Black & Yellow

The World Cup is in full swing! While Soccer might be a world sport, Americans by and large don’t give much of a fuck about it. This is especially true when it comes to African Americans and Asian Americans. In this episode, Jack and Alana delve into the lack of interest these two ethnic groups have for the sport and how the sport continues to forget to develop possible talent these two racial groups might have for playing the sport.Find us on Instagram: @blackandyellowpodcastAlana J. Webster: @renegadeoffunJacklyn Chung- Young: @jacklynchungyoung See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. While talking about the importance of seeking mental health help is a hot topic in the media, it can often be hard for minorities to get the proper care. In this episode, Alana and Jacklyn discuss how difficult it can be for first generation immigrants to seek help, the kind of help marginalized people receive, and what mental health means to minorities.Find us on Instagram: @blackandyellowpodcastAlana J. Webster: @renegadeoffunJacklyn Chung- Young: @jacklynchungyoung See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

AGE. This simple three-letter word sends people into a frantic tailspin to turn back the clock. However, Black and Asian women are not so frantic about this inevitability of life. In this episode, Jack & Alana discuss how Asian and Black women view the aging process, how their respective cultures “turn back the clock”, and why they are excited to get older (how dare them!).Find us on Instagram: @blackandyellowpodcastAlana J. Webster: @renegadeoffunJacklyn Chung- Young: @jacklynchungyoung See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

He taught us that brunch was a scam, took us to parts unknown, traveled and ate without reservations, and stressed how the ordinary can be extraordinary. This culinary, literary, and travel maverick was the one and only Anthony Bourdain. Jack & Alana are huge fans of his. In this episode, we remember and reflect on all the brilliance Tony B gave to the world. Gone but not forgotten, this episode seeks to celebrate his life!Find us on Instagram: @blackandyellowpodcastAlana J. Webster: @renegadeoffunJacklyn Chung Young: @jacklynchungyoung See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Congrats minority traveler! You’ve done it! You carefully pondered your travel destination, planned, saved, and now you have arrived at your desired location. Time to vacay! But not so fast, what kind of discrimination do you stand to face while in a foreign land? In the part 2 episode of Traveling While Colored, A & J talk about the kind of discrimination minorities face while on vacation. Find us on Instagram: @blackandyellowpodcastAlana J. Webster: @renegadeoffunJacklyn Chung Young: @jacklynchungyoung See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Summer & travel go together like peanut butter and jelly. Who doesn’t love a vacation? While most vacay planning is stressful, there is an added layer of anxiety for minorities who have to consider the color of their skin when selecting a destination. In this episode, J & A talk through how what goes through a minority mind when planning their summer getaway.Find us on Instagram: @blackandyellowpodcastAlana J. Webster: @renegadeoffunJacklyn Chung Young: @jacklynchungyoung See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Black Hair has been heavily politicized for decades. Does Asian hair face the same level of politics? Black women look at hair care and hair upkeep as a full time job. Can the same be said for Asian women and their hair care routines? In this episode, Alana & Jacklyn delve into the politics of Black and Asian in our modern society.Find us on Instagram @blackandyellowpodcast Alana J. Webster: @renegadeoffunJacklyn Chung Young: @jacklynchungyoung See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

To some, the word n***a is the ultimate racial slur. To others, this word is utilized in other ways. In this episode: Alana and Jacklyn delve into how Black Americans use this term in varying ways. The methods may surprise you. Does this word make you uncomfortable? If so, they urge you to listen!Find us on Instagram: @blackandyellowpodcastAlana J. Webster: @renegadeoffunJacklyn Chung Young: @jacklynchungyoung See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Donald Glover (aka Childish Gambino) has done it! He has generously provided us with the music video of the year and given us many political, racial, and societal issues to ponder. In this episode: Jack Lanz delve deep into the nitty gritty of this cultural phenomenon. If you haven’t seen the video, we have included it in the show notes on our website for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy!Find us on Instagram: @blackandyellowpodcastAlana J. Webster: @renegadeoffunJacklyn Chung Young: @jacklynchungyoung See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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An immigrant has to make a lot of decisions when choosing to migrate to America, but once here, a different set of choices emerges. One of those decisions is whether or not to assimilate into American culture. The choice to fully (or kind of or not at all) incorporate one’s self into American culture is a personal decision full of public opinion. In this episode, J & A delve into what it takes as an Asian American to assimilate into American culture and how African American people can relate.Find us on Instagram: @blackandyellowpodcastAlana J. Webster: @renegadeoffunJacklyn Chung Young: @jacklynchungyoung See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Racism served up by a member of a different ethnicity is hurtful, but racism doled out by a person who looks like you is it’s own unique punch in the gut. Internalized racism or interpersonal racism are the not so obvious racism realities minorities are forced to deal with. In this episode, Jac and Alana discuss both forms of discrimination within ethnic groups as well as offer up easy solutions about how to unlearn internalized racism.Find us on Instagram: @blackandyellowpodcastAlana J. Webster: @renegadeoffunJacklyn Chung Young: @jacklynchungyoung See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stores like H&M, Forever 21, Zara, and Primark are changing the fashion landscape. They aren’t only rapidly translating high fashion designs into low priced garments. They are also changing how and how quickly clothes are mass produced & consumed. This is especially true in Asian countries. In this episode, Alana and Jacklyn delve into why Fast Fashion is popular in Asian culture, the cost of Fast Fashion, and how anyone can break their Fast Fashion addiction.If this episode inspires you to wear more ethical fashion, check out these clothing lines: Reformation, Zady, Everlane, MATT&NAT, Of A Kind, People Tree, Mara Hoffman, Rag & Bone, Levi’s, Patagonia, Aday, PACT Apparel, and Stella McCartney.To break your fast fashion addiction, try having clothing swaps with friends or building a capsule wardrobe. Want more tips? Check out this EPISODE!Find us on IG: @blackandyellowpodcastAlana J. Webster: @renegadeoffunJacklyn Chung- Young: @jacklynchungyoung See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out

Swag. Chill. Dope. The Bomb. Breezy. Fly. All of these words are synonyms for the word “cool”. These adjectives are also commonly assigned to Black People when describing how cool they are. Why is this? Is it because Black People are predisposed to being dope that the word “cool” is simply not good enough? Are Black people born naturally cool? In this episode, Jack and Alana (inspired by a Trevor Noah comedy special) discuss the perceived effortless cool possessed by Black People. Alana will try her best to be as unbiased as possible.Find us on IG: @blackandyellowpodcastAlana J. Webster: @renegadeoffunJacklyn Chung- Young: @jacklynchungyoung See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Why do Black people always hang out together? Why do Asian people only hang out with other Asians? Do minorities only have minority friends? In short, we don’t, they don’t, and NO! But, it looks like we need to get to the bottom of this trope. In this episode, Alana and Jacklyn explore topics like social and cultural identity, the minority identity development model, and the teenage coming-of-age film, Mean Girls, to get to the bottom of this corny cliche.Additional Reading (if you’re interested): Why Are All The Black Kids Sitting Together in The Cafeteria: & Other Conversations About Race by Beverly Daniel TatumFind us on IG: @blackandyellowpodcastAlana J. Webster: @renegadeoffunJacklyn Chung- Young: @jacklynchungyoung See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mass shootings affect our society in different ways. While White America is saddened and angry, Black America is enraged and confused. In this episode, Alana and Jacklyn examine how mass shootings affect marginalized groups who live with the threat of gun violence in their daily lives. Find us on IG: @blackandyellowpodcastAlana J. Webster: @renegadeoffunJacklyn Chung- Young: @jacklynchungyoung See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It seems like feminism is everywhere these days. From our favorite pop stars claiming the movement to popular clothing stores co-opting the movement to push merchandise, feminism seems to be the buzzword of 2018. But, just because the campaign has become mainstream doesn’t mean that everyone supports it. In this episode, Alana and Jacklyn explore what happens when women take advantage of a movement that aims to bring them opportunities and equality. Find us on Instagram: @blackandyellowpodcast or email us at podcastblackandyellow@gmail.com-Alana J. Webster: @renegadeoffun-Jacklyn Chung- Young: @jacklynchungyoung See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The choice to wear cosmetics is a choice that most women are forced to make at some point in their life. Is a woman making a statement if she chooses not to? Should she be shamed by men or women if she chooses to? In this episode, Jac and Lana attempt to answer these questions while injecting their intersectional feminist ideas on how the cosmetics industry has failed Black women and forgot about Asian women.Find us on Instagram @blackandyellowpodcast or reach out to us individually @renegadeoffun or @jacklynchungyoung See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Are men really better drivers than women? Depends on how you define “better”. Are Asians truly bad drivers? Define “bad”. In this episode, Alana and Jacklyn delve into these pernicious stereotypes to discover where they came from, why they still persist, and if they are actually true. The findings will surprise and possibly enrage you. To give us your feedback on this episode or if you have ideas for future episodes, our inbox is always open at podcastblackandyellow@gmail.com or find us on IG @blackandyellowpodcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The 2018 Winter Olympics have come and gone. Team USA lead the way as the most gender diverse and ethically diverse team to participate. Woo hoo! However, there is still work to be done. Jac and Alana decompress after a colorful Olympic season, and discuss how to bring more diversity and women to future Olympic Games. Perhaps these suggestions will help to bolster the games plunging ratings... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.