2AM TAKEOUT

TW: Eating Disorders. 

 In this episode, we try to convince you that Brandy Melville, a clothing brand that has infiltrated the closets of almost every teenage girl, is simply not worth your money. This is our call to action: IF YOU SUPPORT RACIAL EQUITY AND BODY POSITIVITY, STOP BUYING BRANDY MELVILLE. The team covers Brandy’s “one size fits most” policy, toxic marketing strategy, and complete lack of sizing and racial diversity. Along the way, we describe our personal experiences with this brand, point out the hypocrisy of people who say they support BLM and body positivity, but still buy Brandy clothing, and debunk arguments in support of the brand. We also offer you alternatives to Brandy and shout-out some of our fashion icon friends for style inspo... Listen in on one of our most empowering rants ever!

In this episode, the friends discuss their thoughts on filmmaker Ava DuVernay‘s 2016 documentary “The 13th” that explores privatized prison labor and the reincarnation of racially oppressive systems throughout history. The girls than talks about the helplessness many activists feel in face of large political organizations and the necessary mindsets of combatting it.
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In this episode, the gang shares out about the difficulties they encountered while trying to have effective conversations with their largely Conservative parents about the Black Lives Matter movement. They detail the importance of understanding the Model Minority Myth and historical context when identifying anti-Black sentiment in the Asian community. They also talk about taking into account their parents' lived experiences as Asian immigrants when having conversations about race. 

The 4 friends touch on WeChat propaganda. They also discuss the issue with slogans like "Yellow Peril Supports Black Power" and the danger of centering the Asian-American experience in the BLM movement. 

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In this debut episode of 2AMTAKEOUT, the girls discuss what the Black Lives Matter Movement has taught them so far and the changes it has brought to their respective communities.

 To post or not to post? Teens have been looking to social media as a powerful tool in educating themselves on systemic racism when school curriculum has failed to do so. The gang dissects all things performative activism and what needs to be done by non-Black allies to keep the movement alive. Mindy shares a story of racist behavior being exposed in her school and the need for accountability among your own social circles. The group then has a heated debate over Katelyn’s provocative new point of view on why it’s never okay to stay silent on Instagram. 

Welcome to 2AM TAKEOUT!

Here’s the episode where you can get to know our hosts Katelyn, Mindy, Angel, and guest speaker Yumi and get used to their crazy banter. 

The friends celebrate their 1 year friendship anniversary over Skype and reminisce their first time meeting at the Rhode Island School of Design precollege program. They share their favorite memories of that summer and their first impressions of each other.

The team talks about their crazy dreams for the podcast and all the passion topics they will explore in the future.

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