Brown & Black

By: Sonoro | Jack Rico Mike Sargent
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  • Webby 2023 Nominee "Brown & Black" is a podcast magazine show that explores the intersection of race and pop culture. Hosted by two seasoned film and culture critics—one Latino and one Black—they provide perspectives often missing from today's mainstream media. Jack Rico and Mike Sargent engage in insightful conversations with filmmakers, artists, and journalists to explore the intricate relationship between entertainment and race.
    2024 Jack Rico, Mike Sargent
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  • Regina Porter on Class, Privilege, and 'Rich People Gone Away'

    Regina Porter on Class, Privilege, and 'Rich People Gone Away'
    Sep 23 2024
    What happens when a pandemic exposes the realities that wealth and privilege usually hide? Author Regina Porter stops by our show to discuss her provocative new novel, "The Rich People Have Gone Away," a title that says it all. It's a book with sharp social commentary where characters are forced to confront their own moral complexities about privilege, race, and class, set against the backdrop of COVID-19 in New York City in 2020. Porter also reveals how she builds complex characters, as well her curiousity to examine themes of personal value versus wealth. Hopefully, this episode can give you a deeper understanding of how literature, in particular this book, can help us process collective trauma and find our place in a time of crisis. Episode Summary: (2:15) - From Southern roots to New York stories: Porter's unique writing journey (7:30) - Exploring race and privilege through white-presenting character Theo Harper (14:45) - How Regina Porter brings time periods and characters to life (20:30) - Cardi B's t-shirt: Pop culture's role in Porter's character development (23:45) - Diversity in publishing: Porter shares industry trends for writers of color (27:15) - WPorter's advice for aspiring diverse writers Regina Porter Quotes: "It's heartbreaking these stories. There's a reason why... we see these stories and people are not able to coexist with their wealth and their worthiness." "Maybe my job is to pave the road for the next great writer and then my work might be rediscovered, you know, later." Subscribe and listen to "Brown & Black": 🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/47JgORF Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2uwVWk2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • The "La Bamba" Remake: Latino Identity vs. Hollywood

    The "La Bamba" Remake: Latino Identity vs. Hollywood
    Sep 4 2024
    With the recent announcement of WB’s "La Bamba" remake, we ask: Did Hollywood whitewash Luis Valdez’s 1987 film classic, and will the remake do better? And how much of your identity would you sacrifice to be seen by mainstream media? In this raw and unfiltered episode of Brown & Black, we use the announcement of the "La Bamba" remake to discuss identity, assimilation, and the paradox of Latino representation in mainstream media. Episode Summary: 📝 Revisiting La Bamba in 2024 Ritchie Valens' Latino identity: Authenticity vs. Acceptance The upcoming La Bamba remake: Challenges and opportunities The paradox of Latino representation in mainstream media Mainstream media’s history and role in Latino erasure Time for a cultural reckoning Notable Quotes: ❞ "How white do you have to be to become mainstream?" — Mike Sargent "You want to make a million people disappear? Here's how you do it. Don't cover them. Don't nominate them. Don't talk about them." – Jack Rico Subscribe and listen to Brown & Black: 🎧 Spotify: https://bit.ly/BrownBlackSpotify iTunes: https://bit.ly/BrownBlackiTunes Follow us: 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brownblackpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrownBlackPod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBrownBlackPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • Kamala Harris: Is America Ready For Its First Multicultural President?

    Kamala Harris: Is America Ready For Its First Multicultural President?
    Jul 29 2024
    In this episode, we explore how pop culture and social media are driving Kamala Harris's potential presidential election and how her multicultural background (Black and Indian) is challenging the power structures in American politics. We also examine the new lawsuit involving Flamin' Hot Cheetos creator Richard Montañez and PepsiCo for defamation as he fights for recognition as the product's creator. How significant is Montañez's potential court case win for Latino representation? Episode Summary: 02:15 - Analyzing the cultural and political implications of Kamala Harris' candidacy 04:30 - The concept of "Brownification of America" and thoughts on Project 2025 07:45 - The role of pop culture and social media in shaping Kamala Harris' candidacy 11:20 - What is "Brat" and why is it associated with Kamala Harris 14:50 - Debate on the theory of Biden's strategic step-down 18:30 - The "DEI hire" accusation and its implications 25:40 - Discussion of the Flaming Hot Cheetos' Richard Montañez lawsuit with PepsiCo. 31:10 - Exploitation vs. recognition in corporate America 35:20 - Brief review of the Deadpool movie and the rise of influencers in film promotion Quotes:❞ "Trump's advantage is shrinking because America is shrinking. America is Browning." - Mike Sargent "This is the influencer presidency. This is the era where culture influencers in a digital world is what could elect the new president." - Jack Rico Follow us:📱 https://www.instagram.com/brownblackpodcast https://www.instagram.com/jackrico https://www.instagram.com/iammikeonscreen www.youtube.com/@brownblackpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins
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