All Episodes - Biracial Unicorns
Two mixed race girls, who have mixed feelings about this world we're living in, shed light on issues of race and gender (and other divisive issues) in a way that is healthy, respectful, comical, honest, and a little geeky. Do you have a question or topic you'd like us to cover? Let us know at biracialunicorns@gmail.com.
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An Announcement
Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Pink Sauce
In this episode we discuss the viral food item, Pink Sauce. We also discuss what it looks like to support small social media based businesses. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Stranger Things 4
In this episode we start our ascent into the Halloween season talking about season 4 of Stranger Things. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Casper The Friendly Ghost
In this episode we prepare for the forthcoming of our favorite season, Fall. So today we are sharing our thoughts about Casper, the friendly ghost. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Jeans
In this week's minisode we talk jeans. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode:Nichelle Nichols
In this episode, we recognize and celebrate the late Nicehell Nichols who's brilliant work on Star Trek reached far beyond fandom and into the stars themselves. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: #scamilton
In this episode we talk about the unauthorized production of Hamilton in a southern Texas church. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Biracial Unicorns 200th Episode 🦄
In this episode, we briefly reminisce at the humble beginnings of Biracial Unicorns. We are so thankful for the amazinig community of fellow podcasters, co-conspirators, and Unicorns who have come along on this journey with us. We are excited for what's to come, so stay tuned! Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Wakanda Forever (the trailer)
In this episode we discuss the Wakanda Forever trailer and the emotional response fans are having towards it. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Night of the Living Dead
In this episode we talk about George A. Romero's 1968 classic, Night of the Living Dead. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Death To Diet Culture (Rerun)
The last episode of our rerun series (as we've taken a break from full episode over the summer), is our episode on diet culture. We would love to hear your thoughts on this topic, all of our contact info is listed below. And make sure you listen out for our NEW content coming in August!! Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode:Reddit
In this episode we discuss the somewhat controversial and perhaps misunderstood web world of Reddit. We wanna know, what are your favorite subreddits?? Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Disney & Race (Rerun)
We're taking some time off from full episodes in June and July! We'll be back next week with a brand new minisode. In the meantime, enjoy this classic episode: For our 10th episode, we try to take on a pretty huge topic - Disney and race by focusing on just a few movies followed by our hot take on the upcoming live action Aladdin film. We share our first moments when we discovered something was off with Disney movies. Costumes/cosplay! Peter Pan Lady and the Tramp The Little Mermaid The Lion King Pocahontas Mulan Moana Live Action Aladdin Overall impacts of Disney and we wrap up with our happy places. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Jurassic Park
In this minisode we discuss the world of Jurassic Park (focusing heavily on Dr. Ellie Sattler). Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Social Media Etiquette (Rerun)
The Unicorns are taking a short break from full new full episodes over the summertime, but don't worry...we still have new minisodes. We'll be back soon, but in the mean time let us know your thoughts of social media and how we can be better towards each other in these shared spaces. Our contact info is down below. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode:Scooby-Doo, Velma Appreciation
In this episode we show some love for one of our favorite sleuths, Velma of Scooby-Doo. We also take a slight detour as we reminisce about early 2000's fashion. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Travelling While Mixed (Rerun)
The unicorns are taking some time off from doing full episodes this summer. We will be back next week with a new minisode. In the meantime, check out this episode from the summer of 2020. In this episode we take a look at travel with a focus on traveling while brown and a woman. It’s the last days of summer and most of us are still living that “stay-cation” life, so today we want you to live vicariously through our episode today as we talk about travel. But first, we want to acknowledge that between the high cost, extra charges, availability and the impact flights have on the environment, we recognize that travel IS a privilege. It is with this mindset that we discuss our experience with traveling while being women of color. In this episode we talk about: -Our own experiences with travel i.e., why we enjoy travel even with its difficulties. -random selection and being pat down -traveling when your family are different shades -issues with authorities -the impact Covid-19 has had on travel and its parallels to 9/11 -Cross country driving as BIPOC and the dangers that need to be considered when visiting unfamiliar areas -The Green Book -Women traveling on their own We also branch into representation within the travel industry where we discuss -The stereotypes of traveling -POC working in the travel industry (article mentioned in the episode is linked below) It’s a special Happy Place today: it’s our dream vacation!! hint it involves famous chocolate and a choo-choo. https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2020/07/01/7-black-voices-what-needs-change-travel-industry/ Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Cottagecore
In this week's minisode we explore the aesthetic cottagecore. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
bell hooks supersode
This week we close out May and welcome the summer with a re-airing of our two bell hooks specials from bell hooks Day 2020 & 2021. This summer we will be taking a bit of a break and opening up the Unicorn vault for some reruns to hold you over until we return with full episodes again in August. Never fear though, we will be airing new minisodes every two weeks all summer long. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Favorite Fictional Mom
In this episode we share some of our favorite T.V. moms and what we hope for in the future for mother character in fiction. Let us know who your favorite fictional mom is! Info down below. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month
In this episode we're celebrating AAPI Heritage Month, let us know how you're celebrating! Trigger Warning - Brief mentioning of physical assault in the first 20 minutes New week, new episode, and this week we are celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI). In our efforts to amplify AAPI Unicorns, we’re taking some time today to not only discuss how we are celebrating AAPI Heritage Month, but also some topics of concern within the community that we can all be educated on. In this episode we’ll hear us discuss: The acts of physical violence done to Asian Americans and the uptick of incidents since Covid- 19 Colonization and Hawaii The overtourism of Hawaii and its negative impacts to the island and its people Hawaii during the pandemic Can we appreciate Hawaii without traveling to it? We share some exciting reads centered around AAPI We share a couple video series (linked below) with AAPI content We fangirl over Michelle Yeoh as we discuss the movie Everything Everywhere All at Once (No spoilers, we promise) We end our episode as always, in our Happy Place hint - Rappers, authors, and dairy products will always leave you feeling just right. https://asianauthoralliance.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/AsianAuthorAlliance/about https://www.youtube.com/user/smithsonianapa Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Hocus Pocus (1993)
In this week's minisode we chat about the 1993 film Hocus Pocus. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Unicorn State of the Union (News Roundup, April 2022)
In this episode we take a look at some current news stories. Plus, the return of a bonus sized helping of Dani and Dameca Get Mad at the Internet. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: The Antihero
In this episode we mull over what makes an antihero, an anti-hero and list a few of our favorites. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Unicorns and Reproductive Health
In this episode we disuss our concerns and revelations with women's reproductive health. Spring boarding from our 2019 episode about abortion, we are diving deeper into the conversation about women’s reproductive health, especially for WOC. If you’d like to listen to that episode we’ve linked it down below. _Trigger Warning_ This episode does briefly describes harmful gynecological acts done to women of color. We also briefly mention abortion (not graphic). This week we want to encourage all Unicorns to share their experience with the healthcare system, especially if it involves reproductive health. We believe by share and/or making space to share these experiences, we can raise awareness for the need of access to reproductive health care and normalize female body functions. In this episode you’ll hear the Unicorns discuss: How some people actually celebrate when a girl gets her period. How the “The Father of Gynecology” tortured WOC for the “advancements” of gynecological health and its impact on the community The correlation between puberty and sexuality Health Class vs. Sex Education The lack of representation of BIPOC in medical information The maternity mortality rate for BIPOC women Intersectionality between race, social class, age and how that affects your medical care How we still feel women’s bodies are a mystery The danger in viewing childbirth as routine We end our show, as always with our Happy Place, hint* - If you’re a near sided Arachnophobic, this might not be the happy place for you. Episode 19: Abortion, a WOC Tale: https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co/episode/039178af60db40d4/abortion-a-woc-tale More of the History of Gynecology: https://www.history.com/news/the-father-of-modern-gynecology-performed-shocking-experiments-on-slaves Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Turning Red
In this episode we talk about the Disney/Pixar film Turning Red. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Unicorn Library: National Book Week
In this episode we celebrate National Book Week by sharing some books: Surviving the White Gaze by Rebecca Carroll This Time Will be Different by Misa Sugiura Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng The Patternist series by Octavia Butler Where Butterflies Fill the Sky by Zahra Marwan Did we plan to only share books by Women of Color? No! But it's not surprise that we did. Still feeling booky this week? Check out our past Unicorn Library episdoes: I'm Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika Sanchez Caucasia by Danzy Senna _Sharks in the time of Saviors_ by Kawai Strong Washburn Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: AI (Artificial Intelligence)
In this episode we discuss the conplexities of AI (Artificial Intelligence). Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Mixed and Nerdy
In this episode, we discuss nerd and geek culture and where BIPOC people fit into it. Hike up your pants and find your favorite pair of suspenders, we’er talking all things nerdy at Biracial Unicorns. Today we’re taking our love of geek/nerd culture (traditionally saved for our “mini-sodes”) and breaking it down through the filter of race and gender. We want to give a special shout out to Circle Of Nerds podcast who have been one of our first supporters of our show. In this episode you’ll hear… Our definition of geek and nerd How we think the definition of geek and nerd has evolved The mentioning of the book, Black Nerd Problems by William Evans and Omar Holman Ask the question, does geek/nerd culture really exist anymore? Female representation in geek/nerd culture BIPOC representation in geek/nerd culture Gatekeeping of fandom “Wokeness” within fandom culture and it’s reception How the future of geek and nerd culture is Brown/Black The “Brown and Black Dollar” Fiction as escapism for BIPOC people, or is it? We wrap up the show with a very impromptu ( and incomplete list) of some of our favorite nerd topics and of course our HAPPY PLACE, hint*- don’t be surprise, it’s food relate https://blacknerdproblems.com/ Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: (The Fresh Prince of) Bel-air
In this week's minisode we talk about the classic sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-air and the dramatic reboot Bel-air. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Happy International Women's Day!
In this episode we celebrate International Women's Day with a quick show & tell of some unicorn ladies doing important work out in the world. Check out more about Avesta Rasta at azuravesta.com where you can also see her viral Covid infographic, you can follow her on instagram @azuravesta.design and @lumisci More medical illustrators to check out include Ni-ka Ford (@n_biovisuals), Hillary Wilson (@hillarydwilsonart), Caitlin Chang (@caitchang), SJ Okemow (@vernacularstudios). If you want to know more about Keah Brown check out her website at keahbrown.com , you can also find her on Instagram @keah_maria and make sure to check out her book The Pretty One. If you're interested in booking Keah Brown, her information is Rep: @alexslateragent Film/tv: @havenla There are some amazing women and non-binary people do great things out there and that includes yourself and the women around you. You don’t need to have your own Wiki page to make an impact. Be sure to share any ladies you'd love for us to feature! Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Field Trips
In this week's minisode we take a trip down memory lane and discuss field trips. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Black Love
In this episode we discuss Black Love from a Biracial Unicorn perspective. We’re still feeling the love this week on Biracial Unicorns, so we are opening up about Black Love, marriage as an institution, and what the power of love can do. This week’s episode, shares the complexity of Black Love through the decades and also how being mixed race and/or being in an interracial relationship fits into this ideal. In this episode we share: Where did the concept of Black Love stem from? How does Black Love represent itself today? Marriage as an institution Examples of Black Love in media and literature The pressures of dating for BIPOC people Where do mixed Unicorns or interracial couples fit in? What is struggle love? What are the odds of marrying someone within your own race/community How do we expand this idea of Black Love? What can the power of love do? _We want to hear YOUR love stories, please feel free to share yours with us, all info on how to do so is listed down below. _ This week we let the love continue with our Happy Place… **hint- eat your vegetables, and never underestimate a clean bill of health. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode:Matilda (book and movie)
In this week's minisode episode, we talk about one of our shared favorite books, Roald Dahl's Matilda. Cheers to all the strong book worms all out there. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Blood Quantum & the One-Drop Rule
In this episode we take a look at the kissing cousins, Blood Quantum and the One-Drop Rule. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Dranks and Beverages
In this week's minisode we talk about all the dranks. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Unicorn and Chill: A review of Selena, The Series
In this episode we have an honest conversation about Selena, The Series. Today on the podcast we take it back to the 90’s where hair was big, pagers were cool, and Selena (Selena Quintanilla-Pérez) was taking the world by storm. This episode we finally get to discuss Selena, The Series which is streaming now on Netflix. After waiting over a year to watch both parts we share our thoughts and complicated feelings and opinions about this most recent take on the Tejano and Pop music icon. In this episode you’ll hear: Our general thoughts on the series and how does it compare to the 1997 Selena movie Some of our concerns (and perhaps disappointments) with the series We’ll discus colorism within the Latine community, particularly in film How much should an actor resemble the person they are portraying Machismo culture and its role it played in Selena the series The importance of good story telling We also share our admiration and respect for the Selena We’d love to know your thoughts, did you enjoy Selena the series? What’s your favorite Selena song? Did you prefer the movie or the series? Let us know, all of our information is down below. We wrap up our lovely episode in our Happy Place, hint* “We don’t talk about catching children’s movie theme songs” and challenges for those who do not like challenges. **If you’d like to join Dani’s reading challenge you can follow @reggiereads on Instagram**** https://www.instagram.com/p/CYMo6T7LLK7/?utm_medium=share_sheet Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Vampires
In this minisode we touch on the world of vampires from Anne Rice to Elizabeth Bathory, What We Do in the Shadows to Queen of the Damned, Buffy the Vampire Slayer to Vampire in Brooklynn - there's a little bit of everything. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
A Look Back At 2021
Happy New Year! We can't move forward without looking back so in this episode we break down 2021 - the good, the bad and the ugly. We look at: Highlights and Lowlights of 2021 Both globally and locally Favorite Episode/ Most Challenging episode Shout out to our listeners (featuring a special listener update). As promised, we have some links to share. Check out Intercultural Youth Scotland at https://www.interculturalyouthscotland.org/ Also, check out a short piece produced for the BBC by one of our listeners at https://www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-scotland-59067090 Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Fictional Fashion
In this episode we share some of our favorite fashion icon from fictional works. We want to know what charactes from book, movies, and tv have inspired you! We have all our contact information down below. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Unicorn Library: Sharks in the Time of Saviors
In this episode we take down one final book for the year from the Unicorn Library's shelves and spend some time discussing Kawai Strong Washburn's debut novel, Sharks in the Time of Saviors. This story follows the Flores family, struggling with the impacts of capitalism and colonialism and signs from the supernatural in 1990s/2000s Hawai'i. We discuss what we've learned from this book; how we relate to the story, themes, and characters; and why we think it's a great read for all unicorns, even if you don't have a connection to Hawai'i. Still on the fence about reading it? Here's a taste of the beautiful language: "I could see him there, the waves and tides and gods dragging him around. But I'm in the water, too, I wanted to say. No one's watching to see if I stay afloat." "How long was I stupid enough to believe we were indestructible? But that's the problem with the present, it's never the thing you're holding, only the thing you're watching, later, from a distance so great the memory might as well be a spill of stars outside a windshield at twilight" We also wrap up the year with our happy places, while Rocking Around the Christmas Tree was not either of our picks, it could be a bridge between the two. We also give a brief taste of what we're looking forward to in the new year after the plugs. Happy new year and we wish you a safe and happy 2022. Reminder: drop us a line or voicemail with your thoughts on HOME - what does home mean to you? how can we find it as biracial unicorns? Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Sabrina Spellman
In this week's minisode we talk about Sabrina, the teenage witch and the representation we wish we could see in her. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Dani and Dameca Ruin Christmas...Again
In this episode we discuss our true feelings about some of the most "beloved" holiday traditions. Throw on your coziest sweater and grab your favorite warm beverage, because we are sharing all the feelings this week, and they are festive. This episode we decide to “ruin” Christmas once more and discuss an old friend of the show, the Hallmark Channel, and more specific their infamous Christmas countdown. We first brought up the alarming amount of holiday movies that were produced by the Hallmark Channel and their noticeable lack of diversity back in 2018. Here we are, three years later and we’re checking in on their 2021 line-up. Do you think we’ll see any improvement from this years 41 NEW holiday movies? Listen and find out. But Hallmark isn’t the only topic being ruined this season!In this episode you’ll hear: The Unicorn’s take on a stylish Santa Our views on the mischievous “Elf On A Shelf” Our favorite Hallmark Christmas Movie Titles How the projection of “white, small-town, American” in the majority of Hallmark Christmas films perpetuates what is and is not consider ideal, moral, or wholesome. The new problematic channel, the Great American Country Family Network or GAC and its new Christmas movies We wrap up our episode with a bow this week with our delightful Happy Place, hint*- it’s just a few of our favorite things. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: The Evil Queen
In this episode we take it back to Disney and discuss one of the "OG" Disney Villians, "The Evil Queen". Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Woke College
In this episode we take on a topic brought to us in a listener's email. It’s our delight to be answering a listener question this week, and it’s all about building bridges between diverse groups both on and off college campuses. Our listener Zoe emailed us about her experience as a Biracial Unicorn and asked us our approach to “woke colleges.” We value these questions deeply on our show because they are very much the back bone as to why Biracial Unicorns exist. So this week we discuss some foundational topics through the lens of the woke college experience. This week you’ll hear us discuss: Why this topic is so poignant to Unicorns How “woke-ness” is not a linear journey, nor is it your identity It is not a mixed person “job” to unite all diverse groups What is diversity anyway? Why can’t all BIPOC just “come together”? How shared trauma is not enough to unify diverse groups How shared joy may be the key to building bridges As we end the show, it’s all about cozy comforts for this week’s Happy Place -hint*, It’s all about holiday dysfunctions and nerdy spin-off’s. A special thank you to our listener Zoe who took the time to write in. We truly appreciate it and it’s why we do what we do. As always, we welcome questions or topics that our listeners are interested in. Our information on how to get ahold of us is listed down below. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode:Spock
In this episode we show some love our love and admiration for one of our favorite sci-fi Biracial Unicorns, Mr.Spock! Tell us all the reasons to love Spock, our information is down below. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Climate Change
In this episode we discuss our dread and concern about climate change while grappling with the concept of climate anxiety. Today on the show we finally express our uneasiness about the environmental state of our world right now. That’s right, we are discussing climate change and putting a name to that feeling of doom that comes with worrying for the environment. For our Unicorns out there who are feeling overwhelmed and anxious about our ever warming atmosphere, you are not alone. We encourage those of you listening to THIS episode to also check out an early episode we did where we approach a similar topic, it’s linked down below along with an article mentioned in today’s episode. In this episode you’ll hear: Our thoughts on the Carbon Footprint- Where did this concept come from? Why was it created? And who does it impact? Why it seems white people dominate the environmental field. How concern BIPOC are about the environment. What does race even have to do with climate change? Climate Anxiety -What is it? What do we do with it? Does climate anxiety impact white people more? How addressing white supremacy can ultimately free up an invaluable resource to fight climate change- the resource being POC’s. Who’s responsible is it to ultimate deal with climate change? How do we address the staggering issue of climate change in our daily lives? As we end the show we “cool-off” in our Happy Placehint - it’s cozy, it’s comforting, it’s quintessential Dani and Dameca. https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co/episode/472d5a16c38e4df3/environmentalism https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/06/03/im-black-climate-scientist-racism-derails-our-efforts-save-planet/ Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode:Animal POV Stories
In this episode we share our favoirte animal point of view stories, books, and movies. Spoiler, we don't talk about the Lion King. What's your favorite animal cast story? We want to hear it, let us know, our informal is down below. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Settler-Colonialism
In this episode we explore the huge topic of Settler Colonialism and our own relationships to that system. If you thought we were going to let the fall season continue without an episode about colonialism, then you don’t know your Unicorns. This week we start with a land acknowledgment (and in true Unicorn fashion, we have mixed-feelings about land acknowledgments). We then attempt in 60 minutes to summarize the complexity and pervasive topic that is settler-colonialism and it’s significance to mixed-race BIPOC. In this episode you’ll hear… What sets settler-colonialism apart from various other types of colonization Us share the inward battle of the mixed-race existence as a result of colonialism What are the “camps” or roles we participate in a settler-colonialists society Why it’s important for you to understand your role in settler-colonialism If you think you have a Native-American Great-Grandmother, you probably don’t… The attempted erasure of Indigenous people The ongoing byproduct of settlers-colonialism- “one drop rule”, blood quantum, shift in power dynamics within Indigenous people groups Why American society in particular is NOT (and may never be) ready to “decolonize” settler-colonialism. We bring our show to a close with our Happy Place *hint- it’s all about bootylicious TedTalks and Netflix phenomenons. Check out the work of and give to: Tewa Women United: https://tewawomenunited.org/ways-to-give Pueblo Action Alliance: https://www.puebloactionalliance.org/donate First Nations Community HealthSource: https://www.fnch.org/donate/ Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Spookisode: The Grisly Murders of Bonito City (New Mexico)
We're back for our annual tradition where we break format and share some spooky stories. Today Dani shares a spooky story from Lincoln County, New Mexico Share your "spooky loops" with us! Visit Bonito Lake: https://goo.gl/maps/rw1UCQrNySu3dz3S7 Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Unicorns at the Movies: Candyman
In this episode we take a look at the new(ish) film, Candyman and touch on the other horror films of Jordan Peele. _Warning this is a movie review of 2021 Candyman. This episode contains HEAVY spoilers_ It’s October and we’re getting into the “spirit”. We’re starting this season off right by watching and reviewing the 2021 version of Candyman written by Win Rosenfeld, Nia DaCosta, Jordan Peele, directed by Nia DaCosta. In this movie review you’ll hear… First impressions Candyman-1992 Themes- Gentrification, police brutality, generational trauma The significance of Candyman White people’s role in the movie How the movie has been perceived and received The horror of Jordan Peele Get Out and Us The increase of representation in the horror/Thriller genre Our all over thoughts Even our Happy Place this week is getting the spooky treatment, *hint - Pale Man and cemeteries have us fan girl-ing this fall season. Did you see Candyman? Tell us your thoughts, we’d love to hear them! Also, if you have a movie you’d like us to review please reach out, we have all our our information listed down below. If you’re hankering for more Unicorn eeriness, check out our mini Spooky-sodes! Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Spookisode: The Haunting of Nothern State Mental Hospital (Washington)
We're back for our annual tradition where we break format and share some spooky stories. First up is Dameca sharing a spooky place near her new home in Washington state. Share your "spooky loops" with us! Visit Northern State Mental Hospital: https://www.google.com/maps/dir//48.5255,-122.1946/@45.6761702,-125.8053075,5.46z?hl=en Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Shadowbans & Silos on Social Media
In this episode we take a look at shadowbanning and other challenges POC, WOC, and other people outside the "mainstream" face when connecting on social media. Influencers, creators, and algorithms! We revisit the topic of social media this week, but this time we are discussing the mysterious beast that is shadow-banning. Difficult to define and harder to prove, content creators of size, of color, women, queer, and disabled seem to be experiencing this occurrence at higher levels. Wether it’s stricter censorship or blocking from potential “views” and “likes” we’re seeing how content is being shifted and controlled. How does this impact movements like Black Lives Matter? And what does this mean for other racially charged content that falls under the “freedom of speech”? We explore these questions and these topics in the show: Examples of shadow-banning Influencers and Tiktok fame Reporting inappropriate content Black Lives Matter The hypocrisy/double standers of what content is or isn’t banned How representation still matters on social media The dangers AND benefits of siloed social media content The added challenges (and sometimes danger) for marginalized content creaters This episode's Happy Place - hint*, we’ll have you accessorizing in the rain! Check out our previous episodes exploring the world of social media: Social Media Etiquette: https://pnc.st/s/biracialunicorns/689d29b692b14203/social-media-etiquette Social Media & IRL: https://pnc.st/s/biracialunicorns/0f2397350d724f4d/social-media-and-irl Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Familiars
In this episode we talk about our ideal witch's familiars. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Bonusode: bell hooks day 2021
Happy 69th birthday to celebrated badass bell hooks! Check out last year's bell hooks day bonusode here: https://pnc.st/s/biracialunicorns/e419136697824f40/bell-hooks-day- Books mentioned in this episode include: Killing Black Rage: Ending Racism The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity, and Love Read Love as a Practice of Freedom here: https://uucsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/bell-hooks-Love-as-the-Practice-of-Freedom.pdf Check out Dani talking about Feminism is for Everybody here: https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17862777847939412/ Don't forget to share all your favorite bell hooks quotes and reads with us! ...and if you buy any of her books, don't forget to support a black-owned, independent bookshop. You can check out a list of US based ones listed by state at https://www.oprahmag.com/entertainment/books/a33497812/black-owned-bookstores/ Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
All About Grief
In this episode we have an honest dialogue about grief and the collective grief we all are experiencing. We open up this week as we discuss the issue of grief and the challenges that come from trying to process “the natural reaction to loss”.We ask the questions like why do Americans struggle with identifying, expressing, and processing grief? How do we cope with grief that isn’t death related? And are there different types of grief? In this episode you’ll hear: About different types of grief Private (Personal) vs Public (Collective) Grief During this time of Covid-19 many are experiencing many forms and levels of grief Disenfranchised grief Different things we can/are grieving about The decolonization of mental health and mindsets Who gets to grief? Why we should grieve with one another In this episode we mention our past episode where we mention similar topics that might be helpful we have them listed below. We have also linked the NPR episode about grief and the website with other types of griefs as well. We hope this will be helpful to you. Episode 43: Social Media Etiquette. Episode 45: Mental Health and Self Care Episode 38: Intergenerational Trauma https://www.npr.org/2021/06/02/1002446604/the-importance-of-mourning-losses-even-when-they-seem-small https://whatsyourgrief.com/types-of-grief/ We truly needed to end the show with a Happy Place after this topic: *hint - beautiful walks and small glimpses of hope give us all the feels. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Are You Afarid of the Dark?
In this episode we talk about about Nickelodeon's 1990 tv show, Are You Afraid of the Dark? Do you remember this show? What do you think of the recent reboot? Let us know! All our info is down below. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Who is... LeVar Burton
In this episode we fangirl out over LeVar Burton. Today we are doing something a bit unusual on the show but we didn’t want to miss the opportunity to show our admiration and appreciation to a champion in literacy. So, today we are talking all things LeVar Burton. From Trekkies to bookworms it’s hard to find a circle that Burton has not made an impact on (especial on us late Millennials). Burton is an author, a director, a podcaster, AND perhaps the new host Jeopardy?? Thanks to social media and a petition signed by thousands, LeVar Burton was able to live out his life-long dream of being the host of the famous game show perviously hosted by the late Alex Trebek. Even though the permanent hosting duties was originally “awarded” to Mike Richards (if interested in the details of that situation there’s a brief article on what happened linked down below) but has since been relieved as host and as an executive producer on the show. This leaves the podium up for “grabs” and these Unicorns are showing all the love and support for Burton. In this episode you’ll hear: Our first remembrance of LeVar Burton Reading Rainbow - The impact of the nurturing male figure Star Trek - The importance of POC in sci-fi Roots- It’s cultural significance and a brief dive into black exploitation in films Jeopardy - Why is it so important to fans and POC to have LeVar Burton assuming the role of host Mike Richards We mentioned in the show that Burton wrote two books - Aftermath and The Rhino Who Swallowed a Storm If you’re an adult and miss having LeVar Burton read to you, go check out his podcast entitled - LeVar Burton Reads. We land this episode in our happy place hint* - bacteria and Honey Bears make an enjoyable pair. The Mike Richards story: https://www.vox.com/22634196/jeopardy-who-is-the-new-host-mayim-bialik-mike-richards-scandal-levar-burton Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Bonusode: Texas Senate Bill 8 (The Heartbeat Bill)
We touch base a bit about our feelings surrounding Texas's passing of Senate Bill 8 (The Heartbeat Bill) this week. For our previous discussion of abortion, check out our previous episode, Abortion, a WOC Tale - https://pnc.st/s/biracialunicorns/039178af60db40d4/abortion-a-woc-tale If you're looking for places to donate to help people in Texas get access to reproductive health, here's a few organizations to look into: Frontera Fund - https://fronterafundrgv.org/ Indigenous Women Rising - https://www.iwrising.org/ West Fund - https://www.westfund.org Jane's Due Process - https://janesdueprocess.org/ Texas Equal Access Fund - https://teafund.org/ Lilith Fund - https://www.lilithfund.org/ Fund Texas Choice - https://fundtexaschoice.org/ Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Fictional Movies and Shows within Movies and Shows
In this episode we talk "nested" fictional movies,showes, and parodies within movies and tv shows. Get ready to Nestflicks and chill. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Critical Race Theory (and Education)
In this episode we take a look at the hot topic Critical Race Theory and how it relates to schools. This week our conversation focuses on the “hot topic” of critical race theory or CRT. It’s back to school season and it’s not just face mask and vaccines parents are divided about this year. Due to a recent surge of exposure in the media (particularly in the political realm) CRT has become less about what it ACTUALLY is and has taken on the form of a buzzword. With some states looking to (or already have) “ban” CRT from school curriculum we can’t help but wonder if people know exactly what they are “banning”. What is the the driving force behind the “War On Critical Race Theory”? In this episode you’ll hear us discuss: The reactions of some parents towards CRT. The misunderstandings and misconceptions about CRT. Where did CRT come from? Who is CRT for? What would that look like in the classroom? What is the purpose of CRT? What are some of the dangers if you don’t teach our children to think critically We quickly end this episode in our Happy Place, hint** Somebody gets called out on their book cataloging and someone else just “skates” by. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Beetlejuice
In this episode we talk Beetlejuice (...Beetlejuice...Beetlejuice). Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
2020 Olympics
In this episode we take a look at the latest Olympic games. We’re back with a new episode after taking a small break for the month of July and it’s good to be back! This week we are discussing the 2020 (because it really is the longest year ever) Summer Olympics. Whether you’re a sports fan or not the Olympics is an event that dominates the news for one reason or the other. This year the topics of protest, women’s uniforms and mental health seem to be getting as much “air time” as the games themselves. So in this episode you’ll hear us discuss: Our personal experiences with the Olympic Summer games Why some are boycotting the Olympic Games The impact of Covid-19 on Tokyo The financial burden on the Olympics The protest and politics of the Olympics Raven Saunders Protest and Rule 50 We end our talk with our Happy Place, hint- it’s all about the quiet places and Olympic based beverages. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Cookies
This week's minisodes is all about cookies. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
How Not To Apologize (ReRun)
**Rerun**** The Unicorns are taking a tiny break but they'll be back at the end of the summer! In this episode we take a look at how to not apologize (there's so many great examples out there). Inspired by the lengthy list of public apologies given lately, this week we discuss how NOT to apologize. We began by sharing our reactions to a recent public apology given by a local news anchor (a white female) towards her follow co-host (a black male) to whom she compared to an ape during the filming of the show. After sharing our thoughts on public apologies, we get down to the root of why we as people are so BAD at apologizing. We take this topic all the way back to childhood (aren’t all problems) where we learn that saying “sorry” is simply a means to an end. As a child we aren’t taught the impact of our negative actions or how to right the situation. So what is the answer? We the Biracial Unicorns might not have the answers but we do have some suggestions. Over the remaining time of our discussion we go over some points/ tips that you might find helpful (next time you have to apologize). Make sure to listen to this episode to find out. Once we reviewed our “Don’t List”, we get Get Mad At The Internet! This week involves Alaska, a swim meet, and a swim wedgie?? Oh don’t worry, there’s plenty to be mad about indeed. We end our episode as always with a much need exhale with our Happy Place!!! Hint it’s carbs and podcast related!! Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: The Goonies
In this episode we revisit childhood adventures with the classic film The Goonies. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Intergenerational Trauma (Rerun)
In this episode we explore the topic of intergenerational trauma with a specific look at racial trauma. Trauma is real and it’s in your DNA?! Yes. This week we define and break down this theory of intergenerational trauma that has been gaining exposure. We focus on specific racial intergenerational trauma as we explain what it is, how is manifests, and the lasting affects it has not only on POC but white people as well. We also break into the genetic impact that trauma has on our DNA...prepare to be shook. Our focus for this week’s show was not only about highlighting and informing people about this type of trauma but to share resources and tools to aid in the HEALING of intergenerational trauma. So, how to heal? Get some books!! There are some great reading materials that could help in a powerful way to find a starting place. Our resources (mentioned below) discuss the importance of harmony within your own family. This might involve family therapy, addressing past grievances, and forgiveness. We also share our desire--as POC--for our communities to unify. But what does that look like for mixed-race people? Since we’re taking a break from Getting Mad at The Internet, we roll right into our Happy Place!! This week we enjoy basic delights!! Hint it’s all about the bergamot and loyalty? Our book references for our show: You Can Go Home Again: Reconnecting with Your Family, by Monica McGoldrick Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome: America’s Legacy of Enduring Injury and Healing, by Joy DeGruy, Ph.D. Healing Racial Trauma: The Road to Resilience, By Sheila Wise Rowe Christian base book The PBS special Dameca refers to during the show: https://www.pbs.org/video/race-trauma-and-healing-1807-04pzdg/ Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: A Goofy Movie
In this episode we discuss the Disney classic A Goofy Movie and why we think it's the Blackest Disney movie (and also why it has so much staying power). Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Unicorns at the Movies: Little White Lie with Jesi Smith
In this episode we take look at the documentary Little White Lie by Lacey Schwartz with special guest unicorn Jesi Smith It’s a double feature here at Biracial Unicorns! Not only are we reviewing Lacey Schwartz’s documentary, Little White Lies, we also have company! Jesi Smith of So Smith Photography joins us on the show to discuss adoption, identity, and her experience growing up Jewish. Little White Lies, written, directed, and produced by Lacey Schwartz, tells her story as a mixed-race black WOC…that didn’t know she was mixed. Lacey lived most of your young life believing she was a white jewish girl from Woodstock, New York until, she entered high-school where here darker complication and curly hair raised questions amongst her black school mates. Schwartz’s documentary tells the story of family secrets, identity, and self-discovery. We hope you watch it and discuss it with your favorite Unicorns. In this episode we discuss: The similarities between Lacey’s experience and Jesi’s experience We ask the question, “What are you?” We ask what identity looks like for someone in an interracial adoption How others perception of us impacts how we identify ourselves What is passing? Is it considered passing if you’re not aware you are a BIPOC? We ask Jesi to hang out with us for our Happy Place *hint… it’s good to be together again. Jesi was born and raised in the Chicago suburbs before attending university in Ohio where she met her husband, and starting their journey as an Air Force family. She is an internationally published photographer who specialized in weddings, birth and lifestyle family portraiture currently residing in southern Oklahoma. She is a mother of three, an activist for the LGBTQ community and an avid traveler. You can reach out to her view instagram @sosmithphotography or at her website at: _ https://www.sosmithphotography.com/2020/12/4/i6pi1q8fikhzfcfw6bjg3fu2yb0sjy_ Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Willy Wonka
This week's minisode is about another movie-book favorite villain (is he a villain?) with a prequel in the works - Willy Wonka. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Unicorn Library: Caucasia
In this episode we discuss Danzy Senna's first novel, Caucasia. We are in the Unicorn Library with Caucasia by Danzy Senna. This book is part of our June toolkit, please make sure to check out the rest of June’s toolkit resources. This stores is told from the perception of Birdie, a white passing mixed-race girl from Boston in the mid-1970’s. Birdie and her darker complected older sister Cole are so close they even have their own language. As racial tensions swell in the sister’s home time and their parents spilt, the two sisters are separated. Cole goes off with their father (who is black) and Birdie goes with their mother (who is white). The story follows Birdie as she is forced to pass as white while she and her mother are on the run. This heartbreaking and provoking story allows us to ask the hard question about race, identity, and perception. In this episode you’ll hear us discuss: Who is Danzy Senna? Seeking parent approval. The dynamics of interracial marriage. Raising mixed race children. A dive into the identities of the main characters. Can you love someone when you don’t love yourself? What is passing Wanting to be seen What or where or who connects us to our identity We spend some time in the episode to say Happy Pride!! We also encourage our listeners to support their LGBTQIA2+ family. We then urge you in Getting Mad At The World not to “buy in” to rainbow capitalism. We end our episode in our Happy Place, hint* Dameca is playing with death, and Dani can’t put down the books. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Cruella De Vil
This week's minisode is all about that glamorous vampire bat, inhuman beast herself - Cruella De Vil. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Can You Appropriate Your Own Culture?
In this episode we discuss our thoughts on the question "can you appropriate your own culture?" Can you appropriate your own culture? We start this month’s new Toolkit with a seriously loaded question. Join us this June as we go “back to basics” as we discuss the mixed identity through the lens of appearance. Over the next few weeks we’ll dive into how our appearance affects not only how we are treated but how we racially and culturally identity ourselves and the struggles that may entail. In this episode you’ll hear us converse about: June’s Toolkit What do we mean by appropriating your own culture? How closely this is related to imposter syndrome (Ep.46 on Imposter Syndrome linked down below) What is colonialism's role in this question? The exhaustion of being mixed race and “straddling two or more cultures”. How much your physical appearance impacts your racial identity. What does this mean for people who are NOT mixed with white? What about BIPOC who have grown up away from your homeland and/or culture? Dani shares a story of ethnic fraud (article linked down below). The fear of being accused of appropriating as a mixed BIPOC. We discuss the article: When Half is Whole: Learning from the Stories of Multiethnic Asian American Identities by Stephen Murphy-Sigematsu (article linked down below) We end in our favorite segment of the show, our Happy Place! Hint prepare for fashion al fresco! Articles and Episode mentioned in the show: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/25/magazine/cherokee-native-american-andrea-smith.html https://www.academia.edu/11217263/When_Half_is_Whole_Learning_from_the_Stories_of_Multiethnic_Asian_American_Identities https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Og6rS74JLZ8hkm3j6EEAE You can check out our past episode on appropriation versus appreciation at https://pnc.st/s/biracialunicorns/031f1c9a0cc84ffb/appropriation-vs-appreciation Check out Gina Mei's story on Latino USA at https://www.latinousa.org/2017/10/27/youre-accused-appropriating-culture/ Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Biracial Unicorns Toolkit: Identity and Appearance
This month's toolkit we're focusing on identity and appearance. Sometimes your appearance can say a lot about who you are, your history, and your culture but often times for mixed race folx in particular, our appearance may not reflect those things. This month's resources explore some of those ideas. Join us this month (June 2021) or anytime by working through the following resources: Watch: Little White Lies - a documentary by Lacey Schwartz (available with Amazon Prime or various online platforms for rent) Read: Caucasia by Danzy Senna - fiction novel - check your local library Read: When Half is Whole: Learning from the Stories of Multiethnic Asian American Identities by Stephen Murphy-Sigematsu - nonfiction book - check your local library Discuss: Discuss with a family member what your racial /ethnic identity is and what theirs is Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Chupacabra
In this episode we take a walk into the world of cryptozoology with a look at el chupacabra. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Cancel Culture Case Studies
In this episode we take a look at three different cases of cancel culture in action. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Home Alone
In this episode, in honor of mother's day, we take a look at Home Alone, Kate McCallister, and Catherine O'Hara. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
What is Cancel Culture Anyway?
In this episode we take a look at Cancel Culture. May’s toolkit is putting these Unicorns to work! Cancel Culture, a challenging, divisive, and ever-increasing relevant topic in today’s world. If you occupy any presences on social media or watch the news this hot button topic has taken its share of space. So, we are breaking down this topic starting from its origin and purpose, to questioning its very existence. As we research and simultaneously sort where we stand with cancel culture ourselves, we invite you to join the process. On the podcast you’ll hear us discuss: · The historical trace of the literal term of Cancelled, and Cancel Culture · Is there a true definition of cancel culture? · An exploration of different types and/or levels of cancellation · The comparisons between cancellation, boycotting, and protest · The conservative and political use/misuse of cancellation · Is cancel culture even real? Is it impactful? · The correlation between performative activism and its relationship to cancel culture as we discuss the article The Sleep Walking White Ally by Jasmine M. Pulido · The importance of self-examination when it comes moral, political, public and personal stance Make sure to join us next week where we continue this topic by examining cases of cancellation and workshopping through the process of self-examination, boundaries, and actions of accountability. _ _We make a pit stop at one of our favorite segments -Dani and Dameca Get Mad At The World, where we ask the importance questions we’re all dying to ask…why is Elon Musk hosting SNL? We wine down our show in our Happy Place, *HINT- It was a dark and stormy night in a melanated future. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Biracial Unicorns Toolkit: Cancel Culture
This month's toolkit is all about CANCEL CULTURE. Join us this month (May 2021) or anytime by working with the following resources: Watch: Trevor Noah on the Breakfast Club (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vU7RuBi4Gs) 33:30-41:28 is cancel culture specific Read: Jasmine M. Pulido's "The Sleep Walking White Ally" (https://southseattleemerald.com/2020/08/04/the-sleep-walking-white-ally/) Read: Adrienne Maree Brown's We Will Not Cancel Us Discuss: a recent case of cancellation - What happened? Was it an appropriate response? What were other options? Act: Figure out your own boundaries and "best practices" surrounding cancel culture Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Astrology and Hogwarts Houses
In this week's minisode we revisit an old topic (astrology) with a new twist (Hogwarts houses). Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Working in PWIs
Finishing off the April Toolkit we continue discussing PWIs but this week we’re talking about Professional (workplace) PWIs. We begin by chatting about the overlapping similarities between Academic and professional predominantly white institutions. Throughout the podcast we combat the white supremacy structure that American capitalism was built upon and the lasting effect on BIPOC in the workplace. Articles mentioned in this week’s episode: https://www.showingupforracialjustice.org/white-supremacy-culture-characteristics.html https://hbr.org/2019/11/toward-a-racially-just-workplace In this episode we will dive into: The emotional impact of Affirmative Action on BIPOC in the workplace. The correlation of white supremacy and toxic work environments. The relationship between white supremacy and capitalism. How the hiring of (a few) BIPOC does NOT change the root issue of racism in the workplace. Diversity training should not always fall upon the shoulders of your BIPOC coworkers. We walk through the article from this month’s toolkit, The Characteristics of White Supremacy Culture from Dismantling Racism: A Workbook for Social Change Groups, by Kenneth Jones and Tema Okun The challenges of calling out racism, microaggressions, and racial biases in the workplace verse the Academic sitting. What about being mixed race in a PWI? What are some ways to thrive in PWIs for BIOPC and Unicorns? How can our co-conspirators put activism in action in the workplace? We delightfully end in our Happy Place this week, hint*- You find out how we really feel about peanuts and what to do with Unsolved Mysteries withdrawal. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: The Matrix
In this episode we explore the impact of the 1999 blockbuster, The Matrix. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
I Will Survive...PWIs
In this episode we take a look at predominantly white institutions (PWIs) in the education world. New month, new Toolkit! This month we’re sharing our experiences with predominately white institutions (PWIs). This month we are going to be breaking PWIs into two parts: the beginning of the month we will be discussing Academic PWIs and the second half of the month we’ll dive into professional PWIs. Our goal with this topic will be for Unicorns to have a place of refuge, feel seen and hopefully acquire some techniques in order to thrive in these spaces. We also desire our co-conspirator’s to not only be aware of these predominately white spaces but how to take action towards meaningful and sustainable inclusivity. In this episode you will hear: What is a PWI? Why are we talking about them? Being part of the majority is a privilege. PWIs impact on an Academic environment which includes Curriculum Staffing Mentorship Discussion on one of April Toolkit’s articles: Your Predominantly White Organization (Yes, Even Yours) is Exactly One Live- Tweeted Racist Event Away from Public Disgrace. The emotional impact on students of color in Academic PWIs. Are HBCUs (Historical Black Colleges and Universities) the solution to PWIs? How can POC cope in these PWIs? A brief discussion on the “Watch” portion of April’s Toolkit: Blurred Lines: A Documentary on the Declining Differences Between Historically Black Colleges & Universities in Today’s Society. This week we decided to skip Getting Mad at The World and go straight to our Happy Place!! Hint - kitchen top appliances and Asian market surprises really are the simple pleasures in life. Make sure you check-out our Instagram page for the complete list of all of April’s Toolkit items, and as always, we’d appreciate your feedback! Our information on how to contact us is listed down below. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Biracial Unicorns Toolkit: Surviving PWIs
April's toolkit is here! This month we're looking at how we survive operating within Predominantly White Institutions. Watch: Blurred Lines: A Documentary on the Declining Differences Between Historically Black Colleges & Universities in Today's Society by Elynor Moss (https://bit.ly/3m35Os5) Watch: Dear White People (show, streaming on Netflix) Read: Your Predominantly White Organization (Yes, Even Yours) is Exactly One Live-Tweeted Racist Event Away from Public Disgrace by Brigitte Fielder (https://bit.ly/2QPdUct) Read: How to be an Anti-Racist by Ibram X. Kendi (wherever you find your books, we always recommend checking your library first, this book has seen a lot of popularity so your library probably has it - if not, check your local bookshop or bookshop.org - there's a workbook too) Follow: @changethemuseum on Instagram Act: send us your "Surviving PWIs" stories via email or social media for us to share on instagram. Act: Research PWIs in your field/take a look at a PWI you work at and consider this list: White Supremacy Culture Characteristics by Kenneth Jones and Tema Okun (https://www.showingupforracialjustice.org/white-supremacy-culture-characteristics.html) Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: WandaVision
In this episode we talk the MCU/Disney+ show, WandaVision. Spoilers through episode 7 (don't worry, Dameca hadn't seen episodes 8 and 9 so we didn't get too far into those). Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
It was NOT a "bad day" - it was sexism, fetishism, racism, xenophobia
We stand with our AAPI siblings. Please visit this list of Stop Asian Hate Resources to find out more about how you can help: https://linktr.ee/stopasianhateresources In this bonusode, we debrief about last week's tragedy and share some frames for processing hate crimes. We needed some time and space to process and as you'll hear, we're still struggling but we felt it is important for us to use whatever platform we have to drive dialogue and action around this. Coincidentally, today, March 24th, the day we recorded has been lifted as a Day of Solidarity for #stopasianhate (see more info below from the instagram @stopasianhate) Many of us have been inspired by the protests against the ongoing wave of attacks targeting the Asian community but have been unable to attend in-person - this event allows us to show our support for the community from anywhere in the world and stand united against racism. In the United States, over 3700 self-reported incidents of anti-Asian discrimination have been recorded since February 2020, over 10 a day. The US has also seen a 150% increase in hate crimes against Asian Americans despite overall hate crimes going down 7% with a disproportionate number targeting women. The increased targeting has not been limited to the United States. In Vancouver, Canada, hate crimes against Asian-Canadians increased by 717%. 8 in 10 Asian-Australians have experienced instances of racism since 2020. On March 16, 2021, 6 women of Asian descent were gunned down in #Atlanta, Georgia. #EnoughIsEnough. It's time to stand up and speak out. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
What Your One BIPOC Friend Wants You to Know
In this episode we talk sisterhood between women of color and white women. Two weeks ago, we discussed the impact and importance of BIPOC-to-BIPOC sisterhood. Though the voice of this podcast amplifies BIPOC/Mixed Race Unicorns today we are mostly speaking directly to our white co-conspirators about sisterhood. This episode was specifically designed to empower our white sisters and intentionally deepen relationships by having a very clear conversation about race as it pertains to friendship. As stated in this episode, this topic is NOT meant to divide nor shame but to strengthen bonds between white women and BIPOC women so we can become a more fiercely coalesced unit. We heavily reference the article When White Women Cry: How White Women’s Tears Oppress Women of Color in this episode. This article is a part of our March toolkit. Linked down below. If you haven’t had an opportunity to read it, we strongly encourage you to before listening to the episode. In this episode we will discuss: Tokenism The Toolkit Article -When White Women Cry: How White Women’s Tears Oppress Women of Color One up, one down complexities Checking privileges How stereotypes impact empathy, behaviors, and perceptions Practical and helpful steps from the article to aid in addressing issue of race in your friendship How these steps apply to deepen Sisterhood Honorary whiteness and whitewashing of your friends Why having interracial friendships are so vital Diversifying your friend group What your one BIPOC friend wants you to know Toni Morrison’s short story: Recitatif (also part of this month’s Toolkit) The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett (bonus read) As always, we end in our Happy Place: hint* we’re catching up on our Z’s and Dani feels “called out”?! Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Mars
In this episode we take a look at the red planet, Mars. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
BIPOC Sisterhood
In this episode we talk sisterhood. “I got all my sisters with me.”- Sister Sledge It’s Women’s History Month, so for the month’s first of two episode on Sisterhood we’re cracking into BIPOC Sisterhood. This episode heavily references the Michella Obama podcast – Episode 5: The Gift of Girlfriends with Denielle, Sharon, and Kelly. This podcast is an action point of our March Toolkit. Make sure to reference our Instagram for a written copy or check out our bonus episode for the March Toolkit. In this episode we discuss: How Sisterhood is portrayed in the entertainment industry How we define Sisterhood How we relate to our blood sisters The kinship between Mixed-Race Unicorns The important of BIPOC to BIPOC female friendship The Michelle Obama podcast and how much we relate to it The ability to be open and vulnerable when establishing friendships Actively seeking out friendships with BIPOC women “Making the time” for friendships What it looks like to be intentional in seeking and cultivating a Sisterhood This episode was leaving us feeling quite positive so of course we have to pause that with Dani and Dameca Get Mad at The World. This week’s topic: Why! Are! They! Still! #goldenglobessowhite!!! We spend a brief time talking why we wish we could write off award shows but how they are still a necessary part of industry. Ending, as always, in our Happy Place this week is so applicable! hint get out your notepads and straws because these Happy Places double as self-care. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Family Matters
In this episode we talk about the '90s classic sitcom, Family Matters, and king of the blerds - Steve Urkel. Though Dani does total get Jaleel White's name wrong (sorry Jaleel). Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Biracial Unicorns Toolkit: Sisterhood
It's March and we're back with another toolkit - this month we are focused on "sisterhood." Watch: PBS News Hour's "An Essay on the Importance of Interracial Friendships" (https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/an-essay-on-the-importance-of-interracial-friendships) Listen: The Michelle Obama Podcast, episode 5: The Gift of Girlfriends with Denielle, Sharon, and Kelly (wherever you get your podcasts) Read: Recitatitf by Toni Morrison Read: "When White Women Cry: How White Women's Tears Oppress Women of Color" by Mamta Motwani Acapadi (https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ899418.pdf) Act: Host a zoom happy hour with your "sisters" (whatever that means to you) to discuss the toolkit or other topics around sisterhood. If you take a screenshot and add it to social media, please be sure to tag us! Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Unicorns at the Movies: One Night in Miami
This week’s episode is a Unicorns at the Movies! We are reviewing the Kemp Powers movie, One Night in Miami, directed by Regina King. This particular movie is one of the action points of this month’s Toolkit (There’s still time to read up and participate in this month’s toolkit. All the information is located on our Instagram page @biracialunicorns). We both enjoyed watching this fictional interpretation of true events that happened on the night of February 25th when a young and newest heavy weight champion of the world, Cassius Clay, the sports icon Jim Brown, the singing sensation Sam Cook, and civil rights activist Malcolm X spend a night together at the Hampton Hotel in Miami. This movie was beautifully directed and perfectly cast with the talents of Kingsley Ben-Adir, Eli Gorgee, Aldis Hodge, and Leslie Odom Jr. In this episode expect to hear: A brief summary of the movie Our overall reaction of the movie A bit more background information on writer Kemp Powers and director Regina King Our thoughts on the relationships on conflicts between the main characters (especially the characters of Malcolm X and Sam Cook). Our views on the portrayal of Malcolm X in this movie and how it differs from past depictions Why we thought this movie was significant to watch during Black History Month. We would love to hear your thoughts on One Night in Miami, so please feel free to reach out with your review OR if you have a movie in mind you’d like us to watch and review on the show, let us know (our information is down below). In this episode, we also reference a previous Unicorns at the Movies episode about the film American Son. You can check it out at https://bit.ly/3ungZQb. Alongside Unicorns at The Movies, we also have Dani and Dameca Get Mad at the World! And this week ties too perfectly with our Black History month theme. A Montessori school in Utah became news worth when the parents of the school requested their children opt out of the Black History Month curriculum this year…oh you’ll just have to listen to know how we REALLY felt about that. We NEEDED something to end the show on a higher note after that last segment, and this week’s HAPPY PLACE will hopefully put you in a better mood. Hint* - Sometimes you need to spit hot fire and sometimes you got to cool off the internet. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Rashida Jones
In this episode we take a look at that poetic land mermaid herself, Rashida Jones. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Black History Has Its Eye on You
In this episode we talk Black History Month. It’s February, the shortest and also one of the coldest months of year which can only mean one thing, Black History month is upon us once more. In the past we have not been timid about our feelings and views on Black History month, so, this episode we are detailing our thoughts, reservations, and hopes for Black history. This will also be our first episode where we implement our first Toolkit topic. Make sure you listen to the bonus episode to be up to speed or check out our Instagram. In this episode we discuss: The problem with compartmentalizing Black History to a singular month The impact of separating Black History from American (and world) history The separation between other “non-white” history and Black history Black History vs Black Future Being mixed during Black History Month – Dameca shares her thoughts and experience Reflections on “The Gates of Freedom Here?” by Angela Davis Does true integration of “non-white” history mean the erasure of “white history”? This week on Dani and Dameca Get Mad At The World, we stay on topic and share some of the cringy ways teachers choose to celebrate Black History month. Ending our episode is our Happy Place, * hint – they are both hot, steamy, and involve the return of one of the show’s favorite topics. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Biracial Unicorns Toolkit: What We Should Have Learned About Black History Month
Happy February unicorns! This month we're excited to share with you our first ever Biracial Unicorns Toolkit! WATCH: #blackAF (https://www.netflix.com/title/81056700) and One Night in Miami (https://amzn.to/3rqgUJdf) READ: Angela Davis's “The Gates of Freedom” (https://bit.ly/3txkN0H) DISCUSS: What’s one thing you wish you had learned about black history in school? ACT: Share a Black artist whose work you follow and admire (@biracialunicorns and we’ll amplify your share) Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: (Fictional) Witches
In this episode we talk about some of our favorite fictional witches. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
We Doth Protest
In this episode we talk about the events at the US Capitol on January 6th, what we consider a protest, and where we belong in protest movements. In this episode you’ll hear the Unicorns discuss: · The January 6th Storming of The Capital o What will we call this "event" in the future? · What’s the difference between a protest and a riot/mob? · How does critical thinking and mindfulness play a part in protesting? · Do you have to protest to be a part of “the cause”? Also, we reintroduce an old segment called, “Dani and Dameca Get Mad at The Internet” …but really, we’re mad at the world. This week we focus our anger on the emphasis of the outfits worn by the women during the 2021 Inauguration. Sexism and fashion? What a pair! As always, we end in our Happy Place hint- You should just really go to Japan. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: True Crime Pods
In this minisode we talk about true crime podcasts. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Listener Appreciation and the Year to Come
In this episode we hear from you, the listeners! · The Unicorns want to start the year off with gratitude!! So, it’s Listener Appreciation Day here on the podcast! That means today we are reading some listener emails and giving some verbal recognition to those who have supported us this year. We also take some time to share our hopes and goals for the show this coming year. In this episode you’ll hear: o Recounts and reactions to listener email o The importance and impact community has for Unicorns and BIPOC o A shout out to our supporters on Buy Me Coffee – Information for that is linked down below o Our aspirations for the podcast in 2021 § More books § Guest speakers § Increase opportunity for listener participation and feedback § Podcast collaboration § New Segments § Bringing back Getting Mad at The Internet segment · Our first Happy Place of the new year does not disappoint hint It’s the joy of critters and imperfections. · Once again, a huge THANK YOU to you all who have come along this journey with us. We look for to the beautiful and uncomfortable growth that 2021 has to offer…with just a dash of pettiness! Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Steampunk
In this week's minisode we explore the genre of Steampunk - love it or hate it, there's no escaping it. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
2020 Wrap Up
In this episode we take a look back on some of the biggest news stories of 2020. The Unicorns are doing that thing that people do when a year comes to an end and they relive the whole year over again…but with way more saltiness. Let’s be honest, this year has been a dumpster fire but for all the trauma it has caused us, there have been some slivers of sunshine. This episode we will be discussing the highs, the lows, the strange, and the remarkable events that made 2020 a watershed year. This episode we’ll be reminiscing about (not in same order as the show): · Covid (freakin’) 19 o Toilet paper shortages o Life pretty much cancelled o An American wake-up call · The resurgence of Black Lives Matter · Mother nature was MAD o Locust in Africa o Murder hornets o Fires in Australia, California, Washington… o Celibate snakes laying eggs o Fire tornados o Reverse waterfalls o Gay and lesbian penguins battle over eggs · Celebrities deaths · Space (somehow) got a little more mysterious o A star disappeared o The government released information about UFO’s o The Jupiter/Saturn conjunction · The political history o Trump’s Impeachment o The 2020 elections o o First women and first WOC Vice President Elect o AOC playing among “the people” on Twitch o The passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg o Is Kim Jong- Un alive? o Brexit, finally o The Royal Family split -Meghan and Harry leave the royal family · Honorable mentions o Biracial Unicorns hit 100 total episodes o W.A.P. (if you know, you know) o Macaulay Culkin turns 40…40!! The Unicorns packed a great deal into this episode, but we can’t leave without a finally 2020 Happy Place hint Tejano music and zoo animals on Instagram?? Now that’s how you end a year!! We appreciate all the support, suggestions, and encouragement we have received this year. We look forward to creating new content and cultivating more space for BIPOC/ Mixed race Unicorns to be themselves. Be safe out there see you in 2021. Episode about Meghan Markle: Royal Unicorns https://open.spotify.com/episode/4kp9IS7ayjckFf7a6JWVSP Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Best Fictional Songs from Fictional Universes
In this episode we talk about songs by fictional bands in television and movies. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Unicorns at the Movies: Jingle Jangle - A Christmas Journey
In this episode we take a look at a new holiday movie - Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey. The Unicorns are back “at the movies”, and this time they are spreading some holiday cheer with a movie review about the Netflix original, Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey. WARNING, SPOILERS IN THIS EPISODE So, grab your egg nog and cozy socks as the Unicorns discuss: -The cast and crew -Initial thoughts and feelings (pros and cons) -Thoughts on hair and costumes -Cultural competence in the movie reviewing community -The Matador Character (so many thoughts) -Who is this movie for -The importance of representation (yes, even in holiday films) As always, the show wraps up with a Happy Place, hint this week is thermal AND thrifty. If you watched Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey let us know your thoughts. Also, we’d love for you to send over your movie review request for 2021, our info is down below. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Tim Burton
In this week's minisode we talk Tim Burton and his films. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Parenting Mixed Race Kids (During the Holidays)
In this episode we talk about how to support and parent mixed race kids. This episode is the first installment of Parenting Mixed Race Kids. This week, we’ll have it centered around the holiday season but keep an ear out for other parenting topics as well. In this episode you’ll hear about: o The challenge of identity as a mixed-race child o Dameca shares her thoughts raising a mixed-race child o Mixed-race siblings having different experiences o What to do with extended family o Some of the struggles of a white parent with mixed-race children It’s about that time of year again where your favorite Unicorns ruin the holidays but… Covid has beaten us to it! So, we wanted to spend some time discussing some guidelines on how to manage expectations with your children for this holiday season. Some of the points we shared were: o Be honest o Be clear o Be open o Be hopeful o Be creativity Our Happy Places this week are so grown-up AND childlike but they both rock! Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Game Shows, Jeopardy!, and Alex Trebek
In this week's minisode we talk game shows in honor of the late, great Alex Trebek. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Black Friday and Mixed Marketing
In this episode we take a look at Black Friday and what it means in a COVID world. Also, we touch on the uptick in interracial couples being used in commercials. As if Thanksgiving didn’t already come with its own problematic history, here comes Black Friday/Cyber Monday to make this weekend particularly special. That’s why this week the Unicorns are discussing Black Friday and the surge of multiracial people/couples in advertisement. In this episode we chat about: o The impact of Covid-19 and the participation of Black Friday o Should we cancel Black Friday? (As if it were possible) o The exploitation of low income and marginalized people groups during these extreme sales. o The continued struggle for small/locally owned businesses o We question the motivation of the usage of biracial couples in mainstream advertisement…why isn’t it sitting right for us? o Shopping with your morals o What does real representation look like in advertisement? Continuing last year’s tradition, we celebrate “Ungrateful Tuesday” where we share all the things from this past year that we could do without. As always, we end with a palette cleansing Happy Place, *hint – we got lace and aquatic vibes. BLACK LIVES MATTER. Find out how you can help here and here. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Buzzfeed Quizzes
In this week's minisode, Dameca takes Dani through a Buzzfeed Quiz to find her most controversial personality trait based on her cheese preferences. BLACK LIVES MATTER. Find out how you can help here and here. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Unicorns at the Polls and in New Places
This week on the show, we take a step back and do a bit of an update - looking at travelling/moving and voting in the US election during COVID-19. What a time to be back in America! And even though we are still mourning Halloween we have catching-up to-do. It’s Election Day and before we jump into it, we check in with: • Dameca relocating to the Evergreen State • Moving woes and challenges • Flying during COVID-19 • Culture shock We quicky shift our discussion to the election. We touch on the topic of the “I Voted” sticker, voting selfies and voting anxiety. We also highlight the privilege of the ability to vote and what action we can take long after this election is over. Further topics we touch on are: • Political signage • Financial cost of this election • The temperament of our home states • Asking if voting is enough • Early voting turnout I think we all could use an Election Day Happy Place *Hint- it involves survival content and furry creatures? Here at Biracial Unicorns we know this season can feel overwhelming and unsure. So please, lean on and into your community during this time, practice self-care if you can, and remember, no matter the turn-out , we still have work to do, Unicorns. BLACK LIVES MATTER. Find out how you can help here and here. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Spookisode: Lincoln's Ghost Train
In this episode we break from format again so Dani can talk about the tragic life, death, and burial of Abraham Lincoln...and how his spirit is stuck making a ghostly journey on a phantom train. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Mixed and British
In this episode we sit down to spill the tea with Sharae. BLACK LIVES MATTER. Find out how you can help here and here. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Spookisode: The Brown Lady of Raynham Hall
This week we break format and Dameca shares a ghost story from her English hometown of Norfolk. Happy Halloween, unicorns! Be sure to share your favorite ghost stories with us! Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
It's a G-Thing: Gentrification
BLACK LIVES MATTER. Find out how you can help here and here. In this episode we take a look at gentrification. This might be our most “adulting” episode yet as us elder millennial Unicorns converse the housing market. So synonymous with the “American dream,” home ownership is one of the biggest investments most people will make in their lifetime. With a fluctuating market, crippling student debt, and housing availability, the option to buy homes in low-income areas have become a viable option for first time buyers…que today’s episode- gentrification. Love it, hate it, or don’t understand it, gentrification is not necessarily a new trend. But today we want to further examine the correlation between gentrification and race (because, after all, that’s kind of our thing). In this episode you’ll hear… • An introduction into the history of Redlining • “Urban renewal”- and its lasting impact • Dani sharing her house buying experience • A definition of gentrification • Examples of gentrification • The many complexities of gentrification • Can BIPOC gentrify? • Classism • Is all gentrification bad?? We would love to hear your experience or take on the phenomenon of gentrification. See our details down below for how to reach us. We end our episode with a very delightful happy place. hint it involves pain and Potter! Additional resources: Listen: There Goes the Neighborhood (Podcast by WNYC Studios) Read: Mixed Communities: Gentrification by Stealth Visit: Mapping Inequality: Redlining in New Deal America: https://dsl.richmond.edu/panorama/redlining/ Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: The Rocky Horror Picture Show
In this week's minisode we argue that the film The Rocky Horror Picture Show is pop culture not just merely a "cult classic." Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
bell hooks Day!
BLACK LIVES MATTER. Find out how you can help here and here. Happy 68th birthday to bell hooks! To celebrate, we're sharing why we think she's so amazing! Check out Episode 43 here: https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co/episode/689d29b692b14203/social-media-etiquette Read Love as a Practice of Freedom here: https://uucsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/bell-hooks-Love-as-the-Practice-of-Freedom.pdf Check out Dani talking about Feminism is for Everybody here: https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17862777847939412/ Don't forget to share all your favorite bell hooks quotes and reads with us! Books we mention in this episode include: All about Love: New Visions Feminism Is for Everybody: Passionate Politics Teaching Critical Thinking: Practical Wisdom Teaching to Transgress: Education as the Practice of Freedom Teaching Community: A Pedagogy of Hope Ain't I a Woman: Black Women and Feminism Rock My Soul: Black People and Self-Esteem Skin Again ...and if you buy any of her books, don't forget to support a black-owned, independent bookshop. You can check out a list of US based ones listed by state at https://www.oprahmag.com/entertainment/books/a33497812/black-owned-bookstores/ Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Unicorns' Retrospective
BLACK LIVES MATTER. Find out how you can help here and here. Who doesn’t love a little self-reflection?? This week for our 50th full length episode we are “traveling back in time” by revisiting two past episodes and examining if we have any further thoughts/feelings on the topic…which of course we do. In this episode: Dameca reflects on Episode 5: Podcasting Like It’s 1999 (Quick Question Episode) and expands on this issue of All Lives Matter. You can listen to episode 5 here: https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co/episode/696be8d32156496d/podcasting-like-it-s-1999-quick-question-episode- Dani returns to Episode 2: Mixed and Married where we revisit the phrase “love is blind’. Check out episode 2 in its entirety here: https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co/episode/a45a5386122e412d/mixed-and-married Even our Happy Place is somewhat nostalgic Hint we’re still true believers. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
BLACK LIVES MATTER. Find out how you can help here and here. In this week's minisode, we take a trip down memory lane to talk about the iconic story collections, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Don't Be a Drag, Just Be a Unicorn with Jonte Culpepper
BLACK LIVES MATTER. Find out how you can help here and here. In this episode we are joined by the amazing Jonte Culpepper also known as Victoria Williams. This week we talk race AND Drag Race and best -of -all, we have company!! Singer, dancer, actor, drag queen, hustler, booked and busy Jonté Culpepper stops by the podcast today. Joining all the way from New York City Jonté shares about his life as a performer while also discussing identity, community, and the House of Williams. In this episode we also discuss: • Our favorite question, what are you? (This question never gets old) • Jonté’s racial identity journey • Moving to New York • The birth of Victoria Williams and the important of drag family • Microaggressions within the LGBTQIA+ community • Allyship • Appropriation • Paying artist living wages Bonus -Jonté has a question for the Unicorns and it’ll have you questioning your priorities (in the best way). We also love when guess join in on for our HAPPY PLACE hint Disney+ strikes again. Before you “sashay away”, to support Victoria Williams and keep update on all her performances please follow her on Instagram : @thevictoriawilliams. Every Tuesday at 8pm EST you can join Victoria live on Instagram for Teatime with Victoria at 8pm EST. Also, Follow on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/missvictoriawilliams/about_overview. to be on the lookout for new projects!! We love having guests on the show, please feel free to send us your recommendation! Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: The Addams Family
BLACK LIVES MATTER. Find out how you can help here and here. This minisode is all about America's favorite family, the Addams Family. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Traveling while Mixed
BLACK LIVES MATTER. Find out how you can help here and here. In this episode we take a look at travel with a focus on traveling while brown and a woman. It’s the last days of summer and most of us are still living that “stay-cation” life, so today we want you to live vicariously through our episode today as we talk about travel. But first, we want to acknowledge that between the high cost, extra charges, availability and the impact flights have on the environment, we recognize that travel IS a privilege. It is with this mindset that we discuss our experience with traveling while being women of color. In this episode we talk about: -Our own experiences with travel i.e., why we enjoy travel even with its difficulties. -random selection and being pat down -traveling when your family are different shades -issues with authorities -the impact Covid-19 has had on travel and its parallels to 9/11 -Cross country driving as BIPOC and the dangers that need to be considered when visiting unfamiliar areas -The Green Book -Women traveling on their own We also branch into representation within the travel industry where we discuss -The stereotypes of traveling -POC working in the travel industry (article mentioned in the episode is linked below) It’s a special Happy Place today: it’s our dream vacation!! hint - it involves famous chocolate and a choo-choo. https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2020/07/01/7-black-voices-what-needs-change-travel-industry/ Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Michael J. Fox
BLACK LIVES MATTER. Find out how you can help here and here. In this week's minisode, Dameca inadvertently brings up Dani's first crush, the Canadian boy-next-door Michael J. Fox. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Unicorn Library: I'm Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter
BLACK LIVES MATTER. Find out how you can help here and here. In this episode we review I'm Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter. ----Trigger Warning- The book we are reviewing this week mentions death, self-harm, suicide, sexual encounters, and rape. Spoiler Alert - In reviewing this book there might be spoilers. You have been warned. A brief summary: Julia is 15, she wants to be a writer, she prefers dark clothing, and reading by herself at family gathering. Julia is smart and wants more out of life and is not afraid to question authority much to the distress of her immigrant parents. Life has not been easy for Julia but at least she had her older sister, the perfect Mexican daughter (and buffer) Olga…that’s until she dead. Now with Olga gone and Julia left to not only deal with her own grief but her parents as well. She slowly pieces together that perhaps she never really knew her sister…maybe she wasn’t perfect. We hope you have your library card ready because the Unicorns are doing a book review this week!! I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter, a young adult novel written by Erika L. Sánchez was suggested to us by a listener (thanks Diana). For more information about the author feel free to watch an interview with Erika L. Sánchez linked down below. In this episode we share the importance of reading lecture by POC and the effect that has on our “empathy muscles”. After giving a brief summary (trying not to give away too many spoilers) we crack into our initial thoughts, highlights, themes, characterizations, and are challenges. A few of the theme we discuss are: Greif “Coming of age” Family loyalty Family trauma Mother/Daughter relationship (what makes a “good” Mexican daughter vs. a “bad” Mexican daughter) Mental Health As we close our first book review, we also examine the relationship between Julia and the white characters in the story. If you’ve read this book please let us know your thoughts, we’d love to hear them!! Our contact information is down below. We close with our lovely happy places hint it’s spooky AND refreshing. Interview with Erika L. Sánchez: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrwdkNmaHAo. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Hamilton
BLACK LIVES MATTER. Find out how you can help here and here. In this week's minisode we talk Hamilton! Specifically the Original Broadway Cast production on Disney Plus. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
(Racial) Impostor Syndrome
BLACK LIVES MATTER. Find out how you can help here and here. “I’m a fraud.” “I don’t fit in.” “I am not enough…” These are just some of the feelings we have experience as mixed women of color. When it comes to racial identity, feeling “enough” for our perspective halves has been a struggle. Some of these feelings fall into the category of Imposter Syndrome (IP). In this episode we examine this phenomenon and how we as Biracial Unicorns can navigate through it. In this episode we: Briefly discuss the origins of Imposter Syndrome (or Imposter Phenomenon) Share how we’ve personally experienced this phenomenon Describe how Racial Imposter Syndrome can manifest and the negative impact it has on establishing racial identity. We also have a couple of resources we mention in the episode. You could take the Clance IP Scale test and see if Imposter Syndrome is something you might be battling: https://paulineroseclance.com/pdf/IPTestandscoring.pdf Afterwards, explore the different types of Imposters: https://interactioninstitute.org/racial-imposter-syndrome/ In this particular episode we strongly encourage anyone who relates to this phenomenon to find a safe community to express these feelings to. Expressing your “imposter-ness” is one way to dismantle the lie of inadequacy. Remember Unicorns, you are enough! A couple of previous episodes we mention on today's show: Episode 11: Mixed Race. Half Enough - https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co/episode/7ec9fa541a074d24/mixed-race-half-enough Episode 45: Mixed Mental Health and Identity w/ Brittney George - https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co/episode/64215913cfaf445e/mixed-mental-health-identity-with-brittney-george We end the episode on high note with our Happy Place hint It’s fizzy, floral, and fabulous! Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Unsolved Mysteries
BLACK LIVES MATTER. Find out how you can help here and here. This minisode is about unsolved mysteries. The re-enactments and special effects are actual eyewitness accounts. What you are about to hear is not a news broadcast. We touch on it all - the original, Robert Stack, and the new Netflix remake (and how you can help solve a mystery). Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Mixed Mental Health & Identity with Brittney George
BLACK LIVES MATTER. Find out how you can help here and here. In this episode we sit down for a chat with Brittney George (Mixed Mental Health) to revisit mental health from a mixed perspective, this time with an additional focus on searching for identity as a mixed race person. Holistic therapist, Identity coach, and powerful Biracial Unicorn Brittany George joins us today on the podcast. Brittany George, interviewing from Canada, brings her professional and personal experience to the show as we ask and discuss questions about racial identity. We start off our interview with are favorite question, “what are you”. Then throughout the episode we also discuss: • The importance of terminology when identifying ourselves racially. • Recognize that your identity can evolve and change as we learn (or unlearn) new information – It’s ok to change your mind. • Training people how to treat us. Brittany also shares some impactful insight on: • The relationship between racial identity and mental health. • The necessity of cultural competence within the counseling world. • The complexity of racial identity within the Black Lives Matter movement. • What do you do when those closest to you aren’t ready to discuss race. *A little bonus * We also share the love story of Dani and Dameca. We definitely want to share our Happy Place with our lovely guest hint it’s going to give you magical outdoor vibes, plant baby feels, and a rainbow connection. You can find more info about Brittney on her instagram page @mixedmentalhealth or her website. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Scrubs
BLACK LIVES MATTER. Find out how you can help here and here. In this week's minisode we look back at what makes Scrubs such a lasting show. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Death to Diet Culture
BLACK LIVES MATTER. Find out how you can help here and here. In this episode we take a look at diet culture Diets have been around for centuries. They have infiltrated our lives through books, pills, media, and even reality shows. In this episode we take a closer look at diet culture and how it has shaped our perception of beauty and health. We define diet culture as a system that uses restriction or suppression to obtain a certain physical appearance. These systems also tend to equate happiness, success, and fulfillment in direct relationship with a number on a scale. To be clear, mindful nutrition and self-care of one’s body is heavily encouraged here at Biracial Unicorns…not a particular dress size. This episode we share our own experiences with body image and our own struggles for body positivity and health. Though the ideal cis female body type might fluctuate in proportions from decade to decade it still leans in favor of a slender European frame. What does this mean for BIPOC women? How does this impact body types that are genetically curvy? We can’t talk about diet culture without mentioning food! In past episodes we have mentioned the deep connection between culture and food. Is there cultural food shaming when it comes to eating healthy? I mean, don’t we all like seasoned vegetables? We also touch on the body positivity movement and the usage of the word “fat”. Is the word fat helpful or harmful towards body acceptance? We briefly mention the bias of the fashion industry and its favoritism towards slimmer sizes. In our wrap up we ask ourselves: how do we put an end to diet culture? We discuss ways to dismantle the colonist standards of beauty and also introduce practical steps towards a healthy relationship with food. Here’s the link to intuitive eating and the podcast mentioned in the episode: https://encouragingdietian.com/intuitive-eating-for-the-culture-001/ https://www.intuitiveeating.org/10-principles-of-intuitive-eating/ You know we always like to end in our “Happy Place”, hint they’re both ironically somehow food related. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Board Games
BLACK LIVES MATTER. Find out how you can help here and here. In this week's minisode we touch on board games. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Biracial Unicorns on Instagram Live
BLACK LIVES MATTER. Find out how you can help here and here. Bonus Episode! Dameca and Dani talk current events on Instagram Live. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Social Media Etiquette
BLACK LIVES MATTER. Find out how you can help here and here. In this episode, also recorded before the death of George Floyd, we discuss social media etiquette. How do we behave when social media becomes our main public sphere? To “call out” or not to “call out” people of social media…that is the question. In this time where our “shared spaces” are our social media feeds defining proper etiquette has proven to be difficult. While sharing our own struggles with finding a balance on social media we breakdown a potential protocol when dealing with problematic comments made in these shared spaces. When calling out racist comments (for example) we suggest you ask yourself: Who are they to you? Is this someone I would/will interact with on a regular bases? Is this a family member? What is my current relationship statue with said person? How do I communicate with that person? What’s the best why to communicate a difficult conversation? A personal message? A phone call? What’s the hope? What’s the end goal of “calling this person out”? Do you want to educate or do you want to be right? Do I need to respond right in this moment? Is this something you should step back from for a moment In the next portion of the episode we address our own judgemental tendies, as we discuss, over sharing. Is there such a thing as over sharing? And how can we excersie grace during this time when we all are experiencing collective trauma. While expanding on the topic of trauma we discuss grieving online. We start by categorizing grief into two types : public and private. We describe the differences and the difficultly expressing both of those types of grief during social distanting. As we often do, we express the desire and need for us (as people) to have community. You are not alone Unicorns. It’s time for our Happy Place hint you’re going to feel festive and loved!! Don't forget to add Bell Hooks Day to your calendar - September 25th! Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Werewolves
BLACK LIVES MATTER. Find out how you can help here and here. In this week's minisode we take a look at the world of werewolves. What's with the lack of female representation? Should werewolves be comedic? Dapper? And whose better - werewolves or vampires? Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Covid Check-In
In this episode we have a Covid check-in. How are things going on both sides of the pond? . Please note: We recorded before the events of last week, so we don't discuss the current situation with Black Lives Matter but our hearts are with the movement. Sending love and light to all those effected. This world is unjust and the only way forward is to stand together for what is right. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Stardew Valley
In this week's minsode we geek out about the game Stardew Valley...and touch on Animal Crossing. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Unicorns at the Movies: Pushout
In this episode we continue our series of May movies and look at the documentary Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools. Thanks to Juliette for the recommendation! This documentary based on the book, Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools written by Dr. Monique W. Morris brilliantly documents the stigmatization and marginalization of black girls within the educational system. During our review, we discuss the impact of first-person accounts, cultural competence in educators, disproportional punishment, and the over-maturing of adolescent black girls. Throughout our conversation we also share our own experiences within the educational system and the added complexity of being mixed within those systems. We end our episode with an ultra-delightful Happy Place, hint it’s the stuff of anime dreams and craftiness. As always, we want to know if you have watched or read Pushout, please let us know your thoughts – our information is down below. Stay safe out there, Unicorns. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Battle of Hogwarts
In this week's minisode we get dark with talk about the aftermath of the Battle of Hogwarts. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Unicorns at the Movies: They've Gotta Have Us
In this episode we share our thoughts on the docu-series They've Gotta Have Us recommended by listener Kendra. This week for May Movie Month, we break into They’ve Gotta Have Us, a three-part docuseries directed by Simon Frederick. This mini-series gives an introduction to black film history and reflects on the influence and impact black people have had (and continue to have) on our culture today. During this episode we discuss issues of black people working BEHIND the camera , mixed-race struggle in film, and the British-Black experience in entertainment. Have you watched this docuseries? Would you recommend this film? Let us know your thoughts! The perfect way to end our episode is to share our Happy Place hint it’s carb based, colorful, and full of volume! Let us know what is making YOU happy during this time! Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Cosplay
In this week's minisode we get nerdy with some cosplay talk. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
We've Got Personality...Tests
In this episode we take a cursory glance into the world of "scientific" personality tests used by employers. In our attempt to take on a “lighter” topic, we decide to answer and share personality tests! Personality tests have been utilized in many professional environments for years, but do they guarantee a happy work environment? As we share our personality test results, we also pose the question: who makes up these tests and are the personality types inclusive when it comes to race? So, which Unicorn are you most like? Are you a Dani or Dameca? Feel like getting personal? Take the quizzes and let us know your results! https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test https://www.truity.com/test/enneagram-personality-test Of course, we end in our Happy Place hint it improves your balance and your sense of smell!! Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Twilight Zone
The major ingredient of any recipe for fear is the unknown. And here are two characters about to partake of the meal: Ms. Dameca Brown, in England, and Ms. Dani Belvin, in New Mexico. And the third member of the party: a minisode topic, that has just landed a few hundred yards away. This person or thing is soon to be met. This is a podcast, but it is also a clearing in the shadows known as the Twilight Zone. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Intergenerational Trauma
In this episode we explore the topic of intergenerational trauma with a specific look at racial trauma. Trauma is real and it’s in your DNA?! Yes. This week we define and break down this theory of intergenerational trauma that has been gaining exposure. We focus on specific racial intergenerational trauma as we explain what it is, how is manifests, and the lasting affects it has not only on POC but white people as well. We also break into the genetic impact that trauma has on our DNA...prepare to be shook. Our focus for this week’s show was not only about highlighting and informing people about this type of trauma but to share resources and tools to aid in the HEALING of intergenerational trauma. So, how to heal? Get some books!! There are some great reading materials that could help in a powerful way to find a starting place. Our resources (mentioned below) discuss the importance of harmony within your own family. This might involve family therapy, addressing past grievances, and forgiveness. We also share our desire--as POC--for our communities to unify. But what does that look like for mixed-race people? Since we’re taking a break from Getting Mad at The Internet, we roll right into our Happy Place!! This week we enjoy basic delights!! Hint it’s all about the bergamot and loyalty? Our book references for our show: You Can Go Home Again: Reconnecting with Your Family, by Monica McGoldrick Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome: America’s Legacy of Enduring Injury and Healing, by Joy DeGruy, PH.D. Healing Racial Trauma: The Road to Resilience, By Sheila Wise Rowe Christian base book The PBS special Dameca refers to during the show: https://www.pbs.org/video/race-trauma-and-healing-1807-04pzdg/ Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Animal Sidekicks
In this episode we take a look at the unsung heroes of many stories - animal sidekicks. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
It's Quarantine Time! (Covid-19)
In this episode we share our thoughts and feelings about COVID-19. COVID-19 is here and we should probably talk about. 2020 is not messing around! Right now, we’re experiencing a global pandemic and we need to talk. This week we briefly discuss the biology and the world-wide response to this virus. We also talk about the disappointing (but not surprising) amount of xenophobia cases that have been reported. We courage our Unicorns out there to limit the amount of news they are intaking daily (gotta protect that mental health) and to only go to reliable resources like the World Health Organization, NHS.Uk (for our UK Unicorns), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cite. We’re taking a break from Getting Mad at The Internet and decide to do an extra-long HAPPY PLACE, who doesn’t need extra happy things right now!! It’s some good stuff Unicorns!!! Be safe Unicorns, take care of yourselves, wash your hands, and reach out…we’re here for you. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Leprechaun (the Movie!)
In this episode we're getting into the Saint Patrick's Day spirit by trying to recall the 1993 comedy-horror gem, The Leprechaun. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Watching, Listening, Reading
In this episode we talk entertainment that appeals to us as Biracial Unicorns and each share a thing we're watching, listening to, and reading. Here is a list of the of the material we discussed in this week's episode What we’re watching: Blindspotting. Directed by Carlos López Estrada, written by Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal, starring Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You. Directed by Michael Fimingnari, screenplay by Sofia Alvarez J. Mills Goodloe, starring Lana Condor What we’re listening: “Chasing Cosby”. Hosted by Nicki Weisensee Egan, presented by Los Angeles Times Trigger warning: describes rape and sexual assault. “Brooklyn Nine-Nine: The Podcast”, episode four. Hosted by Marc Evan Jackson, presented by NBC Entertainment Podcast Network. What we’re reading: Slay, written by Brittney Morris Born A Crime, written by Trevor Noah Next, we Get Mad at The Internet as we follow the story of a young middle school girl in Utah who is forced to dance with a boy in her school despite having politely declined. Numerous schools in America in efforts to encourage inclusivity are enforcing a no to “no” policy. We will link the article down below, we would like to know your thoughts. We end our show in our happy place! *Hint, we're talking stalkers and cozy blankets? You'll definitely want to hear this one!! https://www.today.com/parents/sixth-grader-utah-couldn-t-say-no-when-asked-dance-t174793?cid=sm_npd_td_fb_ma&fbclid=IwAR1e8uB-N2mQ19IrTbSAXjtXkSMbMFP22ooax2HCYyXkOBA_w5GI59W46I8 Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Doctor Who
In this episode Dameca asks Dani to convince her why she should be watching Doctor Who. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Royal Unicorns
In this episode we highlight the royal unicorn, Meghan Markle. What do two female podcasters from American have in common with the former Duchess of Sussex -- we are both Biracial Unicorns. This week we chat about Meghan and Harry’s step-down from their royal titles but what we REALLY focus on is Markle’s experience as a mixed-race woman. We see in interviews (we have linked the Elle Magazine interview below) that mixed-race people vary in their life experience, but we all seem to still have a core connection. For example, Markle address issues of ambiguousness, having to “pick a side”, and answering the favorite question, “what are you?” Throughout the episode we also briefly discuss mixed-race marriage and the complexities of a mixed-race family. This leads us to discuss on the topic of traditions and America’s obsession with the royal family. We also give some tiny props to Harry! This week we get Mad at The Internet and we’re calling out Barnes Noble?!?! Say it’s not so! As always, we end with our Happy Place, hint* we talk about “catwalks” and cottages -- we know you’re interested. https://www.elle.com/uk/life-and-culture/news/a26855/more-than-an-other/ Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
In this episode we talk about one of our collective favorite childhood fandoms, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. And obviously a lot about pizza. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
White Savior
In this episode we take a look at White Saviors in fiction, media, and the volunteering realm. From award winning movies to your local news, the White Savior Complex isn’t difficult to spot. In this episode we define this narrative and share our experiences. The White Savior Complex (WSC) has been highlighted in the media due to movies like, Hidden Figures, and Green Book. In these movies we see POC being aided or “rescued” by the white character often changing the narrative of the story. Throughout the episode we examine how the WSC has impacted the issue of racism and even the negative affect it has on volunteerism. Please check out the videos we have listed below as we reference them in the episode. Next we get mad at the internet and we’re talking football?? Actually, we’re talking about the 2020 Super Bowl Half-Time show and GIRL, we get mad. We cleanse our palette with our Happy Place, Hint* , you should get your streaming services ready!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_RTnuJvg6U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haFdtgUr52s Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Fictional Character Deaths
In this episode we look at our most traumatic fictional character deaths. Spoiler warning for things that are so old you should know already: Harry Potter Veronica Mars (not so old) Hunger Games The Lion King The Elephant Man Serenity (Firefly) Charlotte's Web Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes (NOT FICTION, I know!) Bridge to Terabithia Green Mile The Land Before Time Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
What are You? (Revisited)
In this episode we revisit our topic from episode 0 and look to the future of Biracial Unicorns. This week we are “traveling back in time.” As the first month of 2020 comes to an end, we want to look back at our first episode and reflect on our podcast journey. In episode 0, we ask ourselves our “favorite questions” as a mixed person, and the “What Are You” question? During our podcast we both have made new discoveries about ourselves and our identity as mixed women of color. We recognize we both still have some discomfort processing our “favorite” question but the input from the Biracial Unicorn community has been encouraging. Throughout the episode we draw back on guests we have had and the camaraderie we have felt with other mixed-race people. We also share some of our challenges we’ve had over the past year and also what we are looking forward to in the next season of our show. This week’s Getting Mad at The Internet hits a little close to home. We get mad at someone near and dear to our hearts. We end our show with our HAPPY PLACE Hint , this week will have you reaching for your favorite YA novel AND see your favorite memes in a new light. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. Thank you to Jesi Smith of https://www.sosmithphotography.com/ for her photographic work. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Moana
In this episode we talk Disney's Moana and Dameca makes a disturbing confession about Aladdin. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Forgiveness, the Other F-Word
In this episode we dive deep into the topic of forgiveness. This week we REALLY challenge ourselves and open up about forgiveness. As a continuation to our episode, “How Not to Apologize” we share our own personal battles with forgiveness in this episode. In true Unicorn fashion we begin by defining forgiveness not by what it IS but by what it is NOT. We discuss how forgiveness is not reconciliation or an excusal of consequences are just a couple of reasons why some may struggle with forgiveness. We shift into some of the effects unforgiveness has on our mental and physical health. In this portion we briefly share how unforgiveness mimics the effects that HIGH stress has on the body. This topic transitions into WHY we should forgive and what is the purpose of forgiveness. We here at Biracial Unicorns acknowledge the difficulty of forgiveness, whether it’s interpersonal forgiveness, generational, historical, racial, etc--we know it’s a struggle. We hope you find this particular episode helpful and we also encourage seeking the help of your community if you’re hostile towards forgiveness. Next, we get “Mad at the Internet”, and it doesn’t get more technical than this week’s topic! Our Happy Places this week Hint it may be too cute (and out of character) for these two Unicorns!! Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Time Travel
In this episode we dip a toe into the world of time travel. Books, movies, tv, comics - we touch on it all. Let us know your favorite time travel stories. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Unicorns at the Movies: American Son
In this episode we offer up our reviews on the Netflix movie, American Son directed by Kenny Leon and starring Kerry Washington, Steven Pasquale, Jeremy Jordan and Eugene Lee. The film is based on the Broadway play of the same name and the playwright Christopher Demos-Brown, also wrote the film. Thanks to Sara of NutritionInColor for the suggestion! Warning, Audio Review Contains Spoilers We briefly talk about NOT talking about New Year's Resolutions before we plunge into our review of American Son. This week we break away from our usual format and put on our “theater people hat" and dissect the American Son movie. This movie has NUMEROUS relevant themes and topics that ultimately boils down to race. We also share our thoughts ranging from why they adapted this play to film, who should see this movie, and would we recommend it. We skipped getting mad at the internet this week and go straight into our Happy Place!! Hint This week has fashion and sci-fi icons!!! Happy New Year, Unicorns! Be safe out there and we’ll see you in 20-freakin-20!---- Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: The Force
In this week's minisode we talk Star Wars - specifically the force. Whether you're a jedi, a sith lord, or a biracial unicorn you gotta master the force to be successful. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
The Dark Side of Christmas
In this episode we discuss why Christmas isn't all joy and cookies. With a week till Christmas we wanted to take a moment and address why this might NOT be “the most wonderful time of the year”. Weather you suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder, a vitamin D deficiency, or the flu, this time of year with less sunshine and long cold nights physically takes a toll on your body. We are also aware that those of us who suffer year-round with depression can easily isolate themselves during this time of year. We next spend some time talking about consumer culture. We share ideas on how to consume less and appreciate more (while realizing we have a lot to learn on the matter). Our next points deal with people who are coping with loss/disconnection with family and those who are still healing from trauma. The holiday season seems to focus itself around being together with family, but we recognize that in itself can be changeling. Lastly, and not to be overlooked, we want to create space for those Unicorns who just DON’T celebrate Christmas. We want to encourage those listening to not exclude but to be mindful of those who do not celebrate Christmas. Anytime you can make an excuse to have people over, make special plans, or even write a special message to a friend…you should take it, no holiday required. As we “Get Mad at The Internet”, we couldn’t pass up talking about a VERY divisive issue…. Christmas music!! Where do you stand? Wrapping up our festive show we share our happy place. This week we have similar happy places and the birth of a “new podcast”??? hint bring your spoons!! Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday you filthy Unicorns!! Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Musicals
In this episode we talk about all the feelings we have about musicals. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Multiracial Adoptions / Transracial Unicorns
In this episode we talk about adoption, specifically interracial/transracial adoption and what parallels we see for people of mixed race. Today we really go out of our comfort zone as we discuss transracial adoption. In this episode we focus mainly on domestic adoption and it’s impact on racial identity. Our initial interest stemmed from the parallels we saw between those adoptive by parents outside of their race and people who are mixed. We were also inspired by Angela Tucker (a WOC adopted by white parents) and her documentary (and web series). In these we saw an overlap of the feeling of tokenism, code switching, and struggles with identity. We transition into asking the question; is adopting outside your own race promote “racial genocide”? We briefly talk about the history of adoption in America and how that affects some the views of adopting outside of your own race. As we wrap up we ask the question, is transracial adoption on “The White List”? Why does it seem that POC who adopt do not get the same exposure? In our next segment of Getting Mad at The Internet we discuss Fitbit. Has Fitbit been lying to us??? As always we end in our Happy Place, this week involves climbing mountains and fashion statements?? Listen and find out. We would love to hear about YOUR experience with transracial adoption!! Our contact information is down below. We, the Unicorns know we are far from being experts on this topic but by opening up this conversation we hope to open up a dialogue, gain understanding, and give exposure to those who are part of the transracial adoption community. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Ewan McGregor
In this episode we talk Ewan McGregor, Obi Wan Kenobi, and Dani's celebrity crush type. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Uncomfortable Thanksgiving Conversations
In this episode we share some of our tips for having those difficult, uncomfortable conversations at Thanksgiving dinner. Just in time for Thanksgiving this week we diplomatically discuss having difficult conversations with your family. We recognize that though some may find family gatherings uplifting and relaxing others do not share that experience. I’m sure many of us can recall our first real lesson on dinner etiquette( besides no elbows on the table), “ Do not discuss, politics or religion at the dinner table.” This week we encourage our listeners to rebel against small and superficial conversations, in hopes to deepen our relationships with our family members. We first discuss why, why even have these uncomfortable conversations, does the “reward” match the effort? While answering this question we touch on the issue of echo chambers and the dangers of remaining silent on issues ie; sexism, xenophobic, bigotry. Switching gears from why into HOW we have these uncomfortable conversations brings up two possible types of heavy conversations, healing or bridging. This particular episode we are focusing more on bridging conversations. We move onto a suggestive guideline that we hope you find helpful in navigating these uncomfortable conversations. A few points of the guideline are, assuming good intentions , staying calm, choosing your battles ahead of time, and having your support system for afterwards!! It wouldn’t be the holiday season without Dani and Dameca getting mad! This week’s Mad At Internet segment is VERY on theme. Hint Happy Ungrateful Tuesday!! As always we end with our Happy Place, this week consist of trendy alien comics and audio books?? Make sure to listen for details. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: First Date, Worst Date
Minisode time! This week we talk about dating - specifically first and worst dates. Do you have a dating story to share? Drop us a line. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Year of the Unicorn (Listener question episode recorded on Instagram Live)
For our one year anniversary, we took a listener question episode to Instagram Live. It’s been ONE YEAR for the Biracial Unicorns Podcast and we celebrated with an Instagram Live question and answer!! We have gathered some amazing listener questions over the past couple of months and answered them over the span of two Instagram Live episodes. Here are some of the questions we answered: Being biracial, have you ever been mistaken for another race you’re not apart of? Do you have any tips on raising children who don't present as black in a way that keeps them connected with their black heritage? What is your opinion on these hate groups protesting on the streets in America? Should it be allowed because of our freedoms to peacefully protest and free speech? Or should it be banned, therefore opening doors for the government to step in and stop all kinds of freedoms. As a young mixed girl growing up did you struggle with your hair type and what mixed girls' hair is "supposed" to look and feel like compared to your own? My daughter was at the park a few days ago playing with some little black girls and loved their hair (braided with beads). She was asking when she can have hair like that. I wasn’t sure how to respond. Her hair is too short right now anyway so it’s not an issue yet, but I want to teach her well from the beginning and am apparently terrible at figuring out how to do that with a barely 3 year old. Any advice for navigating that conversation? How do I raise biracial children to be proud of their heritage, and not just feel like they may not belong because they aren’t “enough” of something? What do you think about non Latinx people celebrating [dia de los muertos]? Of course we can’t do an episode without ending with our happy place! We won’t give it away but it’s very cultured this week, pinkies out. We want to thank EVERYONE who wrote in and joined us on our live episode. We also want to to thank all the beautiful Unicorns who have joined us on our journey! We are excited for this next season and as always we wanna hear from YOU. Please feel free to contact us with questions, show ideas, and your own experiences/stories/. Bonus listen ALL the way to the end of the eposide for the premier of our theme song with lyrics by it’s creator Josef Scott!! Check out Mab Graves on Instagram. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Bonusode: La Llorona
This week we break minisode format to talk about one of our favorite ghosts - la llorona. Join us on Instagram Live @biracialunicorns this Saturday (11/2/19) at 10am Mountain Daylight Time for a live recording of next week's episode. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
How Not to Apologize
In this episode we take a look at how to not apologize (there's so many great examples out there). Inspired by the lengthy list of public apologies given lately, this week we discuss how NOT to apologize. We began by sharing our reactions to a recent public apology given by a local news anchor (a white female) towards her follow co-host (a black male) to whom she compared to an ape during the filming of the show. After sharing our thoughts on public apologies, we get down to the root of why we as people are so BAD at apologizing. We take this topic all the way back to childhood (aren’t all problems) where we learn that saying “sorry” is simply a means to an end. As a child we aren’t taught the impact of our negative actions or how to right the situation. So what is the answer? We the Biracial Unicorns might not have the answers but we do have some suggestions. Over the remaining time of our discussion we go over some points/ tips that you might find helpful (next time you have to apologize). Make sure to listen to this episode to find out. Once we reviewed our “Don’t List”, we get Get Mad At The Internet! This week involves Alaska, a swim meet, and swim wedgie?? Oh don’t worry, there’s plenty to be mad about indeed. We end our episode as always with a much need exhale with our Happy Place!!! Hint it’s carbs and podcast related!! Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Talking to Ghosts
Minisode time! This week we are talking about ghosts...specifically talking about talking to ghosts. Send us your ghost stories! Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples' Day
In this episode we talk about why Columbus Day makes us feel icky and why we should all celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day instead. Today on the show we give a shout out to a famous colonizer, liar, thief, terrible geographer and genocider, who is so famous that he has his own b-list holiday…Christopher Columbus. As we dive into the shady history of Columbus Day, we start with some background history,spoiler New Mexico has a special connection to this. We start by briefly sharing our concerns with how schools approach teaching history, especially on this topic of Columbus. These concerns lead us into a short game of “Fact or Fiction”, where we question some of the historical “facts” about Christopher Columbus. If that wasn’t enough reason to object to Columbus wait until we read a section of his own diary! We then discuss issues of racial trauma and the negative impact this has had on Indigenous people, which leads into the topic on how we can start to “De-Columbus” our Columbus Day. In this section we urge people to not only learn, but to acknowledge the not-so-pretty history of this country. We then highlight what some states in the U.S. are doing to decolonize this holiday. Some states are choosing to recognize it as a day of mourning, while some are reclaiming it as a time to pay tribute to Indigenous people; our vote is for Indigenous People Day! We can’t forget to get mad at the internet today…we’re “playing” with dolls. Since we’ve been sort of mad most of the episode we need our HAPPY PLACE more than ever. This one is fun and fashionable!!---- Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: The Nightmare Before Christmas
This week we discuss the Halloween/Christmas classic, The Nightmare Before Christmas (and our love for Tim Burton and Danny Elfman). Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better - steal your friend's phone and subscribe so they have to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Exploring Identity Through Art
This week we chat with artist, arts organizer, and lovely biracial unicorn Helen Atkins. You can find more information about her on her website or on instagram @helenjuliet_art and @platesagainstpatriarchy. In this episode we discuss matters of art and race. Our talented guest Helen Atkins opens up about how her mixed heritage impacts her artwork. We asked questions ranging from, _what are you?, is art on the “white list”?, to what artists of color should we be looking out for? _ We also spend sometime hearing about the collaborative art project of Plates Against Patriarchy, an artistic and visual response to the 2016 election. Here Atkins shares her feelings of being a women of mixed race (and daughter to an immigrant) and how those feelings manifested into this unique project. We here at Biracial Unicorns encourage (those who are able) to check out their exhibit (see above for details). Thank you so much to Helen Atkins for her time and sharing her experiences with us, we had a blast! We end with sharing our Happy Place(s) with Helen! More information about Helen's artistic influences: Genevieve Gaignard and Andres Serrano can be found at their respective websites. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better - steal your friend's phone and subscribe so they have to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Goosebumps
This week we keep the nostalgia train rolling with a look at the classic R.L. Stine book series, Goosebumps. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better - steal your friend's phone and subscribe so they have to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Mixed and Faith
In this episode we look at the connections between race/culture and religion/faith. We are back again with a full episode! This episode is dedicated to sharing our experience and view on religion and how it correlates with race. After our check- in (what are we binge watching??), we dive right in and explore Dani’s background with Catholicism. Dani, who rides the line of Atheism and Agnostic, grew up with a very strong Catholic background. Dani also shares that she would not call herself spiritual but has a fervent cultural connection to Catholicism. We then expand of the idea of being culturally Catholic and the ties to tradition and family for the Mexican and Latinx community (and why so many are leaving the faith). In 2019 it is still said that America is a “ Christian nation” though we are finding more often that people are creating there own religion and spiritual experience. We then move on to Dameca as she shares a bit about her religious background and her coming into her own faith as a Christian. Dameca expresses her own struggles with being a WOC accused of taking part in a “white mans religion”. This leads us into talking about the increase of African-Americans leaving Christianity and turning to African based religions. Perhaps this has something to do with “white Jesus”. We wrap up this talk with suggestions on how and how not to address the topic of religion when discussing it with others…we hope the take away is helpful. D&D Get Mad At The Internet: Ooooo, a teacher shares their political view in the classroom and we are mad! Happy Place!! Dani and Dameca unwind and share what brought them joy this week. Join us next Tuesday for our minisode where anything can happen as we have a conversational blind date. --- Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better - steal your friend's phone and subscribe so they have to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Nostalgic Lunchbox
In this week's minisode we reminisce about foods from our childhood. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better - steal your friend's phone and subscribe so they have to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Mixed Overachiever
In this episode we take a look at double standards and how they influence us as "overachievers." Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better - steal your friend's phone and subscribe so they have to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Let's Storm Area 51, They Can't Stop All of Us
In this episode we get real about Unsolved Mysteries and our feelings about storming Area 51. LET'S SEE THEM ALIENS! T-minus 1 month... Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better - steal your friend's phone and subscribe so they have to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Mass Shootings
We get raw and real as we try to process the events from last week. Trigger warning: we talk about not only the most recent shootings but take it back and talk about some school shootings as well. In this episode we not only address the increase in gun violence but some of the root causes as well. We break the main four points of contention when discussing gun violence and suggest ways to overcome these issues. It’s impossible when discussing gun violence to not debate gun control. We share our experiences and view points regarding our current regulations (or lack of) on gun ownership. We next branch to the very hot topic of mental illness. We express the dangerous route that we are taking by associating violent criminal activity with the mental ill. We share how these actions can hinder those with mental illness from seeking treatment. Of course we would NOT be the BiracialUnicorns if we did not mention race. We share some stats regarding mass shootings with a racist motive (aka domestic terrorism). Our final topic we share is the issue of rage. We discuss the correlation between male emotional suppression and gun violence. If you have been affected by gun violence or are struggling to process the current events we here at Biracial Unicorns encourage you to reach out and seek help. Your mental health counts. Stay safe out there unicorns. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better - steal your friend's phone and subscribe so they have to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Scooping Ice Cream
In this episode you get the inside scoop (see what we did there) on the glamorous life of an ice cream shop employee. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better - steal your friend's phone and subscribe so they have to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Quick Question Episode II
Clearing the docket again (this means we need more questions from you!): Can you be racist against white people? (3:26) How do we educate about the past and explain racism to kids? (6:10) In what ways do you self censor because of your race? (13:47) What are your thoughts on fashion as a brown girl? (23:46) Do you identify with one side over the other in terms of your biracial-ness? (33:12) What's the worst you've ever been treated because of your race? (41:56) What music do you listen to? Does race influence it? (50:35) Apparently it’s seen as strange in society if the woman is black and the man white. What your theory on this issue? (55:52) What are your summer reading recommendations? (1:01:20) Don't worry! We squeeze in our happy places as well. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better - steal your friend's phone and subscribe so they have to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Star Trek Captains
We start down the Star Trek rabbit-hole with a discussion about our favorite captains. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better - steal your friend's phone and subscribe so they have to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Abortion, a WOC Tale
Happy Tuesday! In this episode we take a look at the recent anti-abortion laws being passed around the US. Trigger warning: abortion discussion (obviously) and rape (not graphic). If you’d like to skip ahead, please join us at 1:02:00. Though this topic invokes some powerful opinions on both sides, we are seeing a widen of people who “operate in the grey” on their views on abortion. We as women discuss why this topic feels personal and also how two unicorns who agree can also simultaneously disagree. We touch bases on Roe v Wade and the more recent Planned Parenthood v Casey ruling and the future of it in this upcoming election. After we both discuss our views about abortions we have a SIDE BAR that is unbelievable (spoiler, it’s Mexican food related). From lack fo sex education and contraceptives, to the shocking case of Marshae Jones we “answer” the question, are headed for a real life Handmaids Tale? This leads us into the theme of race and the policing of women’s bodies. We discuss the numbers of WOC obtaining abortions and how that correlates with economic status. As we briefly discuss sexual health we consider, who is even making these laws? We then have a call to action to WOC to feel empowered to be informed about the way laws are passed. As we close this topic we are encouraging each other and other women to open up about our bodies and begin to normalize our reproductivity health. Let your period flag fly!! We also get mad at the internet because grown folk care way too much about the race of mythical creatures and share our happy places (spoiler: Dani talks video games and Dameca talks music). Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better - steal your friend's phone and subscribe so they have to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Stranger Things
A couple of 80s babies talk about our love for Stranger Things. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better - steal your friend's phone and subscribe so they have to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Mixed and Mental Health
In this episode we look at mental health - stigmas, challenges, and what race has to do with it. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better - steal your friend's phone and subscribe so they have to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Super Mario Bros.
Dani forces Dameca to talk about old school video games. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better - steal your friend's phone and subscribe so they have to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Social Media and IRL
This week we address a listener suggested topic addressing the difference between social public personas and the actual living breathing physical person which of course leads us down the rabbit hole of blackfishing. Also this week, Dani and Dameca get mad at the internet for ridiculous memes trying to use Pride Month to promote unrelated causes. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better - steal your friend's phone and subscribe so they have to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Dub v. Sub
Dameca poses the question of which is better - subtitles or dubbing? Let us know what you think! (And also, let us know which Sailormoon character is your favorite). Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better - steal your friend's phone and subscribe so they have to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
You Better Represent....Race (in Entertainment)
In this episode we take a look at representation in the entertainment industry. We also introduce a new segment (Dani and Dameca Get Mad at the Internet). In this full length episode we answer a listeners question! Thank you to the podcast @CircleofNerds for this topic: “Representation in the culture. IS it getting better? Is Hollywood just throwing us bones?” This topic is an opportunity for us to address the issue of White Hollywood in 2019. We also briefly check in with the #Oscarssowhite movement and answer the question “has any change come from it?” Before going forward we give a definition of what true representation looks like in tv and film (we stick to on screen examples). This leads us into current examples of Hollywood making some strides with diversity by talking about the Jordan Peele movie, Us. We also encourage our listeners to be more mindful with their consumption of media. We touch on our first exposure to diversity in tv, the good and the bad. From I Love Lucy to Fresh Prince, we address that these shows were important towards the progression of representation BUT these shows still lack the inclusivity of mixed race people. As women of mixed race backgrounds never seeing ourselves reflected in mainstream media, we can’t help but ask, where do we fit it? This question ties in with our new segment… Dani and Dameca Get Mad At The Internet (D&DGMATI), in this new segment we will bring up meme’s, online stories, articles, etc that we share with each other through out the week that simply pisses us off. This particular segment ties into our main topic as it deals with the tension between people who are full black verse those who are mixed within the television show Mixed-ish. Finally, we end with our Happy Place!! This week we sound extra cultured, make sure you listen in to find out how. Also make sure to catch us next week with a new minisode! Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape **City** for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better - steal your friend's phone and subscribe so they have to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: #1stCartoonCrush
In this mini-episode we address Gail Simone's tweet: Stupid Question Of The Day: Name the first animated character you ever had a crush on. Which animated character did you first think was super kissable, even if it sounds weird now? Please use hashtag#1stCartoonCrush Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better - steal your friend's phone and subscribe so they have to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Female-Male Friendships
This week on the show we finish our three part series on friendship by exploring the female/male (platonic) relationship. In this extended episode we bring in our (fittingly male) best friends Richard Powdrell and Josh Bien. Be sure to check out part I (episode 1) and part II (episode 9) to hear all our feelings about friendship. In this episode we ask the guys to share their view on both male/male friendships and male/female friendships. We address those differences between those friendship while exploring the possibility of the impact of gender roles on those relationships. Though this episode focuses on the male/female perspective, we also recognize that those who identify as non-binary this topic can be particularly difficult to navigate. From our first childhood experiences to the arena known as high school we share the complexity of maturing in how to “pick” your friends and keeping them through adulthood. We also share the problematic outcomes when platonic male/female friendships aren’t seen as the norm but the odd exception. This occurs when the balance between males and females (especially in media) are only viewed with a romantic viewpoint. We ask our guests how the #Metoo movement has affected how men feel around women in a work environment. We pose the question, “are men afraid to be alone with women?” Because we can’t (and honestly don’t want to) exclude the subject of race we all answer the question if and how race plays a role in our friendships. To wrap up our conversation we ALL share our happy places!! From Netflix, to snacks, to stand-up comedians, these happy places are bound to put you in a good mood, or at least a better one. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better - steal your friend's phone and subscribe so they have to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Astrology
In this minisode we confess our true feelings about astrology. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better - steal your friend's phone and subscribe so they have to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Let's Talk About Sex-ualization
This week we dive into the challenging topic of sexualization. After a short check-in ( it’s allergy season) we breakdown the definition of sexualization and share our own experience being “Holla'd” at. We begin tackling this topic by addressing that the sexualization (though we do see it in men as well) greatly impacts ALL women BUT that we see an increase in intensity towards WOC and a further focus towards mixed-race women. We break-off and give an example of one of the first recorded exploitation of a WOC in the story of Sarah Baartman. We also share some disturbing stats involving women’s portrayal in *media*. While expressing our frustration with common phrases and “compliments” given to mixed-race women we FINALLY confront our feelings with the word exotic ( spoiler: they’re not good feelings). The popular television show “ The Bachelor ” makes its way into our discussion while talking about the hypersexualiaztion of Hapa women in our culture. Closing up our discussion we encourage men to use there influence to boldly call out sexualization. We end in our much needed happy place this week but our happy place wouldn’t be a happy place without tangents! Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better - steal your friend's phone and subscribe so they have to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: The Muppets
The most sensational inspirational celebrational Muppetational minisode yet. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better - steal your friend's phone and subscribe so they have to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Environmentalism
In this episode we explore environmentalism and challenge the idea that it's just for white people. Is environmentalism another situation where mixed race people have to "choose sides?" We talk about why it shouldn't be that way and what we see as the best steps to care for our environment. Plus, this week's happy places reveal one of us as young at heart and one as an lady. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better - steal your friend's phone and subscribe so they have to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Collectables
Special Minisode where Dameca and Dani discuss fandom collectables. Please share pictures of your collections (we want to see them!): @biracialunicorns #biracialunicorns Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram or twitter to join in on the discussion. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better - steal your friend's phone and subscribe so they have to listen. :D We'll be back with a FULL episode next week. Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Mixed Girl, Wash Your Face
This week we tackle the beauty industry and standards while touching on the topic of body image. We share our “beauty routines” and our own experiences (or lack of) with make-up. We discuss beauty trends and the narrow idea of beauty we have in the western world. We point out how marketing is pushing the “All-American beauty” standards and the damaging effects it has on WOC. On the flip side we examine beauty standards within our race and the complexities when you are mixed race. We recognize that even within our own race we have “family pressures” that can hold women to unrealistic beauty standards. As we transition into our own battles with body image we briefly mention “beauty privilege” and fantasize about life without a colonial view of beauty. We would love to here your own experiences or struggles with the beauty industry. Please feel free to let us know and we can share it with all the other unicorns, you never know how your story can empower someone else. As we try to end on a serious note we end up discussing Korean beauty secrets, you are NOT going to want to miss this. We also challenge ourselves to “wash our face” every night for 30 days. Want to join in on our challenge? Watch our Instagram for details. Lastly--our happy place! Will we end a whole episode without mentioning serial killers? Listen and find out! Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com. Follow us on [Twitter]https://twitter.com/Biracialmagic us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better - steal your friend's phone and subscribe so they have to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Minisode: Harry Potter
Special Minisode where Dameca and Dani discuss Harry Potter (and Fantastic Beasts). Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better - steal your friend's phone and subscribe so they have to listen. :D We'll be back with a FULL episode next week. Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Mixed Race, Half Enough
In this episode we take on a topic suggestion from listener Tabitha - "when you aren't enough for your culture." For us, this really resonates since we've both experienced being told we "talk white" or "act white." We try to dissect what "white things" (vs "black/brown thing") are and why we see them that way. We also recognize that it's not limited to those of us who are biracial - all people of color who are products of colonialism may struggle with this too. We also geek out a bit about cosplay and horror movies as we can't take anything too seriously. Be sure to drop us a line and let us know about your experiences with this topic (and we might share it on an upcoming episode). Also, our happy places this week devolve into another fandom mini-discussion because we just can't help it. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better - steal your friend's phone and subscribe so they have to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Disney and Race
For our 10th episode, we try to take on a pretty huge topic - Disney and race by focusing on just a few movies followed by our hot take on the upcoming live action Aladdin film. -- 3:18...We share our first moments when we discovered something was off with Disney movies. 7:20...Costumes/cosplay! 12:48...Peter Pan 16:38...Lady and the Tramp 19:03...The Little Mermaid 33:16...The Lion King 39:37...Pocahontas 46:06...Mulan 50:28...Moana 56:22...Live Action Aladdin 1:08:13...Overall impacts of Disney 1:19:31...and we wrap up with our happy places. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better - steal your friend's phone and subscribe so they have to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Female Friendships (Happy Galentines Day)
In this episode we revisit the subject of friendship with a specific focus on (5:20) female friendships and... 6:11...the "trend" of female friendships (Galentines Day), 11:55...our own female friendships, 18:48....the idea if we need female friendships, 32:35....and the complexities of female friendships and issues. 54:07...As always, we wrap up with our happy places. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better - steal your friend's phone and subscribe so they have to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
How to be an Ally
In this episode we discuss allies on and off of social media. 4:29...we share a listener question about being an ally on social media... 6:00...lots of feelings about social media... 19:00...Dameca shares a list of how to be a good ally that we break down... 19:32...1-understanding your privlege... 22:46...2-listen and do your homework... 25:44...3-speak up but not over... 27:41...4-you'll make mistakes, apologize when you do... 35:50...5-ally is a verb... 42:11...Dameca's Ferdinand theory... 51:50...and we wrap up with our happy places. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better - steal your friend's phone and subscribe so they have to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Musically Mixed Wild Unicorns
In this episode we switch up the format to talk with Wild Humans' Julian Wild - singer, songwriter, biracial unicorn. 1:29...snippet of the song "Hearts in Winter" from Wild Humans' self-titled album; 2:20...we welcome Julian Wild to the show and find out a bit about him... 3:07..."What are you?"... 7:07...what growing up as a biracial unicorn was like ... 16:33...and how that impacts being a musican... 21:04...Julian asks us about being biracial and racial fatigue... 28:41...how he defines/describes his music... 35:21...who is his target audience... 39:05...the line between musician/music for listeners/fans... 47:38...Julian's advice for upcoming POC/mixed race musicians; 49:48...and we wrap up by each sharing a happy place (music, book, and videos!). Be sure to check out Julian's album - Wild Humans on spotify or wherever you get your music! You can also check out Wild Humans on facebook or instagram for more information. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better - steal your friend's phone and subscribe so they have to listen. :D
Death to Colorblindness
In this episode we start to delve into the world of colorism ... 5:40...this week's launching point: "Can races be racist against themselves?," 6:53...define colorism and look at the history, 11:37...take a global view of colorism (of course with a heavy comparison to colorism in the US), 22:56...talk about our own experiences with colorism, 35:44...ponder steps to overcoming colorism, discuss our issues with "colorblindism," and Dani rants about the race as a social construct, 50:23...have a mini rant about colorism in the Lion King, 52:44...our happy places! Including a slightly longer geek out about some pop culture. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better - steal your friend's phone and subscribe so they have to listen. :D
Podcasting Like It's 1999 (Quick Question Episode)
Happy new year! In this episode we are trying to clear the docket with some "easy" questions... 1:11 ...but first we lament the passage of time... 8:05 Do you wear sunscreen/suncream?;... 12:21 Can I touch your hair?;... 20:58 Can I say the N word?;... 31:00 Do you date outside of your race?;... 32:56 What should I call you? Black? African American? Hispanic? Latino? Latinx? Chicano? (Racial terms);... 38:28 What box do you check on forms?;... 42:18 Do you feel that being mixed has benefits?;... 45:38 What's the difference between racist and having racial bias?;.. 50:24 Don't all lives matter?;... 59:10 ...and our first happy places of 2019! Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts. :D
Christmas, An Over-thinker's Nightmare
BONUS EPISODE! Merry Christmas. Here's some holiday fluff (err...cheer?) - Dani and Dameca decide what is and isn't racist about Christmas. <3
Dameca & Dani Ruin Christmas (Movies)
Happy holidays! In this episode we... 3:30 ...share holiday travel plans; 7:50 ...talk about winter holidays;... 13:10 ...lightly touch on the religious aspects of Christmas ... 16:41...explore some of Saint Nicholas's history (and, uh, Black Pete),... 26:22...and look at our favorite holiday movies and deep dive into the problems with Hallmark Chirstmas Movies;... 56:16 ...share our happy places this week. Spoiler: Dani gets too vulnerable for her own liking. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts. :D
Appropriation vs Appreciation
In this episode we... 3:21 ...lament our overuse of technology; 6:30 ...address a question about enjoying art/entertainment from a culture outside your own; 20:40 ...discuss cultural appropriation by members of the dominant culture (read: white people)... 29:22...and members of different marginalized cultures appropriating each other... 44:24...and acknowledge how murky it all can be; 56:21 ...share our happy places this week. Spoiler: Dameca may be vying for a sponsorship deal. ;) Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts. :D
Mixed and Married
In this episode we... 6:12:30 ...graze the tip of the iceberg of American Thanksgiving and English fascination with it; 10:15:09 ...address a common question about what interracial marriage is like while talking about our own experiences and a bit of history; 42:18:73 ...discuss kids in interracial marriages - what it's like to be them and how it is to raise them; 55:36:39 ...lay out our happy places this week. Spoiler: Dani is a bit of a walking stereotype. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns.
Will You Be My Friend? (Part I)
Episode Notes: In our first official episode we... (2:33) ...discuss feelings/opinions related to the aftermath of the Kavanaugh confirmation and how you can help support the women in your life; (25:11) ...address a listener question about, as a white person, making new friends, specifically with people of color; (54:44) ...talk about our happy places/what's making us happy. Spoilers: who doesn't love blob weather? Thanks to Josef Scott for our theme music and Rosie of Dollipop Art (follow her on instagram @dollipop.art) for our podcast artwork. If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram @biracialunicorns.
Episode 0 * What Are You?
Episode Notes: Welcome to Biracial Unicorns! In this trailer, we go into a bit about who we are, why we're doing this, and what the podcast is - all while managing to last nearly 2 minutes before we make a Star Trek reference. If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram @biracialunicorns.