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Campus cultures constantly change, and due to COVID Black student engagement may never look the same. Join Kaylin and Rameia as they discuss the differences between Kaylin’s experiences with Black campus culture versus Rameia’s.
Beyonce’ snubbed yet again for Album of the Year at the Grammy’s. Dive into this week’s episode as Kaylin and Rameia discuss unoriginal facets of white culture that they are praised for, and how this translates to campus behavior.
Black and Brown people do NOT look alike. Rameia and Kaylin explore what it is like to be a Black woman in spaces where they are mistaken for the only other person of color in the room.
Is it appreciation or appropriation? This week’s episode dives into appropriations, how they’ve experienced it on campus, and how it makes them feel. Learn more about what can be done to appreciate ethnic cultures without appropriating them.
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Welcome to UnMelanated, the podcast where authentic voices unravel the unique experiences of Black students and people navigating predominantly white college campuses and communities. UnMelanated originated as a podcast dedicated to showcasing the genuine experiences
of Black students as they navigate predominantly white college campuses. In Season 1, co-hosts Kaylin Oliver and Rameia King boldly shared their reflections from their time at the University of Arkansas, shedding light on the challenges, victories, and daily interactions encountered by Southern Black students in an American PWI setting.
Season 2 of UnMelanated takes a closer look at the Black political experience, exploring a statewide perspective alongside guest host Dr. Dara Gaines.