Minority Korner

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We Are Powerful Beyond Measure W/ Shannon Algeo (100 Days of Gratitude, The Greatest Showman, The Soul Feed Podcast, Marianne Williamson, P.T. Barnum, Overcoming Fear, Systemic Oppression, Abundance & Love, Becoming a Unicorn, Unpacking White Supremacy) Jan 05, 2018

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We have a powerful new episode to kick off your new year! Have you seen the 'The Greatest Showman'? Nnekay hasn't and she'll tell you why as she breaks down the horrific truth about it's lead subject P.T. Barnum, and you guessed it, it deals with racism. James sits down with Shannon Algeo, life coach, who bridges spirituality, social justice, and personal empowerment, and is also the co-host of the hit podcast Soul Feed. Wondering how you can make this year different than any other? Finding it hard to stay positive about life? Shannon may have the answer for you, as he started the world wide phenomenon '100 Days of Gratitude', and will tell you how you can shape, and change your life, as it's not an attitude, it's a practice that effects all things, and can change not only your life, but can create a ripple effect for those around us. We unpack shame, fear, scarcity, and the ego which are at the opposite ends of the spectrum of what we all really want: love, abundance, and your purpose. Shannon's going to help us get there, as we are powerful beyond measure! Get ready to become a magical unicorn turning shitty situations into rainbows!

Shannon Algeo:

Website: https://www.shannonalgeo.com/

www.awaken.yoga

Join the 100 Days of Gratitude All Unicorns Welcomed Group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/331054193987474/

Shannon's Twitter: @shannonalgeo

Shannon's Instagram: @shannon.algeo

Shannon's Facebook: Facebook.com/shannon.m.algeo

Kick your new year off right and join Shannon for his powerful 7 week coaching group Illuminate, click here to make this year the year where your dreams take off:

https://shannonalgeo.mykajabi.com/a/6797/VFNWobbj

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You Got Kwanzaa'd... AGAIN! Part Deux! (Kwanzaa, Omarosa, Peanut Allergies, TheWhole 30, Oprah & Gayle, Ashanti) Dec 22, 2017

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Happy Halle Days! We are bringing back Kwanzaa, straight out of the vaults. Why? Because it's some of our best segments, and... we kind of forgot how to do Kwanzaa so we figured you did too for our longtime listeners, and new and fresh info for our newer listeners. But first! James talks about his near death peanut allergy attack through the streets of New York, where his survival instincts kicked in. Kwanzaa came early, Omarosa got the boot! Maybe she'll have a Scrooge like awakening? Get ready to revisit a magical journey as we rediscover and explore Kwanzaa. How well do you know Kwanzaa? We'll take a quiz sponsored by PBS, (that gets really competitive... by James) before diving into it's origins. James talks about it's history, importance, and meanings, and Nnekay will walk you through how you can celebrate this beautiful holiday celebrating African American Awesomeness. Also join Nnekay and James as they plan their Kwanzaa Albums, and future Kwanzaa movies and TV projects. Will they beat out Oprah and Gayle for King and Queen of Kwanzaa? Stay tuned to the very end for James' special announcement!

Happy Kwanzaa!

http://www.history.com/topics/holidays/kwanzaa-history

http://www.officialkwanzaawebsite.org/index.shtml

Protect Yourself! In Sexyland & Information Land! (Bill Murray, Native Advertisements, PrEP Debate, She's Gotta Have It, Golden Globe Nominations, JTT, Terrorist Attack, Live Theater Etiquette, Mary J. Blige, Huckleberry Finn, BLD's, STI's) Dec 15, 2017

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No terrorist got James this week! Nnekay went to an avant guard Bill Murray live performance and apparently the hipsters of San Francisco were drunkenly not hear for it. Also did Bill Murray set up an awkwardly racist caricature, pro confederacy moment? Nnekay's got the side eyes ready. The Golden Globes nominations are in and we've been snubbed, and by we, we mean POC's. Still so many white nominations! James is perplexed with all the Black excellence on TV from Queen Sugar, to Atlanta, to She's Gotta Have It, which brings up a great discussion. Spike Lee has updated his 80's classic of a young Black woman who doesn't have her shit together, queerness, sexuality, and feminism. And would She's Gotta Have It be more embraced by the feminist community if it were starring and written by a white woman like Leah Dunham? Let's continue our conversation about PrEP! What is it? How does it work? What is the debate? Why are some for it, and some against it? What is the fear or celebration? And who has access to it? And we have some alarming info about infection rates amongst young folks. Apparently Nnekay is the Chancellor/President of School of Don't Trust A Bitch. Nnekay's got all the tips of what to watch for when on the net, some of what you're reading is paid content known as Native Advertisement, which is growing in our media in crazy ways. Nnekay's got it's origins through advertorials, banner ads, and to sponsored content, and how it's growing, and doesn't seem to be going away. How will this impact our media sources and their credibility? How can you protect yourself when in information land? And Charles sit down or go home!

NOTES:

Library Tips With Nnekay: Native Advertisements (see full list of links)

PrEP DEBATE:

http://www.slate.com/blogs/outward/2015/03/12/truvada_debate_watch_this_short_doc_about_the_prep_controversy_video.html

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/daniel-oneill/prep-yourself-making-better-sense-of-the-pre-exposure-prophylaxis-debate_b_5203299.html

https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/prep-pep-resources.page

https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-new-york-city/for-patients/prep-101

A Pamphlet on Prep By Dan W.

MK107: Never a Feud for you, Black Princess (Meghan Markle, Books on Privilege, Gay Zoo, Nickelodeon, Grey's Anatomy, PrEP, Black Doctors) Dec 08, 2017

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This week starts off with a bang as the twins celebrate a some color entering the British Monarchy! That's right Meghan Markle is breaking barriers by blessing Prince Harry with the decision to marry him! James finally gets all the hullabaloo about the royals, while Nnekay wants to see more from Meghan. They also discuss how Ms. Markle was able to bust on through to Nick News as an 11 year old preaching about feminism. Impressive start! James finds himself in the middle of Grey's Anatomy with a Black Woman Doctor!!!!!! He also gives a little teaser to a future episode about PrEP. In the Korners, Nnekay wants to give you some hints on what to give the children in your life for the holidays... BOOKS. This time her book list includes books on how to teach children about privilege. It's a hard topic to breech and these book will make it a little bit easier and fun! James' takes us to the magical land of the Gay Zoo!!!! Did you know that animals are just as gay as we humans are? You didn't well, James spells it out for you! From elephants to hyenas to bison to dolphins and even the good ole warthog! James' covers it all- so you'll have the arsenal to counter any claim of what is TRULY natural. We also have a new winner! Remember to stay for the end to see if you're the review that won the raffle! We also have a new store!!!!! Hooray! Remember to share Minority Korner: Guide to a Gay Bar, and buy up those tickets to Nnekay's Nice Tan Show in SF on January 26th! Enjoy! Twitter: @minoritykorner Email: minoritykorner@gmail.com Like Us On Facebook: Minority Korner Minority Korner Store! https://teespring.com/minority-korner-t-shirt#pid=369&cid=6513&sid=front Minority Korner Guide to a Gay Bar: Straight Guy Edition part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QO_ZTYVotE4 Nice Tan at SF Sketchfest https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nice-tan-queen-george-hosted-by-michelle-biloon-tickets-39890355126 Episode Links! Books on Privilege http://www.booksforlittles.com/silence-is-violence/ Gay Zoo

http://www.nbcnews.com/id/15750604/ns/technology_and_science-science/t/gay-animals-out-closet/#.Wicq7rQ-e9a

http://www.dw.com/en/10-animal-species-that-show-how-being-gay-is-natural/g-39934832

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/natalia-reagan/hooray-for-gay-animals-9-_b_7684192.html

MK106: Scooby Doing It! (Candyman, Quizlet is BACK, Korla Pandit, John Roland Redd, Bianca Lawson, Gay Porn and Racism, Queen Sugar, and Rutina Wesley) Dec 01, 2017

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The wonder twins are full, happy, and filled of love after Thanksgiving and they want to spread the wealth! They got a fun joyous episode for ya'll this week... but first! CANDYMAN... candyman, candyman! They deconstruct the horror movie from the 90s which was WAY more political than they remembered! They also discuss the amazing ageless Bianca Lawson, In the Korners...ooooooo she's back! Quizlet Korner has returned and this time she is called, What's Good In The Neighborhood? Will James finally get Nnekay with the Quiz?! SOme of the topics covered: gay porn and racism, Wes Goodman, HIV Drugs, Adoption, Grindr mysteries, and getting CAUGHT UP! In Nnekay's Korner- she takes James (and you) on a ride about two jazz pianist, Korla Pandit and John Roland Redd, and how their lives intersect and create magic. ALSO.... DRUMROLLLLLLL The winner is announced for the iTunes review raffle!!!! Happy Friday and have a good weekend, ya'll! Twitter: @minoritykorner Email: minoritykorner@gmail.com Like Us On Facebook: Minority Korner Guide To A Gay Bar: Straight Guy Edition Tip #1 Guide To A Gay Bar: Straight Guy Edition (Full Video) Catch Nnekay At SF Sketch Fest w/ Her Comedy Team Nice Tan! Get Tickets:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nice-tan-queen-george-hosted-by-michelle-biloon-tickets-39890355126?ref=eios&aff=eios

Links! Quizlet http://www.newnownext.com/two-drug-regimen-hiv-approved/11/2017/ https://www.queerty.com/adult-film-star-hugh-hunter-calls-gayvn-awards-racism-declines-nominations-20171127 https://thegrapevine.theroot.com/accidental-thanksgiving-duo-spend-the-holiday-together-1820746149 http://www.theroot.com/trump-loving-nfl-protest-hating-police-union-chief-who-1820766920 https://www.queerty.com/antigay-lawmaker-caught-gay-sex-office-scrubs-internet-existence-20171116 https://www.queerty.com/time-disgraced-gop-rep-wes-goodman-fondled-male-teen-antigay-fundraiser-20171122 https://www.queerty.com/antigay-lawmaker-caught-gay-sex-office-scrubs-internet-existence-20171116 https://thegrapevine.theroot.com/grace-in-action-black-family-of-7-adopts-6-white-sibli-1820747560 Tale of Two Pianist https://tinyurl.com/yddm52mq

MK105: Thanksgiving Leftovers W/ Your Tribe (Black Sci Fi, LGBT Thanksgiving Family Survival Guide, Janet in Concert, Crocheting, Gerard Butler, Roasts, Thanksgiving History, Ticketmaster) Nov 24, 2017

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James is in the building, and it's a Minority Korner Thanksgiving: leftovers edition! Nnekay is a master crotcheter and all James sees is a potential business (you know his inner Dina Lohan), and the conversation moves onto passing on traditions. Speaking of let's talk about Black Thanksgiving: how/why do POC's celebrate this colonial holiday rooted in the slaughtering of First Nations People? What does it mean to us? And there's an 'aha' moment about spending Thanksgiving with your tribe. James has an unchecked idea of how Thanksgiving became a holiday. In the Korners Nnekay has a listicle (it's the end of the year and people LOVE lists) about Black Sci Fi you should be dialing into, from comics, to fiction, graphic novels, and web series, there is a lot of dope stuff happening! Time to queer up your Thanksgiving with a Quizlet! And James has tips for all our LGBT tribe on how to survive your family for Thanksgiving. Plus spending time with your family as they get older, surprising your dad for his 60th, and all hail Queen Janet! She is on tour and James has the inside scoop on how to score great seats for pop legends the day of! Ticketmaster... we're on to you! Gobble, gobble, and get stuffed with this Thanksgiving leftovers episode of Minority Korner!

MUSIC: Brownout

EDITOR: Dr. Tara Dunderdale

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MK104: Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah! It's A Racist World After All! (Racist Disney Rides, Black Women's Hair, Run Disney 10K, Song of the South, Jungle Cruise, Uncle Remus) Nov 17, 2017

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Ready. Set. Go! James returns from Run Disney weekend, the main event he's been training for over the past 2 months to complete his first 10K... did he?... dun dun dun! While at Disneyland Resort the magic of Disney wore off of James as he discovered 5 racist rides at Disneyland that need some serious side eye, and a makeover. Get ready to have your childhood bubble burst! For example do you know the racist movie Splash Mountain is based on? Song of the South, which gave us complicated songs like Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah, and characters like Uncle Remus. James breaks it down! Up next it's Nnekay's most passionate korner to date! In response to the Made Well campaign Nnekay unpacks how and why Black women's hair in particular is political and is a keen example of intersectionality of Blackness and feminism, along with it's history and protest. Also the debate over Ferris Wheels is waged, and we can neither confirm or deny if this episode will discuss or talk about sex benches.

MUSIC: Brownout

EDITOR: Dr. Tara Dunderdale

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MK103: A Sexy Belefonte (Race & TV, Netflix, CBS, AMC, The Four Agreements, Don Miguel Ruiz, ShondaLand, Scandal, Ask Minority Korner Anything, Toxic Masculinity) Nov 10, 2017

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The team is locked and loaded for another jam packed episode of amazing goodness! Our fearless duo received a listener question so they dusted of that familiar Ask Minority Korner Anything tune and jumped right in. What should one do, when your co workers keep cat calling other women in front of you? James and Nnekay work it out! James tackles a "What You Might Have Miss In the News" by talking about the murder of Giovanni Melton and paying respects to a life gone too soon. In the Korners, Nnekay uncovers the truth about POC representation in TV- mostly focusing on Showrunners and Writers. The statistics might lead to so understanding on why there is such little diversity on TV STILL. James decides to spread a little positive around with a Minority Korner Book Review! The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz is all about how to reclaim your life and ignore many of the outside influences which might invade your thoughts and self perspective. We're still inching towards our 100th review so don't forget to get your review up so we can enter it into the drawing! Also we would like to extend a big THANK YOU to our new editor Tara Dunderdale! Hooray! Links! https://www.colorlines.com/articles/report-5-ways-hollywood-sidelines-black-screenwriters https://hollywood.colorofchange.org/ https://www.colorlines.com/articles/donald-glover-why-atlanta-has-all-black-writing-staff http://revisionisthistory.com/episodes/01-the-lady-vanishes Twitter: @minoritykorner Email: minoritykorner@gmail.com Like Us On Facebook: Minority Korner

MK102: A SpoooooOOOoootacular Episode (Kevin Spacey, The Craft, Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake, NFL, Anthony Rapp, Thor: Ragnorok, Research Tips, Rachel True, Nipplegate, Information Literacy) Nov 03, 2017

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OoooOOOOOooooOOoo... it's a little past Halloween, but the wonder twins have got the spirit! They are bringing you a Spoooootacular Episode. Nnekay has got her candle set up which reminds James of The Craft and our girl Rachel True- who actually reads Tarot Cards. Nnekay recently watched The Craft and she was reminded of super sexy giant windbreakers and khakis... and some weird problematic themes exhibited in the movie which might speak to the climate we're currently dealing with in Hollywood. James is living that #blessed life and got to see a screening of Thor: Ragnorok. He literally had to use some mind trips to expand time to make it in time. He says it's amazing and we all need to rush out to go see it. They also talk about how the NFL keeps fucking up! This time they have Justin Timberlake performing the half time show at the Super Bowl. Why is this a tragedy? You might remember a little thing called "nipplegate". Nnekay and James break it down why this is a mess and a disrespect to Janet Jackson. In James' Korner, he needs help, yet again with side eyeing his heroes. This time it's Kevin Spacey. James' unpacks sexual assault and why Kevin Spacey's coming out is a distraction and how to deal when your hero fails you. In Nnekay's Korner, she is so tried and sick of people taking google for granted and wants to give some tips on how to take research seriously! She talks bias, and how to truly understand what you are reading. Enjoy the episode! Links! http://www.vulture.com/2017/10/actor-says-kevin-spacey-tried-to-seduce-him-when-he-was-14.html http://www.vulture.com/2017/10/kevin-spacey-comes-out-in-response-to-sexual-allegation.html http://www.vulture.com/2017/10/hollywood-reacts-to-kevin-spaceys-defensive-coming-out.html Twitter: @minoritykorner Email: minoritykorner@gmail.com Like Us On Facebook: Minority Korner

MK101: Why You So Funky, Hollywood? (POCs TV Shows in Development , Joss Whedon Faux Feminist, Las Vegas Pride, Britney Spears, Bel Biv Davoe, Divas, Buffy The Vampire Slayer) Oct 27, 2017

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The Wonder Twins are back in action! James has just come off the plane from his magical, ridiculous, and confidential trip to Vegas! Some of the things he CAN talk about are: his run in with a Korner Kid, the Divas review, and Britney Spears. Also is Las Vegas LGBTQ friendly? In Nnekay's Korner she combs through The Hollywood Reporter to get you the hot scoop on TV shows in development staring or created by People of Color! Lots of great things coming from Jordan Peele, Gina Rodriguez, and more! James is tackling the Whedonverse and it's creator Joss Whedon. Recently his wife has claimed that his feminism might not be as truthful as he states! James tackles several different points that chip away at his self proclaimed "woke bae-ness". Never fear though, James gives advice to those who still love his work, and the duo talks about how to love the art work of someone you can't help but side eye. Twitter: @minoritykorner Email: minoritykorner@gmail.com Like Us On Facebook: Minority Korner Links! http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/lil-rel-howery-fox-tv-comedy-1049904 http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/tvs-hot-development-trend-immigrant-stories-1043155 http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/party-five-tv-reboot-works-immigration-twist-1043138 http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/jordan-peele-developing-nazi-hunting-tv-drama-1032350 http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/immigration-comedy-greg-garcia-works-at-cbs-1035405 http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/michael-showalter-nahnatchka-khan-fox-revival-comedy-1030577 http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/miami-vice-reboot-vin-diesel-works-at-nbc-1026163 http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/rupaul-tv-dramedy-jj-abrams-lands-at-hulu-1027914 JOSS WHEDON: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/30/style/male-feminists-joss-whedon-snl.html http://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/0/joss-whedon-5-times-blew-feminist-credentials/ https://www.themarysue.com/joss-doesnt-get-to-ruin-buffy/ POCs, Television, Pop culture, Joss Whedon, Las Vegas, Firefly, Bel Biv Davoe, Britney Spears, Buffy The Vampire slayer, Jordan Peele, Gina Rodriquez, Vin Diesel, Miami Vice, Boys Two Men

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