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Previously on Geeks Represent, we’ve talked about the importance of health especially when it comes to people of color. However, one of the most neglected aspects of health is that of the mind. If the last few years have shown us anything, it’s that our mental health cannot be taken for granted, and that people of color have been particularly vulnerable due to both systemic racism and culture norms. That’s why it’s so important that mental health issues are accurately portrayed in the media in order to spread awareness and understanding.
Timestamps   00:00:15 Intro
00:00:48 Dorothy Intro
00:02:03 Jashelle Intro 
00:02:37 Why Is It So Important To Discuss Mental Health?
00:08:05 Why Do You Think BIPOC And Other POC Are Especially Vulnerable To Mental Health Issues?
00:19:35 Therapy Being Brushed Off By Minorities   
00:33:42 Why Do You Think Positive/Accurate Portrayals Of Mental Health In The Media Is Important?
00:39:50 Examples Of Bad Portrayals Of Mental Health
00:49:31 Examples Of Positive And/Or Important Portrayals Of Mental Health
01:18:47 Outro
References https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Trevor Project
https://themighty.com/ The Mighty
https://themighty.com/u/doryvu/ Dorothy’s Blog Posts On The Mighty
https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/health-tech/online-mental-health-startup-cerebral-will-stop-prescribing-controlled-substances 
https://www.asianmhc.org/ Asian Mental Health Collective
https://www.betterhelp.com/ Better Help Online Therapy
https://www.talkspace.com/ Talkspace Online Therapy
https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/40390773-i-m-telling-the-truth-but-i-m-lying I’m Telling The Truth But I’m Lying
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1837492/ Thirteen Reasons Why
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4972582/ Split
https://www.hulu.com/series/9dc170da-85db-475d-9df4-6572f15ffb00 This Is Us
https://www.hulu.com/series/f03f355c-a6cf-4494-83cb-494ccd5afa92 A Million Little Things
https://www.disneyplus.com/series/moon-knight/4S3oOF1knocS Moon Knight
 https://www.netflix.com/title/80179190?source=35 Never Have I Ever
https://www.netflix.com/title/80117540?source=35 Atypical
https://www.netflix.com/title/80066227?source=35 Crazy Ex Girlfriend
https://tv.apple.com/us/show/ted-lasso/umc.cmc.vtoh0mn0xn7t3c643xqonfzy Ted Lasso
https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0875GVR5Z/ref=atv_dp_season_select_s1 Modern Love S1E3 (Episode With Really Good Portrayal of Bipolar)
 https://www.brandonsanderson.com/the-stormlight-archive-series/ The Stormlight Archives Series
https://www.netflix.com/title/80057281 Stranger Things
https://play.hbomax.com/page/urn:hbo:page:GX3ZDNQA_j8LCSgEAAAXR:type:series?source=googleHBOMAX&action=play Young Justice
https://play.hbomax.com/page/urn:hbo:page:GYc3xuwu2x5rCFgEAAALb:type:feature?source=googleHBOMAX&action=play The Fallout
https://www.hulu.com/series/227de06a-d3d4-42e0-9df1-bb5495e1738d Dopesick
https://www.netflix.com/title/80171659?source=35 To The Bone
https://www.hulu.com/series/8205c79f-31c1-4901-8ea6-208c60f262b0 Euphoria
https://www.netflix.com/title/70300800?source=35 Bojack Horseman

Gun fights. Lawlessness. An inexplicable thirst for justice. When it comes to movies, it doesn’t get much more American than the Western genre. It’s no surprise Western movies and TV shows have persisted even today in various forms. So grab your hats and let’s get into the evolution of the Western.
Timestamps 00:00:15 Intro
00:00:38 How Would You Describe A Western?
00:03:07 What Makes Westerns Such An Undying Genre?
00:11:03 What Are Some Great Examples Of Recent Westerns?
00:19:56 What Are Some Bad Examples Of Recent Westerns?
00:21:53 Tropes In Westerns: Protect Kids, Revenge Stories And More!
00:26:35 Tones In Westerns
00:28:27 Final Thoughts 
00:29:57 Conclusion and Special Shoutout!
References https://pluto.tv/en/on-demand/movies/shane-1953-1-1?utm_medium=textsearch&utm_source=google Shane
https://play.hbomax.com/page/urn:hbo:page:GYbI_uAQBXoajwwEAAAA7:type:feature?source=googleHBOMAX Book Of Eli
https://www.netflix.com/title/80200267?source=35 Ballad of Buster Scruggs
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9243946/ El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3315342/ Logan
https://www.hulu.com/movie/the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-101a4170-bff1-44ee-89f2-f919cc911651?entity_id=101a4170-bff1-44ee-89f2-f919cc911651 The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1CkZO06Qg4 For A Few Dollars More
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAsZMSOFOjo A Fist Full of Dollars
https://www.netflix.com/title/70230640?source=35 Django Unchained
https://www.netflix.com/title/80064515?source=35 The Hateful Eight
https://www.funimation.com/shows/cowboy-bebop/ Cowboy Bebop
https://www.funimation.com/shows/trigun/ Trigun
https://www.funimation.com/shows/outlaw-star/ Outlaw Star
https://www.disneyplus.com/?cid=DSS-Search-Google-71700000065352001-&s_kwcid=AL!8468!3!610598193330!p!!g!!the%20mandalorian&gclid=CjwKCAjwrNmWBhA4EiwAHbjEQHMjgYQ71iC7jOQJzdfTriOLqp7nj_5T5brLzAAfUgdsbI96SMdGjRoCJA0QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds The Mandalorian
https://tubitv.com/series/300007905/firefly?start=true&utm_source=google-feed&tracking=google-feed Firefly
https://therokuchannel.roku.com/watch/91f8bc30ce2e5bb0ad38f4fe2c8d7d4a?source=google Wind River
https://play.hbomax.com/series/urn:hbo:series:GV7xwpQNK8MJfPwEAAAG_?source=googleHBOMAX&action=play West World
https://www.netflix.com/title/80067617?source=35 Into The Badlands
https://play.hbomax.com/page/urn:hbo:page:GYF5LGArS1MPDwgEAAABj:type:feature?source=googleHBOMAX Warrior
https://www.paramountplus.com/movies/video/8GlT7rfy91Idmi_OddInj3gT2pCYhBmM/ Shanghai Noon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ADeLjX5Tlo Shanghai Knights
https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.b0a9f784-2ec3-56f3-0c16-74d94c65415b?autoplay=0&ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb Once Upon a Time in China and America
https://play.hbomax.com/page/urn:hbo:page:GX-IlUgib1sIdmgEAAABv:type:feature?source=googleHBOMAX Mad Max: Fury Road
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPckyFubAms Waterworld
https://www.netflix.com/title/81077494?source=35 The Harder They Fall
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXijb44EWZE True Grit
https://www.hulu.com/movie/an-american-tail-fievel-goes-west-91cddec0-25d0-4915-98b6-08cba79d475e?entity_id=91cddec0-25d0-4915-98b6-08cba79d475e An American Tail: Fievel Goes West
https://pluto.tv/on-demand/series/dr-quinn-medicine-woman?utm_medium=textsearch&utm_source=google Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
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It’s no secret that we love fantasy and science fiction in all its forms here at Geeks Represent not only for its entertainment value but for its rich commentary on our society by reimagining our past, remodeling our present or reshaping our future. However, like anything else good created by mankind, it can be perverted by the specter of racial bias from both creators and fans alike and may lead to our cultural destruction if not addressed. So without further ado, let’s take a look at racism in science fiction and fantasy.
Listeners, what are your thoughts on today’s episode? Leave your comments below!
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Timestamps 00:00:13 Intro
00:01:02 Importance Of Calling Out Racism Even Amongst Fandoms
00:06:38 Examples Of Problematic Tropes in Sci-Fi/Fantasy 
00:27:11 Inherent Racism In Fandoms?
00:33:10 Need To Protect Child Actors/Actresses From Toxic Fandoms
00:37:54 Easy Targets Of Toxic Fandoms In General
00:50:28 Studios Casting Diversity
00:57:20 What Can We Do As Both Creators And Fans To Address Racism In Sci-Fi and Fantasy?
01:05:23 Last Thoughts
01:07:58 Outro
References
https://web.archive.org/web/20081022123742/http://thisweekinblackness.com/ 
https://www.slashfilm.com/874074/every-single-star-wars-fan-owes-jake-lloyd-an-apology/ 
https://www.insider.com/kelly-marie-tran-racist-sexist-trolls-social-media-2021-3
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/deadpool-2-online-backlash-surrounds-domino-casting-155524577.html
https://www.theverge.com/2022/5/31/23148468/star-wars-obi-wan-moses-ingram-third-sister
https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a39834637/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-uhura-hair/

Today, we’ll be talking about martial arts movies. Sure, here at Geeks Represent, we love all kinds of action movies, but there’s just something about the martial arts genre that gets our hearts racing and adrenaline pumping. So let’s jump kick right into it!
Timestamps 00:00:13 Intro
00:00:32 What Is It About Martial Arts Films/Shows That Kicks All The Ass?
00:04:09 How Do You Think Martial Arts Have Affected Asian American Stereotypes?
00:07:59 Awesome Philosophies In Martial Arts Films
00:24:09 Martial Arts Spoofs Like Kung Pow: Enter The Fist and Volcano High (MTV Edition)
00:28:31 Martial Arts Films and Action Expanding Outside of Just Asians or Even Outside of Jackie Chan/Jet Li
References https://www.hulu.com/movie/equilibrium-712af04a-fc4e-437e-87aa-d7ec3f387a8b?entity_id=712af04a-fc4e-437e-87aa-d7ec3f387a8b Equilibrium
https://www.amazon.com/John-Wick-Keanu-Reeves/dp/B00R8L51BC John Wick
https://www.history.com/topics/china/boxer-rebellion#:~:text=In%201900%2C%20in%20what%20became,Western%20and%20Japanese%20influence%20there. Boxer Rebellion
https://www.paramountplus.com/movies/video/WsQks8ESaQyu9QYm69nfJxWwQG36xSWS/ Shaolin Soccer
https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.5c4dea18-0d0e-4316-a65b-7dc8a0cac8d2?autoplay=0&ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb The Protector
https://www.hulu.com/movie/never-back-down-f0d8f0e9-0e79-4c1e-a57f-27bb9bc7425d Never Back Down
https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.98a9f726-dba8-8767-d129-cbb07de7edd9?autoplay=0&ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb Undercover Brother
https://www.hulu.com/movie/mortal-kombat-7045e326-04ec-4e99-9d74-83735f1a1f9e Mortal Kombat
https://www.netflix.com/title/80148162?source=35 The Night Comes For Us
https://www.hbomax.com/series/urn:hbo:series:GXSySgQ5Pe06olAEAAAJr Warrior
https://www.amazon.com/Raid-Redemption-Iko-Uwais/dp/B008KNZ4LO The Raid
https://therokuchannel.roku.com/watch/0ff6c2708514575ea36c3f56a5fcbdb1?source=google Enter The Dragon
https://www.hbomax.com/feature/urn:hbo:feature:GYEfQYQD1Lgc6kgEAAAAW Black Dynamite
https://www.hbomax.com/feature/urn:hbo:feature:GX7hX4Qn4isJApgEAAABu Kill Bill
https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.64a9f761-b0b4-d9ed-f4dd-c71f27a6976c?autoplay=0&ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb Kung Pow: Enter The Fist
https://www.hbomax.com/feature/urn:hbo:feature:GXwO6xQx5WZpiwwEAAAOP Romeo Must Die
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0301429/ Volcano High
https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.b5fc8f6a-d135-49e4-9b2c-4e48b36ec214?autoplay=0&ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb Once Upon A Time In China
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106936/ Legend Of Fong Sai Yuk
https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.aeb869cf-ba0e-1c7a-c4a5-0f57881d3de3?autoplay=0&ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb Ip Man
https://www.amazon.com/Jet-Lis-Fearless-Li/dp/B000M5DRMG Jet Li’s Fearless
https://play.hbomax.com/page/urn:hbo:page:GYfmxDwyDvzO-wwEAAACT:type:feature?source=googleHBOMAX Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon
https://www.hulu.com/movie/bulletproof-monk-0f63d5ae-5cf7-4cd0-aa98-28dbfac1122f?entity_id=0f63d5ae-5cf7-4cd0-aa98-28dbfac1122f Bulletproof Monk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcIuVT3X_UI Shaolin
https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.4ca9f79e-9648-3d9a-258a-7934b90bbcf3?autoplay=0&ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb The Karate Kid
https://www.netflix.com/title/81002370?source=35 Cobra Kai
https://www.hulu.com/movie/bloodsport-61f7738b-a9a2-483c-be60-f7a4c98d7b09?entity_id=61f7738b-a9a2-483c-be60-f7a4c98d7b09 Bloodsport
https://www.hulu.com/movie/kung-fu-hustle-f1f0bc52-ac69-4b85-a316-7ea5badd9743?entity_id=f1f0bc52-ac69-4b85-a316-7ea5badd9743 Kung Fu Hustle
https://www.amazon.com/Drunken-Master-Siu-Tien-Yuen/dp/B003LPO1QA Drunken Master 
https://www.hbomax.com/feature/urn:hbo:feature:GYGQHkQKmf6UEpwEAAAAD Rush Hour
https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.10a9f76c-5bef-3f50-b36c-7337e741a3db?autoplay=0&ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb Shanghai Noon
https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B00BU

 If the past two years have taught us anything, it’s that our lives are heavily dependent on our healthcare. We literally can’t live without it! But this doesn’t eliminate an inherent distrust of our healthcare system in communities of color, especially amongst the older generations. So let’s talk about people of color and their relationship with healthcare.
Timestamps 00:00:22 Intro
00:00:43 Introducing Jashelle!
00:01:05 Why Do You Think There’s Such A Complicated Relationship Between POC and Healthcare
00:08:32 Over-Reliance Alternative Medicine and Home Remedies
00:15:38 Distrust Due to Historical Experiments and Experiences
00:37:00 Visiting Doctors For Preventative Measures
00:39:23 Ways To Build A Good Relationship With Health Care
00:53:42 Misconceptions of The Merits of African Americans In Health Care Due to Affirmative Action 
01:01:22 Model Minority Myth 
01:11:58 Other Helpful Tips For Getting the Best Care You Can
01:19:44 Outro
References https://www.crunchyroll.com/cells-at-work Cells At Work (Crunchyroll)
https://www.crunchyroll.com/cells-at-work-code-black Cells At Work: Code Black (Crunchyroll)
https://www.netflix.com/title/60004474 Osmosis Jones (Netflix)

We’ve talked a lot about race when it comes to casting choices in movies and television. And aside from some missteps, we are seeing more diversity and representation in the last few years. However, things could still be better, especially when it comes to the divisions between light skin and dark skin members of the same ethnic communities. So let’s talk about colorism! Timestamps
00:00:13 Intro
00:00:36 How Does Colorism Differ From Racism?
00:07:57 Examples of Colorism
00:13:57 Do You Think Colorism Discrimination Is Similar for Both Men and Women?
00:19:48 Lack of Black Photographers/Color Film’s Inherent Bias
00:37:17 Last Thoughts
00:39:41 Conclusion/Outro
 
References
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/25/lens/sarah-lewis-racial-bias-photography.html
https://www.vox.com/21330898/vogue-simone-biles-vanity-fair-viola-davis-cover 
https://www.instagram.com/p/CLZqHdPDqDj/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= on Color Correction for BIPOC photography
https://www.thoughtco.com/what-is-colorism-2834952
https://www.wired.com/story/review-hulu-comedy-woke/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2021/01/22/shonda-rhimes-bridgerton-netflix-has-problem-race-colorism/4173376001/ 
https://www.netflix.com/title/80232398?source=35 Bridgerton (Netflix)
https://www.hulu.com/series/034909c6-8c46-4cad-8d0d-062574a9e5f1 Woke (Hulu)
https://www.hulu.com/series/my-wife-and-kids-78e6d3fb-c3c3-47bc-b7f4-ff78c8566aff My Wife and Kids (Hulu)
https://www.hbomax.com/series/urn:hbo:series:GXdLWQgqPHKXCPQEAAAxk?utm_id=sa%7c71700000067634131%7c58700007100246826%7cp70926274633&gclid=Cj0KCQjw-pCVBhCFARIsAGMxhAev4SA6AxFLR88nRununIgx5VqOI0V_ZKwtIGpCVD1qr4XvNnD_RUgaAp_0EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (HBO Max)
https://www.hbomax.com/feature/urn:hbo:feature:GX6QtHQxBD5nCwwEAAAHM Crazy Rich Asians (HBO Max)
https://ecowarriorprincess.net/2019/06/why-asia-obsessed-white-skin-whitening-products/ Skin Whitening In Asia
https://openscholarship.wustl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1553&context=law_globalstudies India and Colorism: The Finer Nuances
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