here and James has to confront her and have it out on the pod because she... spoiled.. last weeks... WandaVision in one simple text. We are on a mission to, as Viola Davis says, "exhume the bodies,"  and bare witness as James saw Amistad for the first time, and HBO Max’s It’s a Sin about a group of young gays in the 80s in London during the AIDS pandemic and they discuss the revelations both these pieces brought up.  Welp it's official the Golden Globes are trash as the Emily in Paris controversy has shown. Then rounding out Black History Month we pay tribute to two Hollywood legends Eartha Kitt, and then diving in deep to the amazing Dorthy Dandridge as played by Halle Berry in the HBO biopic. Then you are in for a treat as Nnekay just found out… she’s Afro Latina! She takes us down to Argentina on her journey a she discovers, investigates, and sleuths why there are so few Black people in Argentina today, why here family fled, and Argentina’s historic racist past.  It is WILD! REFERENCES: Golden Globes Are Trash: https://www.themarysue.com/the-hollywood-foreign-press-association-is-worse-than-we-thought/?utm_source=mostpopularDorthy Dandridgehttps://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2020/10/dorothy-dandridge-biography-lifehttps://www.biography.com/actor/dorothy-dandridgehttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Dorothy-DandridgeErtha Kitthttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Eartha-Kitthttps://www.biography.com/musician/eartha-kitt Black Argentinians- Erasure and heritage https://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/14/travel/argentina-rediscovers-its-african-roots.htmlhttps://afropunk.com/2018/07/argentinas-black-population-has-been-systematically-erased-removed-in-whitewashing-effort/https://www.thebubble.com/afro-argentines-how-black-people-were-systematically-whitewashed-from-argentine-historyMinority Korner on YouTube:  https://bit.ly/2JsXEuuGuest Co- Host, Nnekay FitzClarke (she/her): TW: @mizzfitzie, IG: @nnekayCONTACT US:Twitter: @minoritykornerEmail: minoritykorner@gmail.comIG: @minoritykornerHOST, James Arthur M: TW: @JamesArthur_M, IG: @JamesArthurM

He’s back! Fellow Blerd, Cymatic Bruce (he/him), VR Evangelist and entrepreneur, we dig into the film vaults and  talk the power of the Spike Lee biopic Malcolm X. Looks like a lot of white folks are getting got: we talk the Joss Wheedon fallout, Gina Carano's firing from Star Wars as consequence culture continues- and we are here for it. Justin Timberlake is kicking off the white people apology tour to James' queens Britney & Janet, but is it enough? Celebrating Black History month James takes us through his list of 10 Iconic Ground Breaking Female Fictional TV Characters. And to close us out Bruce gives us his Rejuvenation Station Korner with 3 learnings from this past year to take care of YOU and for leading a healthy-life  in this time of chaos, so you will be ready to do the work!GUEST CO-HOST: Bruce Wooden - Known to VR enthusiasts as Cymatic Bruce, dance game enthusiasts as Bruce Leroy, and BJ to his family, Bruce Wooden is an educator, competitive gamer, VR evangelist, speaker, entrepreneur, and a sci-fi/gaming nerd.REFERENCE LINKS: Joss Whedonhttps://www.themarysue.com/charisma-carpenter-joss-whedon-toxic-work-environment/https://www.vulture.com/2021/02/sarah-michelle-gellar-responds-to-joss-whedon-allegations.htmlYay Gina Caron Firedhttps://www.comingsoon.net/tv/news/1163393-lucasfilm-parts-ways-with-the-mandalorians-gina-caranohttps://www.themarysue.com/the-mandalorians-gina-carano-fired/Justin Timberlake Apology : https://variety.com/2021/music/news/justin-timberlake-apologizes-britney-spears-janet-jackson-i-failed-1234907138/Control Hit #1: https://www.today.com/popculture/janet-jackson-emotionally-thanks-fans-1986-album-tops-charts-t208962 Minority Korner on YouTube:  https://bit.ly/2JsXEuuCONTACT US:Twitter: @minoritykornerEmail: minoritykorner@gmail.comIG: @minoritykornerHOST, James Arthur M: TW: @JamesArthur_M, IG: @JamesArthurM 

Is there a life coach in the house? There is today with Jennifer Covington (she/her) and we are feeling our power already. But first a PSA of how not to use Gorilla Glue as learned by Tessica Brown on her hair. While James is a proud member of the Britney Army the New York Times doc Framing Britney Spears featured shocking revelations even he didn't know, and how we all have a part to play, looking back at the awful treatment of this young girl, who was not yet a woman. Especially you Diane Sawyer and Justin Timberlake. Continuing our Black History Month celebration James enlightens on the dynamic duo, two B.A.B.'s May Church Terrell, and Ida B. Wells, in their groundbreaking work for Civil Rights and Women's Suffrage on the heels of emancipation. Hearing stories like these two B.A.B.'s can sometimes leave us feeling like how do I step into my power, and take care of myself? Well Coach Covington walks us through how to uncover your M.A.G.I.C. just in time for Black History Month! An empowering conversation on how to stay sane, at peace, well-rested, motivated, hydrated, and moisturized during the craziest times of our lives. Plus Bridgerton... is this good? Jennifer Covington, Guest Co-Host- a life coach, business strategist and the Queen Waymaker for World-Chagers - She’s a Capricorn Sun & Moon and very serious about her productivity. When she’s not helping people of color build profitable businesses she’s either spinning on her new skates, soaking in an herbal bath or volunteering with organization around the Bay Area. iG:  @TheRealJCov . Visit  https://jennifercovington.com/REFERENCE LINKS: PSA: Do Not Use Gorilla Glue- for your Hair!Mary Church Terrell https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/mary-church-terrellhttps://www.biography.com/activist/mary-church-terrellIda B. Wellshttps://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/ida-b-wells-barnetthttps://www.biography.com/activist/ida-b-wellsMinority Korner on YouTube:  https://bit.ly/2JsXEuuCONTACT US:Twitter: @minoritykornerEmail: minoritykorner@gmail.comIG: @minoritykornerHOST, James Arthur M: TW: @JamesArthur_M, IG: @JamesArthurM