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Gabbie Hanna's Pattern of Anti-Blackness | Your Mental Health Doesn't Excuse Your Racism

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 16:00:52 GMT

Gabbie Hanna has a long track record of creating anti-Black content for engagement. Recently during a public manic state, she had several racist outbursts on TikTok. Her fans are defending her right to not apologize, due to her mental state, and that excuse is not going to fly. Gabbie herself has returned to the platform and hasn't properly addressed these comments. In fact, since returning, she has stated that racism is an issue she's *very* passionate about. If that's truly the case, she can start at home by addressing her own anti-Black behavior.

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00:00 Intro

04:30 Gabbie Hanna’s Pattern of Anti-Blackness

20:55 Getting to the Root of Your Anti-Blackness

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Russian Doll | A Deep Dive Into Intergenerational Trauma

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 21:26:47 GMT

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‘Russian Doll’ is a master class in genre bending, with a captivating, suspenseful storyline and charismatic characters that keep you watching.

At its core, the show is an incredibly rich text that compels you to watch more than just once. It explores the hard truths of the human experience. They don’t shy away from tackling heavy themes: death, addiction, intergenerational trauma, religion, the Holocaust, mental health and motherhood.

This video is a deep dive into the show's recurring themes and most compelling moments, exploring some of the deepest questions it asks of us.

Intro: 00:00

Season 1's Premise: 07:55

Season 2's Premise: 15:43

Analyzing The Show's Themes: 35:43

Addiction: 36:23

Reflection: 41:40

The Significance of Horse: 52:05

Intergenerational Trauma & Postmemory: 1:00:29

Mental Health (& Motherhood): 1:16:37 Final Thoughts: 1:44:42

Every source I mentioned/referenced today: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YDVNYdBynBpXZ-9s3yFZ--GcAzR85v-W6uQqWXUuruA/edit?usp=sharing

Background music:

'1940's Slow Dance' by Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions

'No. 9 Esther's Waltz' by Esther Abrami

'No. 1 A Minor Waltz' by Esther Abrami

'By the Fireplace' by TrackTribe

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Destigmatize Abortion On & Off Screen | Pt. 1: The History

Mon, 16 May 2022 06:20:17 GMT

TW: r*pe, s*xual & reproductive ab*se, m*tilation, sl*very, g*nocide, r*cism, anti-Blackness, ableism, classism

In this 2 part series, I'll be exploring the evolution of anti-abortion stigma.

In part 1, I share my experience with abortion and explore the roots of anti-abortion rhetoric and policy in America.

In part 2, I'll examine how the media has both reaffirmed and subverted the negative connotations associated with the procedure over time.

Every source I mentioned/referenced today: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13Vo09ly3aLvmHB3u3P_EvAagEQgGO0qSz6VK2VqkOm8/edit?usp=sharing

Feel free to add to this discussion! I'd love to chat more with y'all on this topic. But please do not be rude or shame anyone in the comments.

If there have ever been any abortion portrayals in media that have stood out to you, let me know why in the comments!

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Billie Eilish & Performative Allyship | Dissecting White Guilt

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 21:47:28 GMT

Billie Eillish is a young 20 year-old pop artist who has risen to superstardom over the last seven years with songs like “Ocean Eyes”, “Bad Guy” and “Everything I Ever Wanted”. As her popularity has grown, her name is often brought up in conversations surrounding the appropriation of Black culture. While I am frequently annoyed by Billie’s *maybe* passive appropriation, I am more frustrated by her performative gestures. So today, we’ll be discussing what performative allyship looks like through the lens of Billie Eillish’s actions.

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00:00 Intro

06:19 What is Performative Allyship?

08:33 The 2021 Grammys

13:14 "I'm Sorry I'm Not Beyoncé"

What are y'all's thoughts regarding performative allyship?

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Sources: Turn Performative Wokeness Into Allyship | Jezebel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ms02RwM_oCI

Is Billie Eilish Culturally Appropriating? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZQR7pFkyw0

Billie Eilish Explains Why She Is So Close With Her Fans - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzUga5cCyT4&t=486s

How Billie Eilish Is Reinventing Pop Stardom - https://www.vogue.com/article/billie-eilish-cover-march-2020

People are mad at Billie Eilish for her 'take' on hip-hop - https://www.insider.com/billie-eilish-hip-hop-lies-vogue-interview-backlash-explanation-2020-2

When White Kids Grow Up on the Black Internet - https://www.papermag.com/billie-eilish-black-internet-culture-2645514003.html

Stereotypes & Nonsense | Why Euphoria Needs A Writers Room

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 21:42:31 GMT

The wildly popular Euphoria of 2022 is actually an adaptation, based on an original Israeli series of the same name. In 2017, HBO announced they were developing an adaptation with original creator Ron Leshem and director Dafna Levin on board as executive producers, alongside Sam Levinson.

This adaptation is currently one of the most talked about series on television. It’s officially HBO’s second most watched show behind Game of Thrones. The series sure does know how to spark a conversation, but is it good though?

Let’s talk about why Euphoria needs to get a REAL writing room together or they need to cancel season 3.

00:00 Intro

02:50 Behind The Scenes Drama

08:41 Colorblind or Colorism?

20:01 Maddy & The Spicy Latina Trope

28:33 Gratuitous Teen Nudity

36:27 Plot Holes & Nonsense

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My Favorite Euphoria Analyses:

Euphoria's Colorism Problem: How The Show Harms Dark Skin Girls and Women (Ms. Vixen) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8V4gGOZKV4&t=664s

Euphoria & All The Black Pop Cultural References (Black Femininity TV) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7rNSRTfv40

analyzing the outfits in euphoria (ModernGurlz) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YmSUF3Lyyg

Sources:

Inside ‘Euphoria's’ Grueling Days and Cast Unrest - https://nofilmschool.com/euphorias-grueling-days-and-cast-discontent

Why Euphoria Star Algee Smith Is Missing This Season - https://www.thedailybeast.com/why-euphoria-star-algee-smith-is-missing-this-season

We Need To Talk About What's Going On With Kat In This Season Of 'Euphoria' - https://www.elle.com.au/culture/kat-euphoria-storyline-controversy-26641

“Euphoria” Utilizes Black Trauma for Character Development - https://www.bitchmedia.org/article/euphoria-christopher-mckay-treatment-of-black-characters

TV Tropes 'The Spicy Latina' - https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/SpicyLatina

Esparanza United 'Latinas and Intimate Partner Violence Evidence Based Facts' - https://esperanzaunited.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/3.11.73-Factsheet_GeneralIPV2021-1.pdf

Sydney Sweeney Pushed Back Against Some of Her Euphoria Nude Scenes - https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/01/sydney-sweeney-pushed-back-against-some-of-her-euphoria-nude-scenes

Abbott Elementary Is Simply Wonderful | A Review

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 21:22:08 GMT

Abbott Elementary is a fresh new sitcom exploring the everyday lives of Philadelphia teachers. Created by and starring a legend of the internet, Quinta Brunson, the show sets itself apart from its predecessors and doesn’t skip a beat.

00:00 Intro to Quinta Brunson

03:36 First Impression/General Thoughts

13:17 Let's Talk About The Characters

27:08 Hopes For The Show

31:30 End Credits - Subscribe!

I hope y’all enjoy my first thoughts on the series. If you haven’t been watching, change that! How are y'all feeling about Abbott Elementary?

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Retire The Role Of First Lady | Misogynoir & Gatekeeping In Hip-Hop

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 21:04:25 GMT

Lil Kim, Salt-n-Peppa, Nicki Minaj and countless other women in Hip-Hop have often been referred to as First Ladies. Even today, when women are mentioned as a demographic within the genre, they’re most frequently called the First Ladies of Hip-Hop. On the surface, the title seems like a high honor to hold. But time and time again, the industry has proven this to be a hollow term, used by labels to prop up their only female artist. It's shifted in it's original use, and it's main purpose today is to reinforce the gender binary in Hip-Hop.

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Sources & Other Information:

The Gumbo https://thegumbo.net/ https://www.instagram.com/thegumbo/ https://twitter.com/thegumbo

Where Did All The Female Rappers Go | NPR (2014) https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2014/03/04/285718351/where-did-all-the-female-rappers-go

2020 Was The Year Female Rappers Dominated | NPR https://www.npr.org/2020/12/10/944625003/2020-was-the-year-female-rappers-dominated

Rick Ross Isn't The Only Label Rap Head Not Signing Women (2017) https://pitchfork.com/thepitch/rap-label-gender-breakdown-by-the-numbers/

My Mic Sounds Nice (2010) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8856AHe1RFw&t=1901s

Queen Latifah with Yahoo (2019) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R24vhB4GSjw&t=26s

Misogyny in Hip-Hop | Ellen Chamberlain (2019) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tRWkHybjOo

Lauryn Hill Unsung (2019) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7FemWggfkk&t=525s

MC Lyte 1st Interview (1989) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvTsoz7ERd4&t=2s

Women In Hip Hop | The Grapevine (2018) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sKMj2q-w-E

Rick Ross on The Breakfast Club (2017) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDskuwjGtFk&t=605s