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United.38. Vaccine Hesitancy & Access.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unitedwithkassanddor/message2021-04-1427 minUnited.37. Excuse MeHave you ever noticed people not saying excuse me in public?
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unitedwithkassanddor/message2021-04-0713 minUnited.36. Dr. Seuss ControversyLink to article referred to in this episode: Was Dr. Seuss Racist? See The Drawings And Judge For Yourself
https://adayinourshoes.com/was-dr-seuss-a-racist/
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unitedwithkassanddor/message2021-03-1842 minUnited.35. White Saviour & White CenteringJoin Dorian while she processes through understanding white saviour and white centering more with Kass' support.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unitedwithkassanddor/message2021-03-1015 minUnited.34. Housing & Wealth GapJoin us while we talk about some aspects of housing discrimination and the wealth gap for black americans.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unitedwithkassanddor/message2021-03-0325 minUnited.33. Sundown TownsJoin us while we discuss sundown towns.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unitedwithkassanddor/message2021-02-2434 minUnited.32. Thoughts About Cancel CultureJoin Kass and Dor as they start to delve into the discussion of cancel culture.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unitedwithkassanddor/message2021-02-1736 minUnited.31. Black People Are ExhaustedIn this great episode we get to the bottom of why we keep hearing black people say they are exhausted. Kass and Dorian work through some opposing viewpoints.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unitedwithkassanddor/message2021-02-1033 minUnited.30. Natural Hair MovementDorian gets to learn all about the care of black hair and what the Natural Hair Movement is all about.
This page has a great hair chart on it to see all the different kinds from 1a to 4c. There's a good chart under the heading, What Are the Different Hair Types?
https://kandiekurls.com/what-hair-type-do-i-have/
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unitedwithkassanddor/message2021-02-031h 02United.Bonus Episode: Colfax MassacreHere's an addition to last week's episode on confederate symbols we wanted to share with you!
Here's a link to a great article about the Colfax Massacre of 1873.
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/1873-colfax-massacre-crippled-reconstruction-180958746/
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unitedwithkassanddor/message2021-02-0110 minUnited.29. Confederate Flags, Monuments, & School NamesJoin us while we discuss the prevalence of the confederate flag and other symbols from the confederacy and debunk the claims they are about heritage and not hate.
Graphic of Confederate Monuments referred to in the episode can be found here, SPLC Confederate Graphic
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unitedwithkassanddor/message2021-01-2725 minUnited.28. TikTok's Algorithms Are Racist.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unitedwithkassanddor/message2021-01-2019 minUnited.27. Our Reactions To The InsurrectionKass is BACK!!! On our first recording back together the insurrection of the U.S. Capitol had happened not 5 hours before. SO you will be hearing our initial thoughts and reactions to it.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unitedwithkassanddor/message2021-01-1326 minUnited.26. Tuskegee StudyToday Kass enlightens us to one of the reasons the black community struggles to trust the medical field.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unitedwithkassanddor/message2021-01-0633 minUnited.25. Can Mixed Relations & Pro Black Go Together?Can pro black and mixed relations go together? We talk about the technical definitions and our thoughts on it in this episode.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unitedwithkassanddor/message2020-12-3016 minUnited.24. Black People Are LazyIn this episode we dig into the racist perception that black people are lazy.
Here's a link to Victor Luckerson's website that is referred to in the podcast. You can sign up for his email list and get updates on his investigation into the Black Wall Street and the Greenwood District of Tulsa, Ok every two weeks:
http://vicluckerson.com/
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unitedwithkassanddor/message2020-12-2335 minUnited.23. The Stark Contrast In HeadlinesMid conversation Kass and Dor turn on the mic to capture their conversation around news headlines in regards to white and black criminals and heros. They start on a slight tangent we were on about the frustrating topic of getting caught up in semantics.
Here's the article referred to in this episode. It gives examples of headlines for white suspects and black victims, showing the stark contrast in how we feed racial bias in our news media.
When The Media Treats White Suspects And Killers Better Than Black Victims
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Send in a voice m...2020-12-1634 minUnited.22. Difference of Approach, or PrivilegeRecorded back in August, when the racial tension was still very heighten, Kass and Dor talk about a situation that unfolded in an online FB community Dorian's a part of. They also discuss the differences in how, in general, white women and black women seem to respond to confrontation.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unitedwithkassanddor/message2020-12-0931 minUnited.21. Raising A Black BoyTune in while we discuss Kassándra’s experience with bringing a boy into this world. As well as her realization that he will one day be a black man and what that could mean for his life. Dorian recognizes that this is something that would have never crossed her mind. This ends up being one of the most impactful realizations of white privilege for her so far.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unitedwithkassanddor/message2020-12-0226 minUnited.20. Just A Little InsightToday we give you Just A Little Insight into the beginning of our journey creating this podcast. The different thoughts and decisions we went through while looking through the lens of racial sensitivities and how our audience would respond to certain aspects of the show.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unitedwithkassanddor/message2020-11-2548 minUnited.19. The Journey To Red SummerJoin us on the journey through the rebirth of the KKK in 1915 to the bloody race riots of 1919 to learn more about a very hate filled, trying time in our nation's history for black Americans.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unitedwithkassanddor/message2020-11-1828 minUnited.18. African American Vernacular EnglishDid you know Ebonics has an official name and is starting to be recognized for what it is...it's own language? Listen in as we talk about African American Vernacular English also called AAVE.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unitedwithkassanddor/message2020-11-1117 minUnited.17. Digging Into Listener QuestionsToday we dig into some thoughts a couple listeners shared with us and Dorian digs into and clarifies what she meant in an earlier episode. We also discuss the difficulty of closing the racial divide with the feeling of not wanting to engage with the opposite race coming from both sides.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unitedwithkassanddor/message2020-11-0445 minUnited.16. Code SwitchingIn this episode we process the slightly elevated intensity of our last episode and what we felt about it. As well as what our concerns were around sharing it with you, our listeners. The conversation leads into the topic of code switching and why we are hearing about it more and more in a negative light these days.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unitedwithkassanddor/message2020-10-2835 minUnited.15. Cultural Appropriation Part 2In part 2 things get a little heated while Kass and Dor revisit the conversation of cultural appropriation. Dorian is still having a tough time seeing It as a negative and feels the conversations of appropriation and discrimination need to be separated because it distracts from the real issue of racism getting discussed and dealt with.
Article referenced in the episode:
The Dos and Don'ts of Cultural Appropriation
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unitedwithkassanddor/message2020-10-2139 minUnited.14. How We Cope In These TimesAs the election gets close, we thought we’d discuss tools we use to help us cope In times like these. Hopefully you will be able to get some ideas that can help you or just get reminders of what you know works well for you.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unitedwithkassanddor/message2020-10-1442 minUnited.13. More About Kass & DorAs we continue on this journey together we thought you'd might like to know a little bit more about Kass & Dor. Listen in for a bit on our background and home life.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unitedwithkassanddor/message2020-10-0740 minUnited.12. Reactions To The Recent Updates In Breonna Taylor’s CaseSince last week Sgt. Mattingly, the officer who was shot during the police raid on Breonna Taylor’s home, sent an email to his entire police department. Also, the grand jury came back with their decision on indictments in the case. Kass and Dor discuss these today and really get into Kass’ raw emotions about this heavy topic.
List of Resources About Breonna Taylor's Case
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unitedwithkassanddor/message2020-09-3040 minUnited.11. Breonna TaylorIn the wake of the news of a massive settlement to her family, Dorian and Kass felt it important to deep dive into the case of Breonna Taylor. This case made headlines several months ago and Kassándra has mentioned her name multiple times in other episodes. It was time we dedicated an episode directly to Breonna. Listen in as Kass and Dor share their different points of view on what justice would mean in this case.
Links to the episodes from The New York Times podcast, The Daily, referenced in this episode.
2020-09-2344 minUnited.10. Cultural Appropriation Part 1In our first two part episode, Kassándra gives an in-depth explanation of cultural appropriation and why it's held in such a negative light for the black community. Dorian spends this episode taking in what Kass is saying, but struggling with the buy in to the negative aspect of this.
Kass and Dor ended up having a follow up conversation after Dorian looked into some of Kass' points and examples. Keep an eye out for part two coming in the next couple weeks!
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/po...2020-09-1626 minUnited.9. Check Your Privilege, DorianDorian had an experience on an online forum that she wanted to discuss with Kassándra and see if there was anything she could have done better. This eventually led Kassándra to tell Dorian to check her privilege on some of her perspectives.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unitedwithkassanddor/message2020-09-0930 minUnited.8. Black Lives Matter. No, All Lives Matter!Tune in for an in-depth discussion on "Black Lives Matter" and "All Lives Matter". We discuss why "All Lives Matter" is problematic. Also, Dorian breaks down why "Black Lives Matter" is seen as divisive and comes off as offensive to some folks.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unitedwithkassanddor/message2020-09-0244 minUnited.Bonus Episode: Updates & Corrections E:1-7In this bonus episode Kassándra and Dorian make some corrections as well as elaborate more on some topics from previous episodes.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unitedwithkassanddor/message2020-09-0114 minUnited.7. Wait, Calling You White Is Offensive?Have you ever been confused about what terms are offensive when referring to a person of a different race? Well so were we! Tune in to hear us pick each other's brains and get one another’s opinion about what is offensive and what's not. We also dive into the conversation of the term White Privilege and what it's actually referring to.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unitedwithkassanddor/message2020-08-2638 minUnited.Bonus Episode: The Plight Of KarensListen in this week on another bonus episode, while we deep dive the term "Karen". We discuss its comparison to the "n-word" and whether that is a valid argument against its usage or not.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unitedwithkassanddor/message2020-08-2507 minUnited.6. JuneteenthJuneteenth is a holiday that originated in 1865 to commemorate the freeing of the slaves in America. Today it is observed across the country by many different individuals and communities, but is still not recognized as a holiday in many states. Join us while we discuss what Juneteenth means to us and how we celebrate it!
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unitedwithkassanddor/message2020-08-1935 minUnited.Bonus Episode: Defining ColorismIn another bonus episode, we break down the definition of colorism and clarify exactly what we're referring to when we mention it.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unitedwithkassanddor/message2020-08-1803 minUnited.5. Is This Progress?The Murder of George Floyd sparked major protests and societal changes across the globe. In this week's episode, we take a look at some of those changes and discuss the potential real world impact of them.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unitedwithkassanddor/message2020-08-1237 minUnited.Bonus Episode: Defining RacismIn this bonus episode we talk about the dictionary definition of racism and how it has evolved to clarify what we mean when we're using the term.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unitedwithkassanddor/message2020-08-1105 minUnited.4. “Aren't Mixed Babies The Cutest!?”Is calling mixed babies cute potentially problematic? Join us on this week's episode while we explore this idea, the history behind it, and why this statement could be offensive to certain groups of people.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unitedwithkassanddor/message2020-08-0425 minUnited.3. An Unrecognized Form Of RacismIn an impromptu episode, we jump on the phone for a follow up on our in-depth conversation from the night before. We proceed to hash out exactly what inherent racism is and why Kass believes it can be more dangerous than blatant racism.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unitedwithkassanddor/message2020-08-0436 minUnited.2. Aunt JemimaAunt Jemima is America’s favorite happy-go-lucky pancake brand. How can a positive black female icon have a history in racism and why it matters that we know about it?
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unitedwithkassanddor/message2020-08-0427 minUnited.1. IntroductionWelcome to the introductory episode where Kass and Dorian discuss why they’re doing this podcast and how it all started. Jump in to meet them and hear how some of their conversations unfold.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unitedwithkassanddor/message2020-08-0435 min