Alternative Blacks

Chris and Tyler crack open 6 beers from a mix n match variety pack and get into a variety of conversations!

Recorded July 23, 2020: On this week's bonus episode of the Alternative Blacks Podcast, Chris and Tyler begin by discussing the legal dispute over Stone Brewing's trademark cancellation on over 100 small breweries and the repercussions this has on the craft beer industry. We then segue into the life and legacy of John Lewis, celebrating his impact on the civil rights movement. Highlighting Lewis's work, Chris and Tyler close the episode by discussing the tactics used to challenge segregation and the importance of Good Trouble. 

For more information on the arrest mentioned in this episode, please refer to The Reading Eagles coverage.

If you'd like to read up on the Stone Brewing trademark battle refer to the following article. 

Special Thank you to Oakbrook Brewing Company, located at 628 Park Ave in Reading Pa, for being a day one supporter and to Oak Park Brewing Co. in Sacramento for sending us the 'Black is Beautiful' imperial stout.

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Recorded July 16, 2020: On this week's bonus episode of the Alternative Blacks Podcast, Chris and Tyler discuss the racial disparity within craft beer, all the way from ownership to clientele. They then analyze the barriers between craft beer and the Black community by exploring the lack of cultural integration of breweries and their surrounding neighborhoods. Highlighting Fresh Fest, the nation's first Black beer festival, Chris and Tyler celebrate those putting in the work to make craft beer a welcoming space for all. 

For more information on our sources for this episode, Check out the following articles from NPR, Thrillist, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and Vice.  

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Every Black History Month we hear the question, "What is the history behind Black History month and why is it the shortest month?". So,  this Black History Month we decided to do the research for you and  discuss the concept of Black History Month.  Check out the links below to access the articles used in our research. Also, if you would like to donate and/or support the show the links to our Patreon, social media, and website are below. If you are interested in joining the team [unpaid positions, sorry]  click here.

Articles:

• History.com - Black History Month
• Origin of Black History Month]

Damian Marley ft. Nas - Road to Zion

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Recorded July 9, 2020: On part two of this week's bonus episode of the Alternative Blacks Podcast, Chris and Tyler continue their discussion on the cultural appropriation of hip hop using billboard hits from across the decade to analyze the trends in popular culture.

Thank you to Oakbrook Brewing Company, located at 628 Park Ave in Reading Pennsylvania for being a day one supporter. 

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Chris and Tyler discuss holding people accountable without judging them  and/or imposing authority. 

First, we would like to shout out Love City Brewing for their support of our Kickstarter. Love City Brewing believes that beer is for everyone. They offer quality beer in a welcoming and accessible taproom in the heart of Philadelphia. Check them out on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

The judgment we pass is a direct reflection of our own insecurities/ criticisms we’ve accumulated over our lifetime.

But how does this apply to morality? Criticizing someone's superficial choices is different than criticizing someone for being racist.

Recorded July 9, 2020: On this week's bonus episode of the Alternative Blacks Podcast, Chris and Tyler begin with a quick lesson on cascade hops, touching on their origin and influence on classic craft beer. They then discuss the relationship between radio pop and hip-hop to answer the question: did pop influence hip hop, or did hip hop influence pop? Using billboard hits from across the decade, Chris and Tyler analyze the trends in popular culture to uncover the dynamics of appropriation and the formula of hit songs.

Keep an eye out for part two, streaming soon!

For more information on our sources for this episode, check out the following articles from Time, Nielsen, Washington Post, and Pandora. 

Thank you to Oakbrook Brewing Company, located at 628 Park Ave in Reading Pennsylvania for being a day one supporter. 

Make sure to follow us on Instagram so you can stay up to date on the happenings of the show, and catch us every other Thursday at 7 pm ET as we go live!

Recorded July 2, 2020: On this week's bonus episode of the Alternative Blacks Podcast, Chris and Tyler discuss the media portrayals of protest and the double standard between Black and white rebellion. The conversation then transitions into the essential role of protest in creating real change compared to the illusion of progression that comes with gentrification. 

For more information on the media coverage of protests, check out these articles from The Atlantic and Reason. The following studies from Georgetown and Harvard University were referenced when discussing gentrification. 

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Chris and Tyler take a look at the commodification of social movement.

First, we would like to shout out Love City Brewing for their support of our Kickstarter. Love City Brewing believes that beer is for everyone. They offer quality beer in a welcoming and accessible taproom in the heart of Philadelphia. Check them out on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

The main goal of product marketing is to appeal to people’s wants in order to generate the greatest profit. However, when a country is built on an uneven playing field of race, class, and gender, what people want most is to be free. Throughout the decades, corporations have been able to capitalize off of this deep desire for liberation with the use of advertising.

Info pulled from the documentary, The Century of Self:

•  https://youtu.be/DnPmg0R1M04

Bernays' American Tobacco Company campaign:

• https://thesocietypages.org/socimages/2012/02/27/torches-of-freedom-women-and-smoking-propaganda/

Black is Profitable, the Commodification of the Afro [Susannah Walker]:

• https://www.jstor.org/stable/23699596?seq=1

Nike and Kaepernick

• https://www.cbsnews.com/news/colin-kaepernick-nike-6-billion-man

Black Panther Resistance

• https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/feb/15/black-panther-resistance

Recorded June 25, 2020: On this week's bonus episode of the Alternative Blacks Podcast, Chris and Tyler discuss local politics of Reading through the lens of social media protesting. By examining various social media debates, Chris and Tyler break down the intricacies of public and political accountability in their city. 

Thank you to Oakbrook Brewing Company, located at 628 Park Ave in Reading Pennsylvania for being a day one supporter. 

Make sure to follow us on Instagram so you can stay up to date on the happenings of the show, and catch us every other Thursday at 7 pm ET as we go live!