The Kwerk Tartz

In this episode, the Kwerk Tartz reflect on their new TV and music guilty pleasures, then delve into a discussion about the paradox evident within the recent public ridicule of Megan Thee Stallion and Jada Pinkett-Smith, contrasted with the ongoing public support of Black Lives Matter since the murders of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd.  Questions arise about the double-standards in how we perceive Black womxn as personally responsible when they experience acts of violence or harm, and the ways in which Black womxn's pain is often met with disbelief, jokes, and bullying. How does the intersection of race and gender harm and dehumanize Black Cis-gender, Trans, and Non-binary femmes? How can Black men,  other People of Color, and white allies respond to and act in solidarity with Black womxn who demand justice? Why do we hate Black womxn, but depend on them for culture- fashion, innovation, inspiration, etc? Though neither hosts claim to have the answers to all these questions, its important that we ask them, and that we work together to identify and practice solutions. *Disclaimer* The Kwerk Tartz is an adults-only podcast.  Listener discretion is advised. 

Faye J & Tee_Nassty meet again to play a round of "Bop or flop" on some new music, and recap some of their recent favorite TV moments.  They share the Tartz take on the two weeks after BTS & their Army fandom donated over 2 Million dollars in support of Black Lives Matter. The conversation segues to a discussion about if the recently energized fandoms are also asking if Black lives truly matter in K-pop and in other East Asian music industries. They unpack a few issues of cultural appropriation and antiblackness,  and offer a few examples of artists becoming more accountable. They later discuss their working definition of Fetishization as it relates to fan-fiction and AMBW Smut stories. They wrap up by sharing some of the things they are looking forward to until the next episode. Thanks for listening!

BTS and Big Hit Entertainment's secret 1 Million dollar donation to Black Lives Matter leaked by Variety Mag on 6/6. BTS Makes tough choices leading up to Festa. Baekhyun gets sweet and spicy in his "Candy" solo comeback. Big-china conspiracy theories on Lay's theatrical "Lit" m/v. The Kwerk Tartz also process the struggle of enjoying K-pop and navigating global issues of anti-Blackness. There's a little bit of everything in this first go-around. This pilot is completely unedited, so please bear with us on the sound quality this time. Thanks for listening!