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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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)
Nnekay and James record the very last episode of Minority Korner. They discuss highlights of past episodes, what they`ve learned and have taught others.
Before we go we wanted to hear from y’all! In this episode we hear from listeners, past guests, and the Maximum Fun family of what this show has meant to them, favorite moments, takeaways and hopes for the future.
We discuss the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Kentanji Brown Jackson and how many black people feel they need to be overqualified to get any job. Moon Knight- it’s so good- once again Marvel is slaying it! We want to know why Adele took off and JHud didn’t? James takes us through the 8 Pillars of Caste from Caste by Isabel Wilkerson and how these structures are still in place. Nnekay gives us a sweet treat of how 3 Black pioneers helped usher these treat into the hearts of Americans.
James and Renee talk about The Royal Family’s botched/dated tour to their “colonies”, whose widlin and who's workin it, and just how our lives can benefit from LESS social media? We play This or That with scenarios you weigh in on, and finally we play JAM! You Lyin! Avengers style Where we get quizzed on the Avengers
James and Mackenzie discuss The Batman and WARNING SPOILERS AHEAD! We talk Moon Knight Director Mohamed Diab’s calling out of Hollywood's portrayal of Egyptians in media and how his show is making sure it's done right (through a latinx lead lol but we love Oscar Isaac). We have notes on the recent Harry Potter reunion! Mackenzie educates us on The Nap Ministry, an organization that talks about the value of rest- for Black folks. Rest is resistance and it's our secret weapon.
James and Mackenzie discuss the Oscars highs and lows, and how things like ‘the slap’ affect Black people differently than whites when pertaining to our community. Jussie Smollett’s sentencing, and Todrick Hall on Celeb Big Brother prove problematic for Black folks. Jon Stewart on this new show attempts to get white folks to unpack racism and it’s a diabolical and an insight into the minds of white folks. We have some tips on how white folks can be more active in dismantling racism, a thing their people created. Plus a list of worst things that have happened at the Oscars.
James and Renee and help you Get on Up in this taste of their daily morning show! We’ve got a weeknd check-in about zoos, roller coasters, and murder mystery dinner parties. In the news Britney Spears might be coming back with news music, find out how Pixar is making up for Disney’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ involvement, Black Buffy, an all Black Battalion that's finally getting its roses. James will then take us on a journey through the life and time of Josephine Baker the legendary artist , activist, dancer, singer, and ... spy!!!???!!!? Lastly we play Wildin’ and Workin it: involving the senate confirmation hearings, parents of potentially gay dog, ‘And Just Like That’ season 2, and these Jeopardy contestants- who’s wildin’ who’s workin it?!
James and Nnekay talk about the Ukraine conflict, and racism within the situation, Black female music artists who are slaying it right now, and the first Spider-Woman was BLACK! Valerie the Librarian.
This week's episode James and Nnekay talk about the scandal of American Crime Story: Impeachment- Linda Tripp was trippin’l. We unpack the Florida ‘Don’t Say Gay Bill’ and in honor of Women’s History Month we take a look and celebrate some of the unsung women of color heroes of the Suffragette Movement.
This week on Minority Korner James and Mackenzie Green talk about Ray Fisher and DC owing him many many apologies, Robert Pattinson and Zoe Kravitz being very very hot. LGBTQIA+ representation happening more in the media. We have to give some side eye to our beloved Todrick Hall, and a big PSA about Star Wars fandom.
Join James and MacKenzie as they talk about the new Netflix documentary The Tinder Swindler and how it's a very white thing. The NFL and the Olympics continue to be racist and James teaches us about Toni Stone, the first Black woman to play professional baseball as we round out Black History Month and go into Women's History Month.
This could be the end to Affirmative Action! Whoopi Goldberg was suspended from the view due to ignorant comments made about the holocaust. Joe Rogen still being Joe Rogen. Plus rock climbing while black, Euphoria, anime and more!
James and Emerald talk about Black History Month, The supreme court finally getting a Black Woman Judge and how Andromeda was a Black Ethiopian Princess.
We address the interview of our fallen hero Joss Whedon who did not do himself any favors doing a full interview with The Cut, and yes, he is the true monster. Where’s Buffy? Speaking of childhood ruining monsters, we have to talk about the new documentary about Bill Cosby. Then in the main korner James takes a deep dive into Lynchings, an unfortunate, American pastime. The startling history, numbers, participation by white America and the unwillingness for the government to do anything.
Join James and Nneky as they discuss The Lady Spy movie The 355, Yellowjackets, Insecure Finale and its legacy, and the history of the once thriving Black Bay Area town Russell City, and what happened to it: racism.
Minority Korner is back with a brand new episode! And who else to bring us some fresh takes than James and Nnekay! Join us as we discuss the golden globes, Will Smith and how a prominent black neighborhood used to be in Central Park called Seneca village.
It's that time of year again folks! The minority Korner annual Kwanzaa episode is here and Nnekay and James are here to take back in time on a journey of yesteryear as they both teach us all about the 7 days of Kwanzaa and what each one means, and how you can celebrate this powerful holiday tradition! Bam! You are about to get Kwanzaa`d!
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)
