Neem Talks Race: Interview Series

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An interview series with youth of all backgrounds diving into topics around race and sharing experiences to push the dialogue about race one step further.

Tasneem Sarkez


    • Jan 22, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 50m AVG DURATION
    • 11 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Neem Talks Race: Interview Series

    Being a BIPOC Artist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 40:10


    Today, I interview the talented multimedia artist Gabrielle Narcisse. Gabrielle and I talk about our thoughts on the experience of being an artist of color, expectations, and pressures we feel, the language we use to discuss BIPOC art, how white people perceive our work, and dive into Gabrielle's artistic practice. To keep up with her work, find her Instagram at @gabrielllenarcisse and art archive at @gabrielleglitters. As well as her organization @blackgirlfightclub

    Accountability

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2020 59:08


    In the last episode, I talk with Jake about a racist incident that happened to me in middle school involving him and another person. I get to know more about Jake's upbringing as a white person in Portland and how that impacted his perception of racism, accountability for white people, how racism affects POC at a young age, ways to approach conversations when racist events happen, and overall reflect on the situation and how we've both changed.

    Abolishing Greek Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 52:08


    Vanderbilt University has gained a lot of attention for being one of the main schools leading the Abolish Greek Life movement (also referred to as AGL). Julia, Lamar, and Joey discuss their personal experiences as BIPOC within greek life, why they dropped, reform vs. abolition, responses to those who are against AGL, performative activism, and lastly initiatives for colleges when greek life is abolished. To stay updated with AGL at Vanderbilt follow @abolishvandyifcandpanhellenic on IG

    "Why Can't We Just Be Pretty?" pt.2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 33:34


    Part 2. We talk more about how qurantine has made us reflect on race and self-esteem, spend a lot of time discussing cultural appropriation vs. appreciation, the fashion industry, and social media. 

    "Why Can't We Just Be Pretty?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2020 35:51


    This is part one of a two-part episode where Hana, Leyla, and I, talk about beauty standards for BIPOC women. In this part, we talk about the fox eye trend, racial preferences, the Kardashians, personal experiences in a predominately white high school, and analyzing the racism behind statements about what it means to be seen as "beautiful".

    Challenging Stereotypes as Men of Color

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2020 37:06


    Today, I discuss with Liem and Caleb about stereotypes they've grown up with as men of color in Portland, the role of art (rap & film-making) in combating stereotypes, and the intersections of masculinity and race. To keep up with Caleb's music you can find him on Spotify/SoundCloud under the name "Yung CED", and Liem's work on Instagram @liemackenzie.

    "Where Are You Really From?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2020 48:52


    Today, I meet with Zahra and Ahlam to talk about the stereotypes brown and black women face within our respective communities and white America. This episode in particular relates to black and brown first-gen experiences. We talk about media coverage, fetishization, stereotypes within education, sexism, personal stories, our least favorite stereotype, and ways in which we can reduce the use of harmful stereotypes. Keep up with them on Instagram @ahlam.pdf & @thezahradeshaw.

    Anti-Blackness in POC communities

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2020 75:21


    This week, I talk with Caleb, Emily, and Jamie, (BIPOC youth) to discuss anti-blackness amid the Black Lives Matter movement, the ups and downs of social media activism, predominantly white schools, gen z memes, and overall ways in which we reflect on anti-blackness in our respective communities and ultimately, ourselves. It's a bit on the longer side, so feel free to pause and come back. Enjoy!

    Dear White People, from White People

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 54:35


    Today I talk with Kellen and Kaiya to learn more about how they grew up talking about race, taking critical race studies, white feminism, and advice they have to other white people listening.

    "Ugly Ducklings" pt.2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2020 53:34


    In this part, we all continue the conversation from part 1 and begin to discuss beauty standards for men and women of color, cultural appropriation within Highschool, and Portland at-large, and lastly discuss how we will move on after graduating. Thank you for listening!

    "Ugly Ducklings"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2020 68:28


    Today, I talk with Liem and Leyla to reflect on our experience attending a dominantly white highschool (Lincoln Highschool) as students of color. We talk about social media activism, Lincoln culture, discussing race with friends, and more. This is the first part of a two-part episode.

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