Brown & Black

In today's episode, we discuss how Elon Musk and Kanye West's views on American free speech and how it is affecting Latinos and Blacks.

We also talk about digital status and the acquisition of credibility. Does Twitter's blue verification checkmark really offer advantages?

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What does a cop show look like in 2022 produced by a Black showrunner?

In this episode, we interview Atlanta-born Mike Flynn, the Co-Creator, Executive Producer, & Co-Showrunner of the CBS cop drama "East New York." We ask him why a Black showrunner would want to create a cop show in a country that has profited enormously from the mass incarceration of Blacks. What is his specific approach to creating white characters in the writer's room from a Black perspective, and how does he plan to create Brown and Black unity through art?

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One of the most controversial subjects in Latino culture is Latino Anti-Blackness. It is an issue that isn't discussed or acknowledged and most Latinos prefer to avoid it altogether. It is a silent sin ingrained into the culture since the Spaniards first colonized the Americas. It is a subject our Latino co-host Jack Rico has had a reckoning with by having to confront questions from his Black co-host Mike Sargent, all due to the recent Nury Martinez scandal.

For those unfamiliar, Nury Martinez, the President of the Los Angeles City Council, and her Latino colleagues were caught making racist and discriminatory remarks against Black citizens in an audio recording that was leaked to the press.

In this special podcast episode, Jack and Mike have a deep come-to-Jesus discussion about Latino racism. They examine the differences between the Hispanic communities on the West Coast and the East Coast and how they have historically interacted with African-Americans.

Episode Breakdown Segment 1: The Impact of White Supremacy on Latinos Jack explains to Mike how white supremacy has shaped and molded the Hispanic community's social ladder, with white at the top, black at the bottom, and brown in the middle. They discuss how many Latinos make choices based on their need to provide for their families, leading to behavior that mimics that of white people.

Segment 2: Lack of Afro-Latino Representation in Spanish Language Media The hosts address the absence of Afro-Latino actors and executives in Spanish language programming and the only Spanish language show led by an Afro-Latina, a Celia Cruz telenovela. They discuss why they believe Afro-Latino actors don't have more representation in Spanish language programming today.

Segment 3: The Mindset of Colonization and Its Role in Perpetuating Anti-Blackness The hosts discuss how the mindset of colonization perpetuates a self-sustaining cycle of oppression. They address the issue of Latino racism being specific to the United States, driven by population numbers and the need to maintain power and status, rather than acknowledging their immigrant heritage as their primary identity.

Brown & Black

The ongoing mission of the Brown & Black podcast is to strive toward the unification of Latino and Black communities. Through thought-provoking conversations, in-depth interviews, and cultural analysis, the show aims to bridge the gap between two cultures by creating a space of understanding, empathy, and unity. As we believe, despite our differences, our shared humanity is what brings us together.

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The history of Hispanics and Latinos in the United States is one that has been largely ignored, from their contribution as explorers and settlers in pre-colonial America to the usage of the Spanish language throughout the continent. In this episode, we take a look at what Hispanic Heritage Month means to not just Latinos, but to the Black community as well. How much does each group know about Latino history? How important is it to know Latino history and what are the consequences if it is not taught to future generations?

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Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy and the first Black CEO of the organization, joins Jack and Mike to discuss the state of the Grammys, the challenge of staying innovative and relevant in a streaming world, how Reggaeton and Hip-Hop can win the top awards, and how the Grammys could expand into developing Grammy shows in other languages.

We also discussed how he pivoted from basketball to the boardroom, and his advice to Brown and Black up-and-comers about what it takes to become a leader at work and in life.

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Jack and Mike interview David Castañeda, (Diego Hargreeves a.k.a. Number 2) from Netflix's 'Umbrella Academy'. They discuss his initial reluctance at being labeled a 'Latino superhero' and eventually realizing the positive contribution inhabiting that label can have. We also discuss the Batgirl cancellations and what it means for Latino actors and the work of creators of color. They also discuss comic cons, Latino whitewashing, and a potential Umbrella Academy season 4 renewal.

The guys also have a heated debate about the James Franco, Fidel Castro casting debacle. They ask: should actors have the right to play any kind of ethnic role?

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Jack and Mike's unified top ten list of movie and tv shows:

The Valet (Hulu)

Super Pumped: The Battle For Uber (Showtime)

The Dropout (Hulu)

The Offer (Paramount+)

Father of the Bride (HBOMax)

American Dream: George Carlin (HBOMax)

Top Gun Maverick (Paramount)

Stranger Things S4 (Netflix)

Rise (Disney+)

Our Father (Netflix)

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Including this episode are soundbites from George Carlin, John Leguizamo, Joe Biden, AOC, Elie Mystal, and Phillip Atiba Goff

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The new Hispanic adaptation of HBO Max's 'Father of the Bride' (Andy García, Gloria Estefan et. al) is out streaming now. Jack and Mike review if Matt Lopez's script is the future of American Latino storytelling. Also, the guys chat about their invitation to Netflix's premiere event of 'Spiderhead' starring Chris Hemsworth, and they discuss if the experience made them clamor for the old glamour days... or not.

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