Podcast appearances and mentions of clarkisha kent

On this episode, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Clarkisha Kent are getting their hair done and chatting about Beauty Shop! Follow Clarkisha on Instagram at @clarkishakent and on Twitter at @IWriteAllDay_   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clarkisha Kent (she/her) is a culture critic and bringer of chaos. Her new book, “Fat Off, Fat On: A Big Bitch Manifesto,” was published this year, and Clarkisha is here to talk about it, along with a foray into the connections between purity culture and fatness and how we can use The Kelli & Kat Test to determine whether a piece of media has provided the audience with thoughtful representation of fat [Black] women and/or non-men.Clarkisha Kent is a Nigerian American writer, culture critic, former columnist, and author of “Fat Off, Fat On: A Big Bitch Manifesto.” Committed to telling inclusive stories via unique viewpoints from nigh-infancy, she is fascinated with using storytelling and cultural criticism not as a way to “overcome” or “transcend” her unique identities (as a FAT, bisexual, and disabled Black African woman), but as a way to explore them, celebrate them, affirm them, and most importantly, normalize them and make the world safe enough for people who share them to exist.Please connect with Clarkisha on her website and IG. The Kelli & Kat Test.Also mentioned are the books “Fearing the Black Body” and “Belly of the Beast.”This episode's poem is by Ha Jin and is called “A Center.”Bonus content with Clarkisha through Apple Podcast Subscriptions and on Patreon.Please connect with Fat Joy on our website, Instagram, and YouTube (full video episodes here!). Want to share the love? Please rate this podcast and give it a review.Our thanks to AR Media and Emily MacInnis for keeping this podcast looking and sounding joyful.

Writing Black host Maiysha Kai was invited to the LA Times Festival of Books to host a panel of brilliant and talented Black authors. The panel consisted of Clarkisha Kent, Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton, and Ty Hunter, who all took time to speak about their craft of writing, how their identity plays a role in their writing and what is next for them. You do not want to miss out on this excellent panel and conversation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we discuss: Why Clarkisha wrote the book: Fat Off, Fat On: A Big Bitch Manifesto What fatphobia is, how it shows up, and how intersectionality plays a role The Kent Test that Clarkisha created to evaluate representation of women of color in media Clarkisha's Bio: Clarkisha Kent is a Nigerian-American writer, culture critic, former columnist, and up-and-coming author. Committed to telling inclusive stories via unique viewpoints from nigh-infancy, she is fascinated with using storytelling and cultural criticism not as a way to “overcome” or “transcend” her unique identities (as a FAT, bisexual, and disabled Black African woman), but as a way to explore them, celebrate them, affirm them, and most importantly, normalize them and make the world safe enough for people who share them to exist. As a University of Chicago graduate with a B.A. in Cinema and Media Studies and English, she brings with her over seven years of pop culture analysis, four years of film theory training, and a healthy appetite for change. Her writing has been featured in outlets like Entertainment Weekly, Essence, The Root, BET, PAPER, HuffPost, MTV News, Wear Your Voice Magazine, and more. She is also the creator of #TheKentTest, a media litmus test designed to evaluate the quality of representation that exists for women of color in film and other media. Currently, Kent is working on finishing a memoir, a novel about a Black female outlaw, and a TV comedy pilot about an immortal familiar. Connect with Clarkisha: https://clarkishakent.com/ https://www.feministpress.org/books-a-m/fat-off-fat-on#:~:text=Fat%20Off%2C%20Fat%20On%3A%20A,free%20her%20from%20gender%20essentialism. https://www.amazon.com/Fat-Off-Big-Bitch-Manifesto-ebook/dp/B09QPJZ1QS/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=fat+off+fat+on+clarkisha+kent&qid=1652746850&sr=8-1 Connect with Rorri: Connect on Linked In: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/rorri-geller-mohamed-lcsw-75004076/⁠⁠ Join the email list: ⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/b02360d4b5a6/sul4h5by2y⁠⁠ Interested in DEI leadership development or DEI support for your organization? Send an email to Rorri@upowerchange.com

**WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE AND MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR YOUNGER AUDIENCES.  MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY!**What happens when a woman fearlessly shares her journey of body positivity, queerness, and disability?I had an enlightening and often-times hilarious conversation with Clarkisha Kent, Author of the critically acclaimed memoir "Fat On, Fat Off: A Big Bitch Manifesto. Clarkisha opens up about her experience of leaving her parent's house, her sudden vision deterioration, and the story behind her unique name. She also reveals the vulnerability and transparency of writing a memoir and how her book aims to shift societal narratives.As we chat,  Clarkisha and I delve into the pressing issues black women face, particularly queer and fat black women in the healthcare system. We explore how fatphobia and ableism are perpetuated by medical professionals and why it's vital to challenge this treatment proactively. In addition, we examine the complexities of introversion and extroversion and how these traits can evolve depending on our environment. Clarkisha shares personal insights about her personality growth and the challenges she encounters related to representation in the media.My captivating conversation with Clarkisha doesn't end there – we also discuss the power of language, curse words, and the implications of faith and religion in our society. Clarkisha shares her thoughts on how churches often fail to provide meaningful support to communities in need and how her work aims to change this. Plus, we talk about the importance of having multiple perspectives in conversations and how you can connect with Carcicia to get her books and learn more about her work. Listen in and get inspired by the kandid and insightful Clarkisha Kent.Clarkisha's Contact Info:https://clarkishakent.com/https://www.instagram.com/clarkishakenthttps://www.twitter.com/IWriteAllDay_https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8oqk2NftBSSmWaDXDKFKFwhttps://www.tiktok.com/@clarkishakentIntro Music: Welcome To The Kandid Shop by Anthony Nelson aka BUSSCheck him out on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/buss/252316338Support the showKeep it safe, Keep it healthy & Keep it Kandid!www.thekandidshop.comIG, FB & Tiktok: @thekandidshoppodcast

In this month's episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Clarkisha Kent, a Nigerian-American author and culture critic, about the many layers of fatphobia and intersectionality. She explores what thoughtful representation looks like and shares insights from her book, Fat Off, Fat On: A Big Bitch Manifesto. Buy Clarkisha's book! Follow her on Instagram and Twitter! Follow Bisexual Behavior on Instagram!  Subscribing to the pod on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Show us some love by giving a rating and review! Reach out at bisexualbehaviorpod@gmail.com! Bisexual Behavior is hosted, edited, and produced by Talia Cass (@talia.tatiana). National Bi+ Information & Resources: Bisexual Resource CenterBi Women QuarterlyThe Trevor ProjectBisexual.orgGLAAD --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bisexual-behavior/support

Clarkisha Kent is a Nigerian American writer, culture critic, former columnist, and author of Fat Off, Fat On: A Big Bitch Manifesto. Committed to telling inclusive stories via unique viewpoints from nigh-infancy, she is fascinated with using storytelling and cultural criticism not as a way to “overcome” or “transcend” her unique identities (as a FAT, bisexual, and disabled Black African woman), but as a way to explore them, celebrate them, affirm them, and most importantly, normalize them and make the world safe enough for people who share them to exist. As a University of Chicago graduate with a B.A. in Cinema and Media Studies and English, she brings with her over eight years of pop culture analysis, four years of film theory training, and a healthy appetite for change. Her writing has been featured in outlets like Entertainment Weekly, Essence, gal-dem, PAPER, BET, HuffPost, MTV News, The Root, and more. She is also the creator of #TheKentTest and the co-creator of The Kelli & Kat Test—both of which are media litmus tests designed to evaluate the quality of representation that exists for Black women, women of color, and fat [Black] women respectively.  Currently, Kent is working on a novel about a Black female outlaw and a TV comedy pilot about an immortal familiar. 

Clarkisha Kent joins us to discuss her brand new book, Fat Off, Fat On: A Bit Bitch Manifesto. We had the pleasure of reading this book before its release, and it was really cool getting to chat with her about her writing and creative process.CW for childhood and family trauma, which is a big topic in her memoir. We briefly discuss family dynamics and trauma in this episode, too.Clarkisha shares her writing process, how she came to write her memoir before the western she's dreaming of, and what it's like being a first-time published author.About Clarkisha KentClarkisha Kent is a Nigerian-American writer, culture critic, former columnist, and author. Committed to telling inclusive stories via unique viewpoints from nigh-infancy, she is fascinated with using storytelling and cultural criticism not as a way to “overcome” or “transcend” her unique identities (as a fat and queer Black African woman), but as a way to explore them, celebrate them, affirm them, and most importantly, normalize them and make the world safe enough for people who share them to exist.Fat Off, Fat On: A Big Bitch Manifesto on GoodreadsFind Clarkisha Kent OnlineFind Clarkisha Kent on Twitter | InstagramCheck Out Geek Herring!Follow Geek Herring on Twitch!!Subscribe to Geek Herring Productions on YouTubeLove Geek Herring, please hop over to Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!Support Geek Herring on Patreon!If you've enjoyed this episode, please check out some of our others! Geek Interview: Winning Gold Medals and Championing Diversity & Inclusion in eSports with Emma ‘Emzii' Rose Geek Girl Reviews Ms Marvel: A Fun, Cultural Masterpiece with Jasmin Joe Star Geek Interview: Geek Interview: Geek Joysticks with Ed and Ben from Swapping Joysticks Find Out MoreLove Geek Herring, please hop over to Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!Join us on Discord!!You can find us Online / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter / Patreon!Geekily yours,Amanda & Monika ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Welcome back to This Is Not About Your Body! I recently sat down and spoke with Clarkisha Kent about the impacts of colorism, media representation and the Kent Test. Clarkisha is a writer, culture critic, former columnist, and author of the new book "Fat Off, Fat On: A Big Bitch Manifesto"!Find a copy of Clarkisha's book on her publisher's website: https://www.feministpress.org/books-a-m/fat-off-fat-onOr from your favorite retailer or library!Find Clarkisha on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/IWriteAllDay_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarkishakent/ https://clarkishakent.com/homeMy new e-book is out! Grab a copy of Sustainable Movement here: https://www.jessikneeland.com/product-page/sustainable-movement-a-body-neutral-guide-to-health-fitnessIntro to the 4 Body Image Avatars: https://youtu.be/SsxQ9qO0-a4Get my full Body Image Avatar Guide here: https://www.jessikneeland.com/product-page/the-avatar-guideFind more resources here: https://jessikneeland.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessikneeland/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jessikneelandBuy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dgrRFaBYO

Clarkisha Kent is a talented Nigerian-American writer, culture critic, former columnist, and upcoming author. She is a proud larger-bodied Black woman who has also struggled with an eating disorder. Since she was young, Clarkisha has been committed to sharing inclusive stories through unique perspectives. She uses her passion for storytelling and cultural criticism to explore, celebrate, affirm, and normalize her identities as a FAT, bisexual, disabled Black African woman, and make the world a safer place for people who share her experiences. With a Bachelor's degree in Cinema and Media Studies and English from the University of Chicago, Clarkisha has over seven years of pop culture analysis and four years of film theory training. She is driven by a strong desire to effect change. Clarkisha's writing has appeared in many publications, including Entertainment Weekly, Essence, The Root, BET, PAPER, HuffPost, MTV News, and Wear Your Voice Magazine. She is also the creator of #TheKentTest, which is a media litmus test designed to evaluate the quality of representation for women of color in film and other media. To connect with Clarkisha, visit her website at https://clarkishakent.com/ or follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/clarkishakent/, Twitter at https://twitter.com/IWriteAllDay_, and check out her book "Fat Off, Fat On" at https://www.feministpress.org/books-a-m/fat-off-fat-on. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nika-cherrelle/support

This week on Growing up with gal-dem we're joined by Clarkisha Kent, a Nigerian-American writer, culture critic, former columnist and author of Fat Off, Fat On: A Big Bitch Manifesto.Clarkisha talks to Natty and Nie about nurturing a safe space for herself within complex family dynamics and whilst writing her book Fat Off, Fat On: A Big Bitch Manifesto. Her book taps into her memories, both pleasant and unpleasant, and traumatic experiences around fatphobia.In her extract, Clarkisha describes two pictures of herself which reflect on pivotal times in her life that have affected her identity development. Clarkisha reflects on these two identities and how she found herself through the displacement of cultural dissonance. You can also check out our other podcast series "Reclaimed and Rewritten" hosted by Clarkisha - all episodes live now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ash is joined by cultural critic Clarkisha Kent as they discuss her brand new memoir “Fat Off, Fat On: A Big B*tch Manifesto,” body image and fat shaming, the diet culture they grew up seeing as teens in the 2000s, and more!     Follow My Guest: Clarkisha Kent Instagram - @ClarkishaKent Twitter - @IWriteAllDay_ Website - https://clarkishakent.com/  Purchase her new memoir here: https://www.feministpress.org/books-a-m/fat-off-fat-on  or wherever you get your books!    Sweetened with Ash Lemonade is sponsored by Audible! Start your free 30-day trial membership here: audibletrial.com/ashlemonade   Stay connected on social media:  Instagram - @sweetenedwithashlemonade   Twitter - @sweetenedpod  

It's a new month, so we have a new theme—Book Club! For the next few weeks you can look forward to conversations with amazing authors from the Balanced Book Club.Today I'm joined by Clarkisha Kent to celebrate the launch of her new book Fat Off, Fat On: a Big Bitch Manifesto. Clarkisha is a Nigerian-American writer, culture critic, former columnist and author. She is also the creator of the Kent Test, an immediate litmus test designed to evaluate the quality of representation that exists for Black women and women of color in film and other media.Together we discuss her new book, how she handled writing such a vulnerable story, the ways humor can support our healing, and why media literacy is a critical skill.We Also Talk About…The value of the public libraryThe dynamic nature of being humanHow no one knows what they're doing with their lifeThe many flavors of exploitationThe effectiveness of getting mad sometimesThe necessity of being critical of the media you're consumingResources:Visit Clarkisha's WebsiteFollow Clarkisha on InstagramThe Kent TestFat Off, Fat On: A Big Bitch Manifesto by Clarkisha KentSponsors:ZocDoc | Zocdoc | Find and book a top-rated doctor in your area today with Zocdoc. Visit zocdoc.com/balanced to download the app for free.Alo Moves | Reach your fitness and wellness goals with Alo Moves. Visit alomoves.com and use the code BALANCED for a free 30-day trial and 50% off an annual membership.LMNT | LMNT is a tasty electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don't. Right now LMNT is offering my listeners a free sample pack with any purchase. Get yours at drinklmnt.com/balancedles.Keep in touch with Balanced Black Girl:Visit our website at balancedblackgirl.comJoin Club Balanced, our community on GenevaSubscribe to our newsletter, Mirror NotesFollow on IG: @balancedblackgirlpodcast @balancedlesFollow on TikTok @balancedblackgirl @balancedlesSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Are you ready to dive deep into discovering your viewpoint? Our latest episode has all the insights you need. This week on The Quest for New Inspiration, Clarkisha Kent joins me to discuss her journey and the importance of if you can find, find or build that community!Show Notes: https://www.newinspirationmedia.net/post/culture-critic-and-discovering-your-own-viewpoint-clarkisha-kent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The Plus Size Experience, I had an amazing conversation with Clarkisha Kent, a fat, dark-skinned, queer woman striving to succeed in a society obsessed with heteronormativity. We discussed her memoir, Fat Off, Fat On: A Big Bitch Manifesto and how it chronicles her journey to discovering body positivity and self worth. We also talked about mental health issues, intergenerational trauma- as well as how writing has been a form of healing for her. Clarkisha offered advice to anyone facing similar challenges and shared her vision for the future of the plus size industry. Make sure to tune in for this inspirational conversation! Follow Clarkisha: https://clarkishakent.com/ https://www.instagram.com/clarkishakent https://twitter.com/IWriteAllDay_ Get her book via: https://www.feministpress.org/books-a-m/fat-off-fat-on MARCH 7TH EVENT: FAT OFF, FAT ON CLARKISHA KENT W/ RYAN MITCHELL @ Reparations Club https://rep.club/products/march-7-fat-off-fat-on The Kelli & Kat Test: https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/39fbce77-d24f-4bbc-a1ed-98a409267f9a/The%20Kelli%20and%20Kat%20Test%20Official-9f2bfea.pdf The Kent Test: https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/39fbce77-d24f-4bbc-a1ed-98a409267f9a/The%20Kent%20Test%20Updated%203.pdf Follow your host Michaela Leitz via IG: @aboutmichaela or visit her website: www.confidence-style.com

Guest: Clarkisha Kent, author and cultural critic Clarkisha Ken, author and cultural critic, joins Auntie Vice to talk about weight, the medial profession, health, race, movies and her new memoir. As a cultural critic and writer for Huff Post, BET, Entertainment Weekly, The Root and much more she takes on the representation of Black folks, women, and fat people. She is the creator of the Kent Test, a way to see how well Black folks are represented in media. She is also a Nigerian immigrant, bisexual, and graduate from the prestigious University of Chicago.   Recommended films in this episode: Set It Off The Conjuring The Nanny (2021) Pretty Woman True Grit Blair Witch Project Nope Black Panther   Kent, Clarkisha. (March 2023)  Fat Off, Fat On: A Big Bitch Manifesto. CUNY Feminist Press.   Sites & Socials ClarkishaKent.com @IWriteAllSDay_ (Twitter) @ClarkishaKent (Instagram) Twitch.tv/ClarkishaKent

Today, Viktor interviews cultural critic, Clarkisha Kent about her upcoming book, Fat Off, Fat On: A Big Bitch Manifesto. We get into understanding Fatphobia and how deep it affects our community and more. Get into this episode.

This week we talk being a rebel, what it means to be a disruptor and why everyone should be over the status quo with the one and only, Clarkisha Kent! Follow the show on social media! DoctorJonPaul social - Twitter/Instagram/website  Joho socials - Twitter/Instagram/website Guest Info socials - Clarkisha Kent - Twitter/Instagram  Learn more about the Kent Test here!  Pre-Order, "Fat Off, Fat On: A Big Bitch Manifesto" here.  Send us an email to let us know your thoughts on this week's episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Supreme Court gutted abortion rights by overturning Roe v. Wade. For those who have been in the trenches of the reproductive justice movement — people who saw this coming — is there anything left to feel hopeful about? Guest host B.A. Parker chats with four young organizers about their stories and their plans for the future.Plus, Parker talks with cultural critic and writer Clarkisha Kent about navigating body positivity discourse as Black women and how the movement has strayed from its more radical origins in fat liberation. Kent's forthcoming book Fat Off, Fat On: A Big Bitch Manifesto comes out in 2023.You can follow us on Twitter @NPRItsBeenAMin and email us at ibam@npr.org.

We love a good vampire love story! Get ready to sink your teeth into an all-new episode of Two Sentence Horror Stories The Podcast! On this episode, hosts Danielle Radford and Megan Rosati chat with GLAAD award-winning journalist— and host of the LGBTQ+A Podcast— Jeffrey Masters as well as culture critic Clarkisha Kent about the tired trope of "killing your queers" in entertainment and the latest episode of the season. Plus, season 3 showrunner and writer of the episode, Lisa Morales, joins us to talk about the wild night that inspired the story behind “Teeth.” Watch Two Sentence Horror Stories season 3 on The CW and cwtv.com, and catch up on seasons 1 & 2 on Netflix. Follow Instagram.com/twosentencehorrorstories for the latest updates. Links: Lisa Morales: https://twitter.com/lisamorales1111 Jeffrey Masters: https://www.jeffrey-masters.com Clarkisha Kent: https://clarkishakent.com Follow Danielle @ https://twitter.com/danielleradford   Follow Megan @ https://twitter.com/meganrosati  Watch 2SHS on The CW: https://www.cwtv.com/shows/two-sentence-horror-stories/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Reclaimed and Rewritten, a new podcast by gal-dem uncovering and telling the whole truth of our complicated histories. In our first season, Clarkisha Kent will be exploring the myths and realities of the 1921 Tulsa Massacre that decimated the town's thriving black community. Speaking with journalists and historians in this first episode, Clarkisha investigates how Tulsa's famed ‘Deep Greenwood' community was created and thrived beyond economic success, and how it became the target of white supremacist rage and envy. Written and Produced by Aiwan Obinyan Production and Sound Design by AiAi StudiosProduction Assistant - Adedamola BajomoExecutive Producers at gal-dem - Moya Lothian McLean & Suyin HaynesCreative Producers at gal-dem - Bijal Shah & Mariel RichardsGraphics - Karis PierreHosted by Clarkisha KentGuests: Dr Jerrolyn Eulinberg, Karla Slocum, Scott Ellsworth See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

gal-dem Presents: Reclaimed & Rewritten.For the better part of the last century, the story of Oklahoma's Tulsa massacre has been forcibly relegated to the shadows of history. However, a renewed focus in digging up the past – particularly when it pertains to historic wrongs perpetrated against Black people – has recently brought the horrific tale back into the spotlight. Yet retellings via our new mediums, like social media and short-form viral articles, have morphed the events of 31 May 1921 into something else entirely: the demolition of a mythical “Black Wall Street”.Recentering the conversation, we will uncover the community behind the headlines, Deep Greenwood. We'll explore what actually happened during the state supportedmassacre, the laws that were enacted following it and the echoes that remain today, and how these can help us to understand a terrifying legacy of anti-black racism that echoes between the U.K. and the U.S.Hosted by critic and writer Clarkisha Kent, we ask the question - Black Wall Street, myth or reality? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

gal-dem Presents: Reclaimed & Rewritten.For the better part of the last century, the story of Oklahoma's Tulsa massacre has been forcibly relegated to the shadows of history. However, a renewed focus in digging up the past – particularly when it pertains to historic wrongs perpetrated against Black people – has recently brought the horrific tale back into the spotlight. Yet retellings via our new mediums, like social media and short-form viral articles, have morphed the events of 31 May 1921 into something else entirely: the demolition of a mythical “Black Wall Street”.Recentering the conversation, we will uncover the community behind the headlines, Deep Greenwood. We'll explore what actually happened during the state supportedmassacre, the laws that were enacted following it and the echoes that remain today, and how these can help us to understand a terrifying legacy of anti-black racism that echoes between the U.K. and the U.S.Hosted by critic and writer Clarkisha Kent, we ask the question - Black Wall Street, myth or reality? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to the Spectrum Lounge podcast where we highlight creatives of color disrupting the game in tv, film and pop culture. Host Rebecca Theodore-Vachon moderates a roundtable discussion with fellow tv critics, Shannon L. Miller, Joelle Monique and Clarkisha Kent as they deep dive into Episode 5 of the HBO series "Lovecraft Country." *WARNING - please note there are major spoilers and discussion of rape and sexual violence*****

This week, the Idiots discuss all things snowflake. The world is full of whiny people; from Billie Eilish to "journalist" Clarkisha Kent crying about 25-year-old episodes of the show Friends, and on to so-called critics whining about Dave Chappelle, this is a roundup of all things crybaby in the news.

Host, Dany Roth is joined by writer, Clarkisha Kent, to talk about FUll Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood's exploration of disability, identity, and the consequences of war.

Title: Episode 1.05 – Let’s Be Bad Episode 5: Let’s Be Bad We talk about the mounting pressure on the female characters in the show, the sheer excellence of Megan Hilty, Mason and his vaporizer, and how the Baby-Sitters Club taught Tina the Art of War. We also use Clarkisha Kent’s The Kent Test on... The post Episode 1.05 Let’s Be Bad appeared first on Talkin Smash!.

Kanye West’s rambling, pro-Trump speech on SNL late September may have surprised casual observers, but by that point, his fans had heard both his outrageous statements and his frank talk about mental health for months. Charlagmane tha God lamented his canceled TimesTalk with Kanye on Instagram as a missed opportunity, writing, "Normalizing being mentally healthy is a conversation that I really wanted to have with Kanye because he's been so vocal about his own mental health struggles. Unfortunately, I think to have that conversation with him right now would not be productive and a total distraction from the point of the convo which is to eradicate the stigma of mental health especially in the black community." Well, we’re going to have that conversation today and we're joined by Clarkisha Kent, film and pop culture critic- known to some as a "professional hater." The panelists discuss rapper Mac Miller's death, Chris Brown's history of domestic violence, and Jay-Z's openness about lacking the necessary emotional tools for marriage, among other things. To be clear, we are not medical professionals. All Abouts Margaret is all about Lucy McBath. Lucy is the newly elected Representative of Georgia's 6th Congressional district. She is a national spokeswoman for Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, which she joined after her son, Jordan Davis, was shot and killed in what is believed to be a hate crime. Karen is all about Sharice Davids. She's one of the two Native American women elected to Congress in the midterm election and represents Kansas's 3rd district. Clarkisha is all about the Twitter beef between herself and other black critics and Rebel Wilson over Rebel's claim that she is the first plus-sized woman to lead a romantic comedy. Wynter is all about Season 4: The Dream Door of the Syfy channel's horror anthology TV show "Channel Zero." That's My Jam Margaret - Jamie Isaac - Doing Better Karen - Ariana Grande - thank u, next Clarkisha - The New Respects - Something to Believe In Wynter - Tori Amos - Cornflake Girl With Wynter Mitchell-Rohrbaugh, Karen Tongson, Margaret Wappler, and Clarkisha Kent. Did you know that you can now call and leave voicemails for the show? You can! If you want to comment on an episode, give us any feedback or just call to get advice from a panel member, the number is: (530) 237-4108 You can let us know what you think of Pop Rocket and suggest topics in our Facebook group or via @PopRocket on Twitter. If you haven't already, follow us on Instagram. Produced by Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org. Edited by Shana Daloria. This episode was engineered by Christian Dueñas.

Episode 1.03 Enter Mr. DiMaggio! Aired 2/20/12 Directed by Michael Mayer Written by Theresa Rebeck We discuss Derek’s racism, Jerry’s sexism, Dev’s classism, gender-neutral job titles, the arrival of Will Chase as Michael Swift, the trope of infidelity in screen marriages, Karen’s Iowa friends, Ellis has friends?, bi erasure, queer coded villains, Clarkisha Kent’s The... The post Episode 1.03 – Enter Mr. DiMaggio! appeared first on Talkin Smash!.

On episode 8 of The Spectrum Lounge host ReBecca Theodore-Vachon is joined by filmmaker Erica Mann, pop culture critic Clarkisha Kent and BET.com Entertainment Jerry L. Barrow as they tackle the debate over Cynthia Erivo, a Nigerian British actress cast to play the role of Harriet Tubman, an African-American Civil War hero. Should non-American Black actors be allowed to play real life Black American icons?

In their latest episode, Clarkisha Kent and Darth Silo return to discuss the exceedingly annoying ass trend of production companies putting their entire film and its premise in the trailer. Let us know what you think in the comments below!

In their latest movie review, Clarkisha Kent and Darth Silo return to dissect The Avengers: Infinity War and discuss whether it was overhyped, appropriately hyped, or underhyped. Let us know what you think in the comments below!

The biggest news to rock the blerd community and Sterling and Kortney attempt to make some sort of sense of what happened with the tragedy of Universal FanCon and it's aftermath including the crumbling of BGN (Black Girl Nerds) and it's founder Jamie Broadnax. This fallout is still ongoing, but the community does and will continue to be strong as we support each other through all of this. A couple articles to learn more about the FanCon fallout can be read here (written by Jazmine Joyner) and here (written by Clarkisha Kent).

Former Black Girl Nerds writers Kayla Marie & Joelle Monique and writer Clarkisha Kent join Cher to discuss the aftermath of Universal FanCon.

DISCLAIMER: Once again, audio issues plague the pod as Sterling attempts a new recording method. Please bear with us, we apologize for the cutting in and out. Also, we learned the odd scratching sound is Kortney's necklace!  As for the episode itself, special guest Clarkisha Kent joins the pod and talks about the Kent Test she created and if it would be a good idea to put chicken chunks in ice cream. And no, it would not. Our BHF is about Lorraine Hansberry, the first black woman to have her play on Broadway. Later, Sterling recounts fond memories of Toys R Us and how that connects to his last day working for Amazon. Also, do all three have baby faces? Is this a good thing? Find out! Follow Clarkisha Kent on Twitter! Check out the Kent Test!

In this week’s episode we’re joined by cultural critic Clarkisha Kent— she created the Kent Test, a new system for determining to what extent a film or tv show adequately represents femmes of color. Using the Kent Test we break down the ways mainstream media fails people of color— looking at Jessica Jones, This Is Us, Sleepy Hollow, and others— and how we can start to do better and tell better, more diverse stories. Plus, Clarkisha tells us how she became Lena Dunham’s foe!      Follow Clarkisha: @IWriteAllDay_ Blog/Podcast: https://sublimezoo.com/ Representation Resources: http://equalityforher.org/ The Kent Test: http://equalityforher.org/resources/the-kent-test

Black Panther is dominating movie theaters with a record setting debut, the best for any movie released in February, and the second best opening for a film that's a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The movie is receiving praise form critics, comic fans, and average viewers alike, combining action with deep themes that create a thought-provoking adventure. Graphic Policy Radio is joined by two guests to discuss the film, Clarkisha Kent and returning guest Charles Pulliam Moore. Clarkisha Kent is a Nigerian-American, bisexual blerd, a snark mage and a culture critic. She has written for The Root, The Establishment, BET, Into, and, based on her superhero persona, her nemeses include Lena Dunham, Frank Grillo, and Taylor Swift. https://twitter.com/IWriteAllDay_ Charles Pulliam Moore is a staff writer at io9 where he covers comics and genre culture with a focus on race, representation and queer identity. https://twitter.com/CharlesPulliam

6 Ways Any Parent or Child can Stop Racism Have you heard about the Black Panther movie? Black Panther is an upcoming Marvel Comic release that I am excited to see. As I researched the movie I learned about a Go Fund Me campaign that was started to give underprivileged and underserved children in Harlem an opportunity to see the movie. The campaign was started by Frederick Joseph with a goal of raising $10,000 which would go toward purchasing tickets and refreshments for the children and their chaperones. Any donations exceeding the cost would be donated to the Boys and Girls Club of Harlem. Within 10 days the campaign had tripled its original goal with more than 700 people donating[1]. Frederick Joseph said his intent in starting this campaign was to give young people an opportunity to see themselves in a story, and in particular a story that Clarkisha Kent of TheRoot.com writes, “remains socially and culturally relevant because it imagines a world where black people continually triumph over the influences of capitalism, Western imperialism and white supremacy[2]." To this date, Frederick Joseph’s campaign has raised $43,367. The latest update shared that through the generosity of Ellen DeGeneres and her team paying for the entire event, all donations would be given to the Boys and Girls Club of Harlem where a new program will be created that teaches children to critically consume content and create their own stories. The new program will be called the BGC Harlem Storytellers.[3] So how does this relate to redeeming the race narrative? I would respond to that question with this question: have you ever wondered why prejudice, discrimination, and the ethnic divides in our society still exist? Studies as recent as 2017 show that millennials, the generation applauded as being “aware” and different than those that went before them, are actually divided on the same ethnic, discrimination, justice and opportunity issues as their parents and other generations before them. When categorized as African-American, Latino, Asian and white these groups showed the same divisions and preferences as polls taken in the past. This reality shows that unity cannot be accomplished via a trend. It can never be popular enough where one generation automatically falls into it. Change does not happen without intentionality. We wouldn’t assume our children will have a strong foundation of belief in God by chance. There is a reason we follow Proverbs 22:6 in training up our children in the way they should go (The Bible, NASB Translation). There is a reason God said to the Israelites “fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds; tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Teach them to your children, talking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up” (Deuteronomy 11:18-19, The Bible, NIV Translation). It is clear that consistent intentionality in teaching children the “way they should go” is essential in building up their identity in Christ. We teach our children who God is so they can know who they are. But sometimes we focus so much on the fact that we are not of the world, that their identity is in Christ, that we forget we are still in the world. The societal issues of this age influence and impact us. Creating change via children is no small effort or impact, especially when we realize that prejudice is not a biological tendency – it is learned[4]. A research study published in Psychology Today shared that a child’s awareness of race and racial identity is present as early as three years of age[5]. By the tender ages of 3-4 children can already show preferences toward one particular race. The rationale that a child is color blind and will have no bias in choosing friends or in how they treat others perceived as different from themselves is false.[6] Children’s biases occur as a child notices differences in others and recognizes that these differ...

6 Ways Any Parent or Child can Stop Racism Have you heard about the Black Panther movie? Black Panther is an upcoming Marvel Comic release that I am excited to see. As I researched the movie I learned about a Go Fund Me campaign that was started to give underprivileged and underserved children in Harlem an opportunity to see the movie. The campaign was started by Frederick Joseph with a goal of raising $10,000 which would go toward purchasing tickets and refreshments for the children and their chaperones. Any donations exceeding the cost would be donated to the Boys and Girls Club of Harlem. Within 10 days the campaign had tripled its original goal with more than 700 people donating[1]. Frederick Joseph said his intent in starting this campaign was to give young people an opportunity to see themselves in a story, and in particular a story that Clarkisha Kent of TheRoot.com writes, “remains socially and culturally relevant because it imagines a world where black people continually triumph over the influences of capitalism, Western imperialism and white supremacy[2]." To this date, Frederick Joseph’s campaign has raised $43,367. The latest update shared that through the generosity of Ellen DeGeneres and her team paying for the entire event, all donations would be given to the Boys and Girls Club of Harlem where a new program will be created that teaches children to critically consume content and create their own stories. The new program will be called the BGC Harlem Storytellers.[3] So how does this relate to redeeming the race narrative? I would respond to that question with this question: have you ever wondered why prejudice, discrimination, and the ethnic divides in our society still exist? Studies as recent as 2017 show that millennials, the generation applauded as being “aware” and different than those that went before them, are actually divided on the same ethnic, discrimination, justice and opportunity issues as their parents and other generations before them. When categorized as African-American, Latino, Asian and white these groups showed the same divisions and preferences as polls taken in the past. This reality shows that unity cannot be accomplished via a trend. It can never be popular enough where one generation automatically falls into it. Change does not happen without intentionality. We wouldn’t assume our children will have a strong foundation of belief in God by chance. There is a reason we follow Proverbs 22:6 in training up our children in the way they should go (The Bible, NASB Translation). There is a reason God said to the Israelites “fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds; tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Teach them to your children, talking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up” (Deuteronomy 11:18-19, The Bible, NIV Translation). It is clear that consistent intentionality in teaching children the “way they should go” is essential in building up their identity in Christ. We teach our children who God is so they can know who they are. But sometimes we focus so much on the fact that we are not of the world, that their identity is in Christ, that we forget we are still in the world. The societal issues of this age influence and impact us. Creating change via children is no small effort or impact, especially when we realize that prejudice is not a biological tendency – it is learned[4]. A research study published in Psychology Today shared that a child’s awareness of race and racial identity is present as early as three years of age[5]. By the tender ages of 3-4 children can already show preferences toward one particular race. The rationale that a child is color blind and will have no bias in choosing friends or in how they treat others perceived as different from themselves is false.[6] Children’s biases occur as a child notices differences in others and recognizes that these differ...

What is after Earth for women? That's the question science fiction author Author Olivia A. Cole has in mind for her latest project, "Kindred: Making Space in Space." And unlike much of her previous work, this isn't a book. It's an art exhibition featuring poetry, short fiction, visual art, and even music and dance, all created by Kentucky women from ages 10-21. Cole joins us on this week's show to talk about the women writers who have inspired her, and how she hopes to encourage other girls and women to carry the science and speculative fiction mantle into the future. We also reclaim some time this week to talk with Clarkisha Kent about an article she wrote for The Root, "Top 10 Moments Black People Won in 2017." And our favorite fellow word nerd Grant Barrett catches us up on the American Dialect Society's Words of the Year for 2017, from covfefe to caucasity.

In episode 35 of Black Girl Squee, Inda and Didi talk about AfroRetroFuturism and the importance of centering black women's narratives, NAO's upcoming collaboration with The Internet. Black Women in Speculative Fiction and more! Intro/Outro: NAO's Bad Blood Remix produced by SBTRKT. I pronounced it Secret on the show but it's really pronounced Subtract. Links: Underground, Everfair, & AfroRetroFuturism by Inda Lauryn - http://thelearnedfangirl.com/2017/02/underground-everfair-and-afroretrofuturism/ Black Women in Speculative Fiction: An Investigation - http://chesyaburke.weebly.com/black-women-in-speculative-fiction.html “Brown Girls” is Showing Queer Women of Color As We’ve Always Existed - https://thinkprogress.org/brown-girls-queer-poc-media-9a72a76f0397 Dear White Feminism Writers, Just Admit You Hate Black Women by FoxyJazzabelle - https://medium.com/@FoxyJazzabelle/dear-white-feminism-writers-just-admit-you-hate-black-women-513a54699a01 Why You So Obsessed With Me: How Beyoncé Exposes The Insecurity of White Women by Clarkisha Kent - https://sublimezoo.com/2017/02/20/beyonce-white-women-pregnant-insecure/ Contact us on: Twitter: @blackgirlsquee @indascorner @dustdaughter Tumblr: blackgirlsquee.tumblr.com Email: blackgirlsquee@gmail.com iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/black-girl-squees-podcast/id1029727623?mt=2 Simplecast: blackgirlsquee.simplecast.fm/ (PLEASE RATE/REVIEW. IT'S FREE AND IT HELPS THE SHOW. But if you have some coins and want to support, please go to patreon.com/dustdaughter. Thanks!

In episode 27 of Black Girl Squee, hosts Inda and Didi get into SqueeWorthy News. Then they welcome Clarkisha Kent (@IWriteAllDay_) from Sublime Zoo to rave about the Women of Luke Cage. Simone Missick Captures Black Girl Magic on the Luke Cage set - https://www.instagram.com/p/BLMC6TLlEeK/ Ms. Kent's latest piece on Luke Cage, "With 'Luke Cage', Marvel Finally Does Right By Black Women" - https://sublimezoo.com/2016/10/05/luke-cage-marvel-black-women/ Intro/Outro is "Don't Touch My Hair" by Solange. Contact us at Twitter: @blackgirlsquee @indascorner @dustdaughter Tumblr: blackgirlsquee.tumblr.com Email: blackgirlsquee@gmail.com iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/black-girl-squees-podcast/id1029727623?mt=2 Simplecast: blackgirlsquee.simplecast.fm/