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Point of Hue
Hosted by Ateira & Salimah · EN
Point of Hue is a bi-weekly podcast featuring Ateira Griffin and Salimah Jasani, two women of color. Join us as we discuss everything from interracial dating to ancestry tests and even the questionable representations of race in Harry Potter (yes, we went there) from our #PointOfHue.
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Episode 2: Justice for Black Lives - Protesting & Processing
Aug 7, 202001:00:07Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we are using our platform to have conversations across lines of difference about the ongoing injustices and attacks against the black community. We are creating a space where people can process, listen, and learn. Our DisruptHER Vena Wilson is a licensed clinical social worker and therapist. She joins us to provide support and answer questions for us and our listeners.
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Coping with Corona
May 28, 202000:59:49Tap to summarizeWe are so excited to share with you the Season 3 Premiere of Point of Hue -- the podcast hosted by three women of color (Ateira, Salimah, and Natasha) and built to amplify the voices of WOC disrupting the status quo. And for the first time ever, this #POH episode is available as a podcast AND as a video! Season 3 is all about Surviving and Thriving --, especially during #ThatRona. That's why this episode is jam-packed with mental health tips and words of affirmation. (#LoveLanguages, anyone?) Also, tune in for some hilarious news headlines, some star-studded picture-sharing, and a #realtalk discussion about the inequities we see in society today -- even between women of color.
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What are the youth saying these days?
Mar 9, 201900:29:31Tap to summarizeAteira and Salimah are joined by teenage #DisruptHer and community organizer Zybreal Johnson, who shares her firsthand account of what REALLY happened in the Baltimore Uprising after the death of Freddie Gray. Plus, tune in to learn about one major challenge for young people trying to find jobs.
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Engagement Rings and Nuva Rings
Feb 23, 201900:55:46Tap to summarizeAteira, Salimah, and #DisruptHer and Sex Educator Ashley Cunningham sit down for a candid conversation on sex and dating. Laugh at some terrible first date stories, learn about STDs and maternal mortality, and remind yourself to take care of your self-image and mental health.
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Advocacy is the New Pink
Feb 9, 201900:50:17Tap to summarizeSalimah and Ateira are joined by Kimberly Humphrey, Esq., ACLU of Maryland legislative counsel, who shares her wealth of knowledge about advocacy, allyship, and education funding. Tune in to hear a passionate discussion about the racist media portrayals of "riots" versus "protests," a word of advice for non-Black allies, and an "is this real life" moment you won't soon forget. Note: This episode includes information about school funding in Maryland and recommendations from the Kirwan Commission. Since the episode was recorded, the Commission has delayed consideration of a new education funding formula. For more information and the ACLU of Maryland's take on this issue, please refer to this article, to which Kimberly Humphrey contributed her expertise: https://www.aclu-md.org/en/news/increasing-education-funding-not-luxury.
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Stigmas & Taboos
Jan 26, 201900:11:59Tap to summarizeIn this sneak peek for Season 2, Ateira and Salimah discuss why it's so important to talk about those things that no one wants to talk about. Plus, get a preview of some of the funniest topics covered in Season 2!
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Tampons, Body Hair, & Tongue Rings! Oh My!
Jan 26, 201900:46:31Tap to summarizeAteira and Salimah talk about terrorizing their brothers with "Aunt Flow," why empathy looks different across cultural contexts, and that one place you want to pretend you don't have body hair, but you probably do.
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What About Your Friends?
Apr 30, 201800:58:38Tap to summarizeIn this hilarious and emotional season finale, Ateira and Salimah are joined by two of their best friends, Fareeha and Erica. The four women of color laugh and lament about supporting each other, holding one another accountable, and emphasizing self-care in friendships. Erica divulges an epic #IsThisRealLife moment, and Fareeha asks Salimah and Ateira a VERY #Unscripted question.
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Stand Up & Speak Out
Apr 3, 201800:43:41Tap to summarizeIn this special #DisruptHer outtakes episode of Point of Hue, Ateira and Salimah pay tribute to several of the amazing women of color they've interviewed over the past few months. Our DisruptHers discuss their identities, what they need more of from the world, what messages they want to challenge, and what their hopes are for the future. Plus, Ateira and Salimah discuss anti-Blackness among Indian taxi drivers, as well as whether yoga is cultural appropriation.
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The Beauty of Language and Culture
Mar 19, 201800:59:40Tap to summarizeIn Episode 7, Ateira and Salimah are joined by guest host Natasha Escobar. Tune in to learn about variations in beauty standards between cultures, how to prove you're indigenous, and what it means to be a white ally. Plus, check out Ateira's talent with accents, Salimah's "Get Out" moment, and Natasha's advice for tall girls.
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