Mixed Kid Chronicles

This week, we're searching for Katie's ancestors. Inspired by a recent project, Katie discusses how tenuous ties between people who have come before us can feel closer than ever. Tune in for a discussion on how the past informs the future, genealogy, and a crash course in Cabo Verdian history.

Ancestry for Black People Exists!

I had a blast searching newspaper archives from the New England area, in particular Falmouth.

These whaling records fascinated me.

Katie talks with her mom about parenting. Tune in for a discussion on Cape Verdean identity and what it was really like raising Katie. Perfect timing for when we all want some parental assurance during these uncertain times.

Katie brings in reinforcements for this week's episode. She talks with friend and parent of multiracial children, Marc Perry. Tune in to hear a conversation about how identity affects children's upbringing, kids asking the darndest questions, and our hope for parents confronting what can be a joyous and intimidating experience.

We're entering unchartered territories today - parenting! Katie is no parent, but she knows that this topic cannot be ignored when the season is dedicated to relationships. This episode is all about framing the experience of raising multiracial children in anticipation of our super parent guests over the next few weeks. Have questions about raising a multiracial child? We aim to demystify the topic.

We're getting deep into the science behind multiracial people in today's episode. Dr. Sarah Gaither, Assistant Professor of Social & Developmental Psychology at Duke, joins us to talk about how multiracial people differ in social interactions and some of her exciting research. Tune in to hear about the advantages of being multiracial that you can brag about to your friends, as well as a cool, new acronym you can throw around: BIRGing.

Have you ever passed before? This week's episodes dives deep into passing, including its history, literary studies, and more public manifestations. Also on our mind - Megxit, Apple+ TV's new show Central Park, and the MixedRaceFaces project.

In today's episode, Katie talks with Dr. Michele Foss Snowden, a professed TV lover and Professor of Communications. Tune in for how her love of TV helped her understand her identity, recommendations for her favorite TV shows featuring the multiracial experience, and a discussion on how feeling seen is so critical to confidence.

It's the launch of season 2! This season we're talking everything relationships - and we mean everything. This first episode is all about the relationship multiracial people have with the media. We cover Kamala Harris' presidential campaign, Meghan Markle, and how the tragic mulatto trope continues to pervade TV.

It's the season one finale! Katie pays homage to other creators/creatives covering multiracial stories (looking at you The Curl Talk Project and Halu Halo!). She ends the season talking about the injustices toward Amara La Negra and Ms. Janet Jackson and her hope for Wakanda.

Sources:

Mean Tweets About Stormi Jenner's Skin Color Are Seriously Not OK

The Curl Talk Project and on Instagram

Halu Halo

Amara La Negra breaks down colorism on The Breakfast Club

Still Processing covers Nipplegate

Music:

Blank and Kytt - RSPN

Marc Perry (aka Holy MTNS)

Katie's "traveling" all the way to London this week to talk to fellow beige buddy, Lelani. We talk what it's like growing up as a multiracial Londoner, British values and the royal family, our new race bible Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race by Reni Eddo-Lodge, and, of course, hair (Hi @thecurltalkproject).

Sources:

Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race

Lelani's Recommended Products: Devacurl & Moroccan Oil

The Curl Talk Project and on Instagram

Music:

Blank and Kytt - RSPN

Marc Perry (aka Holy MTNS)