It's Not Just Black and White Mark and Kara
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- Society & Culture
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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.
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Ep 12: Racial Climate in London v America
Mark and Kara sit down with their friends from across the pond, Nathan Musoki and Art Rezari and talk about the Racial Climate in London! Listen to Nathan and Art talk about their experiences with racism in London compared to America, micro-aggressions, and the controversy around black British actors playing black American historical figures in TV and film.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.