Through Marginal Eyes

Maya Velázquez
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Exploring topics affecting marginalized communities and unlearning personal biases, all from the perspective of a marginalized teen. New episodes every other Saturday! Follow us on Instagram for updates: @through.marginal.eyes.pod

Episodes

  1. Viral Conflicts

    08/21/2021

    Viral Conflicts

    Time to talk about the big thing that has, quite literally, plagued us all for over a year: COVID-19. I examine the ways this pandemic has impacted our political sphere, the fake news that continues to spread about the illness, and the mental health epidemic that arose from the lockdown. WEAR YOUR MASKS AND GET VAXXED!! Keep everyone, including yourself, safe. Follow the podcast on Instagram! - @through.marginal.eyes.pod

    1h 8m
  2. Boys Will Be Boys, Girls Will Be Women

    08/07/2021

    Boys Will Be Boys, Girls Will Be Women

    CW: Rape, sexual and physical assault, abortion, murder If these subjects bring you great discomfort, do not feel obliged to listen to this episode. Your health is worth more than any support to this podcast. Stay safe and healthy ♥ This week, we go over some of the main obstacles women must overcome in today's society, from the wage gap to abortion restrictions to violence against women. Learn why we still need feminism and why "no, we are not equal yet." Sources: Wage Gap: https://www.payscale.com/data/gender-pay-gap#section14 Abortion Access/Restrictions: https://news.trust.org/item/20201231112641-qfynt/ Femicide: https://theglobalamericans.org/reports/femicide-international-womens-rights/ Sexual Violence: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/violence-against-women   https://www.rainn.org/statistics/victims-sexual-violence

    1h 7m
  3. 8/12/2008 - Present

    07/25/2021

    8/12/2008 - Present

    This episode is a tribute to my late father and inspired by my amazing older cousin. I discuss what it's like living without a father, the mental health issues that arose, and life with an amazingly strong single mother.  Mental Health Resources Suicide Hotline - 1(800)-273-8255 Grief Hotline - 1(800)-837-1818 SAMHSA Hotline - 1(800)-622-4357 To anyone who's struggling, I love you and keep fighting 3

    47 min
  4. The Absolutely True Diary of an Afro-Latina

    07/11/2021

    The Absolutely True Diary of an Afro-Latina

    Welcome back! After this long wait, I've come back to talk about my personal experiences with my identity (both racially and ethnically) through my eyes and how it has affected my mental health, day-to-day life, and current views on racial topics.

    56 min
  5. True Colors

    06/26/2021

    True Colors

    This week, I discuss the concept of "Rainbow Capitalism" with my friend Connor. We go over what it is, and its effects on the LGBTQ+ community.

    51 min
  6. LGBTQI-ABC's

    06/19/2021

    LGBTQI-ABC's

    To celebrate pride, this week we're discussing the basic terms of the LGBTQ+ alphabet!  Disclaimer: there are other identities than what is described in this video and they are completely valid. However, to name every identity in the community would take many many hours, so I just compiled the most common ones for today. Juneteenth Resources: https://pb-resources.com/juneteenth ; @lelegenevieve on TikTok

    1h 4m
  7. All In A Name Change

    06/12/2021

    All In A Name Change

    Today, we're discussing the history of Tulsa's Greenwood District and how it was affected by the Tulsa Race Massacre. All proceeds from this episode will be going to the Equal Justice Initiative.

    1h 28m
  8. New Pod, Who's This?

    06/05/2021

    New Pod, Who's This?

    Hello! In this first episode, we're introducing the goal of the podcast, its origins, and the host!

    36 min
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Exploring topics affecting marginalized communities and unlearning personal biases, all from the perspective of a marginalized teen. New episodes every other Saturday! Follow us on Instagram for updates: @through.marginal.eyes.pod

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  • Creator
    Maya Velázquez
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Maya Velázquez
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