The Speak Up Series

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Hosted by Asante Blackk, Ethan Herisse and Reed Shannon, The Speak Up Series aims to raise awareness on how racism impacts youth and young adults through conversations with entertainers and activists sharing their thoughts, feelings, and experiences on ra


    • Sep 10, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 1m AVG DURATION
    • 6 EPISODES


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    Ep 6: Madison Bailey, Marcel Ruiz and Jenna Ortega

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 56:23


    In this week's episode, we chat with the incredible Madison Bailey, Marcel Ruiz, and Jenna Ortega. We cover topics including the struggle of LGBTQ people in the Black community, racism as part of the Puerto Rican experience in the US, and recognizing your privilege in its specific context.

    Ep 5: Tabitha Brown, Cree Cicchino and Jason Genao

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 57:33


    This week we had some incredible conversations with Tabitha Brown, Cree Cicchino and Jason Genao.

    Ep 4: Marquis Rodriguez

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 59:51


    This week we spoke to the amazing Marquis Rodriguez about the loss of adolescence in young Black children, the J. Cole vs Noname feud, and how Black men can and need to show up for the Black women in their lives.

    Ep 3: Nia Sioux, Jaeden Martell and Joey King

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 66:15


    In this episode, we have amazing conversations with Nia Sioux, Jaeden Wesley and Joey King where we talk about representation in dance, acknowledging white privilege in the media, and utilizing your platform.

    Ep 2: David Dobrik, Isabela Merced and Brett Gray

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 65:40


    We're back with the second episode of the Speak Up Series! In this episode, we have powerful conversations with the incredible David Dobrik, Brett Gray, and Isabela Merced where we talk about understanding one's place in the midst of the movement, anti-Blackness in the Latinx community, & the importance of checking in with your community.

    Ep 1: Storm Reid, Niles Fitch and Lexi Underwood

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 61:22


    Welcome to the first episode of The Speak Up Series. We are super excited to welcome the uberly talented Storm Reid, Niles Fitch and Lexi Underwood. We get into it talking about the feeling of belonging in the Black identity, the role of the Black woman in society, and the importance of mental health for the Black community.

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