Shaking the Table

This is a stereotype we know all too well. It is the stereotype that became the demise of Trayvon Martin, George Floyd and countless others.

Here we explore the male version of the Mammy Stereotype, the Uncle Tom. Where did it come from? Why is it an insult today? Take a listen!

This episode explores the stereotype known as the Tragic Mulatto. It is in regard to the one-drop rule, being of mixed race as it pertained to the media during Jim Crow.

Want to know where the stereotype of the "Angry Black Woman" comes from? Let's take a brief look into the Sapphire stereotype, named for the character, Sapphire Stevens on the Amos n' Andy Show.

In this episode we do a quick deep dive (what we can do in 15 minutes that is) into the stereotype of the Jezebel as it pertains to African American women. At least as Jim Crow would have it. The stereotype of the Jezebel runs deep and also derives from religion.

In this episode we do a quick deep dive (what we can do in 15 minutes that is) into the stereotype of the Mammy as it pertains to African American women.

Let's talk about Black stereotypes, the thesis that peaked my interest in it in undergrad, and how I made some professors and admin uncomfortable WITH said thesis. Haha, story time you guys! Listen for the introduction to the next few weeks of discussion!

The last and final stage of Black Identity Theory. Can you relate?https://www.instagram.com/that_art_nerd/

Stage 4 of Black Identity Theory allows one to acknowledge their Blackness while still trying to learn about other ethnicities. Listen for the deep-dive!

The third stage in Black Identity Theory. In this stage, one actively seeks out ways to "rebuild" themselves on their own terms.

Stage 2 of Black Identity Theory: The Encounter. This is when an event or a series of events causes one to come to terms with the fact that they will experience injustice due to being Black.

Explore the first stage of Black Identity Theory: The Pre-Encounter. This stage is before you truly come to the realization of what it's like to be Black (or in the instances described, Black in America).

Take a quick reprieve to hear about legacy Black artist, Dana Powell-Smith and her tips on creating art and NFTs!

Listen as I give my brief summary of my "story" and experience with the 5 different stages of Black Identity Theory.

Black Identity Theory is introduced!Stage 1: Pre-EncounterStage 2: EncounterStage 3: Immersion/EmersionStage 4: InternalizationStage 5: Internalization-Commitment

The debut episode of Shaking the Table!!