In this episode, we reflect on the past year after George Floyd's death and what has and hasn't changed. We explore topics ranging from corporate accountability and local policing changes. 

Join Mallory and Amanda as they discuss Rainbow Capitalism and politician's new favorite holiday, Juneteenth. Music Used: Cinematic HipHop 001 by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/526-cinematic-hiphop-001 License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Chase Her by Enyar from the album Blue Dreams 2 Link: https://music.apple.com/us/album/chase-her/1505761332?i=1505761921 Used with artist permission.

In this episode, Amanda and Mallory discuss some recent events and what they are looking forward to doing (and not doing) after getting vaccinated, and Amanda tells a story about accidentally calling out racism. We hope you enjoy this episode. This podcast was recorded on 4/10/2021. On that date, the George Floyd Trial did not yet have a verdict, and the article and video of the traffic stop with the Army Lieutenant had just been published the day before. Article Links: Facebook Hiring Discrimination Articles: The Intercept, Reuters,  Army Lieutenant Traffic Stop Articles: Washington Post, CNN Rachel Hollis - (un)relatable: Video, Article(Vox) Additional Resources: Harvard Business Review: How To Hire Follow Us On Social Media Twitter: @SYTNpod Instagram: SpeakYourTruthNowPod Anchor (send us voice messages!)  Email: [email protected] Music Used: Intro:  Chase Her by Enyar from the album Blue Dreams 2 Link: https://music.apple.com/us/album/chase-her/1505761332?i=1505761921 Used with artist permission. Outro: Cinematic HipHop 001 by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/526-cinematic-hiphop-001 License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In our newest episode, we have a guest come on to chat about her thoughts on diversity in the corporate workforce. She chose the topic and we were happy to chat more about the history of black folks in the workplace and where we are today.  Email your voice memo to: [email protected] Insta: speakyourtruthnowpod Intro Music: Chase Her by Enyar from the album Blue Dreams 2 Link: https://music.apple.com/us/album/chase-her/1505761332?i=1505761921 Used with artist permission. Outro Music: Cinematic HipHop 001 by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/526-cinematic-hiphop-001 License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Amanda and Mallory come together and chat about COVID-19. Trying to keep it to loosely 7 topics to focus on and flesh out, they give you their own insight and opinions on living in the time of coronavirus. As we know, COVID has been proven to disproportionately affect black and brown communities and we chat about this as well. Listen in and let us know what you think! Intro and Outro Music: Cinematic HipHop 001 by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/526-cinematic-hiphop-001 License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Other Music: Chase Her by Enyar from the album Blue Dreams 2 Link: https://music.apple.com/us/album/chase-her/1505761332?i=1505761921 Used with artist permission.

In this episode, Amanda and Mallory play a call from a listener, discuss systemic racism, how to discuss it with others, and how to be an ally. They wrap things up with a discussion about the end of 2020 and their goals for 2021. Thanks for listening, and we'll see you all in 2021! Email your voice memo to: [email protected] Insta: speakyourtruthnowpod Episode Notes and Resources: News “25 million students are in school districts that aren’t integrated, or are too homogenous to integrate”- https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2019/local/school-diversity-data/ "Reconstructing seven days of protests in Minneapolis after George Floyd’s death"-https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/national/live-stream-george-floyd-protests/?tid=graphics-story Books "So You Want to Talk about Race"- https://g.co/kgs/R8MT1P "White Fragility"- https://g.co/kgs/ZepbEA "Who Do You Serve, Who Do You Protect?: Police Violence and Resistance in the United States"- https://g.co/kgs/CVp9DW "The End of Policing"- https://g.co/kgs/hrn4G8 Music Credits: Main intro and outro: Cinematic HipHop 001 by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/526-cinematic-hiphop-001 License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Other Music: Chase Her by Enyar from the album Blue Dreams 2 Link: https://music.apple.com/us/album/chase-her/1505761332?i=1505761921 Used with artist permission.

In this episode, Amanda and Mallory discuss social media and its impact on social justice movements. Enjoy! Mentioned in this episode: POCs rely on social media for social justice news- Pew Research Study https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2020/07/13/activism-on-social-media-varies-by-race-and-ethnicity-age-political-party/ People to follow on Twitter/Instagram: Indya Moore (@IndyaMoore)- trans and non-binary actor and model Tarana Burke (@TaranaBurke) - activist and founder of Metoo movement Ijeoma Oluo (@IjeomaOluo) - best-selling author, wrote “So You Want to Talk about Race” and “Mediocre: The Dangerous Legacy of White Male America” Kimberlé Crenshaw (@sandylocks) - Professor, Lawyer, and Writer. Known for research on intersectionality. Check out local organizations and activist groups in your area on Twitter and Instagram! Intro and Outro Music: Cinematic HipHop 001 by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/526-cinematic-hiphop-001 License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode, Amanda and Mallory discuss how things have gone since election day. This show was recorded on November 14, 2020, one week after the race was called for Joe Biden. Intro and Outro Music: Cinematic HipHop 001 by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/526-cinematic-hiphop-001 License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Other Music: Chase Her by Enyar from the album Blue Dreams 2 Link: https://music.apple.com/us/album/chase-her/1505761332?i=1505761921 Used with artist permission.

Yes, we're also talking about voting like the rest of America! This week, Amanda, Mallory, and their special guest, Cameron, talk about voter suppression, the electoral college, and voting theory. Enjoy! And Go Vote! Intro and Outro Music:  Cinematic HipHop 001 by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/526-cinematic-hiphop-001 License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Amanda is in Colorado with Mallory as they discuss memories of moving, grad school, and other random topics.