Sharmeen welcomes 2024 by advocating for self and community care and continues to think about liberation. -- Get your Magic Mind order today:⁠ https://www.magicmind.com/gray⁠ Code: Gray20 -- 🌱Check out our website for the resources we discuss on the podcast episodes via the "Resources" page and numerous other interesting finds! Don't forget to sign up with your email to stay connected via our Gray Matters community newsletter. ⁠https://graymatterstheblog.org/⁠ 🍎Apple Podcast & Spotify 🟢 listeners: Check out and share the trailer and don't forget to turn on your notifications for new episode releases! Show your support by giving a 5-star rating and leaving a review. It helps us improve the blog and podcast, while also allowing our podcast to reach more people to bring the content you love! ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gray-matters/id1516877529⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1k8NIaHp1UgJzFBRclkQtG?si=ztBKWjdUTpuFD2F2CrgCYA⁠ ⏱TikTok: We are now on TikTok! Make sure to check out the exclusive content we will be releasing to accompany each episode. Spread the love by following along to like, comment, and stitch our videos!!⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@graymatterstheblog⁠? 📷IG: Follow and engage with us on Instagram for daily stories, exclusive content, and new posts that accompany each new episode release. Don't forget to follow our page to stay connected and share our page and content with our IG followers.⁠https://instagram.com/graymatterstheblog/⁠ 📍Pinterest: Follow us on Pinterest to pin and share our custom-created pins and posts! ⁠https://www.pinterest.com/graymatterstheblog/⁠ 📗Shop small with Bookshop! We are an affiliate of Bookshop which means that when you shop via the "Gray Matters the Blog Recommended Book List" link below, proceeds from each purchase help you support us, a small business run by two women of color, and your local bookstores.⁠https://bookshop.org/shop/graymatters⁠ 💲Donations are accepted on our website and your support goes towards providing transcripts and creating content for the Gray Matters community. ⁠https://graymatterstheblog.org/support-gray-matters⁠ 💚Advertise with us during our podcast episodes! Send us an email at ⁠[email protected]⁠ 🌳Check out our Linktree for all the above information in one place!⁠https://linktr.ee/Graymatterstheblog --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/graymatters6/support

Sharmeen explores how to sustain activism and engage in non-commodified self-care and community solidarity. Get your Magic Mind order today: https://www.magicmind.com/gray Code: Gray20 -- 🌱Check out our website for the resources we discuss on the podcast episodes via the "Resources" page and numerous other interesting finds! Don't forget to sign up with your email to stay connected via our Gray Matters community newsletter. https://graymatterstheblog.org/ 🍎Apple Podcast & Spotify 🟢 listeners: Check out and share the trailer and don't forget to turn on your notifications for new episode releases! Show your support by giving a 5-star rating and leaving a review. It helps us improve the blog and podcast, while also allowing our podcast to reach more people to bring the content you love! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gray-matters/id1516877529https://open.spotify.com/show/1k8NIaHp1UgJzFBRclkQtG?si=ztBKWjdUTpuFD2F2CrgCYA⏱TikTok: We are now on TikTok! Make sure to check out the exclusive content we will be releasing to accompany each episode. Spread the love by following along to like, comment, and stitch our videos!!https://www.tiktok.com/@graymatterstheblog? 📷IG: Follow and engage with us on Instagram for daily stories, exclusive content, and new posts that accompany each new episode release. Don't forget to follow our page to stay connected and share our page and content with our IG followers.https://instagram.com/graymatterstheblog/📍Pinterest: Follow us on Pinterest to pin and share our custom-created pins and posts! https://www.pinterest.com/graymatterstheblog/📗Shop small with Bookshop! We are an affiliate of Bookshop which means that when you shop via the "Gray Matters the Blog Recommended Book List" link below, proceeds from each purchase help you support us, a small business run by two women of color, and your local bookstores.https://bookshop.org/shop/graymatters💲Donations are accepted on our website and your support goes towards providing transcripts and creating content for the Gray Matters community. https://graymatterstheblog.org/support-gray-matters 💚Advertise with us during our podcast episodes! Send us an email at [email protected]🌳Check out our Linktree for all the above information in one place!https://linktr.ee/Graymatterstheblog --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/graymatters6/support

Sharmeen breaks down the myth of the "ideal" or "perfect" victim. Get your Magic Mind order today:⁠ https://www.magicmind.com/gray⁠ Code: Gray20 🌱Check out our website for the resources we discuss on the podcast episodes via the "Resources" page and numerous other interesting finds! Don't forget to sign up with your email to stay connected via our Gray Matters community newsletter. https://graymatterstheblog.org/ 🍎Apple Podcast & Spotify 🟢 listeners: Check out and share the trailer and don't forget to turn on your notifications for new episode releases! Show your support by giving a 5-star rating and leaving a review. It helps us improve the blog and podcast, while also allowing our podcast to reach more people to bring the content you love! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gray-matters/id1516877529https://open.spotify.com/show/1k8NIaHp1UgJzFBRclkQtG?si=ztBKWjdUTpuFD2F2CrgCYA⏱TikTok: We are now on TikTok! Make sure to check out the exclusive content we will be releasing to accompany each episode. Spread the love by following along to like, comment, and stitch our videos!!https://www.tiktok.com/@graymatterstheblog? 📷IG: Follow and engage with us on Instagram for daily stories, exclusive content, and new posts that accompany each new episode release. Don't forget to follow our page to stay connected and share our page and content with our IG followers.https://instagram.com/graymatterstheblog/📍Pinterest: Follow us on Pinterest to pin and share our custom-created pins and posts! https://www.pinterest.com/graymatterstheblog/📗Shop small with Bookshop! We are an affiliate of Bookshop which means that when you shop via the "Gray Matters the Blog Recommended Book List" link below, proceeds from each purchase help you support us, a small business run by two women of color, and your local bookstores.https://bookshop.org/shop/graymatters💲Donations are accepted on our website and your support goes towards providing transcripts and creating content for the Gray Matters community. https://graymatterstheblog.org/support-gray-matters 💚Advertise with us during our podcast episodes! Send us an email at [email protected]🌳Check out our Linktree for all the above information in one place!https://linktr.ee/Graymatterstheblog --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/graymatters6/support

From the River to the Sea. 🌱Check out our website for the resources we discuss on the podcast episodes via the "Resources" page and numerous other interesting finds! Don't forget to sign up with your email to stay connected via our Gray Matters community newsletter. https://graymatterstheblog.org/ 🍎Apple Podcast & Spotify 🟢 listeners: Check out and share the trailer and don't forget to turn on your notifications for new episode releases! Show your support by giving a 5-star rating and leaving a review. It helps us improve the blog and podcast, while also allowing our podcast to reach more people to bring the content you love! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gray-matters/id1516877529https://open.spotify.com/show/1k8NIaHp1UgJzFBRclkQtG?si=ztBKWjdUTpuFD2F2CrgCYA⏱TikTok: We are now on TikTok! Make sure to check out the exclusive content we will be releasing to accompany each episode. Spread the love by following along to like, comment, and stitch our videos!!https://www.tiktok.com/@graymatterstheblog? 📷IG: Follow and engage with us on Instagram for daily stories, exclusive content, and new posts that accompany each new episode release. Don't forget to follow our page to stay connected and share our page and content with our IG followers.https://instagram.com/graymatterstheblog/📍Pinterest: Follow us on Pinterest to pin and share our custom-created pins and posts! https://www.pinterest.com/graymatterstheblog/📗Shop small with Bookshop! We are an affiliate of Bookshop which means that when you shop via the "Gray Matters the Blog Recommended Book List" link below, proceeds from each purchase help you support us, a small business run by two women of color, and your local bookstores.https://bookshop.org/shop/graymatters💲Donations are accepted on our website and your support goes towards providing transcripts and creating content for the Gray Matters community. https://graymatterstheblog.org/support-gray-matters 💚Advertise with us during our podcast episodes! Send us an email at [email protected]🌳Check out our Linktree for all the above information in one place!https://linktr.ee/Graymatterstheblog --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/graymatters6/support

Sharmeen and guest Wadzy break down the Soft Life. 🌱Check out our website for the resources we discuss on the podcast episodes via the "Resources" page and numerous other interesting finds! Don't forget to sign up with your email to stay connected via our Gray Matters community newsletter. https://graymatterstheblog.org/ 🍎Apple Podcast & Spotify 🟢 listeners: Check out and share the trailer and don't forget to turn on your notifications for new episode releases! Show your support by giving a 5-star rating and leaving a review. It helps us improve the blog and podcast, while also allowing our podcast to reach more people to bring the content you love! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gray-matters/id1516877529https://open.spotify.com/show/1k8NIaHp1UgJzFBRclkQtG?si=ztBKWjdUTpuFD2F2CrgCYA⏱TikTok: We are now on TikTok! Make sure to check out the exclusive content we will be releasing to accompany each episode. Spread the love by following along to like, comment, and stitch our videos!!https://www.tiktok.com/@graymatterstheblog? 📷IG: Follow and engage with us on Instagram for daily stories, exclusive content, and new posts that accompany each new episode release. Don't forget to follow our page to stay connected and share our page and content with our IG followers.https://instagram.com/graymatterstheblog/📍Pinterest: Follow us on Pinterest to pin and share our custom-created pins and posts! https://www.pinterest.com/graymatterstheblog/📗Shop small with Bookshop! We are an affiliate of Bookshop which means that when you shop via the "Gray Matters the Blog Recommended Book List" link below, proceeds from each purchase help you support us, a small business run by two women of color, and your local bookstores.https://bookshop.org/shop/graymatters💲Donations are accepted on our website and your support goes towards providing transcripts and creating content for the Gray Matters community. https://graymatterstheblog.org/support-gray-matters 💚Advertise with us during our podcast episodes! Send us an email at [email protected]🌳Check out our Linktree for all the above information in one place!https://linktr.ee/Graymatterstheblog --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/graymatters6/support

Sharmeen is reminding you to stay hydrated, wear SPF, and asking for your help GM community. Send us an email! ([email protected]) with your episode topic ideas and/or if you want to be a guest on the pod! Show your support by listening to our previously released episodes, leaving a comment, and rating us 5 stars. 🌱Check out our website for the resources we discuss on the podcast episodes via the "Resources" page and numerous other interesting finds! Don't forget to sign up with your email to stay connected via our Gray Matters community newsletter. https://graymatterstheblog.org/ 🍎Apple Podcast & Spotify 🟢 listeners: Check out and share the trailer and don't forget to turn on your notifications for new episode releases! Show your support by giving a 5-star rating and leaving a review. It helps us improve the blog and podcast, while also allowing our podcast to reach more people to bring the content you love! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gray-matters/id1516877529https://open.spotify.com/show/1k8NIaHp1UgJzFBRclkQtG?si=ztBKWjdUTpuFD2F2CrgCYA⏱TikTok: We are now on TikTok! Make sure to check out the exclusive content we will be releasing to accompany each episode. Spread the love by following along to like, comment, and stitch our videos!!https://www.tiktok.com/@graymatterstheblog? 📷IG: Follow and engage with us on Instagram for daily stories, exclusive content, and new posts that accompany each new episode release. Don't forget to follow our page to stay connected and share our page and content with our IG followers.https://instagram.com/graymatterstheblog/📍Pinterest: Follow us on Pinterest to pin and share our custom-created pins and posts! https://www.pinterest.com/graymatterstheblog/📗Shop small with Bookshop! We are an affiliate of Bookshop which means that when you shop via the "Gray Matters the Blog Recommended Book List" link below, proceeds from each purchase help you support us, a small business run by two women of color, and your local bookstores.https://bookshop.org/shop/graymatters💲Donations are accepted on our website and your support goes towards providing transcripts and creating content for the Gray Matters community. https://graymatterstheblog.org/support-gray-matters 💚Advertise with us during our podcast episodes! Send us an email at [email protected]🌳Check out our Linktree for all the above information in one place!https://linktr.ee/Graymatterstheblog --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/graymatters6/support

Rikki and Sharmeen delve into how Critical Race Theory and DEI initiatives are being targeted by far-right legislation, how harmful that is for everyone, and what that means for educators and those working in DEI spaces. 🌱Check out our website for the resources we discuss on the podcast episodes via the "Resources" page and numerous other interesting finds! Don't forget to sign up with your email to stay connected via our Gray Matters community newsletter. https://graymatterstheblog.org/ 🍎Apple Podcast & Spotify 🟢 listeners: Check out and share the trailer and don't forget to turn on your notifications for new episode releases! Show your support by giving a 5-star rating and leaving a review. It helps us improve the blog and podcast, while also allowing our podcast to reach more people to bring the content you love! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gray-matters/id1516877529https://open.spotify.com/show/1k8NIaHp1UgJzFBRclkQtG?si=ztBKWjdUTpuFD2F2CrgCYA⏱TikTok: We are now on TikTok! Make sure to check out the exclusive content we will be releasing to accompany each episode. Spread the love by following along to like, comment, and stitch our videos!!https://www.tiktok.com/@graymatterstheblog? 📷IG: Follow and engage with us on Instagram for daily stories, exclusive content, and new posts that accompany each new episode release. Don't forget to follow our page to stay connected and share our page and content with our IG followers.https://instagram.com/graymatterstheblog/📍Pinterest: Follow us on Pinterest to pin and share our custom-created pins and posts! https://www.pinterest.com/graymatterstheblog/📗Shop small with Bookshop! We are an affiliate of Bookshop which means that when you shop via the "Gray Matters the Blog Recommended Book List" link below, proceeds from each purchase help you support us, a small business run by two women of color, and your local bookstores.https://bookshop.org/shop/graymatters💲Donations are accepted on our website and your support goes towards providing transcripts and creating content for the Gray Matters community. https://graymatterstheblog.org/support-gray-matters 💚Advertise with us during our podcast episodes! Send us an email at [email protected]🌳Check out our Linktree for all the above information in one place!https://linktr.ee/Graymatterstheblog --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/graymatters6/support

Rikki and Sharmeen discuss how some corporations are pulling back on Pride month display/merchandise as a result of far-right conservative actions and why it's important to research who you choose to support with your money. Sharmeen shares a special movie recommendation! 🌱Check out our website for the resources we discuss on the podcast episodes via the "Resources" page and numerous other interesting finds! Don't forget to sign up with your email to stay connected via our Gray Matters community newsletter. https://graymatterstheblog.org/ 🍎Apple Podcast & Spotify 🟢 listeners: Check out and share the trailer and don't forget to turn on your notifications for new episode releases! Show your support by giving a 5-star rating and leaving a review. It helps us improve the blog and podcast, while also allowing our podcast to reach more people to bring the content you love! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gray-matters/id1516877529https://open.spotify.com/show/1k8NIaHp1UgJzFBRclkQtG?si=ztBKWjdUTpuFD2F2CrgCYA⏱TikTok: We are now on TikTok! Make sure to check out the exclusive content we will be releasing to accompany each episode. Spread the love by following along to like, comment, and stitch our videos!!https://www.tiktok.com/@graymatterstheblog? 📷IG: Follow and engage with us on Instagram for daily stories, exclusive content, and new posts that accompany each new episode release. Don't forget to follow our page to stay connected and share our page and content with our IG followers.https://instagram.com/graymatterstheblog/📍Pinterest: Follow us on Pinterest to pin and share our custom-created pins and posts! https://www.pinterest.com/graymatterstheblog/📗Shop small with Bookshop! We are an affiliate of Bookshop which means that when you shop via the "Gray Matters the Blog Recommended Book List" link below, proceeds from each purchase help you support us, a small business run by two women of color, and your local bookstores.https://bookshop.org/shop/graymatters💲Donations are accepted on our website and your support goes towards providing transcripts and creating content for the Gray Matters community. https://graymatterstheblog.org/support-gray-matters 💚Advertise with us during our podcast episodes! Send us an email at [email protected]🌳Check out our Linktree for all the above information in one place!https://linktr.ee/Graymatterstheblog --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/graymatters6/support

Sharmeen speaks with Dr. Evelyn Alsultany about representations of Muslims in the media and Professor Alsultany's new book, Broken: The Failed Promise of Muslim Inclusion. 🌱Check out our website for the resources we discuss on the podcast episodes via the "Resources" page and numerous other interesting finds! Don't forget to sign up with your email to stay connected via our Gray Matters community newsletter. https://graymatterstheblog.org/ 🍎Apple Podcast & Spotify 🟢 listeners: Check out and share the trailer and don't forget to turn on your notifications for new episode releases! Show your support by giving a 5-star rating and leaving a review. It helps us improve the blog and podcast, while also allowing our podcast to reach more people to bring the content you love! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gray-matters/id1516877529https://open.spotify.com/show/1k8NIaHp1UgJzFBRclkQtG?si=ztBKWjdUTpuFD2F2CrgCYA⏱TikTok: We are now on TikTok! Make sure to check out the exclusive content we will be releasing to accompany each episode. Spread the love by following along to like, comment, and stitch our videos!!https://www.tiktok.com/@graymatterstheblog? 📷IG: Follow and engage with us on Instagram for daily stories, exclusive content, and new posts that accompany each new episode release. Don't forget to follow our page to stay connected and share our page and content with our IG followers.https://instagram.com/graymatterstheblog/📍Pinterest: Follow us on Pinterest to pin and share our custom-created pins and posts! https://www.pinterest.com/graymatterstheblog/📗Shop small with Bookshop! We are an affiliate of Bookshop which means that when you shop via the "Gray Matters the Blog Recommended Book List" link below, proceeds from each purchase help you support us, a small business run by two women of color, and your local bookstores.https://bookshop.org/shop/graymatters💲Donations are accepted on our website and your support goes towards providing transcripts and creating content for the Gray Matters community. https://graymatterstheblog.org/support-gray-matters 💚Advertise with us during our podcast episodes! Send us an email at [email protected]🌳Check out our Linktree for all the above information in one place!https://linktr.ee/Graymatterstheblog --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/graymatters6/support

Sharmeen welcomes the Gray Matters community to season four and discusses International Women's Day and Women's History Month.  🌱Check out our website for the resources we discuss on the podcast episodes via the "Resources" page and numerous other interesting finds! Don't forget to sign up with your email to stay connected via our Gray Matters community newsletter. https://graymatterstheblog.org/ 🍎Apple Podcast & Spotify 🟢 listeners: Check out and share the trailer and don't forget to turn on your notifications for new episode releases! Show your support by giving a 5-star rating and leaving a review. It helps us improve the blog and podcast, while also allowing our podcast to reach more people to bring the content you love! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gray-matters/id1516877529https://open.spotify.com/show/1k8NIaHp1UgJzFBRclkQtG?si=ztBKWjdUTpuFD2F2CrgCYA⏱TikTok: We are now on TikTok! Make sure to check out the exclusive content we will be releasing to accompany each episode. Spread the love by following along to like, comment, and stitch our videos!!https://www.tiktok.com/@graymatterstheblog? 📷IG: Follow and engage with us on Instagram for daily stories, exclusive content, and new posts that accompany each new episode release. Don't forget to follow our page to stay connected and share our page and content with our IG followers.https://instagram.com/graymatterstheblog/📍Pinterest: Follow us on Pinterest to pin and share our custom-created pins and posts! https://www.pinterest.com/graymatterstheblog/📗Shop small with Bookshop! We are an affiliate of Bookshop which means that when you shop via the "Gray Matters the Blog Recommended Book List" link below, proceeds from each purchase help you support us, a small business run by two women of color, and your local bookstores.https://bookshop.org/shop/graymatters💲Donations are accepted on our website and your support goes towards providing transcripts and creating content for the Gray Matters community. https://graymatterstheblog.org/support-gray-matters 💚Advertise with us during our podcast episodes! Send us an email at [email protected]🌳Check out our Linktree for all the above information in one place!https://linktr.ee/Graymatterstheblog --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/graymatters6/support