The Unsanctioned Space.

The Unsanctioned Space.

By KJ WangechiSociety & Culture
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The Unsanctioned Space. episodes

  • Feb Series: Assotto Saint

    Hey guys, Happy Black History month to all of you. This month I will be doing a series on black queer icons often forgotten about when we talk about their history and give them space on this podcast. My goal is to provide space and to shed light on these amazing individuals that were part of LGBTQ+ and black history in so many beautiful ways that deserve to be celebrated

    Today we are talking about Assotto saint, a creative in New York who was among the first to publicly disclose his HIV status. Saint created space for Black Gay Writers and creatives, from his books compiling their art to his theater and publishing, he always intentionally made space and that is why I am so honored to bring you this episode. 

    Don't forget to rate our podcast and follow us on Spotify. We are posting an episode every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 am this month so you do not want to miss out.

    Socials:

    Instagram, Tiktok and Pintrest- @theamericanfuneral

    14 min
  • Feb series: Angela Davis

    Hey guys, Happy Black History month to all of you. This month I will be doing a series on black queer icons often forgotten about when we talk about their history and give them space on this podcast. My goal is to provide space and to shed light on these amazing individuals that were part of LGBTQ+ and black history in so many beautiful ways that deserve to be celebrated

    Today we are talking about Angela Davis and the amazing work she did throughout her life, from her association with the Soledad Brothers to her activism, arrest, writing, and everything in between, we dive into who she was and all the components of her life that propelled her to be such a revolutionary figure. We also segway to talk about intersectionality, comphet and so much more about identities and the presentation of those identities in white media. Angela Davis is an icon and her story is one of resistance that I am so honored to talk about with yall.

    Don't forget to rate our podcast and follow us on Spotify. We are posting an episode every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 am this month so you do not want to miss out. 

     Socials:  

    Instagram, Tiktok and Pintrest- @theamericanfuneral

    19 min
  • Feb series: Bayard Rustin
    Hey guys, Happy Black History month to all of you. This month I will be doing a series on black queer icons who are often forgotten about when we talk about their history and give them space on this podcast. My goal is to provide space and to shed light on these amazing individuals that were part of LGBTQ+ and black history in so many beautiful ways that deserve to be celebrated.
    In this episode, we are talking about Bayard Rustin who was a key organizer for the March on Washington, a friend to MLK, and a proud gay man whose legacy continues to pave the way for queer activists all around the world. From bedroom scandals, accusations, and even jail time, Rustin had been through the wringer but he came out the other end an icon so join me in this episode as I tell his story to the best of my capacity. 
    Don't forget to rate our podcast and follow us on Spotify. This month we are posting an episode every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 am so you do not want to miss out. 
    Socials: 
    Instagram, Tiktok and Pintrest- @theamericanfuneral
    13 min
  • Feb Series: Bell Hooks
    Hey guys, Happy Black History month to all of you. This month I will be doing a series on black queer icons who are often forgotten about when we talk about their history and give them space on this podcast. My goal is to provide space and to shed light on these amazing individuals that were part of LGBTQ+ and black history in so many beautiful ways that deserve to be celebrated.
    In this episode we are talking about Bell Hooks, from her queerness, her amazing work as an author, her work on intersectionality, and her identity, we get into it all. Bell Hooks is an amazing queer black woman who contributed so much to the field of writing her representation of women, queerness, and nuances for people and spaces that exist in the in-between. Highlighting her was an honor as she is truly a black icon. 
    Don't forget to rate our podcast and follow us on Spotify. This month we are posting an episode every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 am so you do not want to miss out.
    Socials
    Instagram, Tiktok and Pintrest- @theamericanfuneral
    17 min
  • Feb series: Marlon Riggs

    Hey guys, Happy Black History month to all of you. This month I will be doing a series on black queer icons who are often forgotten about when we talk about their history and give them space on this podcast. My goal is to provide space and to shed light on these amazing individuals that were part of LGBTQ+ and black history in so many beautiful ways that deserve to be celebrated.

    In today's episode, we are going to be talking about Marlon Riggs, an amazing creative in the film and documentary industry as well as an amazing writer. I go into Marlon's work and how he intentionally made space for the black gay experience and provided a space for intersectionality through his work. Tune in and Get Woke. 


    Don't forget to rate our podcast and follow us on Spotify. This month we are posting an episode every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 am so you do not want to miss out.

    Socials

    Instagram, Tiktok and Pintrest- @theamericanfuneral

    16 min
  • Feb Series: William Dorsey Swan

    Hey guys, Happy Black History month to all of you. This month I will be doing a series on black queer icons who are often forgotten about when we talk about their history and give them space on this podcast. My goal is to provide space and to shed light on these amazing individuals that were part of LGBTQ+ and black history in so many beautiful ways that deserve to be celebrated.

    Today's episode is about William Dorsey Swann, the first Queen on Dran and the first person documented to push back and fight for queer rights to exist, commune and gather without being targeted. Join me as I tell his story and explore all the amazing things he did in his lifetime. 


    Don't forget to rate our podcast and follow us on Spotify. This month we are posting an episode every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 am so you do not want to miss out.

    Socials

    Instagram, Tiktok and Pintrest- @theamericanfuneral

    15 min
  • Feb series: James Baldwin

    Hey guys, Happy Black History month to all of you. This month I'm going to be doing a series on black queer icons who are often forgotten about when we talk about history and give them space on this podcast. My goal is to give space and to shed light on these amazing individuals that were part of LGBTQ+ and black history in so many beautiful ways that deserve to be celebrated.

     Today's episode focuses on names Baldwin, an author, a gay man and a prolific writer during his time, we go into his life and get to observe the intersectionalities of the church, queerness, and activism with so much more. 

    Don't forget to rate our podcast and follow us on Spotify. This month we are posting an episode every Tuesday and Thursday at 10am so you do not want to miss out. 

    Socials

    Instagram, Tiktok and Pintrest- @theamericanfuneral


    14 min
  • Model Minority

    In this episode, we talk about what a model minority is, what it means to be a model minority and the nuances of that title. Living as a minority everyone tends to lump us into one category, however, we aren't the same, join me in this conversation and for more give us a follow on her and on ig and TikTok @theamericanfuneral, where the conversation can always continue in the comment section. 

    25 min
  • Holiday Check In

    Hey yall, It's been a while and I have truly missed this so much. On this episode join me as I update you on what's going on in pop culture, and my life, and also send some love your way this season. The holidays are tough for a lot of people for various reasons and  I go into it sharing my personal struggle as well as some insight and advice on how to navigate a difficult holiday season. Remember to stay warm and that you are always loved.

    18 min
  • Neocolonialism

    Join me in this episode as I discuss one of Africa's most significant enemies of development, Neocolonialism. I explore its definition, exclusivity clauses, what countries are involved, and more about this topic. 

    Don't forget to follow us on Spotify and all other social media for more content :).

    29 min

About The Unsanctioned Space.

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This podcast is a space for us by us, for when you need intellectual conversations and when you need a close friend kind of conversation. Welcome to The Unsanctioned Space, where we celebrate, honor and discuss everything to do with the life and just have conversations. We have so much work to do, so much to celebrate, and a beautiful journey to anticipate. Tune in and be a part of the conversation.