Internalized racism is a rampant issue within black and minority communities. Today, we brought on our friends Bianca and Armani to hear their stories and experiences with internalized racism in regards to everything from their hair, their voices, the languages they speak and even the sports they play. Enjoy! Follow us on instagram: @firstgenfailures --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/firstgenfailures/message

The recent impeachment and potential conviction of President Trump following the Capitol's historic insurrection last week has sparked numerous questions of the future. We tackle these and more with our beloved APUSH teacher and friend Mr. Mackay. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram! instagram.com/firstgenfailures  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/firstgenfailures/message

As the new year swings by, so do all the college application deadlines. High school seniors everywhere are now left with a 3-month long insufferable period of anxiety and self-doubt in the face of a quickly approaching college decision season. In this episode, we tackle how to deal with this turbulent time with our good friend Kelsey. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/firstgenfailures/message

Today, we discuss the pitfalls of the good old "new years resolution", ways to make goals that last, and look back on some of the good things that happened during the wreck that was 2020.  Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/firstgenfailures --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/firstgenfailures/message

The recent execution of Brandon Bernard has re-sparked an age-old conversation on the validity of capital punishment in America. The US is one of the only remaining developed countries that has not abolished the death penalty as a form of punishment. Should the government be allowed to execute its own people within the justice system in place today? Thank you Miriam for joining us on this episode! We love you! Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/firstgenfailures --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/firstgenfailures/message

How can we celebrate the holidays and continue to enjoy our winter breaks responsibly in the middle of a global pandemic? In this episode, we give you some ideas for how to maximize your winter break for the better. Follow us on Instagram! instagram.com/firstgenfailures Mentioned in this episode: https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/10/politics/brandon-bernard-executed/index.html --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/firstgenfailures/message

As seniors that have experienced 3 quarters of remote learning, we reflect on the pros and cons of our experiences in comparison to brick-and-mortar schooling. Does sleeping in outweigh the boredom of online school? Follow us on Instagram! instagram.com/firstgenfailures Mentioned in this episode: https://time.com/5918967/india-farmer-protests/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/firstgenfailures/message

"Cancelled" - We hear it all the time. Is it fair to cancel creators and possibly ruin their future and reputations? Or is it necessary to take away some influencers' platforms for the overall benefit? Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/firstgenfailures --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/firstgenfailures/message

Why is the for-you page so addicting? How has TikTok grown its userbase by over 5.5 times the size it was last year? Today we delve into the anomaly that is TikTok in all its glory and horror. Follow us on Instagram! instagram.com/firstgenfailures --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/firstgenfailures/message

College Apps, SATs, college visits, heavy courseloads - all in the middle of a pandemic. In today's episode with our guest and lovely friend Kelsey, we delve into all of this and more. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/firstgenfailures Mentioned in this episode: https://www.npr.org/2020/10/31/929865469/u-s-adds-almost-100-000-new-coronavirus-cases-in-one-day-as-colder-weather-sets- --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/firstgenfailures/message