The Unsanctioned Space.

The Unsanctioned Space.

By KJ WangechiSociety & Culture
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The Unsanctioned Space. episodes

  • The Black panther Party.

    In this episode, we explore who and what the Black Panther Party was by diving deep into its 10 pillars as well as how they governed themselves. I also go into the rise and fall of this party, how the American government plays a part in the party's demise as well as the role this party played in its community and so much more. Don't forget to follow the podcast and turn on your post notifications.  :)

    31 min
  • Being a Black woman in America

    In this episode, I discuss what it truly is like being a black woman in America; the intersecting identities of being both black and a woman, and how that plays into feminism. I talk about the soft black girl life, the societal expectations placed on black women inter-community issues, and the dynamic between black men and women. Join me for this episode, follow me on Spotify, and don't forget to turn on post notifications.

    CashApp & Venmo- kyla.kamugu (listen to the episode to get the reference :)

    27 min
  • Roe v Wade: An injust overturning.

    In this first episode of my new season, I bring on a guest and personal friend to talk about Roe VWade and its overturning. We explore the need for autonomy when it comes to abortions, what it means for the future of women, the healthcare system, and many more nuances.

    TW: Mentions of Rape and Sexual Assult.

    50 min
  • An icon: Wangari Maathai

    In this episode of the black history month series, I'm highlighting Wangari Maathai. An environmentalist and the first woman to receive a noble peace prize and pave the way for other African women to do so, join me as I talk about her life and the impact it has had on people, including myself. 

    16 min
  • Yin and Yang: Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr.

    Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr are portrayed as two opposite sides of the activism spectrum but that is nothing but propaganda. These two men wanted black freedom and they went about it in different ways. Join me in today's episode as we dissect these two men and discover both their similarities and differences.

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    21 min
  • Nice Northern Racism

    What are the distinctions between the racism we experience in the North and the South? 

    Join me as we talk about how the small subtleties in racism and how even those microaggressions make and reinforce the white supremacy that is prevalent in American society.

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    19 min
  • February Series Trailer

    Happy Black History Month. This is a short introduction to all the amazing topics I will be covering in the Month of February. Follow us on Spotify and don't forget to turn on your notifications for updates. 

    2 min
  • Social Media vs. Performative Activism

    Social media has been at the forefront of all the activism we have been doing this year and with cancel culture, figuring it out if people are being genuine or not is very hard. Join me on this episode as I give you the differences between performative and genuine activism and how to tell the difference. 

    Don't forget to follow and give us 5 starts for more episodes like this. 

    29 min
  • The UMass Amherst Interview

    In this episode, we get into full detail on what exactly is happening in the UMass Amherst Campus. Recently, a victim of sexual assault came forward and the university has not been recorded to be taking any action against the accused Fraternity; Phi Theta Chi. Moreover, there was an email leaked to social media containing hate speech toward the African American community where many derogatory terms and references were used.

    This episode goes into all this detail as well as the student's perspective on the university. 

    34 min
  • White Fragility

    Whether talking about the concept literally or metaphorically, take a listen as I dive into this concept on the sensitivity white people have toward race. 

    30 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.