Society & Culture
**Melanated Faith**

Melanated Faith is a podcast about faith and culture. On this podcast you’re gonna hear the truth spoken, the tea spilled, and pop culture explored by your co-hosts, Faitth and Kathryn.

Latest Episodes:

Season 1 Episode 10: Social Distancing While Single Apr 09, 2020

Show notes

On this last episode of season 1, Faitth and Kathryn discuss the pros and cons of dating will remaining socially distant. They also provide valuable on self care tips for your quarantine.

Link Love

That Discomfort You’re Feeling Is Grief

https://hbr.org/2020/03/that-discomfort-youre-feeling-is-grief

Texas COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line: (Toll-free) 833-986-1919

National Alliance on Mental Illness Resources for COVID-19

https://www.nami.org/getattachment/About-NAMI/NAMI-News/2020/NAMI-Updates-on-the-Coronavirus/COVID-19-Updated-Guide-1.pdf

Love Beyond Walls

https://www.lovebeyondwalls.org/

Statement on Anti-Asian Racism in the Time of COVID-19

https://asianamericanchristiancollaborative.com/

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Season 1 Episode 9: Myths and Legends Apr 02, 2020

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Kathryn and Faitth discuss and debunk common myths about black women.

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The Effects of Housing Segregation on Black Wealth by Ta-nehisi Coates

https://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2013/02/the-effects-of-housing-segregation-on-black-wealth/272775/

A ‘Forgotten History’ Of How the U.S. Government Segregated America

https://www.npr.org/2017/05/03/526655831/a-forgotten-history-of-how-the-u-s-government-segregated-america

The Uncommon, Requisite Resolve of Michelle Obama by Hannah Giorgis

https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2018/11/becoming-michelle-obama-first-ladys-resolve-amid-scrutiny/575674/

Thick and Other Essays by Tressie McMillian Cottom

https://amzn.to/2xDVMIU

Mother to Son by Jasmine Holmes

https://www.ivpress.com/mother-to-son

The Meaning of Michelle Obama edited by Veronica Chambers

https://amzn.to/3bL3G1I

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Season 1 Episode 8: Let's Get In Formation Mar 26, 2020

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Kathryn and Faitth discuss the meaning of Beyonce’s music and public persona.

Link Love:

SNL Skit: The Beygency

The Carters and the Importance of Disrupting Old Narratives

What Christian Leaders Can Learn from Beyonce’s Homecoming

Beyonce’s Spiritual Formation

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Season 1 Episode 7: Melodies From Heaven Mar 19, 2020

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Kathryn and Faitth discuss Gospel music, CCM, and the soundtracks of their high school youth groups.

Spotify Playlist for this Episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/02sxHaL5vjomXMMQxf8kqx

Articles:

Where Are All the Female Christian Rappers?

https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2014/august-web-only/where-are-female-christian-rappers.html

Singing A Better Song: CCM's Incomplete Witness on Race

https://christandpopculture.com/singing-a-better-song-ccms-incomplete-witness-on-race/

Lecrae's "All Things Work Together" Is A Grace-Filled Mic Drop

https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2017/october-web-only/lecraes-all-things-work-together-is-grace-filled-mic-drop.html

When Gospel Music Started a 'Worship War'

https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2018/december-web-only/gospel-music-great-migration-black-church.html

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Melanated Faith Teaser Mar 14, 2020

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This short teaser gives a taste of what Melanated Faith is all about!

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Season 1 Episode 6: Pay Me In Equity Mar 12, 2020

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There is a history of undervaluing the work of black women in this country. Kathryn and Faitth discuss how black women can be paid in equality as Beyonce preaches in "Ape&$%*", and what it means to be an ally in closing the black-white wealth gap.

Link Love:

Here's How the Gender Wage Gap Affects Black Women

Data about the Gender Pay Gap for Black Women

Black Women's Labor Market History

How to Negotiate for Equal Pay, According to Twenty Black Women Leaders

The Confidence Code by Katty Kay and Claire Shipman

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Season 1 Episode 5: Singleness, Dating, and Love is Blind Mar 05, 2020

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Kathryn and Faitth follow-up their previous conversation on singleness and dating while discussing the hit Netflix show "Love is Blind."

Link Love

How Biblical Is Your Womanhood: Two Easy Tests

Love is Blind Was the Ultimate Reality TV Paradox

The Honey Pot Founder Bea Dixon Still Aims to Empower Young Black Girls Among Targe Backlash

Target Responds to the Honey Pot Ad Backlash

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Season 1 Episode 4: All About Travel Feb 27, 2020

Show notes

On this Episode Faitth and Kathryn tell you about the history of travel for black and brown people in the past and the evolution of travel for minority groups now. In the process they share some...interesting travel stories. They also share some safety tips for traveling alone as women of color.

Show Notes

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum: Air Travel and Segregation

History of Economic Exploitation Still Hinders Black Americans

African American Travel Represents $63 Billion

Black Travel Movement Gains Momentum

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Season 1 Episode 3: Singleness and Purity Culture Feb 13, 2020

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On this episode, Kathryn and Faitth discuss the highs and lows of dating and singleness as African American, Christian single women.

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Interracial Marriage Data

Black Women with College Degrees Just Can't Get Ahead