Pass the MiC

Get to know who runs the behind-the-scenes of every episode. Today, we'll be hearing from our Content Producers Leen Sharba (she/her), Eesha Nagwani (she/her), Zena Issa (she/her), Andrew Mallory (he/him), and Audio Producer Renu Dabak-Wakankar (she/her) as they talk about their college experiences.

Someone tell Phoebe to get off of her soapbox!!! Today's episode is being published a bit later than we want, but hey, it happens. Get ready for a more casual and vulnerable conversation. We talk about our own experiences in college so far about navigating school during the pandemic, loneliness, and friendships. Hopefully this episode serves as a reminder that we're all still growing and encourages you to take time to self reflect.

Welcome back! In this episode, we discuss MENA identity. Content Producer Leen Sharba (she/her) invites UMich alumni Devin Bathish (he/him), Jad Elharake (he/him), Silan Fadlallah (she/her), Arwa Gayar (she/her) and Nadine Jawad (she/her) to join the conversation!

In our second episode of this season, we discuss "cancel culture" and what it means to separate art from its problematic artist. Executive Producers Hannah (she/her) and Phoebe (she/her) sit down with Audio Producers Renu (she/her) and Aman (he/him) and our first ever guest, Kionna (she/her)!

Welcome to the first episode of the Winter 2021 season! New EPs Hannah (she/her) and Phoebe (she/her) are joined by our audio producers, Aman (he/him) and Renu (she/her), to reflect on their own Asian American identities in relation to the model minority myth.

In part 2 of their election special, Pass the MiC answers some common questions about what to expect, election day and beyond

In Part 1 of 2, the team speaks with Cecelela Tomi (she/her), Maleny Crespo (they/them), and Chase Marshall (he/him) about the impending presidential election.

From within the aPODcalypse, Pass the MiC brings you: “A message about unity”

Pass the MiC has a brand new team! Join the new crew in a casual discussion on White Feminism, why it's hurtful, and where the responsibility of education falls.

Guests Ayah Kutma, Umaima Abbasi, Zoha Bharwani, and Sandra Perez join Pass the MiC to discuss the US immigration system and its repercussions on the struggles and identities of dreamers of color

Guests Umaima Abbasi, Zoha Bharwani, and Sandra Perez join us to discuss the US immigration system and its repercussions on the struggles and identities of dreamers of color. You can find this episode's creative of color, Zoha, at zohabharwani.com

On this week's episode we discuss anxieties around life after undergrad. Our lovely creative of color, MFA poetry student Kassy Lee (she/her), joins our conversation for an extended interview centering post-grad. Connect with Kassy at kassylee.com.

This is Part 2 of “Occupation.” We continue about the fight for self-determination, the current wave of dangerous nationalism, and the possibility of success in our current global structure. CW: sexual violence, genocide, militarization.

This two-part episode features four students discussing three occupied territories. In Part 1, we discuss legacies of colonization, tactics of violence, and the importance of unbiased media. CW: sexual violence, genocide, militarization.

On this week's episode we sit down with four guests to talk about queerness. We discuss everything from the importance of coming out, to dating, to being queer and of color.

This week we sat down with Zoe Allen (she/her) to discuss all things cultural appropriation. With Halloween approaching, we talk about how cultural appropriation functions within communities of color, and the dos and don'ts of cultural costumes.

Our first raw episode features three Indian classical musicians: Isha Bhatt (she/her), Sriva Raghavan (he/him), and Krithika Balakrishnan (she/her). Michigan Sahana's fall show is Nov. 8 at Lydia Mendelssohn. Contact them at michigansahana@umich.edu.

This week Inés spoke with Julianna Collado (she/hers) for Latinx Heritage Month. We featured poet Aldo Pando Girard (he/they). To stay updated on Latinx Heritage Month events, follow @umich_lhm on Instagram, or email La Casa: Lacasa.board@umich.edu.

This week's episode comprises various segments recorded at the end of last semester. We sit down to talk about the intersections of black, queer identities within our healthcare system and enjoy some tunes from the band ModernBlue.

This week's episode comprises various segments recorded at the end of last semester. We sit down to talk about the intersections of black, queer identities within our healthcare system and enjoy some tunes from the band ModernBlue.

In this episode, Nada Eldawy (she/her/hers), one of the MiC editors, takes over to speak with Khadega Mohammed (she/her/hers) about the uprising in Sudan. This episode was recorded during the internet blackout. Mohammed's Twitter: @TheKhadegaMo

In honor of APIA Heritage month, we welcome two members of UAAO to speak about their Asian heritage and what being Asian means to them. You can contact us at barlowd@umich.edu, alycharf@umich.edu, and anurimak@umich.edu if you have any questions.

We discussed Jordan Peele's acclaimed movie, Us, with fellow MiC editors. We analyze conspiracy theories, themes, characters, and more.

In this week's episode, we discuss shame surrounding mental health within communities of color, family reactions, and more. Our wonderful guests tell their personal journeys dealing with mental health & how they cope with the stigmas in their communities.

In part 2, another Muslim student joins the conversation as we direct our discussion towards the administration at UofM and the Muslim community on campus. You can find our Creative of Color on Instagram @yuna.

In light of the New Zealand shooting and the false active shooter alert that disrupted the vigil last Saturday, part 1 highlights 2 Muslim students on campus, and breaks down the MiC statement of solidarity to white students & non-Muslim PoC communities.

Happy Black History Month from Pass the MiC! In this week's episode, we invited guests from differing identities of Blackness to talk about Black History Month. We explored the ideas of Black unity, Black History education, and more.

Happy Valentine's from Pass the MiC. We are so excited to spread the love from some of U-M's students of color who speak on their personal experiences with romance, intimacy, dating, and relationships.  What better way to spend the month of February? Featured in this week's episode:    Malika Takale (she/her/hers) - 1st generation American, Indian  Angela Salazar (she/her/hers) - Demisexual-Ace spectrum, Columbian-American Saawan Tiwari (pronouns: whatever, life is too short) - Gay, Genderqueer, Indian-American Sammie Estrella (she/her/hers) - Dominican & Puerto Rican/Afro-Latina/Hispanic, Heterosexual  If interested in participating in a future interview or roundtable discussion, please contact alycharf@umich.edu. Special thank you to these individuals for sharing their hearts!    Our POC of the Week to commemorate BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Audre Lorde - a self-described "black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet who dedicated her creative works combatting civil and social injustices. Featured: "The master's tools will never dismantle the master's house" 1984, "Sister Outsider: Essays and Speeches" by Audre Lorde.

In our first full episode, enter our world as we open up about our unanimous and undeniable identities as creatives of color. Together, the three of us explore the intersectionality of our trade and reconcile what it means to wield the double-edged sword of identity, begging the question "how do we bring all of ourselves into everything we do and create?"    Our POC of the Week: Raveena - an Indian-American singer and songwriter who drops seriously silky-smooth tunes, promoting self-love through her music. We've featured a bit of her song, "If Only" in our episode today; give her a good listen on Spotify, Apple Music, and more!

Coming soon to Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Pass the MiC. Meet Aly, Anurima, and Dierra as they highlight the experiences of colored individuals and communities in today's popular culture and news. Watch out for our first two episodes next week!