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Self Evident: Asian America's Stories
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We tell Asian America's stories to go beyond being seen. As people of all backgrounds reckon with complex legacies of race, power, culture, and identity and ask themselves, “Where do I stand?” Self Evident presents reported stories and radically open conversations from the everyday Asian Americans who have been confronting this question for generations. Our mission is to empower local communities to share stories and build relationships around the value of self-representation. Self Evident i ...
Becky White and Cedric Stout deep dive into Korean history, culture and the mixed race experience. They share the half-Korean experiences with guests from all over the world. Find more at TheHalfieProject.com or @thehalfieproject
What does it mean to be an Asian woman in 2019? Writer Hannah-Rose Yee, blogger Peony Lim and photographer Kit Lee attempt to answer that question as it relates to their varied and shared heritage, and the issues, complexities and absurdities of their lives.
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Be Your Mixed Ass Self Fundraiser - One Week Left
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Hey y'all just a quick solo sode to remind you that the is one week left for the Be your mixed ass self T-shirt Fundraiser. We are trying to raise $1500 to finish out the year of shows AND hire a consulting producer to take Militantly Mixed to the next level! * * * You can continue the conversation on our private Facebook group after you listen to …
Second times a charm with Kayleen Garvey. We recorded together back in 2020 but unfortunately the recording didn't save so 18 months later, the second time is the charm! Kayleen and I chat about her life as a Filipina-Irish American. * * * Please support Sharmane's comic book shop Gulf Coast Cosmos fundraiser please go to https://gofund.me/45c4a7ae…
Self Evident's third season starts this month. Subscribe where you get podcasts, and help spread the word to your family and friends!By Self Evident Media
This week on Militantly Mixed I am joined by Ph.D student Ayumi Matsuda Rivero. We talk about her own Mixed Venezuelan and Japanese heritage as well as how her identity had to shift depending on where in the world she was living. Listen in to see how her own experiences contributed to her academic work in Mixed Race Studies. Annual Be Your Mixed As…
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Asian Representation in Shang Chi with Naturally MonaLisa
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Naturally MonaLisa joins me to geek out over Marvel's Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and speak about Asian Representation in this film. Check out Naturally MonaLisa on her Youtube channel and IG. * * * If you are interested in supporting Sharmane's comic book shop Gulf Coast Cosmos fundraiser please go to https://gofund.me/45c4a7ae * * *…
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Self Evident Presents: “[No] Child Left Behind” (by Re:Work)
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During the current refugee crisis in Afghanistan, we’ve seen Asian Americans working to resettle Afghan refugees and help them build new lives. Vietnamese, Cambodian, and Hmong Americans in particular have been reminded of their own refugee stories — not just the stories of leaving their homes, but stories of the challenges they’ve faced in rebuild…
Join me for a solo-sode, where I address my journey towards pilgrimage to discovering my African heritage and potentially dual citizenship to Gabon and how my Dad changed races in death. * * * If you are interested in supporting Sharmane's comic book shop Gulf Coast Cosmos fundraiser please go to https://gofund.me/45c4a7ae * * * You can continue th…
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Self Evident Presents: “Bharatanatyam: Project Caste”(by Shoes Off)
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We’re presenting an episode from Shoes Off, a podcast about Asian Australian culture hosted by Jay Ooi. In conversation with performers and scholars, producer Thinesh Thillai explains how power and status, and in particular, caste, enable art forms from marginalized communities to be co-opted. Shoes Off takes a close look at the history of Bharanta…
What is Nunchi (눈치)? Some mysterious unspoken power that Koreans have that vaulted the country from poverty to her current position of power and wealth? Is it something that can be taught? Is it a skill that could be learned and used outside of Korea? Becky and Cedric explore the nuances of this cultural phenomenon, it's implications and ask... is …
Join me for my first episode back with a guest, Dianna aka MixedRaceQueer as we chat about you guessed it, being mixed and queer. * * * If you are interested in supporting Sharmane's comic book shop Gulf Coast Cosmos fundraiser please go to https://gofund.me/45c4a7ae * * * You can continue the conversation on our private Facebook group after you li…
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The Korea Your Mom Knew is Not the Korea Today
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Something that is common among immigrant communities is how the culture they bring from their motherland is practiced as though it were still that time when they left, even as the culture changes in the motherland itself. Becky and Cedric reflect on the Korean culture they learned from their mothers and how they realized the culture they grew up le…
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Self Evident Presents: “American Revolutionary: The Evolution of Grace Lee Boggs ”(by Making Contact)
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This week, we’re playing an episode from Making Contact. Making Contact produces media that analyses critical issues and showcases grassroots solutions in order to inform and inspire audiences to action. The episode, based on a documentary by filmmaker Grace Lee, is called “American Revolutionary: The Evolution of Grace Lee Boggs,” and it’s about t…
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Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Are You Japanese Enough to Represent?
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The Olympics is always a time for countries to capture the world's attention (and let's be honest) show off a little bit. What characteristics did Tokyo want to play up this time around? Cedric and Becky talk about Tokyo's show of diversity, the reality of Hafu players and the underlying question that always exists - are you 'enough' to represent o…
I'm back y'all, well kind of. I am finally living in Houston, getting to work at my comic book shop's pop-ups, and am so ready to get back to podcasting. It has been too long of a break!!! Before I come back with new episodes I wanted to let you know that I will be speaking at the Beyond The Bounds: 2021 MidWest Mixed Conference on Aug 06, 10:30 AM…
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Distance, Trauma, Cultural Barries: Finding Reconciliation with Family
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In light of a friend passing away, Becky and Cedric wanted to talk about finding reconciliation with family before things are too late. Difficulties mixed families face are oftentimes overlooked or not given efficient help: physically long distances, language barriers, cultural differences, intergenerational traumas... Becky and Cedric offer some p…
In which Laura says good bye to this project, thanks you all for your support and conversations, and walks to the back of the bus. Go to Apple Podcasts to review this podcast series NEW: Audiobook available of Auldton Laughing Club book Contact Laura at: Laura@LMWriter.com Linktr.ee at: https://linktr.ee/auldton Audiobook narrator: Allen McRae…
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Self Evident Presents: “Juicy Fruit: The Ripe Time to Talk About Relationships ”(by the Dragon Fruit Podcast)
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We’re playing an episode from an exciting new podcast by our friends at APIENC, an organization that builds transgender, non-binary, and queer power for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the Bay Area (you might’ve heard their director, Sammie, on one of our previous episodes). The new podcast is called Dragon Fruit, and it’s all about the hi…
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Nostalgia Episode: Do You Remember These Korean Things?
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Did you have many Korean influences growing up? Cedric and Becky go down memory lane as they remember the nostalgic 90s of their mixed Korean home childhoods.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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A Mongolian Princess & a Korean King Fell in Love....
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Who was Queen Noguk and King Gongmin? We share a love story that transcended time and borders, a love story between a Mongolian Princess and a Korean King.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Self Evident Presents: "When Your Country Doesn't Trust You" (by WorldAffairs)
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We're sharing the story “When Your Country Doesn’t Trust You” from the podcast WorldAffairs.In the past year, reports of anti-Asian hate crimes have spiked across the country. A lot of this is attributed to anti-Asian rhetoric about the pandemic. But the hard truth is that whenever tensions escalate between the United States and Asian nations overs…
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Zainichi: Koreans in Japan who Faced Rejection, Racism and Stateless-ness
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Who are the Zainichi? A group of ethnic Koreans with a specific background in Japan, the first generation of Zainichi Koreans survived under an imperialist government that pressed for monoculturalism up to the current generation that still faces discrimination today. How did these Koreans end up in Japan, why have they suffered so much and who are …
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Making Multi-lingual Relationships Work - Is It Possible?
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Growing up in multi-lingual households has its immense share of benefits and struggles. How do two people who speak two different languages fall in love and make a relationship work? Is it possible? Cedric and Becky, both of whom grew up in households where their parents didn’t speak each other’s respective languages fluently, share their thoughts.…
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Self Evident Presents: “Shikata Ga Nai” (by Julianne Sato-Parker)
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Julianne Sato-Parker first heard the phrase, “Shikata ga nai” while watching a video series of interviews with Japanese Americans and Japanese nationals who were incarcerated by the U.S government after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. The Japanese phrase translates to, “It cannot be helped.” It reminded Julianne of her grandmother, who has always said…
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K-Pop Fans, Dog Meat & Math Geniuses? Debunking 5 Korean Stereotypes
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Are all Koreans in love with K-pop? Do we eat dog meat? And how are Koreans all so good at math? Just a few of the stereotypes we break down in this episode. Where did they come from and why are they still around?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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Weddings, Korean-style, American-style, Oh My! What Kind of Wedding Would We Want?
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Cedric and Becky plan their wedding. They talk about what weddings in Korea are like versus American weddings, and discuss what style they'd want.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In which Laura takes a cicada walk and considers the underground railroad of shared memory. Want an email reminder for new episodes of this podcast? Click here. Go to Apple Podcasts to review this podcast series NEW: Audiobook available of Auldton Laughing Club book Contact Laura at: Laura@LMWriter.com Linktr.ee at: https://linktr.ee/auldton Audiob…
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Half-Korean in Korea: Any Advantages in the Workplace?
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Does being half-Korean give you an edge working in Korea?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Self Evident Presents: "Underground Aams Trade, Pt 1" (by See Something Say Something)
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We’re sharing this story from one of our favorite podcasts, See Something Say Something, by Ahmed Ali Akbar. Pakistani-American communities in the U.S. rely on dealers on WhatsApp to gain access to their most coveted treasure: Pakistani mangoes. And they pay a premium for it. In part one of this two-part investigation, reporter Ahmed Ali Akbar sear…
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There's Two Sides To Me - But I Can't Satisfy Both
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“My black side assumes I choose Korean culture over them or assume I don’t care about BLM (which I do care and support). On the Korean, side they assume I don’t respect the culture due to tattoos and not protesting with Stop Asian Hate (Which I also care about). I just feel like I can’t do right for both my people.” A recent listener mail that caug…
This is the last episode before Militantly Mixed goes on an extended hiatus while I prepare for and move to Houston. My guest today is Katelyn Lance, one of the Directors at UCLA's Mixed Student Union. We speak about her "Wasian" identity and the gross ways in which people have exoticized her specific Mix. *** In light of these murders and the rece…
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Self Perception - How Living in Korea Changed the Way I See Myself
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The way we view ourselves is affected by not only our own thoughts but certainly by the words and perceptions we get from those around us. Under this understanding, the context of our surroundings undoubtedly play a role in how we view ourselves. Becky and Cedric share how their own self awareness and perceptions has changed by living in Korea.See …
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How Do We Build the Places We Want to Work For? Feat. Gautam Srikishan and Snigdha Sur (AAPIHM 3/3)
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The phrase “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” is buzz-word-ier than ever, but what does it really take to empower workers and reduce racialized harm in the places where we spend so many of our waking hours? And when is it OK to simply stop trying? In this second episode of a three-part series, guest host Alex Sujong Laughlin (Senior Producer at Tra…
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Black Asian Solidarity and the Legacy of Yuri Kochiyama and Malcom X
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This week, I am sharing the audio from a Livestream I participated in, hosted by the Blasian March and in association with Mixed Present and Militantly Mixed. We discussed the importance of Black Asian solidarity and the legacy of Yuri Kochiyama and Malcolm X in honor of their shared birthday, May 19th. Please click on the links below to follow.. B…
We talked about the problems that migrant brides can face by getting married through brokers to Korean men. But what about the other side?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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How Do Stories Change Lives? Feat. Randy Kim and Tracey Nguyen Mang (AAPIHM 2/3)
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The impact of storytelling is often portrayed as a story changing the life of the person consuming it — and changing the world by reaching as many people as possible. But what about the person who offers their story to be consumed? How else can we define the value of our life’s stories, and the importance of how they’re shared? In this second episo…
I am back from hiatus and so excited to share this discussion with relatively new cousin Michelle Adams, host of the Catmaste Chronicles podcast which I have been a guest on in the past. We speak about Mixed-Race identity in Britain AND the most important topic known to humankind CATS! Listen to MY guest spot on Michelle's show here. *** In light o…
This week, I talk with Jen Lee, Chinese-Chicana co-host of the AuthEthnic Podcast. We talk about Asian and Chicana identity, podcasting, and of course FOOD!!! Check out Jen's podcast AuthEthnic from this link or where ever you listen to podcasts *** In light of these murders and the recent increase in violence towards people of Asian descent, I hav…
Is culture inherent or is it taught? We talk about our experiences of learning the cultures we grew up in and how further exploration has led to some revelations about our lives and families.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
In which Laura smiles at strangers, personalizes her emojis, and describes the last time she played the "who am I" game. Anti-racism action for the episode: play with your emojis, and read The Sneeches: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdLPe7XjdKc Want an email reminder for new episodes of this podcast? Click here. Go to Apple Podcasts to review thi…
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How Do We Go Beyond Representation? Feat. Eliza Romero, Marvin Yueh, and Thomas Mangloña II (AAPIHM 1/3)
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We often take for granted that “seeing people who look like us” — especially in mass media — means progress towards racial justice. But what forms of representation do we see making an impact? And who is that impact for? In this first episode of a three-part series, Senior Producer Julia Shu invites Eliza Romero (co-host of Unverified Accounts and …
Things have changed for Militantly Mixed for now, with MixedGirlMane's upcoming move to Houston and the extra workload that entails, there will be some changes until she gets settled. Here is an update on everything that is happening. *** In light of these murders and the recent increase in violence towards people of Asian descent, I have created a…
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The "Migrant Brides Problem" of South Korea
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An aging population, exodus from the countryside to cities and inability to meet eligible women… there are many reasons why South Korea has been encouraging men to find wives from outside countries. But there have been some serious issues with these brokered international marriages.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priv…
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Working in Korea - Teacher, Office, Freelance. What's it Like?
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Cedric & Becky have experienced working in Korea as teachers, office workers, and as freelancers, and they're ready to break down what that's all like.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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One Drop featuring Dr. Yaba Blay and the Mixed Aunties
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This is a very special episode of Militantly Mixed. I, along with TaRessa Stovall and Sonia Smith-Kang aka "the Mixed Aunties" sat down to speak with Dr. Yaba Blay, author of One Drop: Shifting the Lens on Race about her work on the book and the term "One Drop" as it pertains to Mixed-Black identified people. Where you can buy ONE DROP: SHIFTING TH…
Just checking in, I have been on hiatus for the month of April but will be coming back soon despite still recovering from a head injury. Just had a few announcements I wanted to share with y'all. *** In light of these murders and the recent increase in violence towards people of Asian descent, I have created a Mixed & Hella Asian fundraising t-shir…
“No, painting is not done to decorate apartments. It is an instrument of war.” ― Pablo PicassoWhat was Picasso depicting and trying to express in his painting “Massacre en Coree?” It was unveiled in 1951, was brushed off by contemporaries at the time and overshadowed by his masterpiece “Guernica”.But looking at it today, somehow it turns the narrat…
In which Laura looks at the Chauvin conviction from both sides of the color line. Anti-racism action for the episode: lobby for George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020 with your representatives. Unless you are a DC resident and have no voting representation. Want an email reminder for new episodes of this podcast? Click here. Go to Apple Podca…
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"Dear Becky & Cedric" - Answering Your Personal Questions on Identity + Race
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We love that you take the time to write to us, to lay out your thoughts, and perhaps even tune in to hopefully hear us answer you. We read every single message, and it means a whole lot. We decided to do a little segment of Dear Becky & Cedric, answering your personal questions and messages that you send us; because your questions come from real pl…
In which we learn about hypodescent, meet one of Laura's aunties, and consider what being Black means. Special guest: Dr Irma McClaurin Anti-racism action for the episode: donate to the Irma McClaurin Black Feminist Archive Links of note: http://irmamcclaurin.com http://irmamcclaurin.com/works/black-feminist-archive/ http://irmamcclaurin.com/works/…
This week I am all by my onesie because it is #MentalHealthHiatus time!!! I'm back on my normal mental health hiatus schedule and will be "off" the entire month of April. Now I know I'll find ways to keep working but I really do need to take some time to decompress and deal with my current stresses. Keep an eye on our social media, however, because…
