the column

the column

By Yola MziziSociety & Culture
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the column episodes

  • the column (trailer)

    Welcome to the column, a space where we dissect how fashion intersects with culture, art, music and sport.

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    3 min
  • Humility or humiliation?
    On this episode, I chat to my friend, Eva, about altruism and how it is rooted in white supremacy, the difference between humility and humiliation and we even go on to critique the society and institutions in which we are being educated. 
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    43 min
  • Why are you so disrespected?

    On this episode I talk to my super-cool friend, Adala, who is doing big things in the film industry. We chat about the power of storytelling, advocacy, white feminism and pop culture. We also touch on the Main Character movement and why we are so disrespected. 

    Check out the pod's instagram here : https://www.instagram.com/podsobremesa/

    Check out Adala's production company here: https://www.instagram.com/expositionmedia/

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    1 hr 8 min
  • Why is it so difficult to make friends?
    On this episode, I talk to Jay about some of the issues that may come up in inter-racial friendships, we try to distinguish between tokenism and a genuine friendship and we brainstorm how to effectively call out racist 'friends.'
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    40 min
  • Season 2 Trailer

    Join us at our sobremesa every week, it will be uncomfortable, informative and downright hilarious at times, but we will be having important conversations!

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    1 min
  • Is it cultural appropriation if everyone is doing it?

    On this episode, we chat to Ahlaam and Faith about the highly contested issue of appropriation versus appreciation, we discuss power dynamics and even delve into appropriation amongst and within minority groups by asking whether it is okay for the Latinx community to say the N-word. 

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    24 min
  • We said, '#metoo,' but now what?

    TW: Sexual Assault 

    In this episode, we sit down with Lauren and Tanisha to talk about the #MeToo movement, accountability in the age of cancel culture and where do we go now in terms of eradicating toxic masculinity and talking about sexual assault. 

    If you, or a friend, have experienced a traumatic event and need support; be sure to call The National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673. 

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    30 min
  • When will the Oscars get it right?
    On this episode Anelga, Nena, Amelia and I discuss the Oscar nominations, representation in the film industry and debate on whether focusing on the nominations detracts from larger societal issues.
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    30 min
  • Is there ever a right way for POCs to protest?
    On this episode we chat to Jules and Arudi about the legacy of Martin Luther King, the effectiveness active and passive resistance and we tackle the question of ‘are all opinions valid?’ in the age of white supremacy and Black Lives Matter.
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    30 min
  • Are racial preferences when dating racist?
    In this episode we catch up with Diogo and Jonathan to talk about dating in the queer community, navigating racist ideas that underpin attraction and grapple with the idea of the privilege of being romantically desirable.
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    30 min

About the column

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Fashion is art we live our lives in! Fashion and style are avenues where conversations around race, gender, class and belonging play out. Conversations host Yola Mzizi is very interested in having. By…