Race, Politics & Social Justice

About this episode

The episode discusses race, politics, and social justice with insights from Vicky J and Carl, focusing on cultural commentary and representation.

The discussion on race, politics, and social justice featured Vicky J, a beauty YouTuber and social justice advocate, and Carl, a minister and PhD student. They discussed Colin Kaepernick's national anthem protest, praising his strength and the widespread support he received. They also highlighted Beyoncé's album "Lemonade" as a significant cultural and social commentary. The conversation touched on the importance of holding entertainers accountable, the impact of the 2016 election on race relations, and the evolution of social justice from civil rights to human rights. Both guests emphasized the need for rehumanization and the role of diverse representation in media.

People in this episode

Host: s. Rasheem

Guests: Vicky J, Carl

Topics covered

• race
• politics
• social justice
• entertainment accountability
• media representation

Keywords

• race
• politics
• social justice
• Colin Kaepernick
• Beyoncé
• Lemonade
• media representation
• 2016 election

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Lemonade

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