Let's Review

Episodes

1. 5

   Let’s Review #5 — A closer look at the words we use when discussing race and racism

   We talked with Al Young, associate professor of sociology and African/Afro-American studies at the University of Michigan, about the words we use to talk about race and current events. Here are some of the words we talked about: Is what happened in Baltimore a “riot” or an “uprising?”...

   Jun 25, 2015

   27m
2. 4

   Let’s Review #4 — Are we seeing a new era in black representation on TV?

   In this Let's Review session, Kim and Jenn talk with Dr. Robin Means Coleman and Dr. Darnell Hunt to get at the heart of a listener-friend question about the proliferation of black leads on TV. Are we seeing a new era in black representation on TV? What's happening behind-the-scenes? Is there...

   May 1, 2015

   28m
3. 3

   Let’s Review #3 — Your attention is a commodity.

   In this episode of Let’s Review, Jenn & Kim debate the merits of checking in and checking out on current events. We have different perspectives on the social, political, and psychic benefits and costs of being aware. And social media makes it easy to be informed, but maybe too informed. How do…

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   Mar 25, 2015

   20m
4. 2

   Let’s Review #2 — Reluctant role models

   In this episode of Let's Review, Kim & Jenn ask some important questions about role models, celebrity, and whether African-Americans have a duty to use their platform for bigger causes. You can find show notes on the Let's Review website: medium.com/lets-review

   Mar 7, 2015

   21m
5. 1

   Let’s Review #1 — How race is used in 21st century movies…so far

   In the pilot interview of Let's Review, your hosts Jenn & Kim, talk with Dr. Miriam Petty (Radio/Film/Television, Northwestern University) about the role of race in Hollywood film. We also share, for your review, our recommendations for films doing new and interesting things with race. You can…

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   Feb 19, 2015

   25m