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Our True ColorsMixed Tape 4: The Close of a ChapterMESSAGE ME HERE!Join the cohosts and me as we reflect on this journey and enjoy the sampler platter we've prepared for you as we talk about the themes we explored, lessons learned, and incredible growth over the years during what we thought would be the last episode.But it's not!OTC is coming back for a 5th season, Fall 2024. Stay tuned! About This Episode:Part 1: The Mixed Tape with JasonSeason 2: I'm Gumbo, Baby! Season 2: What's in a Name? Pa...2022-12-2157 min
Our True ColorsSPECIAL EPISODE: Election Reaction with the Hosts of OTCMESSAGE ME HERE!Hang with me and my cohosts from Seasons 1 through 3 in this special episode as we discuss our reaction to the US Presidential Election. Shannon Edwards (Season 1), Jason Mitchum (Season 2), and Carmen Watson (Season 3) join me to talk about our perspectives, our hopes, and our disappointments. Carmen, who is Canadian, gives us her viewpoints as a neighbor from the north. Be safe everyone, and don't forget to join the community on Instagram and Facebook. You can join the FB group to discuss all the goings on in the world of racial ambiguity. 2020-11-1047 minOur True ColorsTalking H & M: Race and Royalty - Not Particularly FashionableMESSAGE ME HERE!In the final episode of the season, Shannon and Shawna discuss the predicament of the beloved prince and princess of Sussex. Harry and Meghan (H & M) may no longer be addressed with their royal titles, but this is of their own volition. In an effort to escape the craziness of publicity and tabloids, the royals have decided to take a step back from their roles. Was the move in reaction to a racial backlash? We discuss this and how it applies to us who are not royal. If this is your f...2020-01-3022 minOur True ColorsGrowing Up Ambiguously - Across the GenerationsMESSAGE ME HERE!Father and Daughter, both multiracial, come together this week to talk about what it was like growing up during their time. Shannon and I weigh in as Sarah Bacerra, an activist and with Women's Marches, and Troy Chapman, jazz guitarist, discuss the differences and the similarities of their experiences.Sarah Bacerra is an inclusion advocate, speaker, and activist in San Diego, CA. She has spent much of her career in leadership development and learning effectiveness, specifically through the lens of fostering belonging in organizations. With a f...2020-01-021h 01Our True ColorsComing to Our Census: Are the Race and Ethnicity Questions Needed?MESSAGE ME HERE!In this episode, Shawna and Shannon head down to the National Mall in Washington DC to ask people to share their thoughts about the upcoming 2020 US Census with respect to the race questions. How do people in our nation's capital feel about the possible inclusion of ethnicity? Should race be a question included in the census at all? Why or why not? Come along as catch the vibe!Links to more info about the 2020 US Census:General 2020 Census InfoOn including ethnicity as part of the...2019-12-2637 minOur True ColorsDating AmbiguouslyMESSAGE ME HERE!Dating is tricky enough without throwing racial ambiguity in the mic, would you agree? Shawna and Shannon discuss the awkwardness of dating while racially ambiguous. It's been a little while since Shawna has been in the dating scene, but she discusses her experiences earlier in life. She even shares a little bit of dating advice. Come along for the chat!If this is your first time with OTC, check out EPISODE 1: START HERE for more background on the show. Continue the conversation on Instagram2019-12-1836 min