It's Not Just Black and White

Mark and Kara

Join Mark, a black man and Kara, a white woman as they dive into topics like race, culture, and everything in between to make this crazy world a little brighter. We are living in divided times that could be resolved with some compassion and the willingness to listen. It is important to have these open and difficult conversations to show that not everything is black and white. Follow us on Instagram @itsnotjustblackandwhitepodcast

Episodes

  1. 02/12/2021

    Ep 11: Social Media and Activism

    Mark and Kara sit down and talk about Social Media and Activism! Join them as they discuss performative allyship, fake news, hashtags, and the pros and cons of using social media for social justice activism.

    54 min

  2. 01/29/2021

    Ep 10: Racism and Theatre

    Mark and Kara sit down with music educator Aaliyah Jordan and dramaturg Molly Huber and talk about Racism and Theatre! Listen to Molly and Aaliyah reflect on their college theatre experiences regarding diversity (or lack there of), whitewashing, The Tony's, and history tracing back to the roots of racism and theatre.

    1h 40m

  3. 01/14/2021

    Ep 9: The Attack on the U.S Capitol

    Mark and Kara sit down and talk about the attack on the U.S. Capitol. Join them as they recap the horrible event, unpack hypocrisy, make comparisons to the other protests, and address the division between U.S. citizens.

    55 min

  4. 01/08/2021

    Ep 8: Black Men and Mental Health

    Mark and Kara sit down with guest, Taariq Cayne and talk about Mental Health! Taariq shares his wellness journey to help spark the narrative of normalizing black men seeking therapy. Listen to Taariq talk about his self care routines, mental health stigmas in the black community, and the troubles of social media.

    47 min

  5. 12/31/2020

    Ep 7: Holidays and History

    Mark and Kara sit down and talk about historical holidays! Wrap up the holiday season by listening to Mark and Kara chat about the history of Juneteenth, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the 4th of July, and why other historical figures do and do not have holidays in the United States.

    54 min

  6. 12/17/2020

    Ep 6: The Influence of Hip Hop

    Mark and Kara sit down with music artist, Leland Morrisey (Shawn Deuce) and talk about the Influence of Hip Hop on the black community! Listen to Leland talk about hip hop artists’ impact on black culture, white rappers, the consumer and artists responsibilities, artist brutality, and how music is an outlet for trauma that can be manipulated by the industry.

    1h 10m

  7. 12/10/2020

    Ep 5: White Privilege

    Mark and Kara sit down and talk about White Privilege! Join them as they discuss colorblindness, the invisible knapsack, white feminism, and everything in between when tackling the many aspects of white privilege.

    54 min

  8. 12/03/2020

    Ep 4: Black-Owned Businesses

    Mark and Kara sit down with Nicholas Dawson, co-founder of the clothing brand RNSE, and talk about Black-Owned Businesses! Learn more about Nick’s awesome brand, the importance of supporting black-owned, small, and local businesses, and why you should choose them for holiday season shopping!

    51 min

  9. 11/28/2020

    Ep 3: Systemic Racism and Education

    Mark and Kara sit down and talk about Systemic Racism and Education! When looking deeper into the U.S. Education system, we see a pattern of missing key points of history that are built on the foundation of discrimination.

    48 min

  10. 11/19/2020

    Ep 2: Minority Representation in Entertainment

    Mark and Kara sit down with actress, Jade Cayne, and talk about Minority Representation in Entertainment! Jade and Mark talk in depth about their experience in the entertainment industry. Learn more about the Oscars’ new diversity rules, the white savior complex, and many other important topics when addressing Minority Representation.

    1h 5m
  11. Ep 1: Interracial Couples

    11/14/2020

    Ep 1: Interracial Couples

    Mark and Kara sit down and talk about interracial dating! From the Lovings v. Virginia to their own relationship, they discuss their experience dating outside their race and all the ups and downs that come with interracial dating.

    43 min
  • 11 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

4.9
out of 5
8 Ratings

About

Join Mark, a black man and Kara, a white woman as they dive into topics like race, culture, and everything in between to make this crazy world a little brighter. We are living in divided times that could be resolved with some compassion and the willingness to listen. It is important to have these open and difficult conversations to show that not everything is black and white. Follow us on Instagram @itsnotjustblackandwhitepodcast

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