Alternative Blacks

Recorded June 18, 2020: On this week's bonus episode of the Alternative Blacks Podcast, Chris and Tyler discuss the overlooked and distorted history of Black and Indigenous people, from traditional brewing in Africa, colonization, and Juneteenth. 

For more information on the traditional brewing practices mentioned in this episode, check out this article from the National Museum Publications. 

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 & Tyler sit down with Corey Luigard, a sales representative for a craft beer wholesaler.

Chris, Tyler, and Corey talk about the barriers of entry that prevent the creation of a more diverse craft beer community. They also reflect back on the year 2020 and the many changes the year brought. 

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Recorded June 11, 2020: On part two of this week's bonus episode of the Alternative Blacks Podcast, Chris finishes up his interview with the third guest, Rodg Little from Oak Park Brewing in Sacramento as he shares his perspective as a Black brewer and changes he's witnessed in the craft beer community.

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Recorded June 11, 2020: On this week's bonus episode of the Alternative Blacks Podcast, Tyler sits out to take care of business as Chris interviews three important community members. Starting off, Chris is joined by John Allsop to discuss the crossover between the Black experience with gender and sexual identity in today's political environment. Following, Chris Gandsy from Biscuit & Beer in Brooklyn joins the show to discuss diversity in the craft beer industry and the responsibility of business’ to aid in the pursuit of equality. Wrapping up the episode, Rodg Little from Oak Park Brewing in Sacramento hops on the show to share his perspective as a Black brewer and changes he's witnessed in the craft beer community. 

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In the wake of the execution of Alfred Bourgeois and Brandon Bernard, Chris and Tyler decided to discuss the problems with capital punishment.

Below are articles discussed in the episode:

• U.S. To Continue Executions Through Transition In Break With Precedent
• Executions by Race and Race of Victim
• National Polls and Studies

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Recorded June 4, 2020: On part two of this week's bonus episode of the Alternative Blacks Podcast, Chris and Tyler continue unpacking the aftermath of George Floyd's murder. Asking the question, what does police reform look like? Chris and Tyler expand on the importance of accountability and how breweries are showing support to the movement. 

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

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Recorded June 4, 2020: On this week's bonus episode of the Alternative Blacks Podcast, Chris and Tyler unpack the aftermath of the police murder of George Floyd. Analyzing the response in the Reading area from city leaders, businesses, and individuals, the conversation transitions into what accountability looks like on a systematic scale to reform our broken country.

Look out for part two of this episode to hear the whole conversation.

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Danielle White joins the Alternative Blacks to talk about her non-profit The Connect.

The Connect is a group of sports industry professionals investing in future minority sports industry professionals. 

Tyler & Chris discuss the connection between the barriers of entry in the sports and craft beer world.

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Recorded May 28, 2020: On this week’s bonus episode of the Alternative Blacks Podcast, Chris and Tyler discuss the lack of accountability within police forces, specifically the flaws of body cams, and the repercussions faced by Black folk as a result. Moving forward, we unpack the pattern of police brutality that continues to repeat itself when people stay silent. 

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For more information on the studies referenced in this episode, check out the links below:

• https://nij.ojp.gov/topics/articles/body-worn-cameras-what-evidence-tells-us
• https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.vox.com/platform/amp/policy-and-politics/2017/7/21/15983842/police-body-cameras-failures
• https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/george-floyd-protest-updates-05-28-20/index.html
• https://www.newyorker.com/news/daily-comment/the-death-of-george-floyd-in-context

Recorded May 14, 2020: On this week’s bonus episode of the Alternative Blacks Podcast, Chris and Tyler begin by discussing the different hop varieties and their specific properties when brewing. Reflecting on the recent police murder of Ahmaud Arbery, Adrein Green, and Breonna Taylor- Chris and Tyler transition into the power of representation to both uplift and endanger Black folk. Positive representation in popular media, journalism, and the craft beer industry opens opportunities for young generations compared to the implication negative representation has on Black growth and safety.  

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For more information on the various hop varieties discussed in this episode, check out the following sources;

• https://www.hopculture.com/what-are-hops/
• https://www.allagash.com/blog/beer-fundamentals-what-are-hops/?ao_confirm
• https://www.huffpost.com/entry/what-are-hops_n_5503930?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAGK_YGGuDDXc23V1Rjse-ZCx0fUAvqv2JUSult_2fF2_M6_jtzHxSeSc_14TRJzCIzpjMso_bLroXeeZUNfdy-mRYIIIo6WV8xeOiyuKBgLi4jY61_PdSYv9q9FEVpoFMxYtajv0ZkEdth1cpmfRo87QiqPohWfvGk1ze-YuwqOK