Are you easily confused by terms like cultural appropriation, cisgender, toxic masculinity, twunk, queer, black girl magic, and woke? Or maybe you’re tired of explaining terms like these and you need a community that gets you! Welcome to Minority Korner, where we take an introspective look at the world. through an intersectional lens. Join James: a queer, political, comedian, self proclaimed, sexy blerd (that’s Black Nerd) and each week he's joined in the Korner by another fabulous minority tackling pop culture, the news, media, and history all with a little self care, and self love sprinkled throughout! It’s time to Learn, Laugh, and Play, right here at Minority Korner- because together: we’re the majority! (Part of the Maximum Fun Network)
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 17 days 14 hours 22 minutes
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episode 121: Heal And Learn It Up! (Brene Brown, Daring Greatly, Austin Bombings, Cynthia Nixon, National School Walkout)
James covers Brene Brown's Book, Daring Greatly which covers tactics on overcoming shame through a few takeaways to live your life fully. In Nnekay's korner- she addresses the package bombs that have been terrorizing Texas Capital, Austin. Other topics: Cynthia Nixon, the National School Walkout, and 7 Seconds a new Nexflix show.
episode 120: It's a Cold Open But It's Warm In Here, Honey w/ Special Guest Michelle Buteau! (Michelle Buteau, 2 Dope Queens, Self Worth, Jenny Jones, Oprah, Shame, Comedy)
This week James sits down with the amazing comedian, Michelle Buteau! So sit back, relax, and enjoy this inspiring interview!
episode 119: Diversifying Your Life! (Indigenous Authors, Black Queer Films, The Oscars, Book Of Mormon, How To Get Away with Murder, Scandal)
In the Korners, Nnekay covers 8 Indigenous Authors and their text that you should check out! James' breaks down 10 Black LGBTQ movies to help you with the Moonlight withdrawals. Of course the duo get into a ton of other topics: The Oscars, Book of Mormon, HTGAWM, and Scandal.
episode 118: Everyone's got their Vehicle! (Was Detroit the Movie For Us/ By Us, Updates on Puerto Rico, Was Annihilation Whitewashed?)
Should we be upset about potential whitewashing in Annihilation? Was Kathryn Bigelow's Detroit FUBU? What's going on with Puerto Rico? Do they have power yet? All of these questions are discussed, answered, and picked apart by your favorite duo, James and Nnekay!
episode 117: From Roots 2 Royalty (Hip Hop Investors, Slavery, More Black Panther, Fergie, and the National Anthem)
This week our fearless duo talk all things Black Panther (again) Fergie and the national anthem, Hip Hop Investors and slavery. It's a whirlwind show filled with education and giggles!
episode 116: James Squared (Special Guest James Nowlin author of The Purposeful Millionaire, The Winter Olympics, Omarosa, Celebrity Big Brother, Delivery Men)
This week we got guest James Nowlin the author of The Purposeful Millionaire here to give us some tips and rules on how to live your best life! Before the main event the wonder twins discuss The Winter Olympics, Omarosa on Celebrity Big Brother, and what happens when you disappoint the delivery man.
episode 115: Black Roots in Music & Comics (911, Timeline of White Folks Appropriating Black Music, Black Comic Characters, Janet Appreciation Day, Justin Timberlake, Queen Nefertiti, Scandal, Today Show)
We took a knee in support of Janet Appreciation Day (AKA Super Bowl LII). Nnekay corrects the Today Show, about their Queen Nefertiti facts. Inspired by Justin Timberlake’s Super Bowl performance, James takes us on a magical journey through time exploring a timeline of white folks appropriating Black music, why this has been occurring for over a century, and American music’s roots in African culture...
episode 114: Wakanda Forever! (Black Panther Purple Carpet World Premiere, History of Black Comics, The World of Wakanda, Who's Who in Black Panther, Chadwick Boseman, Lupita N'Yongo, Angela Bassett, Cast of Black Panther)
Fresh off of co-hosting Marvel Studios' Black Panther purple carpet world premiere, James has your inside scoop from the historic event, where he interviewed the cast! Riding the comic wave Nnekay gives you the history and relationship of Black folks and comics. In preparation for Black Panther, James is going to give you a spoiler free: what you need to know about the world of Wakanda, and the award winning actors, and designers bringing forth this amazing film of Afrofuturism.
episode 113: Thank You for Thanking Me and Thank You, Thank You (Women's March, Mike Pence, Adam Ripon, Lady2Lady, MaxFunCon, Full House, Black Lives Matters, 100 Days of Gratitude)
Oooh weeee do we have a treat for you! You might have missed it, but Nnekay guested on a special MaxFunCon episode of Lady 2 Lady. But before that- The wonder twins talk about the Women's March, Mike Pence, 100 Days of Gratitude, and Math!
episode 112: You Think You Know, But You Have No Idea (Martin Luther King Jr. Quizlette, Asian American Activist, Gidra, H&M, Fast Fashion, South Africa)
Kicking off this episode with James' Korner- the return of our good friend Mz. Quizlette and this time she is look at you, Dr. King! James breaks down some facts that you might not have known about the legendary civil rights hero. Continuing the thread of activism, Nnekay takes us through a list of various Asian American activist who deserve a spotlight shined on them for their accomplishments in civil rights, labor right, anti-racism, and anti war efforts.