Episode Summary:
This episode is all about trying to understand the view of people that are biracial in America. Later in the episode, I talk to Sabrina Athena as she shares some of her perspectives on the film and modeling industry and talks about some of her experiences growing up biracial in America. Also during this episode, we play a poem from Cassie Poe called "Having Soul." You can find the video of her performance here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVRr4EHnzWA&t=3s. Cassie now makes handmade jewelry, you can check out her store here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/beadmode.
About the Interviewee:
Sabrina Athena is a very talented model, actress, and entrepreneur with roots in Detroit and Brooklyn. You can follow her on Instagram @TheSabrinaAthena.
Spotlight on Melanin:
This episode's spotlight is on Mila Lynn. Mila is an incredible artist with a studio in Lansing Michigan. You can find her on Instagram @MindOfMila, and you can find links to her shop here: MindOfMila.com
References from the Episode:
Interracial marriage:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interracial_marriage#:~:text=Interracial%20marriage%20in%20the%20United,marriage%20at%20much%20earlier%20dates.
Same sex marriage: in the United States:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Same-sex_marriage_in_the_United_States#:~:text=On%20June%2026%2C%202015%2C%20the,Hodges.
Show Credits:
Richard Dodds (Host/Producer): @Doddsism
Show Music: @IAmTheDjBlue
Podcast Website: StillTalkingBlack.com
Still Talking Black is a production of Crowned Culture Media LLC. All rights reserved.
