Black To The Future

Hey!!!! Welcome, Welcome, Welcome To BLACK TO THE FUTURE PODCAST! We are so pleased you could join us here today! On this podcast we will discussing various topics through a Black, Queer, Feminist Lens. Our goal is elevate, educate, and empower those of us in the Black Queer community, and also to help our supporters and allies to become more knowledgeable about what we need as far as support!   

On this episode Mikey conducts an interview with the Atlanta-based comedian Kyndra Crump. Throughout this hilarious conversation, we learn quite a bit about what it takes to be a comedian ESPECIALLY as a black woman. They chat about how men dominate in the field of comedy, so much to the point that in order for women to get a piece of the pie, they have exchange sexual favors. In the conversation, you also find out the complexities of speaking about black experiences when they intersect with other identities, particularly the LGBTQIA+ community. 

INTERVIEW: Introduction (2:00); Meeting Kyndra Crump (8:06); Blackstory (HERstory) of Kyndra Crump (15:20); Pursuit of Comedy (25:25); Current Projects & The Future of Black Comedy (44:05)

KYNDRA CRUMP - IG: @idolizedynasty ; YouTube: @KyndraCrump ; Podcast: The Kyndra Crump Show ; Twitter: @idolizedynasty

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Hey!!!! Welcome, Welcome, Welcome To BLACK TO THE FUTURE PODCAST! We are so pleased you could join us here today! On this podcast we will discussing various topics through a Black, Queer, Feminist Lens. Our goal is elevate, educate, and empower those of us in the Black Queer community, and also to help our supporters and allies to become more knowledgeable about what we need as far as support!   

On this episode Mikey & Xay Dé speak about social media platforms: FaceBook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Grindr, Etc. How and in what ways has it affected us as a human race. What are the long term affects of the hours spent staring at the screens? In what unique ways has social media damaged the Black community, and Queer community? Is social media a drug?! 

HOW IS YOUR BLACKNESS? (2:03) Question #1 - Which social media platforms do you use? What are their impacts on your life? (7:06)  Question #2 - The Social Dilemma (23:14)  Question #3 - What do you think the future of social media is? (40:22)  

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Hey!!!! Welcome, Welcome, Welcome To BLACK TO THE FUTURE PODCAST! We are so pleased you could join us here today! On this podcast we will discussing various topics through a Black, Queer, Feminist Lens. Our goal is elevate, educate, and empower those of us in the Black Queer community, and also to help our supporters and allies to become more knowledgeable about what we need as far as support!

On this episode Mikey & Xay Dé speak about Trans Awareness Week. During this week, organizers come together to raise awareness about the Transgender community. They have various lectures, panels, and workshops to provide people with insight into the Trans experience. In addition to that, there are campaigns and events that take place to engage with knowledge-seekers. This week leads up to Transgender Day of Remembrance, and on this day, we reflect upon the Transgender lives that were taken from us. 

These two also cackle about the joys and hilarious drama of Thanksgiving - specifically typical Black Thanksgiving. They go over food,tradition, and find time to talk about Thanksgiving Clapback Memes. But, its not all fun and games. They provide a small list of coping mechanisms to handle problematic situations with relatives if you are a Black/Brown, Queer/Trans person. Lastly, they'll cover the history of Thanksgiving, including what happened to the Indigenous People once the country was "discovered" and colonized. 

INTRODUCTION (2:00) - Trans Awareness Week & Transgender Day of Remembrance (11:46) - Thanksgiving Origin (26:05) - Thanksgiving Clapbacks (38:50) - Tips For LGBTQIA+ at Thanksgiving (43:55) - BLACK THANKSGIVING (54:55)

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Hey!!!! Welcome, Welcome, Welcome To BLACK TO THE FUTURE PODCAST! We are so pleased you could join us here today! On this podcast we will discussing various topics through a Black, Queer, Feminist Lens. Our goal is elevate, educate, and empower those of us in the Black Queer community, and also to help our supporters and allies to become more knowledgeable about what we need as far as support!  

On this episode Xay Dé conducts a panel discussion with three other black trans women! All four women on the episode come from different background and will bring a different perspective to the discussion. Although they are all different, at the center of the conversation UNITY amongst the girls is the most important. We will discuss our lives as black trans women, encompassing: self discovery and identification, dating conflicts, and what our womanhood looks like and how we see it in the future.

INTRODUCTIONS: (2:00); How did you discover your trans identity? (10:00); What challenges do you face SPECIFICALLY as a black trans woman?/Dating Experiences. (28:40); The Future of Black Womanhood... (55:53)  

Thank You to our panelists - Leilani, Jae & Haevyn - for joining us on this episode! If you'd like to RESPECTFULLY interact with these ladies you can find them on Instagram: Leilani - @leilanijaila.sauxmiwaters ; Jae - @phresherr ; Haevyn - @concretedahlia 

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Hey!!!! Welcome, Welcome, Welcome To BLACK TO THE FUTURE PODCAST! We are so pleased you could join us here today! On this podcast we will discussing various topics through a Black, Queer, Feminist Lens. Our goal is elevate, educate, and empower those of us in the Black Queer community, and also to help our supporters and allies to become more knowledgeable about what we need as far as support! 

On this episode Mikey & Xay Dé open with talking about Pronouns Day! Discussing why pronouns are important, particularly in the LGBTQIA+ community. Then they switch over into Politics, specifically voting! With this airing prior to a pivotal election in our country, they speak on the importance of voting, a useful resource in Ballot Ready, and why the LGBTQIA+ community needs to be informed on who they elect into office. Question #1 - Why do you vote? (9:35)  Question #2 - LGBTQIA+ voter perspective (24:00)  Question #3 - How to be an informed voter [Ballot Ready](33:02) 

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Hey!!!! Welcome, Welcome, Welcome To BLACK TO THE FUTURE PODCAST! We are so pleased you could join us here today! On this podcast we will discussing various topics through a Black, Queer, Feminist Lens. Our goal is elevate, educate, and empower those of us in the Black Queer community, and also to help our supporters and allies to become more knowledgeable about what we need as far as support! 

On this episode Mikey & Xay Dé speak about relationships - mostly romantic, but some platonic as well. As Queer People of Color (QPOC), what is our dating scene like? How do we maneuver through these spaces that were not designed for QPOC? And does everyone aspire to reach the marital state? 

Question #1 - What do you think makes a relationship work? (10:19)  Question #2 - Social Media and dating apps influence on relationships. (24:00)  Question #3 - Should marriage be the end goal of all relationships? 

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Hey!!!! Welcome, Welcome, Welcome To BLACK TO THE FUTURE PODCAST! We are so pleased you could join us here today! On this podcast we will discussing various topics through a Black, Queer, Feminist Lens. Our goal is elevate, educate, and empower those of us in the Black Queer community, and also to help our supporters and allies to become more knowledgeable about what we need as far as support!  

On this episode Mikey & Xay Dé speak about how being a Queer identified person has affected their lives. They reminisce about various situations that were life-changing as children. They also touch on how their Blackness shows up in predominantly White, Queer spaces, and also the stigmas that come with being Queer person - specifically a Queer Person of Color (QPOC). Lastly, they discuss the complications and the benefits of living as a visible Queer person. 

Question #1 - What is your Queer identity, and when did you discover it? (9:10)  Question #2 - What's something you wish to change about the Queer community? (22:30)  Question #3 - What are the pro's/con's of being visibly Queer person? (29:15)  

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Hey!!!! Welcome, Welcome, Welcome To BLACK TO THE FUTURE PODCAST! We are so pleased you could join us here today! On this podcast we will discussing various topics through a Black, Queer, Feminist Lens. Our goal is elevate, educate, and empower those of us in the Black Queer community, and also to help our supporters and allies to become more knowledgeable about what we need as far as support!  

On this episode Mikey & Xay Dé speak about their least and favorite things surrounding being a Black American. In addition, they converse about how Blackness is seen from the outside looking in with an emphasis on intersectionality. And then they will move into 3 questions which will allow them to elaborate on the aforementioned subject matter.  

Question #1 - What's your favorite part about being Black? (5:20)  Question #2 - When have you felt betrayed by the Black Community? (12:35)  Question #3 - What do you hope to learn and gain from doing this podcast? (23:30)  

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