MK204: Black Lady Superheroes- Yesterday & Today (Harriet Tubman, The Watchmen, Tips for the Holi-daze, Disney +, Big Mouth, The Good Place)
Release Date: 11/15/2019
MK230: This Too Shall Pass- Thanks P. Diddy! (Georgia, #BlackAF, Murder Hornets, Mrs. America, Cold Civil War,Black Businesses, Hercules, P. Diddy, Janelle Monae, Life in Quarantine)
Minority Korner
If you’re stressed don’t worry P Diddy's got your back to relax! So something else to worry about: Murder Hornets!! Just how scared should we be? Not at all. Are we in a Cold Civil War? Georgia's reopening putting Black business owners in a catch 22. And is all of this happening for humanity’s 2nd chance? New TV shows/movies on the way! We examine #BlackAF on Netflix, and FX/Hulu show Mrs. America which tackles the events surrounding the Equal Rights Amendment.
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MK229: This is for Ruth! (Joe Biden, Patti LuPone, Jeff Goldblum on Drag Race, Whitney Houston Movie, 2020 Election, Winning the Senate, Wendy Williams, Darren Criss, Lyndon Johnson vs. Goldwater, RBG)
Minority Korner
A new AUTHORIZED Whitney biopic has been green-lit, but will this be truthful or fall short, like Bohemian Rhapsody? Patti LaPone is here to read folks for filth. We need to talk about Wendy Williams who seems to be melting down on live TV. Jeff Goldblum may have stepped in it, on Drag Race that has some raising the islamaphobia bells. Ben walks us through the upcoming election, how Biden might be our LBJ, he may not be as bad as progressives think, and the key Senate races that are going to need our help
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MK228: For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Skincare, When a Ja Rule vs 50 Cent Feud Is Enuff (FUBU Skin Care, JaRule v 50 Cent, Amanda Seales, DMX, Ashanti, JLO, Zoom Party Tips, Gaybraham Lincoln)
Minority Korner
Looking at Insecure we focus on chameleon actress Amanda Seales, why isn’t she catching on? We’ve got tips for our new lives on Zoom. Why is Kim Kardashian James' hero and why did she slap her sister? A European country is seeing attention brought to the Black female mortality rate. Moury gives us some FUBU skin care tips, and recommendations, founded by POC folks for us melanin proficient folks. In This Week In History we look at Abraham Lincoln. Glory walks us through the JaRule v 50 Cent feud.
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MK227: Square Dancing, a Virus that Won’t Go Away (Cheetah Girls Reunion?, Insecure, The Real, Square Dancing's Racist History, Coronavirus East vs West Responses, Henry Ford)
Minority Korner
Glory is back and in New York, and it’s STILL crazy. The Cheetah Girls are having a reunion, but maybe not after their Instagram Live Tea spillage. Insecure is back! We discuss! Why is Square dancing the ultimate virus there doesn’t seem to be a cure for? I bet racism is involved. And just like anything crafted in the US, did Black folks have a hand it making it what it was, and in turn recieve no credit? They don’t call it whitewashing for nothing- and no- that’s not a Square Dancing call.
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MK226: Evil Doesn’t Take a Break (Little Fires Everywhere, History of Racism and Pandemics, Andrew Yang's "Americanness" OpEd, Tiger King, COVID19, Wisconsin Primary, Tik Tok, Opportunistic Republicans, NYC Update, Mask19, Japanese Americans in WWII, Th
Minority Korner
Is Karen the N word for White Women?... Dat Rona is still raging: effecting transplant patients, Wisconsin Primary, politicians are passing, mostly, evil laws, domestic violence is on the rise, and NYC is in shambles. The Queen gave a speech making us wish we had lost the American Revolution. We explore America’s history of racism in times of pandemics, Andrew Yang’s controversial Op Ed, and Japanese Americans in WWII. We talk: Ozarks, The Wire, Tiger King, and Little Fires Everywhere plus "mommy issues
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MK225: We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off (Hustlers, Census Cont'd, Video Games in Quarantine, Mindfulness & Yoga as a POC, Half Life Alex, VR)
Minority Korner
James saw Hustler's, his reaction might surprise you. Michelle & James continue their conversation about the Census and the exclusion of leaving LatinX folks off the race category. Are you hitting boredom in you quarantine? Time for video games with Cymatic Bruce specifically one's featuring POC leads like Half Life Alex. We dive into a convo about the demographics of gamers, and those who make them. Amidst COVID19 Michelle is here to help us practice mindfulness, her journey of being a yogi as a Latina.
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MK224: We Got Cabin Fevah! (Madame CJ Walker Quizlet, COVID19 Check-In, Tips For Surviving Quarantine, Digital Divide, Stimulus Package, Gen Z, Mandalorian 2)
Minority Korner
We do a Coronavirus/Self Quarantine check-in. Fox News finally joins reality that this pandemic is REAL, but they’re blaming millennials. Who do they think millennials are? We look at how COVID-19 is furthering the digital divide for youth in rural areas. An economic stimulus package was finally agreed on. Guess who’s coming to The Mandalorian season 2? We've got a Quizlet Korner, to honor Madame C.J. Walker on the Netflix series. We’ve got tips for surviving the Rona and self isolation.
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MK223: The Rona & The Census (Hillary Documentary, The Census, Coronavirus, Contagion, The Crown, Online Culture, Gay Trees, Holistic Health)
Minority Korner
The Rona (the Coronavirus), James has been watching Contagion for comfort. A flood of racism erupting towards Asian folks. How to stay healthy through a holistic approach on top of washing your hands. If you live in the Bay Area have you ever wondered why you have terrible allergies? We dive into the Hillary documentary on Hulu, the inherent sexism towards powerful women, and what the doc revealed for us. The Census is here! It is so damn important! 10 Myths about the census. The Crown, we have thoughts.
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MK222: How Was the Funeral? (#BisexualMenExist, Coronavirus Karaoke, Bernie/Biden Bros, White Liberals, High Fidelity, Love is Blind, The Golden Girls)
Minority Korner
Ever asked someone, "how was the funeral?" If you have, chances are: you're Black! Grace & Frankie, vs The Golden Girls how we view age then/now. We dive fully into Hulu's High Fidelity starring Zoe Kravitz. A PSA white liberals: stop blaming Black people for Sanders and Warren not winning in the primary. Coronavirus Karaoke songs to sing while washing hands. Did you know Bisexual men exist? Inspired by Netflix's Love is Blind. Biphobia is real especially for Black men. A Candidate is not a savior.
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MK221: Gurl Wash Your Face, And Run That Race (Crown Act, Obama, Lark Voorhies, Saved by the Bell, Keke Palmer, Democratic Primary)
Minority Korner
Glory kicks it off and gets real personal leading a conversation about hair, being Afro-Latina, and why things like the Crown Act are necessary. We kick it back over to Kyle who poses the question of: should Obama come back and wrangle the Democratic party? Are we a doomed mess headed for a brokered convention? Lark Voorhies on Dr. Oz, and why she wasn't asked to return for Saved by the Bell reunion- was racism apart or her mental illness? Has your candidate dropped out of the race? Tips for next steps!
info_outlineThis week we are joined by resident life coach and guru: Jennifer Covington of the Shine on Sista Podcast. Her third time on the show- so you know we’re gonna leave feeling sparkly! James tries to pitch Jen shows and movies he thinks she should be watching. Gotta come correct with Jen! Today’s episode really feels like a send up to Black Lady superheroes of yesterday, and today (hence the title). James saw Harriet the movie starring the almost EGOT Cynthia Enrivo, about the bad ass real life superhero herself. We talk about what the critics are saying, and James gives his full review, but seeing the movie inspired him to dig deeper into who this woman was! We think we know Harriet Tubman but we have no idea! Guaranteed you will be GAGGED with the fact bombs James is going to drop on you- and no exaggeration she is one of the most inspiring, extraordinary, individuals that has ever lived! And a black lady superhero that’s kicking ass today: Regina King in The Watchmen which is taking a problematic dope ass comic book and mixing our favorite things: superheroes and social justice: whaaaaat??? And with the holidays just around the corner Jen’s got some tips to keep us sane during the Holidaze (as she's coined) and dealing with our family. These tips are hot- and just might save your upcoming holidays with the fam bam! Why aren't you all watching The Good Place!? Also looks like James may have caved and joined the Disney + train another platform, but take note he might be able to help you swindle the system. Also James took a DNA test turns out he’s 100% that Grinch? And which Holidays are Jen side eyeing? Lets get into it Korner Kids! It’s time to Learn, Laugh, and Play, right here at Minority Korner- because together: we’re the majority!
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