The Speak Up Series
The Speak Up Series
Speak Up
Hosted by Asante Blackk, Ethan Herisse and Reed Shannon, The Speak Up Series aims to raise awareness on how racism impacts youth and young adults through conversations with entertainers and activists sharing their thoughts, feelings, and experiences on racial inequality and what’s going on in America right now. Our goal is to have youth, along with every other American citizen of goodwill, watch and hopefully gain more insight, inspiration, motivation, and feel sure that their voice is heard and that progress IS being made.
Ep 6: Madison Bailey, Marcel Ruiz and Jenna Ortega
In this week’s episode, we chat with the incredible Madison Bailey, Marcel Ruiz, and Jenna Ortega. We cover topics including the struggle of LGBTQ people in the Black community, racism as part of the Puerto Rican experience in the US, and recognizing your privilege in its specific context.
Sep 10, 2020
56 min
Ep 5: Tabitha Brown, Cree Cicchino and Jason Genao
This week we had some incredible conversations with Tabitha Brown, Cree Cicchino and Jason Genao. 
Aug 3, 2020
57 min
Ep 4: Marquis Rodriguez
This week we spoke to the amazing Marquis Rodriguez about the loss of adolescence in young Black children, the J. Cole vs Noname feud, and how Black men can and need to show up for the Black women in their lives.
Aug 3, 2020
59 min
Ep 3: Nia Sioux, Jaeden Martell and Joey King
In this episode, we have amazing conversations with Nia Sioux, Jaeden Wesley and Joey King where we talk about representation in dance, acknowledging white privilege in the media, and utilizing your platform.
Aug 3, 2020
1 hr 6 min
Ep 2: David Dobrik, Isabela Merced and Brett Gray
We're back with the second episode of the Speak Up Series! In this episode, we have powerful conversations with the incredible David Dobrik, Brett Gray, and Isabela Merced where we talk about understanding one's place in the midst of the movement, anti-Blackness in the Latinx community, & the importance of checking in with your community.
Aug 3, 2020
1 hr 5 min
Ep 1: Storm Reid, Niles Fitch and Lexi Underwood
Welcome to the first episode of The Speak Up Series. We are super excited to welcome the uberly talented Storm Reid, Niles Fitch and Lexi Underwood. We get into it talking about the feeling of belonging in the Black identity, the role of the Black woman in society, and the importance of mental health for the Black community. 
Aug 3, 2020
1 hr 1 min