Black & Intellectualish

Black & Intellectualish

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Black & Intellectualish episodes

  • Episode 27: The Case for Critical Race Theory Part III

    In this episode, we continue our discussion of critical race theory as MP shares how he plans to use it in his dissertation research. We also discuss Sha'Carri Richardson's suspension and new legislation requiring universities in Florida to survey their faculty, staff, and students to ensure that college campuses are not becoming "hotbeds for stale ideologies". 

    1 hr 29 min
  • Episode 26: The Case for Critical Race Theory Part II

    The war on critical race theory hits close to home as our state passes a bill banning the theory in schools and stating that it teaches kids to "hate our country and hate each other." In this episode, we talk about how Tee Chin uses CRT in her research with Black mothers. We also chat about a recent example of structural racism at the intersection of the NFL and our healthcare system - an assumption that Black football players start at a lower cognitive function than white players. 

    1 hr 5 min
  • Episode 25: The Case for Critical Race Theory
    What exactly is critical race theory (CRT), and are educators really teaching it to their students? Conservative lawmakers are determined to outlaw the use of the theory in K-12 and higher education. It is evident that many don't know what CRT actually is and what it purports to be true about this country and institutional racism. In this episode, we revisit what CRT is and is not. We also discuss the troubling trend of critical scholars being denied tenure and how this can function as censorship in academia. Also, is racism evil? And if America is racist, does that make America evil?
    1 hr 1 min
  • Episode 24: It's the Joy for Me

    #NoBlackPain It's the joy for me! This episode is all about joy. How do we remain joyful despite the trauma that can come from being Black in America? We both share what joy means to us personally and some things in our lives that bring us joy. 

    51 min
  • Episode 23: Guilty of All Charges
    It's our Jordan episode! In this episode, we talk about the Derek Chauvin verdict and what it means (and doesn't mean) for this country. We also discuss justice and policing more broadly. What does it mean that we couldn't even make it through Chauvin's trial without another Black man being murdered? Why does it seem like the police often lack the imagination for finding non-lethal solutions when dealing with Black people?
    51 min
  • Episode 22: It's Too Much

    In Episode 22, We chat about experiencing burnout as a graduate student. We also consider the importance and the burden of keeping up with the Derek Chauvin trial. Next, we pay homage to the legend DMX and what his music and legacy mean to us personally. We end by discussing mistrust of the COVID-19 vaccine in the Black community and the racial disparities in vaccine dissemination. 

    1 hr 2 min
  • Episode 21: Our Liberation is Linked

    Stop Asian Hate. In this episode, we discuss last week's tragic events in Atlanta how it serves as a reminder that the liberation of all racialized minorities is connected. We also discuss Florida's governor's recent remarks regarding critical race theory and why the theory's power is so feared and maligned by political conservatives. We close by chatting about Sharon Osbourne's Meghan Markle-related outburst on The Talk and Justin Bieber's new album and his confusing interlude choices.

    1 hr 22 min
  • Episode 20: It's Our Anniversary
    It's the one-year anniversary of Black & Intellectualish! We thought the best way to celebrate would be by hosting our first guest. In this episode, the brilliant scholar (and our mentor) Dr. Chris Busey joins us to talk about what it means to him to advise a graduate student and the difference between being a scholar of race/racism and a scholar of color. We also chat about the challenge of consuming pop culture as an academic who studies race/racism.
    1 hr 11 min
  • Episode 19: Is It Black?

    In this episode, we discuss whether or not Lion King can be considered a Black movie. This leads to a broader conversation on what makes something a "Black" show or film. Is Scandal a Black show? What about Orange Is the New Black? Next, Tee Chin introduces MP to the latest controversy in the Bachelor nation. We talk about cancel culture and the racism that has long been a part of the Bachelor's history. 

    1 hr 2 min
  • Episode 18: Silhouettes & Reparations

    In this episode, Tee Chin shares some of her experiences from being on the academic job market. MP finally stops being cryptic and tells everyone about the business he just launched. Tee Chin shares her shocking 23 & Me results, which leads to a conversation about who would be eligible to receive reparations from the United States. We wrap up by chatting about the Chloe Bailey video that broke the internet and sparked the viral #silhouettechallenge. 

    1 hr 5 min

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a bi-weekly podcast by M.P. & Tee Chin about race, culture, and whatever else comes up