Mixed Kid Chronicles

Katie talks about what it is to be black in America. She explores the stereotypes and competing definitions of blackness, while sharing her own journey to identify as a black woman and some of the community’s “secrets”. Also, we celebrate Cardi B, black TV shows, and discuss Julie Lythcott-Haim’s Real American.

Music:

Blank and Kytt - RSPN

Marc Perry (aka Holy MTNS)

Sources:

Katie critiques Disintegration by Eugene Robinson

Cardi B’s race is confusing people

black-ish’s Bow grapples with being biracial

Alfred Enoch shares wisdom with his younger self

Julie Lythcott-Haims reflects on Real American-ness

Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with Ashleigh Reddy. A proud Black and Indian woman, Ashleigh gets real about her experiences dating as a biracial woman and her friendships in both the Black and South Asian communities. We learn that no matter who you choose to spend time with, you are always 100% whole and should be treated as such. Plus, we talk about Kamala Harris and her historic achievement as the first Black and Indian woman on a major party presidential ticket.

Links We Like:

Ashleigh is a fabulous photographer. Check out her work!

Register to vote. Like now.

Hasan Minhaj takes on anti-Blackness in the Asian community.

Zoe Saldana on portraying Nina Simone.

We get into the true emotional heart of romantic relationships. What’s it like to date someone outside of your race? We cover both interracial dating and dating as a biracial person in this episode. Listen in to discover our couple inspirations, the pressure interracial couples can feel, and the complexities of dating as biracial.

Links We Love:

We agree that “For Interracial Couples, Advocacy is a Love Language.”

Key & Peele explain why dating as biracial is complicated.Black women share their opinion on interracial dating.

We’re taking a much needed self-care break with Roxy of Coastal Curl. She’s Black and Persian (aka “blersian”) and we talk about her upbringing in SoCal, self care during the pandemic, and her haircare business, Coastal Curl, that she’s had to pivot recently. Tune in to get the download on self-care from a Blersian!

Last episode we talked about how multiracial people can show up as allies to the Black community. This episode we ask a Black man directly. Join us for an examination of allyship with Curtis about how he wants others to show up for his community.