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Gray Matters

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Gray Matters episodes

  • "The Social Dictator" Race, Gender, & the Media ft. Dr. Tracy Everbach

    Sharmeen & Rikki are honored to discuss the importance of media literacy with Dr. Tracy Everbach. 


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    50 min
  • Black Feminist Thought

    Sharmeen & Rikki introduce Black Feminism to the Gray Matters community.  


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    28 min
  • Astrology: A Tool for Spiritual Activism

    As part of the Spiritual Activism series, Sharmeen & Rikki introduce Astrology as a Spiritual Activist's tool with special guest Christina Caudill of Radiant Astrology. 


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    55 min
  • The Insights to Spiritual Activism

    Sharmeen & Rikki introduce the Gray Matters community to the vast possibilities of Spiritual Activism. 


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    24 min
  • Higher Education 101

    Rikki & Sharmeen introduce the Higher Education series and provide tips for success. 


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    🟢Spotify listeners: Check out our trailer and send it to anyone that would be interested in our content, and don't forget to turn on your notifications for new episode releases every Wednesday!
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    17 min
  • Social Justice & Creative Writing ft. Emmy Pérez

    Sharmeen and Rikki discuss the creative writing process with Texas Poet Laureate Emmy Pérez. 


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    45 min
  • HERstory: Claudette Colvin

    Sharmeen & Rikki introduce their series HERStory and start a conversation about Civil Rights activist, Claudette Colvin. 


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    🟢Spotify listeners: Check out our trailer and send it to anyone that would be interested in our content, and don't forget to turn on your notifications for new episode releases every Wednesday!
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    10 min
  • Representation in the Beauty Industry

    Sharmeen & Rikki explore representation in the beauty industry and what it looks like to be a "non-performative ally". 


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    🟢Spotify listeners: Check out our trailer and send it to anyone that would be interested in our content, and don't forget to turn on your notifications for new episode releases every Wednesday!
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    34 min
  • Purple is to Lavender

    Rikki & Sharmeen introduce the concepts of feminism and womanism to the Gray Matters community. 


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    🟢Spotify listeners: Check out our trailer and send it to anyone that would be interested in our content, and don't forget to turn on your notifications for new episode releases every Wednesday!
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    29 min
  • Hold the Phone: The Tools of White Supremacy

    Sharmeen & Rikki have a conversation about the detrimental effects that white supremacy has on marginalized communities. 

    Disclaimer: Rikki's notes about the tension between the African and Black American communities reflect her own experiences.


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    🎙️We record on Anchor-the easiest way to make and distribute podcasts. Check out our podcast or make your own!
    https://anchor.fm/graymatters6

    🍎Apple Podcast listeners: Please give us a 5-star rating and leave a review. It helps us improve the blog and podcast, while also allowing our podcast to reach more people to bring the content you love!
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    🟢Spotify listeners: Check out our trailer and send it to anyone that would be interested in our content, and don't forget to turn on your notifications for new episode releases every Wednesday!
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    25 min

About Gray Matters

From the publisher's feed

Our goal is to make complex theory accessible, prompt conversations about uncomfortable topics, and provide tangible resources. Gray Matters is an inclusive space for all backgrounds and abilities. We…