Microaggressions (Part 2) w/ Emi Lea Kamemoto

Wrapping up their two-part episode on microaggressions, David and Emi further discuss the importance of taking the initiative to learn on your own and how it helps not only yourself, but those around you. They also break down their frustrations with the lack of representation in the director’s seat and their confusion as to why we don’t see any Filipino nurses on medical dramas. 

Podcast Show Notes 

Guest Title: Emi Lea Kamemoto 

Recording Date: October 2020 Episode Title: Microaggressions (Part 2) w/ Emi Lea Kamemoto 

Episode Summary Introduction: In this episode, David and Emi continue their conversation about microaggressions, what bystander intervention can look like, and more. 

Topics Discussed In This Episode: 

Topic 1 - Taking the time to learn on your own 

Topic 2 - The many ways bystander intervention can look like 

Topic 3 - Being in a time of change 

Topic 4 - Call-outs & call-in’s 

Links:

Handles:

Emi’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/defiant.changemaker/

Defiant Changemakers Twitter - https://twitter.com/defiantchange?lang=en

David's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidmoriya/?hl=en

Mentioned Notes:

Ron Howard Directing Biopic About Pianist Lang Lang - https://www.indiewire.com/2020/09/lulu-wang-ron-howard-lang-lang-movie-1234588312/

Adele Lim & Crazy Rich Asians - https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/crazy-rich-asians-screenwriter-adele-lim-exits-sequel-pay-disparity-dispute-1236431/

NBC’s Lack of Filipino Representation on “Nurses” - https://www.colorlines.com/articles/why-are-there-no-filipino-nurses-medical-tv-shows

Gold House’s 2021 A100 List - https://goldhouse.org/a100/?y=2021

Resources Mentioned Notes:

Hollaback’s Bystander Intervention (“The Five D’s”) - https://www.ihollaback.org/bystander-resources/

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SAL Podcast Team:

Project Manager - Sanjana DeSilva (www.theangryelephantproductions.com)

Audio Editor - Ravi Lad (www.itsravilad.com and @itsravilad on Instagram)

Podcast Producer - Kenna Tanouye (Connect with her on LinkedIn)

Podcast Volunteer Intern - Sadia Hussain

Episode Transcript: Transcript of the episode's audio.

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