Colonize This.

TW: sensitive content, substance abuse, mental health. SPOILER WARNING! Hey everyone! Welcome back to the podcast, in this episode we are talking about Euphoria! A show that highlights the struggles of the highs and lows of high school football (just kidding). Euphoria is titled as an "emotional realism" based show which follows the battles young adults have with substance abuse, addiction, and general high school friendships/relationships. If you haven't seen it go check it out on HBO! Your hosts for today are Alina, Kelsey, and Marie, where the three discuss S2 of Euphoria and what their takes are on the show. They talk about the diversity of the show, the cinematography, as well as the more graphic parts like the excessive nude scenes and hyper-sexualization of the actresses on set. This episode is pretty packed and listen to the end for a surprise from Kelsey! Colonize This: Instagram: @colonizethispod Twitter: @colonizethispod Tiktok: @colonizethispod Anchor: https://anchor.fm/colonizethis/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu9WoJZLgHOcrSxrgd-thaw

Hey all! Join us for episode 7 where Kelsey and Alina discuss the use and appropriation of AAVE. Kelsey starts the episode by discussing the history of AAVE and its origin. Then the two discuss the appropriation of AAVE by non-black people and how normalized it has been in our daily conversations. They analyze social media and where the responsibility of its appropriation and erasure should be placed. Listen to learn more and understand the implications and history of AAVE, a critical episode! Colonize This: Instagram: @colonizethispod Twitter: @colonizethispod Tiktok: @colonizethispod Anchor: https://anchor.fm/colonizethis/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu9WoJZLgHOcrSxrgd-thaw

Hey all! Welcome back to the podcast! In today's episode Alina chats with Chloe Peng, a professional figure skater and avid podcaster! Alina shares her fencing career and discusses her experience competing in a toxic environment, ranging from manipulative coaches to having to quit her 11 year long competitive journey. She shares her relationship with battling depression during this time and how she is recovering now. Chloe shares her experience as an Asian American girl in competitive figure skating which entails things from battling the model minority myth to recovering from an eating disorder. The two reflect on the ups and downs of their athletic careers and share what the future entails. Needless to say, you don't want to miss this episode! Be sure to check out Chloe's projects below! Chloe Peng: Instagram @chloepengg https://www.instagram.com/chloepengg/ Our Free Bodies: Instagram: @ourfreebodies https://www.instagram.com/ourfreebodies/ Diversify Ice: Instagram: @diversify_ice https://www.instagram.com/diversify_ice/ Colonize This: Instagram: @colonizethispod Twitter: @colonizethispod Anchor: https://anchor.fm/colonizethis/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu9WoJZLgHOcrSxrgd-thaw

Hey there! Welcome to episode 5 of season 3 where Zoe sits down with our special guest, Isra! Isra is a Pakistani Muslim girl who resides in Utah and also goes to the famous West High School with Zoe. Isra and Zoe discuss colorism in the Asian diaspora and how differing communities partake in colorism culture. They talk about colorism in dating, friendships, and social activism. Listen to hear more about this issue and how the two have experienced it themselves. Where to find Isra! Instagram: @iswrls Colonize This: Instagram: @colonizethispod Twitter: @colonizethispod Anchor: https://anchor.fm/colonizethis/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu9WoJZLgHOcrSxrgd-thaw

Hey all! Welcome to episode 4 where Kelsey and Alina sit down and talk about, yup, student debt. They cover student debt and it's relation with the racial wealth gap and how it explicitly impacts Black women more drastically. Alongside student debt, they discuss admissions surrounding student-athletes and why it is a portrayal of the racial wealth gap. Let us know what you think about this episode! See you in the next one. :) Colonize This: Instagram: @colonizethispod Twitter: @colonizethispod Anchor: https://anchor.fm/colonizethis/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu9WoJZLgHOcrSxrgd-thaw

Hey all! Join us for today's episode with Kelsey, Alina, Zoe, and Marie, where the team talks about well... being adults. The co-hosts give a little update on their lives and what everyone has been up to. They dive into their plans for the future, their experiences as Seniors (minus marie!) in highschool, Marie's experience in college, and that dreadful realization that you're becoming a full-on adult (at least soon). Outside of their discussion about zoom school and HIgh School Musical, they all open up about feeling like "outsiders" no matter where they go and why going to PWIs can be difficult. Take a listen for some much needed advice and some reassurance that you're not the only one struggling. As Kelsey says, "take some time for yourself <3". Colonize This: Instagram: @colonizethispod Twitter: @colonizethispod Anchor: https://anchor.fm/colonizethis/

HEY Y'ALL! We are back for season 3! Join Kelsey and Alina for an episode about internalized racism and misogyny seen in men of color. The two cover content creator @GOATavaneesh and the frequent infatuation of white women, as well as the exoticization of men of color. Listen to hear more about Kelsey and Alina's experience with internalized racism and misogyny they have faced at the hands of men of color. Needless to say, this episode is PACKED! Let us know what you think by leaving a review and be sure to follow our socials. See you in the next one! Colonize This: Instagram: @colonizethispod Twitter: @colonizethispod Anchor: https://anchor.fm/colonizethis/

Who actually knows who they are in high school? Short answer, no one... But imagine being a WOC as well! It's hard enough being a teenager, but having to grow up with added racial and gender stereotypes on what you can or can't do as a WOC isn't any easier. In today's episode, Kelsey and Alina talk about just that, how to deal with stereotypes as WOC and how to navigate them. Alina opens up about a racial microaggression she dealt with earlier at her internship program and how she plans to respond. She explains how the model minority myth intended microaggression caused her to feel as if her passion for STEM was minimized and overlooked because "all "indians" go into medicine". Kelsey discusses her experience in high school and being degraded by her own teachers. This episode is packed with everyone from racial stereotypes to self-esteem based struggles, a good way to end season 2! Let us know your thoughts on this season and what topics you want to hear us discuss next! Colonize This: Instagram: @colonizethispod Twitter: @colonizethispod Anchor: https://anchor.fm/colonizethis/

Hey all! Welcome back to our 11th episode where Kelsey and Marie sit down with Stanford Online High School instructor, Dr. Elyse Banks. Dr. Banks grew up in New York City and has several years of college level instructing experience. She has her BA in history and African American studies from Wesleyan University. She then completed her MA and PHD at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Needless to say, Dr. Banks knows what she's talking about! In this episode the three of them discuss all things related to the importance of representation in the academic fields to the erasure of history taught in schools. Dr. Banks discusses her experience as a history teacher at OHS as well as why it is important to teach accurate history in order for her POC students to feel represented and heard. Listen to learn more about this deep topic! Stay tuned for our next episode, see you then. Colonize This: Instagram: @colonizethispod Twitter: @colonizethispod Anchor: https://anchor.fm/colonizethis/

Hey all! We are back with another guest episode, this time featuring the one and only Jaeden from @milfsluvjae on tiktok. Jae is a 16 year old political tiktoker with a following of nearly 40k. Jae's tiktoks focus on things regarding, race theory, gender abolition, left wing economics, and more. In this episode our co-host, Kelsey, sits down with Jae and gets an insight on what it is actually like to be a political tiktoker. The two cover all things from backlash on the platform from opposing political sides to how Jae balances tiktok with school. Listen to learn more about tiktok political activism and to get to know Jae a little bit better.  Jae's Socials: tiktok: @milfsluvjae instagram: @jaeserv Colonize This: Instagram: @colonizethispod Twitter: @colonizethispod Anchor: https://anchor.fm/colonizethis/

Hey all! Welcome to our 9th episode, where we spill some royalTEA lol, get it, tea. In this episode Kelsey, Alina, and Marie talk about the recent interview with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. The girls discuss everything from, the monarchy, results of colonialism + imperialism, Meghan + Harry's response, British Media, to P*ers M*rgan (ew). They dive into the racist institution as a whole and what that meant for Meghan. They even discuss how Meghan's support and outcome would change if she wasn't a light-skinned Black woman. Kelsey also speaks out about her Meghan Markle fan account she ran, very iconic Kelsey, should she bring it back - we say yes. Needless to say, this episode is pretty in depth, part 2 maybe? - let us know! Colonize This: Instagram: @colonizethispod Twitter: @colonizethispod Anchor: https://anchor.fm/colonizethis/

Hey all! Welcome to our 8th episode where Alina sits down with Ilana Nguyen from Innoverge. The two discuss disparities WOC face in the STEM+ fields and Ilana's work with Innoverge. Ilana discusses Innoverge's programs and its mission to provide adequate academic resources for under-resourced communities. Ilana and Alina both discuss their experiences as WOC in STEM+ from their childhood until now. The two navigate the root of disparities and how it is related to support seen in the household.  Ilana's TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMc816GiT48 Ilana's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilana.nguyen/?hl=en Innoverge Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovergeintl/?hl=en Innoverge Website: https://innoverge.org/  Colonize This: Instagram: @colonizethispod Twitter: @colonizethispod Anchor: https://anchor.fm/colonizethis/

Hey all! Welcome to our seventh episode of Colonize This. Your hosts today are Kelsey and Tati, they talk about disproportionate rates of COVID-19 against BiPOC communities and the context with disparities in healthcare. Listen to learn more about why, economic rates, environmental factors, and systemic racism all play a role in COVID-19 rates in BiPOC communities. Make sure to stay tuned for our next episode and see y'all then! Colonize This: Instagram: @colonizethispod Twitter: @colonizethispod Anchor: https://anchor.fm/colonizethis/

Hey all! Join Zoe and Chloe for a chill and laid-back episode on the idea of "white spirituality". The two talk about the growing appropriation of certain religions like, Bhuddhism, Hinduism, and several Indigenous cultures! They discuss all things related to the ignorance surrounding things like sage burning and incense, two things that have extensive cultural context. This topic hasn't been spoken about a lot, as oftentimes many people (white people) aren't comfortable addressing the idea that their daily "yoga" session is rooted in Asian culture and their "sage burning" that "cleanses their minds" is a part of the Indigenous community's culture. With that being said, yes you can take part in these traditions, but also recognize that they ARE traditions! Stay aware! See y'all in the next one. Colonize This: Instagram: @colonizethispod Twitter: @colonizethispod Anchor: https://anchor.fm/colonizethis/

Hey everyone! Welcome to episode 5 of season 2 where your hosts are Kelsey, Zoe, and Marie. The girls talk about white feminism and how it is extremely damaging to the liberation of WOC. They discuss their personal experiences with white feminists and how frequent this narrative is in the activism community, as well as how to target this issue. Listen if you want to learn more about why your local Karen, Tina, and Emily aren't as great "allies" as they say they are... Thanks for listening and make sure to follow our socials below and leave a review! See you guys in the next one :) _____ Colonize This: Instagram: @colonizethispod Twitter: @colonizethispod Anchor: https://anchor.fm/colonizethis/

Hey y'all! Join us for today's episode of Colonize This with Zoe, Tati, and Marie! The three talk about the “approachable white guy” and what that means for POC. They discuss their personal experiences with approachable white guys and why white men need to know their space when it comes to oppression. Stay tuned for our next episode and follow us on instagram + twitter! Make sure to leave a review and let us know how you are liking season 2. Colonize This: Instagram: @colonizethispod Twitter: @colonizethispod Anchor: https://anchor.fm/colonizethis/

Hey all! Welcome to episode 3 of season 2 where Zoe and Marie talk about colorism. They discuss everything from mental health to the defeminization of women of color. This hour long episode covers men's sexual desirability and the weaponization of darker skin. Zoe and Marie both open up about childhood stories regarding colorism and their personal experiences with its long lasting impact. Be sure to stick around for our next episode, see y'all then! Colonize This: Instagram: @colonizethispod Twitter: @colonizethispod Anchor: https://anchor.fm/colonizethis/

Hey y'all! Welcome to our second episode of this season where Tati, Alina, and Zoe discuss the recent (at the time - December 2020) case regarding Shia Labeouf and FKA Twigs relationship. Keep in mind this episode was recorded in December of 2020, so we may not have mentioned every single aspect of the case at the point it is at now. A quick trigger warning, but this episode discusses things regarding s*xual assualt, r*pe, cat-calling, and harassment, so if these topics make you uncomfortable, we suggest you skip over this episode. With that being said, Alina discusses her condemning and disapproval of Shia's actions and what the next appropriate steps are for people who found out their stan is an abuser. Tati opens up about her experiences with harassment and how it has become a normalized action in our society. Similarly, Zoe discusses the contribution of racism in regards to harassment and discusses her personal experiences with racist harassers. Conclusively, we stand with FKA Twigs and disapprove of Shia's actions. See you guys next week! Article to Shia+Fka case: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/11/arts/music/fka-twigs-shia-labeouf-abuse.html Colonize This: Instagram: @colonizethispod Twitter: @colonizethispod Anchor: https://anchor.fm/colonizethis/

Hey y'all! Welcome to our SEASON 2 of Colonize This! For our first episode, Alina is with our new co-host Kelsey! Alina gets to know Kelsey even more and the two discuss everything from Black culture to what inspired them to take part in social justice advocacy. Kelsey talks about her sister, who inspired her passion for human rights, and talks more about her experiences as a WOC. Alina discusses the white-washing and appropriation of BIPOC cultures and how white feminism is a growing issue in our current environment. Although not as long as our usual episodes, today's episode introduces Kelsey and gives y'all the chance to get to know her more! Keep an eye out for her on episode 5 (out feb 20th!) and for our other season 2 episodes to release soon! Thanks for sticking around and making our first season of Colonize This a memorable one, see y'all next week! :) Find Kelsey here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelseyfbarnes/ Colonize This: Instagram: @colonizethispod Twitter: @colonizethispod Anchor: https://anchor.fm/colonizethis/

Welcome to our 12th episode! We are back and feeling more mentally stable than before, at least we think so? In our newest episode, Tati and Alina talk about Eurocentric beauty standards and how they create internalized self-hate in WOC. The two discuss their personal journey with beauty standards and open up about their insecurities. Tati talks about her experience wanting a nose job and how she was able to move from feeling insecure about her features to embracing them. Alina discusses her insecurity with her ethnic nose and how it caused internalized misogyny and self-hate. In a society that works to put WOC down and silence them, why can't we love ourselves even more! Stay tuned for our next episode and check out our instagram for more updates. <3 Colonize This: Instagram: @colonizethispod Twitter: @colonizethispod Anchor: https://anchor.fm/colonizethis/