It's a different world than where you come from! The Blue Record is a podcast created by the students of Spelman College that aims to highlight and discuss issues that affect Black collegiate students and alumni. From gender politics to Black internet spa
Where do we go from here? Join our retiring director, Shaquavia Straughn, host Diop Russel, brand manager Njeri Waititu, and TBR Blog's editor-in-chief Jacobi Reddix in this energetic episode that celebrates the finale of Season Two. It gets really real this time around. We gave our 'Blue Record baddies' the opportunity to reflect in the raw - to express their gratitude and grievances with their alma mater Spelman College. As Spelman College enters a new era, we look into ideologies, new and old, that may not serve the community moving forward. Most importantly, the crew establishes those traits they want to carry into their post-graduate life. — Visit us at https:// www.thebluerecordpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @thebluerecord Email us at bluerecord@spelman.edu --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-blue-record/message
It's that time again—and it's so hard to say goodbye! Ananda is joined by Princess, Director of Tech Ops, for The Blue Record's first in-person recording and second annual alumnae reflection episode. They reflect on their time at Spelman (and Zoom University), TBR's second season, and their hopes for adulthood and the future of The Blue Record. Cheers to the dynamic and enduring class of 2022. The Blue Record will return Fall 2022. — Visit us at https:// www.thebluerecordpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram and twitter @thebluerecord Email us at bluerecord@spelman.edu --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-blue-record/message
It's a very special Founders Dav here at the illustrious Spelman College. In this episode, some new and familiar voices discuss events affecting Spelman's livelihood from April 11th, 1881, beyond. We highlight some common reasons for approaching Spelman as an educational institution and the deep hopes spelmanites have for the institution to sustain itself and its students. Also. this was the first Founders Day celebrated live, in living color, in two years - an unprecedented cultural shift for Spelman College. Are you ready for the shift? Visit us at https:// www.thebluerecordpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram and twitter @thebluerecord Email us at bluerecord@spelman.edu --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-blue-record/message
The For the Record team explores and unpacks the history of the school-to-prison pipeline within the AUC and the punitive educational reality for Black students of all ages around the country. They bring in activist ShaQuanda Cotton (@iamshaquandacotton) to discuss her personal experience with the school-to-prison pipeline. - Purchase "Memoir of a Teacher Slapping B#!@%: I Am ShaQuanda Cotton": https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/memoir-of-a-teacher-slapping-b-tiffany-cherry/1139839848 Visit us at https://www.thebluerecordpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @thebluerecord Email us at bluerecord@spelman.edu --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-blue-record/message
For the two year anniversary of COVID, Diop & Ananda are joined by special guest Tasha Walters (TBR's director of PR) to chronicle the pandemic-necessitated changes to Spelman's in-person academic experience. Candidly, they discuss institutional and interpersonal shifts, the stigma and ableism that impact students who test positive and go on to have long haul symptoms, and balancing safety with compassion and community care. - Visit us at https://www.thebluerecordpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @thebluerecord Email us at bluerecord@spelman.edu --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-blue-record/message
Happy Women's History Month (and Black Women's History Month, part 2)! The For the Record team discusses how the Spelman experience redefines platonic and self love, music's role in Black communal joy, feminist musical activism's shaping of love in the AUC, and the celebration of Black Love Day. - Visit us at https://www.thebluerecordpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @thebluerecord Email us at bluerecord@spelman.edu --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-blue-record/message
In this Valentine's (and Black History Month) episode, Ananda & Diop are joined by special guest Love Lundy (TBR audio engineer extraordinaire) to discuss siblinghood and sisterhood at Spelman and in the AUC. Together, they explore how Spelman's community can engage love radically and capaciously, especially regarding trans & non-binary students and non-heteronormative bonds. - Visit us at https://www.thebluerecordpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @thebluerecord Email us at bluerecord@spelman.edu --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-blue-record/message
How do HBCUs as institutions foster neoliberalism? How do Black women in hostile academic and professional spaces curate community? Who are we when we do not attribute our worth to our labor? How do we give grace and trust in a burnout culture? The Blue Record's Director, Shaquavia, joins Diop & Ananda for a discussion unpacking the entwined forces of Black excellence and Black capitalism. - Visit us at https://www.thebluerecordpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @thebluerecord Email us at bluerecord@spelman.edu --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-blue-record/message
Elizabeth, Isis, and Tai interview the imitable Taylor Dews, a senior at Spelman, a Social Justice Fellow, and First President of Spelman's NAN collegiate chapter (@spelman_nan_). The FTR team asks Taylor to discuss student activism, the original Atlanta Student Movement, the current crises facing Black students across the United States, and self-care for those in engaged in movement work. - Visit us at https://www.thebluerecordpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @thebluerecord Email us at bluerecord@spelman.edu --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-blue-record/message
On this Very Special Episode, Ananda & Diop chronicle current HBCU student activism for the archive, discuss the complex history of Spelman's many traditions, and ponder the role of respectability in Black movement work. - Visit us at https://www.thebluerecordpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @thebluerecord Email us at bluerecord@spelman.edu --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-blue-record/message
For the Record is back! Elizabeth returns with newcomers Lena, Tai, and Isis to explore the history of self-expression during the AUC's homecoming season. - Visit us at https://www.thebluerecordpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @thebluerecord Email us at bluerecord@spelman.edu --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-blue-record/message
What's the move? Diop and Ananda break down the legendary past, evolving present, and forthcoming future of the ultimate HBCU experience: homecoming. - Visit us at https://www.thebluerecordpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @thebluerecord Email us at bluerecord@spelman.edu --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-blue-record/message
Welcome to season 2 of The Blue Record. Join our new hosts Diop and Ananda as they discuss the complexities and joys of back to school season in the AUC, student-led community care efforts, and what they look forward to in the coming renaissance of Black life. - Visit us at www.thebluerecordpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @thebluerecord Email us at bluerecord@spelman.edu --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-blue-record/message
It's the end of the road for the Blue Record's founding team. Listen in as Kayla, Gabby, and Hollis reminisce about their time at Spelman and say their final goodbyes to the podcast. Tears may or may not have been shed in the making of this episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-blue-record/message
Diop, Shaquavia, and Elizabeth reflect on a tumultuous news week, loss in their personal lives, and how the Spelman sisterhood has gotten them through it. Email us at thebluerecord@spelman.edu | Follow us on social media @thebluerecord | Visit our website thebluerecordpodcast.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-blue-record/message
Happy Belated Founders Day! In honor of our one-year anniversary, the Blue Record team wanted to do something special. Join us as we discuss traditions, history, and sisterly love. This was our first Youtube Live and we hope you enjoy it! Email us at bluerecord@spelman.edu. Visit our website thebluerecordpodcast.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-blue-record/message
Afrekete is a well-known organization on Spelman's campus these days, so the Archives team decided to have a chat with the person responsible for forming it! Diop, Shaquavia, and Elizabeth ask Kendra Johnson, the founder of Afrekete, about how she came of age at Spelman, how she started the club, and what she would tell her younger self. Listen in and send us feedback at bluerecord@spelman.edu. Also, you can visit our website thebluerecordpodcast.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-blue-record/message
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Valentine's day may have passed, but love month is still going on! Diop, Osargue, and Elizabeth discuss communal love and non-traditional Valentine's day celebrations on a very festive episode of For the Record. Listen to the end to hear a special sneak peek of next month's interview. Special thanks to Osargue Otebele for drafting this episode outline! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-blue-record/message
Happy Valentine's day! In this special episode, Kayla, Hollis, and Gabby talk about how black love can mean a lot of different things. What does black love mean to you? Tell us on Instagram or Twitter @thebluerecord! And email us at bluerecord@spelman.edu. You can find more information about the podcast and our team at our website, thebluerecordpodcast.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-blue-record/message
Gabby, Hollis, and Kayla rehash all the moments that made this year, uh, special. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-blue-record/message
Gabby and Osarugue are joined by special guests Alex and Taylor to talk about campus organizing and getting out the vote. Oh, and did you know there was just a presidential election? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-blue-record/message
The archives team discuss what kind of creatives they consider themselves and other current members of the AUC. This is the first of a two part episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-blue-record/message
Destinee interviews Dr. Brownlee about her experience with the art world in the AUC. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-blue-record/message
Hollis, Tasha, and Destinee delve deep into the history of art culture in and around the AUC, as well as other HBCUs across the country. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-blue-record/message
On this very special episode of The Blue Record, hosts Hollis and Gabby are joined by Diop, Stephanie, and Ananda to break down the cultural impact of The Wiz. What can we take from Dorothy's journey to help us in today's times? Tune in to hear our thoughts! Main Inspiration: The Wiz Redux; or, Why Queer Black Feminist Spectatorship and Politically Engaged Popular Entertainment Continue to Matter If you would like to engage in conversation with us further, email us at bluerecord@spelman.edu. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @thebluerecord, and go to our website thebluerecordpodcast.com! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-blue-record/message
The archives team is back for another mini-episode! This time, Diop, Shaquavia, and Osarugue wrap up their last conversation on #SayHerName by revisiting some recent history and examining what it means to resist. Email us at bluerecord@scmail.spelman.edu. Visit our website thebluerecordpodcast.com to read our brand new Blue Record Blog! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-blue-record/message
The Blue Record team breakdown the pros and cons of college education in this special back to school episode! To the incoming class of 2024, welcome and good luck! We hope this episode can give words to all the different experiences collegiate black women are having across the country. Check out our newest blog post here. Resources: National Center for Education Statistics Despite Being the Most Educated, Black Women Earn Less Money at Work Black women are earning more college degrees, but that alone won't close race gaps Email us at bluerecord@spelman.edu. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-blue-record/message
This episode of the archival mini series is centered around #sayhername over the years. For the Record revisits the Spelman Digital Archives to inform our present and ever-growing radical future. For the Record seeks to impact, inform, and energize Spelmanites to be grounded in our history and continue to make the choice to change the world through radical action. Email us at bluerecord@spelman.edu and follow us on social media @thebluerecord --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-blue-record/message
Our summer series gets wrapped up with a dynamic discussion of internet culture's many facets. From B.Simone to hoteps to the newly re-named "accountability culture," Gabby and Hollis pick apart it all in order to figure out where black girls fit in. Email us at bluerecord@scmail.spelman.edu with feedback, an idea, or interest in joining the team! Keep up with us on social media @thebluerecord. Visit our website for more information on the team and our mission. And be on the lookout for our upcoming Blog! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-blue-record/message
Happy Juneteenth! This episode is the first of our two-part summer series that's all about Black girls in digital spaces. Hollis, Kayla, and special guest Princess break down all the "IRL" aspects of internet culture and its effect on black women. Stay tuned next month for the completion of the conversation! Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter @thebluerecord Email us at bluerecord@scmail.spelman.edu. Check out our website thebluerecordpodcast.com. And don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-blue-record/message
Gabby, Hollis, and Kayla discuss the impacts of COVID 19 on college students, as well as some listener voicemails. They also analyze the Spelman archives with special guest Autumn Simmons, a soon-to-be Spelman alumna! To peruse the digital archives, visit http://www.spelman.edu/about-us/archives - Email us at bluerecord@scmail.spelman.edu. Check out our website thebluerecordpodcast.com. And don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @thebluerecord Follow Autumn on Instagram @oficiallyautumn --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-blue-record/message
It's Founder's Day for Spelman College and to celebrate 139 years of black excellence, The Blue Record Team made the Spelman siblinghood our inaugural topic! Hollis, Gabby, and Kayla are joined by other Blue Record team members to discuss Spelman's traditions, fictive kinships, and how to care for our Spelman siblings. To visit the Spelman digital archives, visit https://www.spelman.edu/about-us/archives. Email us at bluerecord@scmail.spelman.edu with your thoughts about the episode. And don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @thebluerecord --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-blue-record/message
Kayla, Gabby, and Hollis introduce the team and discuss the mission of the podcast. Email us at bluerecord@scmail.spelman.edu and let us know what you think. And don't forget to subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @thebluerecord --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-blue-record/message
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