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KuramaCastkrmcast #60 A QPOC Dating Mixer NightGet ya best pick up line ready to go!! On today's episode I talk about my experience at a Date Mixer event I attended and took part of.
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Tomboy OfficialHave a Social 4th of July! (Let’s talk about socializing and planning as a QPOC LGBTQ+ person)Have a Social 4th of July! (Let’s talk about socializing and planning as a QPOC LGBTQ+ person). NO DRAMA for me here. I’m not mad. I’m planning on coping with what comes my way. Here is how I’m viewing things. People. Events. Adjustments. Flexibility. Fun. Sleep. Rest. And recovery. Harnessing my energy to be able and available and ready to connect with friends and catch up and have some authentic time together. Some time will be fun. Some will be party mode. Some will be frustrating. It’s fine to get frustrated or even angry but I’m seeing...2024-07-041h 00Tomboy OfficialLgbtq+ Qpoc and minorities and education and job successLgbtq+ Qpoc and minorities and education and job success2024-03-221h 01
Breaking Barriers With BriaPride Month! | Coming Out Stories | Being Queer and Black | QPOC | Malika E. & Daryl G.EP. 9 Baby its #pridemonth and we're so excited! Join Bria and her guests as they talk about their coming out stories, being your most authentic self, and black queer representation in the media!
Watch them explain how friends can sometimes be better than FAMILY, accepting who you are can be a weight LIFTED from your shoulders, and letting go of others who don't accept you can set you FREE.
Bria and her guest talk about recent and historic representations of queer people of color (QPOC) and the lack thereof including: The Queer Ultimatum, Bad Boys from Zeus Network, RuPaul...2023-07-1951 min
Modern MinoritiesJohnathan Gibbs’ (QPOC) perspective“We are united as Black and Asian people to recognize the BS of people trying to leverage the successes from our communities as some way to cover up the real stuff — being locked out of certain things.”Johnathan is a content creator, podcaster, activist, serial panelist, and bubble tea enthusiast. His activism began in 2008 with his “blasainFMA” YouTube channel - where he worked to bring awareness to multiracial issues surrounding the intersection of Black and Asian identity. Johnathan first podcast “Edugaytion” covered Queer Person of Color (QPOC) issues, and has recently launched “This QPOC Life” to be more inclusive to...2023-06-261h 14
Our ClassroomEpisode 60 | From Tupac to QPOC w/ Annie TornabeneIn this episode of Our Classroom we go From Tupac to QPOC w/ Annie Tornabene as she offers some practical strategies to grapple with shifting racial categories as a “Questioning Person of Color”. Different voice, different content, same energy.
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Imposter syndrome
Impact of the U.S. Census on shifting racial categories
3 practical strategies to grapple with shifting racial categories as a “Questioning Person of Color”
Annie Tornabene, MEd, owns and provides educational therapy services at AMP Educational Therapy LLC in Southern California. She has previously served as the Director of Student Support, Middle School Learni...2023-05-1038 min
Nonsense and Noise17 - Making a Space for QPOC (1 Year Anniversary!)Happy 1 year anniversary! Thanks to everyone who has listened to my podcast for its first year, and here's to continuing to make space for QPOC and the stories we have to tell!Follow me at @kahtonotkayto on all platforms (IG/Twitter/Twitch)!2022-10-2441 min
No ShadéNavigating The Queer Scene As A QPOCFrom co-signing to battling microaggressive behaviors, it is not easy navigating the queer scene as a POC! Have you been the victim of backhanded jokes with a racist undertone? Have you felt excluded and had your experience invalidated? We're here to spill the tea on our experience as QPOC in the queer scene and how we can carve out space that is BIPOC friendly and safe!
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This QPOC Life2021. Wow.Hello. Hi. Happy Thanksgiving. Merry Christmas. Happy Kwanza. Happy New Year. Hello new President. Hello Capitol Riots. Hi Winter. Hello Daylight Savings Time coming and going. Hello 1 year anniversary of pandemic lockdown. That's how long it has been since we made an episode. AND YET WE ARE ALIVE! Hey glory!
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisqpoclife/message2021-03-0944 minThis QPOC LifeFood and FatphobiaIt's the holiday season and you know what that means: FOOD! And folks complaining about how much food they're eating on how it's going to have an impact on their body/ weight etc. In this episode we explore our favorite foods and then we get into it about fatphobia and dealing with that in this world of social media gaze.
Johnathan: @blasianFMA - Carlos: @tresfabuleux - Zach: @zacharyares - Ashley: @AshleyLNesby
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisqpoclife/message2020-11-3000 minThis QPOC LifeShady PoliticsAs we are ALL still reeling from the results of the 2020 presidential election, our QPOC fam dissects the early returns, shares how they participated in this year’s election, and discuss what the future of the political world is looking like for us. We also take time to celebrate the many LGBTQ+ folks who recently won both local and national elections in the U.S. We might not have had the “Blue Wave” we were hoping for, but we definitely got some kind of rainbow wave.
Johnathan: @blasianFMA - Carlos: @tresfabuleux - Zach: @zacharyares - Ashley: @AshleyLNesby
...2020-11-1600 minThis QPOC LifeBi Bi Bi (Racial)This week, the This QPOC Life crew is talking about being biracial. We start off with personal stories from our lives and then pivot into Kamala Harris's identity and how we think that may or may not have an impact on voters in the 2020 presidential election.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisqpoclife/message2020-10-2600 minThis QPOC LifeA Girl Like Me: A Special Interview With PeppermintPeppermint is EVERYONE’S favorite flavor! On today’s episode we have an extra-special interview with the iconic, legendary, fabulous Peppermint. Known for her starring roles on Broadway and RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 9, along with being a musician and a trans activist, Pep won’t let Covid-19 slow her down. Carlos and Zach sit down with Peppermint to discuss her new album “A Girl Like Me: Letters To My Lovers” which drops on October 16, Drag Race, and the activist work she continues to do for Black trans lives.
Follow Peppermint on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube. Share, strea...2020-10-1200 minThis QPOC LifeWAP: Black Woman EmpowermentGobble me, swallow me, drip down the side of me...that’s right y’all, today we are talking about none other than the Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion hit “WAP”! And as a song that celebrates Black Woman empowerment, there’s plenty to cover: the double-standard of men versus women being sexual, the debate over where the song empowers or degrades women, and of course the tired-ass “what about the kids” argument. This week, Ashley and Carlos co-host as our own Cardi and Megan, and we are joined by TWO special guest femme-cees, Chantel Whitt (@chantelwhitt) and Isake Smith...2020-09-2837 min
This QPOC LifeThe SwirlAre you down with “the swirl?” This QPOC Life is BACK and ready to tackle dating across racial lines. Dating as a QPOC is tough enough, so what happens when you decide to date someone from a different race or ethnic group? Our hosts talk about the highs and lows of their dating experiences.
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NEW SEASON ALERT! We’re BACK for Season 4 and jumping right into the deep end of the dating people. Have you dated someone outside of your race? Our hosts share their experiences with “the swirl” on...2020-09-1430 min
This QPOC LifeHello Moto(ki) ft. Motoki MaxtedThis week we welcome Motoki Maxted, a multi talented content creator and all around "nice guy." In this episode we talk about Motoki's career in social media, his rise to popularity, growing up Asian in a rural and Christian area, and more. Motoki is also the host of the Exposed Podcast.
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Subscribe to (and rate) the podcast on ...2020-07-3137 minThis QPOC LifeBob the Drag Queen and Performing PerformanceIt's a This QPOC Life summer special with none other than Bob the Drag Queen!
The Black Lives Matter movement has taken center stage in the national conversation in America. And as many White people (and brands, sports teams, etc.) are “waking up” to the ills of systemic racism, we can’t help but wonder if it’s real or if it’s all for show.
On today’s episode, we discuss performative “wokeness” that we are seeing in the culture, how to spot it, and what to do when confronted by it. Then, we interview wit...2020-07-2044 minThis QPOC LifeZoom, Boom, Stuck in My RoomOn the Season 3 Finale of This QPOC Life, we talk about the goals we set at the beginning of the season and the changes we had to make. We discuss Zoom exhaustion, Zoom bombers, and how COVID-19 disproportionately affects BIPOC.
As a note: This episode was recorded prior to the homicide of George Floyd. As we march to demand justice for Black lives, This QPOC Life wants to remind you that, for Queer and Trans BIPOC, looking after your mental health is an act of resistance.
Remember that you can always talk to us...2020-06-031h 01This QPOC LifeThe Legendary Legacy of Ballroom as told by Michael RobersonMichael Roberson discusses the ballroom community -- which drew mainstream notice courtesy of Madonna's 1990 "Vogue" video and Jennie Livingston's 1991 documentary Paris Is Burning -- and its ability to unify traditionally excluded individuals. These self-made families forge bonds that span a lifetime and has developed into a global subculture. He believes that the family dynamics created within ballroom culture can teach the rest of us how to develop healthy communities.
Michael Roberson is an adjunct professor at the New School and Union Theological Seminary and a senior scholar for the Center for Race, Religion and Economic Democracy. He's...2020-05-271h 00
Confabulation QPOC PodcastCORONA GIVE ME A BREAK!!!As the world takes part in Social Distancing, the Confabuation QPOC Podcast has decided to do the same. Lets take a listen as the cast members give insight on their individual experiences during the CoronaVirus / COVID-19 outbreak.
On behalf of the Confabulation QPOC Podcast we urge everyone to take this matter serious and only travel for necessities. We love each and everyone of you and we can't wait to bring you all more great discussion. See you later for now!
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Yellow GlitterOn equity and challenging personal preferences with Johnathan Gibbs (aka blasianFMA)For the month of February, we sit down with queer Asian Americans to learn more about how they navigate finding love here in America. This episode, we chat with Johnathan Gibbs, aka blasianFMA about activism, biracial identities, model minority myths, our racial preferences, and so much more. Johnathan Gibbs, he/him/his also known as blasianFMA online, is a content creator, podcaster, activist, serial panelist, and bubble tea enthusiast. His work in activism began with his YouTube channel “blasainFMA” in 2008, in which he worked to bring awareness to multiracial issues surrounding the intersection of Black and Asian identity. He later enjoye...2020-02-2653 minThis QPOC LifeI Am Not My HairYou, dear listener, might have wavy, curly, coily, or kinky hair. TODAY, we're talking about the obsession with our hair. Not our own obsession with our hair, #TeamNatural. Rather, the obsession non-POC seem to have with touching our hair.
You probably had a variation of this conversation at least once in your life: “I just love your hair! It’s so beautiful. Can I touch it?” A lot of the time, you’re lucky if they ask. Why is it, for many POC, our hair becomes a reason to establish personal boundaries with others?
Beyond hair, we...2020-02-0640 minThis QPOC LifeAsk Ashley! Black and Lesbian in Corporate AmericaWorking a corporate gig can be complicated and political enough. Now add being POC to the experience. Okay, now add being queer. NOW, add being a woman. Today, Carlos is flying solo with a special guest, Ashley Nesby. Ashley shares her experience as a black woman and a lesbian navigating her way through the corporate world.
She also shares her coming out experience and being the first lesbian couple to attend her high school's prom. Now, she serves as a Sr. Product Marketing Manager at Buzzfeed and recently married!
Ashley already feels like one of...2020-01-3026 minThis QPOC LifeLetting Go of Toxic PeopleLeaning in (and leaning over) to 2020, you might be examining your relationships and grappling with people who are toxic in your life. The blurring edges between social media and real life don't make that a walk in the park. As the conversation about "cancel culture" heats up, is it okay to cut those people from your life?
The Core Four dive pretty deep talking about their own experiences in dealing with toxic people. Sometimes, that's looked like letting go of people associated with toxic memories.
Family members, partners, friends-with-benefits, and acquaintances can all be toxic...2020-01-2434 minThis QPOC LifeThis is 2020We’re This QPOC Life and this is... 2020! The core four are back with a self-care check-in and setting our intentions for a new decade. Carlos gets mixed and mingled, Johnathan gets bit by the travel bug, Jo Lee breaks shackles, and Zach is here with a prophecy.
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Subscribe to (and rate) the podcast on...2020-01-1630 minThis QPOC LifeThese QPOC Dice (A Dungeons and Dragons Extravaganza)The Core Four are joined by the illustrious Raffy Regulus. It's Carlos's first time rolling the d20s. For vets like Johnathan, Zach, and Jo, it's still an adventure we didn't expect. Raffy takes us on a Dungeons and Dragons adventure as only a QPOC could.
What twists and turns await our aspiring adventurers? What lurks in the forgotten places of Waterdeep? With special editing and sound design by Jo, get ready for a ride.
Dungeons and Dragons is given a special place in the hearts of many queer and trans people of color. For...2019-12-2436 minThis QPOC LifeRice Queen, Potato Queen - It's Just a Preference!This week Johnathan interviews Steven Wakabayashi, about racial fetishization in Gay Asian dating practices.
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Carlos: @tresfabuleux 2019-12-0830 minThis QPOC LifeThe Boy Who Kicked the Beedrill's NestThis week Johnathan interviews Steven Wakabayashi, content creator and mindfulness guru known, lately, for his response to Queer Eye Japan.
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Johnathan: @blasianFMA...2019-12-0233 minThis QPOC LifeWhat's in a NameThis week the QPOC crew discusses names, dead names, and the role social media plays in either affirming individuals who do not go by the names on their government documents or how those social media giants act as hurdles to people who have moved on from that chapter of their life.
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Subscribe to (and rate) the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google...2019-11-2631 minThis QPOC LifeWerqplace ViolenceAcclimatizing to workplace culture can already be a tricky thing to navigate. That's especially true in corporate culture. The whole crew attended an LGBTQIA+ event that Zach put together. The panel brought folks together sharing different experiences as far as their ability to self express at work. This had us thinking about what it's like being QTPOC at corporate gigs.
"Tone it down." "Everything doesn't have to be about sexuality." Binarist dress codes. These are just a few of the ways that we can be limited in the workplace. Where do these rules and microaggressions come from...2019-11-1936 minThis QPOC LifeThanks for Trans AwarenessAs we step into Transgender Awareness Month, please remember that trans allyship is ongoing, every day of the year. Do the work.
We dedicate this episode to the memory of trans women of color whose lives were taken from them in 2019.
Dana Martin, Jazzaline Ware, Ashanti Carmon Claire Legato, Muhlaysia Booker, Michelle “Tamika” Washington, Paris Cameron, Chynal Lindsey, Chanel Scurlock, Zoe Spears, Brooklyn Lindsey, Denali Berries Stuckey, Kiki Fantroy, Jordan Cofer, Pebbles LaDime “Dime” Doe, Tracy Single, Bailey Reeves, Bee Love Slater, Jamagio Jamar Berryman, Itali Marlowe, Briana ”BB”Hill
GROW THE COMMUNIT...2019-11-0520 minThis QPOC LifeThe Great(est) PumpkinIt's the final week of scary pumpkin season! We get into a discussion about scary movies and all things spooky.
The crew has lots to share on self-care this week. Jo Lee's perspectives are changing, Zach is pulling through, Carlos drops a word, and Johnathan starts new routines.
The whole QPOC gang wishes you a fabulous and safe Halloween! Pull some tricks. Have some treats. And remember, candy corn is not keto-friendly.
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If you believe in the work we are doing, invest in our success, become a...2019-10-2935 minThis QPOC LifeLet's Get FreakyAs Halloween month continues, the crew is ready to explore their freaky sides. Sex can be a scary conversation for some, especially for queer and trans people of color. There can be shame attached to our experiences. Sometimes, we don't have all the information. Messaging we receive as young people has consequences. In the age of internet hookups, the unknown can put our physical safety at risk.
There's a LOT to unpack. So... Let's talk about sex baby!
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If you believe in the work we are doing, invest in our...2019-10-2232 minThis QPOC LifeHello from the Other SideSpooky Season continues as we delve into the seasonal traditions of just some of our QPOC ancestral worship. The spread of Christianity through colonization has reshaped spiritual culture for many people of color. In many cases, especially for African Americans, it's meant the outright erasure and rejection of those traditions.
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Subscribe to (and rate) the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and...2019-10-1540 minThis QPOC LifeFear in SpaceThis week, the Credibility Crew tackle the topic of "safe space". Specifically, we discuss the lack of virtual and tangible spaces for nonbinary People of Color. Externally, it's easy to find language about "brave space", but where can nonbinary people turn to address their fears and concerns?
Zach seems tongue-tied. Johnathan's getting the casting couch ready. Jojo is movin' and groovin'. Carlos whips the cointadas in shape.
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If you believe in the work we are doing, invest in our success, become a Patron on Patreon! Thank you to...2019-10-1129 minThis QPOC LifeGhost Stories and Spooky TalesGhosts? Gargoyles? Witch books!? October means everyone’s favorite spooky time of year. Halloween is coming which got us to thinking about ghost stories. The gang shares their experiences getting ghosted (and being the ghost).
We also talk about ghosting on platonic friends. What are your ghost stories?
Johnathan feels better, #ThisKetoLife gives Zach nightmares, Jo Lee talks ADHD, and Carlos is high yellow.
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If you believe in the work we are doing, invest in our success, become a Patron on Patreon! Thank you to all ou...2019-10-0235 minThis QPOC LifeGoodbye Summer, Hello FallTo our new listeners, HELLO! We're happy you're here. To our returning listeners, get ready get ready! Season 3 of The Award Winning This QPOC Life starts off with a reintroduction to the core crew, catches up with their Summer shenanigans and looks to the 2019-2020 season. As things begin to change, some things remain the same. Get ready, get ready!
Johnathan - @blasianFMA
JoLee - @CallMeJoLee
Zach - @ZacharyAres
Carlos - @TresFabuleux
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisqpoclife/message2019-09-2324 minThis QPOC LifeGlow Up, Show Up, Ho UpThe Season 2 Finale sees a whole bunch of people in our little ole studio reflecting on the past season (both show and personal). Keep us in your hearts throughout the Summer and we'll see you some time in September!
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Follow This QPOC...2019-06-041h 02This QPOC LifeThe DramaticsThere has been so much drama in the atmosphere lately. From James Charles to Game of Thrones, sit back and relax as we chat it up.
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Join our Discord channel here: https://discord...2019-05-2958 minThis QPOC LifeQueens and PrincesWe're joined by special guest, Ianne Fields Stewart, of Topics Include, our dawtah podcast. We talk about pronouns, the stage adaptation of Prince of Egypt, The Battle of Winterfell on Game of Thrones, and Mixed-ish.
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This Is 393 PodcastsThis Is 393 Uzoma (QPOC co-founder) x Danielle (Clan Mother) x BoogeyUzoma Asagwara has made the decision to enter into the political arena. Kenneth chats with the QPOC co-founder (Now MLA) to here about her beginnings, the climate of sports when it came to the treatment of those in the LGBTQ community as she grew up.
Danielle Morrison - Is a hip hop fan, graphic designer, law student and entrepreneur. Her Clan Mother brand has become a sought after brand in the city of Winnipeg and outside. Hear about inspiration, her goals and how Norval Morrisseau played into her work and what they share in common. Osani & Kenneth ask a few...2019-05-0956 minThis QPOC LifeIdentity PolitickedWhew chile, a lot was said this time....
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Johnathan: @blasianFMA Carlos: @tresfabuleux Jo Lee: @callmejolee Zach: ...2019-05-011h 00This QPOC LifeThe Golden JubileeIt's a double celebration! With your help, This QPOC Life brought home BRIC's B Free Award for People's Choice in time for our 50th episode. It's a very special Golden Jubilee. Thank you to all our listeners, patrons, and friends for an incredible display of love and support. We couldn't do this without you. Thanks for including us in your lives and your self-care.
The Core Four reprise their roles as Heros (and Theyros) of Light with surprise twists and new characters. Can they overcome new and returning evil? We get into it about Notre Dame, Game...2019-04-271h 07This QPOC LifeIssa Setup!Hot off the heels of a GRUELING 3 weeks of performance arts activities, the crew are back to talk about everything from self care, to Trans Day of Visibility, to Jussie Smollett, Kim Burrell, and Summer goals.
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2019-04-0557 minThis QPOC LifeWhite Vessel or A History Of Black Youtube Content CreatorsIn this week's episode, Johnathan and Darien aka XY Powerpop aka Nigreaux from the internet ponder why Black Queers often end up dating White men. They also chat about their own histories with Black Queer Youtube, the rise of social media, the encounters they've had along the way, their influence, and their continued works.
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Tonedeafness comes in many forms...
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...2019-03-161h 09This QPOC LifeBeautiful GownsIn this episode we welcome back Mary Martha and we talk about the Oscars.
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Jo...2019-03-0852 minThis QPOC LifeGrillz and BillzHand tattoos and Rent has the Fab Four talking about grillz and billz.
Johnathan goes under the knife, Zach does the BIG chop, Carlos is ready for ghostbusters, and Jo Lee don't dance now.
Today, we get into it about Beyoncé asking fans to go vegan, Ariana's tattoo faux pas, RENT Live, and the GayVN's. We also discuss Cory Booker's presidential bid and having two black candidates running in the primaries.
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If you believe in the work we are doing, invest in our success, become a P...2019-02-0759 minThis QPOC LifeSimple and Clean'tWe're flying without Carlos and Zach this week, but Johnathan and Jojo bring the dynamics and the duo. Johnathan talk about win-wins and Jo Lee makes the face melt.
We cover a lot in this episode. Kingdom Hearts 3 is being released, new works by POC to celebrate, Kamala Harris is running for POTUS, and you're never too young to wear MAGA hats.
We also breakdown a discussion between Mo'Nique and Whoopi Goldberg. As QPOC, do we have a responsibility to pave the way for those coming behind us? Chime in with your thoughts on social...2019-01-311h 01This QPOC LifeCommander in McChief2019 is off to a blazing start and leaving us gagged. You know we had to talk about the Commander in McChief serving McDonald's at the White House. (Does that make it the White Castle?) This leads us into a discussion about wealth, decadence, and spending.
Johnathan goes super-saiyan, Zach tucks for the first time, Jo Lee gets into them coins, and Carlos gets physical.
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If you believe in the work we are doing, invest in our success, become a Patron on Patreon! Thank you to all our...2019-01-2255 minThis QPOC LifeYou Have MailCarlos has a new fan(?), Zach gets inked, Johnathan gets back in the groove, and Jo Lee is living #ThisStudioLife. We also get our first listener mail and it's a lot to unpack getting us into a discussion about tolerance and identity politics.
Wicked casts the first black woman to play Glinda. Her name is Brittney Johnson. Know her. We discuss the tone-deafness of Ellen's forgiveness of Kevin Hart. The border wall wins Bloop of the Week.
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If you believe in the work we are doing, invest in our success...2019-01-171h 01This QPOC LifeWe Three Kweenz We're here and queer in two-thousand-reclaiming-what's-mine-teen! Jo Lee becomes official, Carlos reverses the holiday diet curse, Zach's ready for a weave, and Johnathan gets bandersnatch'd.
In many Latinx communities, the Christmas holiday continues through Three Kings' Day. In our effort to fight the colonizers, we decided to call it Three Kweenz Day celebrate three sets of queens. The first, your hosts. The second, the cast of All Stars Season 4. And third, we honor and give thanks for the life of the Grandfather of Ballroom and Pioneer, Hector Xtravaganza.
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In Ya FaceNiveen Abdelatty on music by QPOC and women of colourMichele and musician, dj, activist performer, and queer woman of colour, Niveen Abedlatty (aka DJ Hip Hop Hoe), co-host, discuss and play tracks, with a focus on music created and produced by QPOC, women of colour, and gender diverse/gender non conforming artists.Tracklist:‘I am, will be’ by Zaya Barroso‘Prove it on me blues’ by Ma Rainey and her Georgia Jazz Band‘If that’s your boyfriend (he wasn’t last night)’ by Meshell Ndegeocello‘I am her’ by Shea Diamond‘Be honest’ by Kiddy Smile‘Freq U’ by Miss Blanks‘Killing us softly’ by Candy Royalle + Freed Radicals‘Black Power’ by Divide and Dissolve2019-01-0400 min
The Wellness Wives PodcastEPISODE 19: The Importance of Knowing Your Partner's Love LanguageIn the last episode of 2018, we discuss the 5 love languages with our good friends Mickey (@mickeydabarber) and Tye West-Potts (@therunwayrebel). The phrase “never mix business with pleasure” does not apply to us and it definitely does not apply to our guest. We discuss what led us to marriage counseling and how we were introduced to the 5 love languages. We also had the pleasure of speaking to a couple that are running a million dollar business while working to maintain the romantic side of their relationship. We gave them a love language assessment and the results were surprising! Thank you for...2018-12-311h 02This QPOC LifeHolidazed and Confused2018 left us feeling dazed and confused. Hoodwinked. Run amok. So, let's kiki and have some laughs. Johnathan makes off like a bandit, Jo Lee has bestie time, Carlos is a skinny legend with a tan, and Zach knows a seven word chorus.
We discuss some QPOC victories in nominations for the Golden Globes and Grammys, what 2018 taught us, and Bloop of the Week goes to Kevin Hart.
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We vent about our frustrations with people who call themselves allies and don't back it up with action.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisqpoclife/message2018-11-3051 minThis QPOC LifeReclaiming My Self-CareThe gang is back catching up about post-Midterm elections and have a roundtable chat about self-care. Carlos reaches Petty Level 9000, Jo Lee gets lit AF and Johnathan goes west. Our very own, United States Congress wins Bloop of the Week.
The Tea
We talk about the generosity of Pittsburgh's Muslim community to the Tree of Life synagogue, a sweep of historic wins as Democrats succeed in flipping the House, and what a more equitable Congress looks like.
Bloop of the Week: Congress
With a Blue Congress on the horizon, there is a shining beacon of hope... and she HAS the...2018-11-131h 17This QPOC LifeBlack, Gay, and ClassicalThis week Johnathan interviews his old buddy Garrett McQueen, Bassoonist, Symphony Orchestra member, and host of "Music Through the Night" on American Public Media. You may remember Garrett from the Edugaytion podcast. Yup. It's the same one.
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Brooklyn Free Speech RadioThis QPOC Life Episode 34We take a look back at some of our favorite moments of from year one! Johnathan's ready to set it off, Jo Lee wakes up and pays attention and Carlos is a BOSS.We talk about the White House and trans erasure, "Yes on 3" in Massachusetts, the hottest states of the midterm elections, and internalized racism on Dr. Phil.Read this article from Vox to learn more about the key states in the upcoming midterm elections. If you live in these states or know people who do: mobilize and VOTE!2018-10-311h 05This QPOC LifeThrowbacks and Face CracksWe take a look back at some of our favorite moments of from year one! Johnathan's ready to set it off, Jo Lee wakes up and pays attention and Carlos is a BOSS.
We talk about the White House and trans erasure, "Yes on 3" in Massachusets, the hottest states of the midterm elections, and internalized racism on Dr. Phil.
Read this article from Vox to learn more about the key states in the upcoming midterm elections. If you live in these states or know people who do: mobilize and VOTE!
Bloop of the Week...2018-10-291h 05This QPOC LifeHappy Birthday to Us!Carlos, Jonathan, and Jo Lee celebrate the first anniversary of This QPOC Life! Pedro joins us on the mic, just like Episode 1 . Carlos gets a check-up, Jo Lee is on a journey, Pedro’s role-playing and Johnathan re-invents the narrative. We also debut This QPOC Theme-song!
Next week, we’re going to share some of our favorite moments from our first year as a podcast. We want to know what YOUR favorite moments have been. Tweet us . Facebook us . Email Us . Get at us!
International Pronouns Day
Wednesday, October 17 was the...2018-10-231h 15This QPOC LifeHey Xorje! Queer on the BorderlineIn Episode 32, the Core Four welcome Xorje Olivares (@XorjeO & @HeyXorje) of Affirmative Reaction on SiriusXM Progress, Channel 127. Carlos becomes an assassin in their spare time, Zach's out of pills, Jo Lee is on #ThisFentyLife, and Johnathan sends Zach late-night messages.
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Johnathan: @blasianFMA2018-10-151h 05This QPOC LifeFriends and MonstersIn Episode 31, the Core Four chop it up about what to do when you realize your friends and favs might be problematic. We discuss Honey Davenport's exit at The Monster, authentic self-care, emotional labor, and Bette Midler wins Bloop of the Week.
Cheers to an NYC Icon
In celebration of LGBTQ History Month, we honor the memory of Ms. Colombia, who passed away on October 3, 2018. She was found in the waters off Riis Park in Queens. At the moment, NYPD doesn’t suspect foul play.
Jo Lee shares their memory of the...2018-10-091h 01
This QPOC LifeThe Emmy Goes to…From the Emmy Awards to Grindr's Kindr initiative, we pack a LOT into Episode 30. Jo Lee makes the rent. Carlos shares herses journey on #ThisKetoLife. Zach spills his 23andme tea. Johnathan investigates if he and Zach are eligible to receive Emmys.
It's a Queer Year at the Emmys
Drag Race and Queer Eye took snatched the trophies this year. What does this mean for queer programming? Who do you think will be the first QPOC to claim the EGOT?
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This QPOC LifeThe Anti Violence Project with Raffy RegulusIn episode 29 we talk about Spider-Man, The Kiki Scene, Ballroom, TW Trans Murders/Homicides, and the Anti Violence Project with Raffy Regulus.
To learn more about the Anti-Violence Project and get involved, visit: www.avp.org. If you have experienced or witness violence, you can call their hotline: 212-714-1141.
Catch Raffy’s first episode of Self-Care and Steven Universe.
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This QPOC LifeRIP Aretha and Doctor StoriesIn Episode 28, we begin Season 2 of This QPOC Life!
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Brooklyn Free Speech RadioThis QPOC Life Episode 27In Episode 27 we sit with Cassondra James Kellam and Solomon Dorsey to talk about life, music, broadway, the church (of course) and Once on this Island, the Tony Award-winning musical revival.Grow the CommunityIf you believe in the work we are doing here and want to invest in our success financially Become a Patron on Patreon! Thank you to all our Patrons.Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes or Google Play Music! (It’s free!)Follow This QPOC Life on Twitter! Cass...2018-07-311h 02
This QPOC LifeOnce on this PodcastIn Episode 27 we sit with Cassondra James Kellam and Solomon Dorsey to talk about life, music, broadway, the church (of course) and Once on this Island, the Tony Award-winning musical revival.
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This QPOC Life#ChurchHurt and the Lies Adults tell UsIn Episode 26, we talk about #ChurchHurt, the controversy surrounding Leandria Johnson and the hypocrisy of the church; The children being separated from their families at the border, white people calling the police on black people for just existing, and Janet Mock’s written and directed episode of Pose on FX.
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This QPOC LifeMid Summer UpdateIn Episode 25, we’ve been on vacation but really we’re all working hard. June was Pride month, and we take this hour to reflect on that. It’s just Marymartha and Johnathan in the drivers seats, but we are yet here!
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Check out some of the organizations mentioned in this episode
GAPIMNY
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If you believe in the work we are doing here and want to invest in our success financially Become a Patron on Patreon! Thank you to all...2018-05-261h 16This QPOC LifeNavigating Life as a Queer AsianOn episode 23, we are celebrating Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This week Johnathan is joined by Patrik Liin, Dilys, and Karim. They discuss a few news items, Han privilege, Desi people, Crazy Rich Asians, and navigating life as a Queer Asian (Quasian).
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Brooklyn Free Speech RadioThis QPOC Life Episode 19In episode 19 we take a look back at some of our favorite moments of This QPOC Life, we give our advice as content creators, and Johnathan has a one on one interview with the person that started it all for him with regard to podcasting: Random J. 2018-05-161h 11This QPOC LifeGay Latino Caucus of NYCOn episode 22, Carlos and Jo Lee welcome Emerson (@emersonsoto1) and Sam (@sdgram88) from the Gay Latino Caucus! You may remember hearing about the GLC on a previous episode when Carlos recounted an important lesson: Go third! Producer Pedro also jumps in on the conversation.
The Gay Latino Caucus is a social group working to identify and nurture emerging leadership in the Gay and Latino community. We discuss how the GLC came together and the work they do in the community. We also scratch the surface on our experiences as Queer Latinx people.
Find the Gay La...2018-05-1452 minThis QPOC LifeAn Afternoon with Todrick HallIn episode 21 we had a chance to sit down with Todrick Hall during his NYC stop on his Forbidden tour. In light of his recent video “Not Black Enough”, I wanted to address some of the issues that many in the black and brown communities have criticized Hall for over the past eight to ten years.
This episode also opens with one of Jo Lee’s Jamuary tracks! You can listen to them on SoundCloud.
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This QPOC LifeQueer Gamers Unite! Building the Confidence to take down TrollsIn episode 20 we discuss our time at PAX East and then we share with you, our panel Queer Gamers Unite!: Building Confidence to take on Trolls! This was an important milestone in our journey! Upon starting This QPOC Life, we said that we wanted to have our first live show in 2018. We named it, and we claimed it!
This episode also opens with one of Jo Lee’s Jamuary tracks! You can listen to them on SoundCloud.
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This QPOC LifeBlack to the FutureIn episode 19 we take a look back at some of our favorite moments of This QPOC Life, we give our advice as content creators, and Johnathan has a one on one interview with the person that started it all for him with regard to podcasting: Random J.
This episode also opens with one of Jo Lee’s Jamuary tracks! You can listen to them on SoundCloud.
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Brooklyn Free Speech RadioThis QPOC Life Episode 17Episode 17: It's Been 84 Years!In episode 17 we come back from our 84 year break. It has been busy, y’all and we need to catch up. We chat about our hectic lives which include concerts with the PAO, TV appearances, and Demi Lovato. Oh, and guess what. Johnathan has had his coming to Jesus/Ru moment. We discuss the RPDR season 10 queens.This episode also opens with one of Jo Lee’s Jamuary tracks! You can listen to them on SoundCloud.Grow the Community:If you believe in the work we are...2018-04-031h 05
This QPOC LifeA Good Friday, IndeedIn episode 18 we discuss Christians in customer service, RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 10 episode 2 and, in preparation for our appearance at Pax East 2018, our video game journeys.
This episode also opens with one of Jo Lee’s Jamuary tracks! You can listen to them on SoundCloud.
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This QPOC LifeIt’s Been 84 Years!In episode 17 we come back from our 84 year break. It has been busy, y’all and we need to catch up. We chat about our hectic lives which include concerts with the PAO, TV appearances, and Demi Lovato. Oh, and guess what. Johnathan has had his coming to Jesus/Ru moment. We discuss the RPDR season 10 queens.
This episode also opens with one of Jo Lee’s Jamuary tracks! You can listen to them on SoundCloud.
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This QPOC LifeBitch better have my Money (Pay me what you owe me)In episode 16 we talk about Monique, representation, as much of Black Panther as we can without spoiling it, and, of course, Fergie at the All Star Game… Jesus.
This episode also opens with one of Jo Lee’s Jamuary tracks! You can listen to them on SoundCloud.
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This QPOC LifeFor the Culture PodcastIn episode 15 we welcome Justin and Adrian from For the Culture Podcast. We discuss RuPaul being problematic, how Justin and Adrian met, why black creators date/ marry white, why Youtube doesn’t care about black creators, growing as creators, Church, Porn, Content Creation Goals and Strategies, Youtube Drama, and Protecting your property/ Supporting each other. Yeah… It’s a lot.
This episode also opens with one of Jo Lee’s Jamuary tracks! You can listen to them on SoundCloud.
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If you believe in the work we are doing here and wa...2018-02-191h 33This QPOC LifeWorking While BlackOn Episode 14, Zachary and Johnathan chat it up with, not one, but TWO special guests: Honorary Member MaryMartha Ford-Dieng and Actor Jeremy Abram! We explore what it’s like navigating the workplace while black, colon cleansing, Quincy Jones, Patti Labelle, and other things.
This episode also opens with one of Jo Lee’s Jamuary tracks! You can listen to them on SoundCloud.
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Brooklyn Free Speech RadioThis QPOC Life Episode 13On Episode 13, This QPOC Life we chat it up about the Grammys, Broadway, the juxtaposition of White Fragility to Black Expression, the Spice Girls Reunion, Maxine Waters and more!Follow us on social media: @thisQPOCLife2018-02-061h 31
This QPOC LifeI Said What I SaidOn Episode 13, This QPOC Life we chat it up about the Grammys, Broadway, the juxtaposition of White Fragility to Black Expression, the Spice Girls Reunion, Maxine Waters and more!
On The Tea
Drag Race Recap
Carlos, Zach and Jo Lee dish on episode two of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 3.
I Said What I Said
This week we talk about the juxtaposition of White Fragility to Black Expression, and how society often misconstrues communication from Black people as being overly aggressive.
This episode also opens...2018-02-051h 31
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioThis QPOC Life Episode 12On Episode 12, This QPOC Life officially joins the BRIC Media Arts Center family of podcasts. The gang gets a little heavy with the first in a series of intentional discussions on race. Our goal is not only to create a safe and fun listening space for QPOC everywhere. We want to establish meaningful dialog on issues that affect us as as people who live on the intersection of being Queer and POC.On The Tea•Offset and Cardi B are criticized for the Migos star’s homophobic lyrics.•#OscarsSoWhite: Were steps taken to improve POC visibility at the Oscars?•Larry Nasaar s...2018-01-301h 07
This QPOC LifeLet’s Talk About RaceOn Episode 12, This QPOC Life officially joins the BRIC Media Arts Center family of podcasts. The gang gets a little heavy with the first in a series of intentional discussions on race. Our goal is not only to create a safe and fun listening space for QPOC everywhere. We want to establish meaningful dialog on issues that affect us as as people who live on the intersection of being Queer and POC.
On The Tea
Offset and Cardi B are criticized for the Migos star’s homophobic lyrics.
#OscarsSoWhite: Were steps taken to improve POC visibility...2018-01-291h 07
This QPOC LifeRuPaul’s Drag Race: The Origin of HersesOn Episode 11, the gang talks about the return of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 3.
On The Tea
Colin Kaepernick completes his Million Dollar Pledge with the #10for10 campaign. Visit http://kaepernick7.com/category/10for10/ to learn more/
What are the implications of a government shutdown? How did we get here?
Mary and the Witch’s Flower: https://geeksofcolor.co/2017/12/23/watch-the-magical-trailer-for-mary-and-the-witchs-flower/
Bloop of the Week: Johnathan talks about assumptions.
RuPaul’s Drag Race
Over nearly 10 years, the LGBTQ+ community watch Drag Race steadily go from a community institution to a mainstream favorite. Wi...2018-01-2259 min
This QPOC LifeFeeling the Final FantasyIt’s our first Queer Gamer episode on This QPOC Life! We’re focusing on a series that is near and dear to each one of us: Final Fantasy. From fiction to fashion, Final Fantasy has served us some imaginative realness through the decades. What better way to honor the 30 year old series than to gush on and on about it for an hour and a half!? Even if you’re not a Gamer (or “gaymer”) or you never played Final Fantasy, we encourage you to listen!
On The Tea
The backlash after the Tangerine Tyrant...2018-01-151h 24
This QPOC LifeNew Year New Slay!It’s the new year and we’re talking QPOC media this week with none other than one of the foremost and prominent content creators in the realm: Terry Torrington of Slay TV. You might know Terry from his current project Love at First Night or his past projects at Blunted Muse, including, but not limited to the No Shade web series. We hash out just some of the news that has come out since we’ve been gone, and chat it up with Terry about his beginnings, what he’s doing, and what he has planned.
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This QPOC LifeThe Last HolidayThe QPOC crew spends this episode going over news from the past week (both Doug and Keaton Jones), their favorite holiday music, and how they navigate the holidays being a queer person of color. This week we want you to get at us on social media and let us know what your favorite holiday songs are. Check out the various links below! As we wrap up 2017, we want to take a second to say thank you for listening to us! We hope that you’ll stick with us and grow with us in 2018!
If you believe in...2017-12-201h 18
This QPOC LifeThe Ultimate ClapbackThis week we talk to MaryMartha E. Ford-Dieng (like Django… pronounced “Jang”), creator of this year’s new hit card game The Ultimate Clapback. Make no mistake about it, The Ultimate Clapback is 1 part Cards Against Humanity 1 part Black Twitter and 1 part Interpretive Performance and Dance. This game combines quick wit with shade and reading ability. We get into MaryMartha’s story, her vision, and our own connections to reading, shade, and the history of the art with regard to ball culture and the QPOC community.
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This QPOC LifeWorld AIDS DayFriday, December 1 was World AIDS day, so we got together to talk about how HIV/AIDS has impacted our lives, and those we know. We also share information regarding HIV/AIDS and maintaining your health so that whether you’re HIV negative or HIV positive, you can live well. We also covered some news from the week, and had our first bit of listener feedback!
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This QPOC LifeFuck the Mayflower… (The Thanksgiving Spectacular!)Sorry for the late episode everybody! Must have been the Tryptophan or the itis or something. Anyway, we’re back with our 1 hour and 20 minute Thanksgiving Spectacular, recorded on site at Jojo’s apartment in Brooklyn. In this episode, we talk about what we’re thankful for, Christina Aguilera, Net Neutrality, and the Trans Day of Remembrance. Sit down and stay tuned, because this spectacular is a long one.
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This QPOC LifeO Say, Can YOU See?It was a big week in politics and speakers Johnathan, Carlos, Jojo, and Zachary have united forces to review the major Democratic victories during after election day 2017. We also take a moment to recognize the Veterans, to whom we owe tremendous thanks; they who fight for our freedoms, including freedom of speech.
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This QPOC LifeThe Church of Mykal KilgoreJo Lee, Carlos, and Johnathan welcome a special guest to the podcast. Critically acclaimed Broadway performer, singer, actor Mykal Kilgore joins the crew this week to discuss his journey, creativity, and views on recent topics in the news. The group also sings a bit of his hit gospel piece “Reclaiming My Time.”
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisqpoclife/message2017-11-061h 03
This QPOC LifeFrom One Hood to AnotherJo Lee and Johnathan welcome Zach to the scene. We discuss Halloween, cultural appropriation, the Klan, Janet Jackson, and the Bloop of the Week: La Gracia Fruteria in San Diego. We apologize for the sudden bursts of laughter in advance. RIP headphone wearers.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisqpoclife/message2017-10-301h 03
This QPOC LifeI Hope You Feel BetterJohnathan, Carlos, Jo Lee, and Pedro navigate the recent week. From Sexual Harassment to National Coming Out Day, and a little bit of Facebook drama, the flagship episode of this new QPOC podcast will inspire you to do great and petty things.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisqpoclife/message2017-10-2339 min
UCHRI PodcastUCHRI Perspectives Spring 2017 - Queer of Color Formations and Translocal Spaces in EuropeQueer People of Color (QPoC) positionalities are a valuable yet underexplored lens through which to rethink the racial and colonial imaginaries and material conditions of subjects and space in Europe. It brings together race, gender, class, colonialism and sexuality, inseparably, in a shared analytic. It addresses multiple erasures: of sexualities and race from discussions of space; of QPoC in Europe from discussions of European subjects, race and space; and from US-centric QPoC studies. Indeed Europeans are generally presumed to be homogeneously white, while people of color are generally presumed to be uniformly straight. Rarely is space understood as a formation...2017-06-0500 min