Raceisms Podcast
35 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -The world could use more cross-cultural conversations that seek understanding in the divided times in which we in the United States find ourselves. Join hosts Jazalyn Dukes and Lisa Ng as they share and discuss personal stories around race, culture, and justice to try to usher in a better world, one conversation at a time.
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Episodes
On Second Thought (Season Finale)
September 28, 2021 16:20 - 1 hour - 102 MBIn this episode, we invite our producer to discuss season 3 episodes. Lisa, Jazalyn, and Kyle discuss any second thoughts we had on the episodes of Season 3 that may have come up after the episodes aired. This is the season finale of the season and the series! Stay tuned to our Social Media channels for any updates and future endeavors! Juneteenth episode of Code Switch: https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2021/06/15/1006735929/a-taste-of-freedom Race Norming in the NFL: https://news.y...
Music Fans
August 31, 2021 21:02 - 1 hour - 116 MBIn this episode, producer Kyle leads a discussion on our music tastes and how it's evolved over our lives. Jazalyn, Lisa, and Kyle explore how our upbringing influenced our musical tastes and whether we can convert Lisa to be a music lover. Shop at our Bookshop page! https://bookshop.org/shop/raceismspodcast Donate for Season 4!! - BuyMeACoffee.com/raceismspodcast Join the Raceisms Podcast Goodreads Group! Find all our Social Media and Contact links here!! Theme song by Jazalyn Dukes ...
Leadership Rules
August 17, 2021 19:08 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBIn this episode, special guest, Joannie Chin, joins the podcast to talk about her upbringing and path to leadership roles. Jazalyn, Lisa, and Joannie explore similarities and differences in childhoods and perspectives, as well as discuss how everyday people can exude great leadership qualities. Shop at our Bookshop page! https://bookshop.org/shop/raceismspodcast Donate for Season 4!! - BuyMeACoffee.com/raceismspodcast Join the Raceisms Podcast Goodreads Group! Find all our Social Media ...
Bucket Lists
August 05, 2021 15:51 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBIn this episode, Jazalyn and Lisa discuss their crazy bucket lists, which they started compiling 3 years ago. We talk about the far-fetched goals as well as our basic goals, and how we plan to accomplish them all! Check out Jazalyn's small business www.haroldandtyler.com Shop at our Bookshop page! https://bookshop.org/shop/raceismspodcast Donate for Season 4!! Only a couple more weeks to go - BuyMeACoffee.com/raceismspodcast Join the Raceisms Podcast Goodreads Group! Find all our Soci...
Reparations or Bust
July 27, 2021 16:11 - 1 hour - 103 MBIn this episode, Kyle Carson joins as a guest to discuss reparations for Black Americans. Lisa, Jazalyn, and Kyle talk about why reparations are imperative for a better nation and some details that make implementation tricky. Kyle's reparations program - https://makeamericawhole.org/reparations-program The $17 trillion number came from work done by Thomas Craemer but was converted into 2019 dollars in "From Here to Equality" From Here to Equality - https://uncpress.org/book/9781469654973...
Travel and Race
July 14, 2021 00:47 - 1 hour - 78.4 MBIn this episode, we discuss the intersection of travel and our racial identities. Lisa and Jazalyn talk about their travel experiences and give tips for others looking to travel. Theme song by Jazalyn Dukes Music for the episode by Kyle Carson Produced and edited by Kyle Carson Donate for Season 4!! - BuyMeACoffee.com/raceismspodcast Join the Raceisms Podcast Goodreads Group! Find all our Social Media and Contact links here!!
Racism Everywhere
July 06, 2021 20:31 - 57 minutes - 66.4 MBIn this episode, we discuss the myriad ways racism is pervasive in our society. Jazalyn and Lisa discuss topics, such as healthcare, education, and property values, that demonstrate why anti-Black racism is not easy to avoid. Theme song by Jazalyn Dukes Music for the episode by Kyle Carson Produced and edited by Kyle Carson Donate for Season 4!! - BuyMeACoffee.com/raceismspodcast Join the Raceisms Podcast Goodreads Group! Find all our Social Media and Contact links here!!
I See Me on TV
June 29, 2021 15:57 - 1 hour - 75.1 MBIn this episode, we invite a special guest, Fawaz Joseph, to discuss representation in the media we consumed in our childhoods. Fawaz, Lisa, and Jazalyn talk about representation then and now, and what we would like to see more of. Theme song by Jazalyn Dukes Music for the episode by Kyle Carson Produced and edited by Kyle Carson Donate for Season 4!! - BuyMeACoffee.com/raceismspodcast Join the Raceisms Podcast Goodreads Group! Find all our Social Media and Contact links here!!
The Most Segregated Hour
June 17, 2021 03:50 - 57 minutes - 66.3 MBIn this episode, Lisa and Jazalyn discuss the "most segregated hour" and if it still exists. We talk about our experience growing up in ethnically homogeneous churches and the difference between church segregation now vs in the 1960s and prior. Theme song by Jazalyn Dukes Music for the episode by Kyle Carson and Tone Produced and edited by Kyle Carson Donate for Season 4!! - BuyMeACoffee.com/raceismspodcast Join the Raceisms Podcast Goodreads Group! Find all our Social Media and C...
Welcome Back + Anti-Asian Hate
June 09, 2021 02:09 - 41 minutes - 47.3 MBWelcome back for Season 3! In this episode Lisa and Jazalyn discuss how they feel about the rise of anti-Asian hate since the pandemic began. We discuss the memorandums and bills that have resulted and the need for a similar type of support for other marginalized groups. Memorandum against anti-Asian hate Bill signed against anti-Asian hate Theme song by Jazalyn Dukes Produced, edited, and additional music by Kyle Carson Season 1 mixtape: https://freequensee1.bandcamp.com/album/raceisms...
Him Over There (Producer's Episode)
February 25, 2021 13:54 - 2 hours - 137 MBFor the Season 2 finale episode, we invite a special guest to discuss their reactions to each of the questions posed at the end of each episode of season 2 of the podcast! Kyle Carson, the show's producer and editor, shares his take on the podcast topics. Stay tuned for Season 3 and let us know what you thought about season 2! Leave us a voicemail or send an email. See how here: https://linktr.ee/raceismspodcast Let’s Talk Bruh Podcast Check out our Bookshop page for all the books mentio...
Cancel Culture
February 16, 2021 22:40 - 1 hour - 87.2 MBToday's topic is everyone's favorite topic: cancel culture! Lisa and Jazalyn discuss their views of the practice, the historical roots of cancelling, and what they think is the future of cancel culture. A Letter on Justice and Open Debate - https://harpers.org/a-letter-on-justice-and-open-debate/ Theme song by Jazalyn Dukes Produced, edited, and additional music by Kyle Carson Find us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. All that and more is on our Blog!!
Model Minority Myth
February 10, 2021 02:32 - 1 hour - 102 MBIn this episode, we discuss the “model minority myth” with a special guest, Tania Ullah. Tania is a Muslim-American woman with roots in South Asia. The model minority myth is often attributed to a demographic whose members are seen as achieving higher levels of success than the average population. The topics we discussed included intersection of identities (racial, religious, professionals in our career, etc), how it plays into the system of white supremacy, hurts BIPOC, and what we see as t...
Lisa and white supremacy Pt. 2
February 02, 2021 22:37 - 37 minutes - 43.5 MBThis is Part 2 of a two-part series on Lisa’s reflections to the book Me and White Supremacy by Layla Saad. We discuss white feminism, white Christianity, what Lisa has not done in terms of the work, and what she plans to do after reading the book and after this conversation. Get the books: Me and White Supremacy How to be an Antiracist Documentary: White Savior: Racism in the American Church Theme song by Jazalyn Dukes Produced, edited, and additional music by Kyle Carson Find us on Twitter...
Reflection on MAWS Pt. 2
February 02, 2021 22:37 - 37 minutes - 43.5 MBThis is Part 2 of a two-part series on Lisa’s reflections to the book Me and White Supremacy by Layla Saad. We discuss white feminism, white Christianity, what Lisa has not done in terms of the work, and what she plans to do after reading the book and after this conversation. Get the books: Me and White Supremacy How to be an Antiracist Documentary: White Savior: Racism in the American Church Theme song by Jazalyn Dukes Produced, edited, and additional music by Kyle Carson Find us on T...
Reflection on MAWS Pt. 1
January 26, 2021 22:42 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBThis is Part 1 of a two-part series on Lisa’s reflections to the book Me and White Supremacy by Layla Saad. We discuss Lisa’s white adjacency, optical allyship, beliefs in meritocracy, speaking over BIPOC, and weaponizing BIPOC against one another. Get the books: Me and White Supremacy How to be an Antiracist Documentary: White Savior: Racism in the American Church Theme song by Jazalyn Dukes Produced, edited, and additional music by Kyle Carson Find us on Twitter, Instagram, Faceboo...
Lisa and white supremacy Pt. 1
January 26, 2021 22:42 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBThis is Part 1 of a two-part series on Lisa’s reflections to the book Me and White Supremacy by Layla Saad. We discuss Lisa’s white adjacency, optical allyship, beliefs in meritocracy, speaking over BIPOC, and weaponizing BIPOC against one another. Get the books: Me and White Supremacy How to be an Antiracist Documentary: White Savior: Racism in the American Church Theme song by Jazalyn Dukes Produced, edited, and additional music by Kyle Carson Find us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and ...
Black Horror
January 19, 2021 23:06 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBIn this episode, we invite a special guest, Nico Thomas, to discuss Black representation in the horror genre. Nico, Lisa, and Jazalyn talk about their reactions to Get Out, and the positive impact it has had on the genre. Theme song by Jazalyn Dukes Produced, edited, and additional music by Kyle Carson Horror Noire documentary Black Horror Movies Blog Find us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. All that and more is on our Blog!!
Hollywood, Do Better
January 12, 2021 22:43 - 42 minutes - 48.5 MBIn this episode, we talk about two tropes employed (too) often in Hollywood films: the magical negro and the white savior. Jazalyn and Lisa discuss some recent movies that employed these tropes and why Hollywood needs to do better. Theme song by Jazalyn Dukes Produced, edited, and additional music by Kyle Carson Books/Films we mentioned: Devil in the Grove by Gilbert King Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly Through My Eyes by Ruby Bridges The Green Book documentary by Smithsonian...
Hollywood: Black people are more than Magical
January 12, 2021 22:43 - 42 minutes - 48.5 MBIn this episode, we talk about two tropes employed (too) often in Hollywood films: the magical negro and the white savior. Jazalyn and Lisa discuss some recent movies that employed these tropes and why Hollywood needs to do better. Theme song by Jazalyn Dukes Produced, edited, and additional music by Kyle Carson Books/Films we mentioned: Devil in the Grove by Gilbert King Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly Through My Eyes by Ruby Bridges The Green Book documentary by Smithsonian...
Be a Cultural Ambassador?
January 05, 2021 23:14 - 1 hour - 78.5 MBIn this episode, Jazalyn and Lisa explore the appropriate venues for being a cultural representative. We discuss interacting in other countries, interacting with visitors to the US, and the best way to learn about another's cultures (hint: be genuine). Theme song by Jazalyn Dukes Produced, edited, and additional music by Kyle Carson Twitter - https://twitter.com/raceismspodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raceismspodcast/ Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/race...
Our Favorite Things
December 22, 2020 22:26 - 1 hour - 84 MBIn this episode, Jazalyn and Lisa go down the Christmas memory lane. We discuss our favorite Christmas traditions, food and music and how we celebrate Christmas now. Theme song by Jazalyn Dukes Produced, edited, and additional music by Kyle Carson Twitter - https://twitter.com/raceismspodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raceismspodcast/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb4TUkmDC-2Ds9o13wA20eA Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/raceismspodcastcommunity/...
Asian Representation in Media
December 15, 2020 23:50 - 1 hour - 92.3 MBIn this episode, Jazalyn and Lisa discuss Asian representation in film and media. Lisa posits two examples for consideration: Jackie Chan in Rush Hour and viral online character Uncle Roger. Links to stuff we mention in the episode: The Marginalization and Stereotyping of Asians in American Film by Isabel Paner https://scholar.dominican.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1030&context=honors-theses Jackie Chan Admits He Is Not a Fan of 'Rush Hour' Films: https://www.foxnews.com/story/jackie-c...
Welcome back + Workplace Culture
December 09, 2020 02:58 - 1 hour - 94.1 MBWe're back for Season 2! In this episode Lisa and Jazalyn discuss how they feel about working in a white male dominated workplace. We touch on topics such as assimilation, inclusion versus belonging, and when/how to bring your whole self to work! Season 1 mixtape: https://freequensee1.bandcamp.com/album/raceisms-mixtape-season-1 Friendship circles part 2: College years and beyond Friendship circles part 1: Grade school years Theme song by Jazalyn Dukes Produced, edited, and additional ...
Meet the Producer
October 05, 2020 23:18 - 1 hour - 103 MBIn this episode, we invite a special guest to discuss their reactions to each of the questions posed at the end of each episode of season 1 of the podcast! Kyle Carson, the show's producer and editor, shares his take on the podcast topics and discusses his journey to identity. Stay tuned for Season 2 and let us know what you thought about season 1! Leave us a voicemail or send an email. See how here: https://linktr.ee/raceismspodcast Something the Lord Made - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0...
Educate Yourself
September 28, 2020 19:12 - 54 minutes - 62.4 MBIn this episode, a special guest joins us to discuss the topic of educating yourself. Serena Martinez joins hosts Jazalyn and Lisa to discuss Serena's educational journal and why we need to encourage the youth in our lives in taking charge of their education, too. Theme song by Jazalyn Dukes Produced, edited, and additional music by Kyle Carson Find us on Social Media! Twitter - https://twitter.com/raceismspodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raceismspodcast/ Facebook Group - ...
Sister Sister
September 21, 2020 21:17 - 55 minutes - 63.3 MBIn this episode, a special guest joins the podcast to share childhood experiences and see if they align with Lisa’s memory. Nina Landes, Lisa’s sister, joins the hosts to discuss their combined and separate experience growing up in Philadelphia and now raising kids in the DC area. Theme song by Jazalyn Dukes Produced, edited, and additional music by Kyle Carson Follow us on social media! Twitter - https://twitter.com/raceismspodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raceismspodcast/...
Tracing Your Roots
September 14, 2020 20:16 - 44 minutes - 50.5 MBIn this episode, Jazalyn talks about tracing her roots and ancestry in the US. She explains what got her started, the resources she used to find documents and build her family tree, and some interesting things she discovered. Theme song by Jazalyn Dukes Produced, edited, and additional music by Kyle Carson Twitter - https://twitter.com/raceismspodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raceismspodcast/ Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/raceismspodcastcommunity/ Blog -...
A Parent's Perspective
September 07, 2020 22:01 - 51 minutes - 59.4 MBIn this episode, a special guest joins the podcast to shed some light on missing information shared by Jazalyn about her early childhood years. Janet Dukes, Jazalyn’s mom, joins the hosts to discuss raising black children as a single parent as well as how to keep your cool in tough situations. Theme song by Jazalyn Dukes Produced, edited, and additional music by Kyle Carson Follow us on social media! Twitter - https://twitter.com/raceismspodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rac...
Friendship Circles Part 2: College and Beyond
September 01, 2020 00:05 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBIn this episode, Jazalyn and Lisa discuss their friendships throughout the years and how race and circumstances factored into finding friends. Part 2 explores friendships in college, both undergraduate and graduate school, and into our adult-work lives. We also discuss how we chose our colleges and our experiences in the workplace. Theme song by Jazalyn Dukes Produced, edited, and additional music by Kyle Carson Find us on Social Media! Twitter - https://twitter.com/raceismspodcast ...
Friendship Circles Part 1: Grade School Years
August 24, 2020 20:06 - 45 minutes - 51.6 MBIn this episode, Jazalyn and Lisa discuss their friendships throughout the years and how race and circumstances factored into finding friends. Part 1 explores friendships from elementary to high school. Stayed tuned for part 2 next week where we discuss friendships from college to adulthood. Theme song by Jazalyn Dukes Produced, edited, and additional music by Kyle Carson Find us on Social Media! Twitter - https://twitter.com/raceismspodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raceis...
How We Identify
August 17, 2020 19:14 - 1 hour - 96.1 MBIn this episode, a special guest, Cynthia Rivas, joins the podcast to discuss self-identification. Cynthia, Jazalyn and Lisa discuss their preferred identities as well as their backgrounds and affinity for their respective identity groups. Some context on what we discussed: Origin of the term American Born Chinese: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/arts/this-chinese-american-cartoonist-forces-us-to-face-racist-stereotypes How the US Census helped create the Hispanic label: https://www.npr.org...
Impetus to Speak
August 10, 2020 21:01 - 40 minutes - 46.8 MBIn this episode, Lisa interviews Jazalyn about her hesitation to do the podcast. Jazalyn talks about her desire to control other people’s perceptions of her and what really motivated her to speak up now. Theme song by Jazalyn Dukes Produced, edited, and additional music by Kyle Carson Find us on Social Media! Twitter - https://twitter.com/raceismspodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raceismspodcast/ Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/raceismspodcastcommunity/ Bl...
Impetus to Empathy
August 03, 2020 12:39 - 44 minutes - 50.9 MBIn this episode, Jazalyn interviews Lisa about her recent "awakening" after viewing the movie, Just Mercy. Lisa talks about how her views on racism in the US dramatically changed after the movie and how she now empathizes with victims of police brutality and systemic racism. Learn more about the movie, Just Mercy - justmercyfilm.com Theme song by Jazalyn Dukes Produced, edited, and additional music by Kyle Carson Find us on social media and online! Twitter - https://twitter.com/raceism...
Intro to the Race•isms Podcast
July 27, 2020 22:11 - 10 minutes - 11.6 MBWelcome to the Race•isms Podcast! Start here to learn more about your hosts, Jazalyn and Lisa, get more insight into why they created this podcast, and learn what can be expected in the episodes to come. Music by Jazalyn Dukes and Kyle Carson Produced and edited by Kyle Carson Follow us online: Twitter - https://twitter.com/raceismspodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raceismspodcast/ Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/raceismspodcastcommunity/ Blog - raceismspo...