To celebrate Black History Month and Black Filipinos, Maddy and Kristine discuss the topic of colorism and the way it weaves itself into our culture - oftentimes, not in the way it should. Want to shed light on the privilege of lighter skin and what we can do to keep progress moving forward? Get ready to get uncomfortable.If you like what we brought to the table, go ahead and subscribe to our show and leave us a rating!Sources:#MagandangMorenx - Asia Jackson Social Campaign#MagandangMorenx: Calling In The Filipino Community to Take Down Anti-Blackness - Abby Pasion (One Down)Maria Clara is not always the best definition of Filipinas - Jacqueline Arias (Preen.ph)"Noli Me Tangere (Touch Me Not) - José RizalExternal Links:Beauty Product Research Study - Occidental CollegeThis study local to Los Angeles is seeking participants to discuss their experiences with products that are marketed as having the capability to "brighten, lighten, tone-correct or treat hyperpigmentation" of one's skin. Visit the link above or call (323) 259-1361 to see if you qualify for the study. Participants must be 18 years or older. (Information provided by SIPA) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You might be wondering: Why Table Boobs? Kristine and Maddy explore how women running the show is not new to Filipinos, how comparing women to your favorite Asian side dish is NOT romantic; and why Filipinas are basically chameleons - we see everything, but you don't see us.If you like what we brought to the table, go ahead and subscribe to our show and leave us a rating!Sources:The Role of the Pre-Colonial Filipina in the Philippines - Andrea Miranda (YOAIR Blog: Anthropology)“Trick Mirror” - Jia TolentinoThe Power of Pinays - Wilfred Galila, Kularts SF (SOMA PILIPINAS)Is the Philippines a matriarchal society pretending to be a macho nation? - Wilson Lee Flores (philstar GLOBAL)Philippines leads Asia in gender equality - Manasi Mathkar (The Hindu) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Being a woman is...uncomfortable to say the least. Being Pinay can make things even MORE complicated. If you've ever felt this way, then tune in every Wednesday and take a load off while Kristine de los Santos and Maddy Dimayuga break down what being a "good woman" means in today's world. From the matriarchal history of the Philippines to the beauty standard revolution of brown skin, we're going to bring it all to the table. So tell us: what do you want to talk about? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.