Embrace Matters of Richmond

Team Embrace starts season 2 off with a bang! On today's episode Dom and Carl present a "New and Improved" show. They welcome special guest Gabriela Santana (@gabrielasantanaaaaaa) to get to the bottom of a pending question; "What should be done about these monuments?" ShoutOut to Pig and Brew (@pigandbrew) and more...

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The Messy Middle Host and Friend of the show Noah Mata joins Team Embrace, to discuss Asian American and Pacific Islander hardship in this country. Drawing from his own experiences, Noah shares, and reveals a number of trials that mirror the experiences of African Americans. The team realizes getting to know Noah is just the tip of the iceberg. More to come!

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Part two was promised! Here it is! Moral, Carl, Jay, and Kelly Jayne dive back into the conflict set in "Do or Die Bed-Stuy." This time around they focus on speaking about specific characters and if they in fact did THE RIGHT THING. From Tina to Da Mayor to Sal and Buggin Out, Team Embrace has the breakdown! FB: @EmbracePodcast IG: @Embrace_Podcast

"Recording platforms can't hold us down!" Team Embrace is back like they never left. They extend their most sincere apologies for being away. This episode Jay leads the discussion on the breakdown of Spike Lee's 1989 film,"Do The Right Thing." A masterpiece of color, community, and catastrophe set during the hottest day of the summer in "Do or Die Bed-Stuy!"

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Team Embrace is BACK! After a small break and technical difficulties the team starts their miniseries, Dom calls the "-ISMS" series! Starting off with Colorism, the conversation leads them into discussing the famous Meghan and Harry interview.

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In today's episode, Dom and the crew embark on a history lesson on Black History Month. Discoveries are found that lead to more questions. Jay highlights A Birth Of A Nation and more...

Team Embrace immediately dives into their second movie review "American Utopia." Debating some of the biggest and sometimes weirdest moments. The team shares their reactions to the halting and resonating protest song created by Janelle Monae. Breaking News of the passing of the great Cicely Tyson catches Dom off guard, And Dom shares his TRUE feelings about Jay's Hitpick selections! And more... Check out more from Embrace M.o.R on FB: @EmbracePodcast IG: @Embrace_Podcast

Film reference article: https://www.npr.org/2020/10/13/923258756/david-byrne-and-spike-lee-conjure-up-a-joyous-vision-of-american-utopia

Back by popular necessity! Team Embrace starts the new year with a lot to breakdown. First they discuss the attack on the Capital building. The team makes their predictions on the Inauguration and the year ahead. Jay reminds us of the Hitpick next to be reviewed, " American Utopia." And More...

Happy "soon to be" New Year! Team Embrace celebrates a minor milestone, their tenth episode! Shoutout goes to Philly Vegan! Congrats on their new location. The team reminisce together on the journey they've had so far and discuss what they would like 2021 to look like. Reminder of new Hitpick, "American Utopia", and more...

On today's episode the team starts the show with a Shout Out to all of the Greater Richmond area for making the cover of National Geographic. Dom has a nagging question about Diversity and Equity teams, and his concerns. The four dive into the topic of Appropriation and how we can appreciate each others culture instead. Jay has a Hitpick and More...