Mark All That Apply

After we recap Jeanette's weekend in Williamsburg, VA, it's time to talk about Eminem's performance at the BET Hip Hop Awards and the complicated position of allies in the effort to equality. Somewhat related, we also discuss the White Identity Development Model and how, it turns out, we can trace a lot of what this podcast has covered to different stages of that model. Finally, our list of 50 experiences of racially mixed people continues with some talk about the company you keep. Eminem (12:00) White Identity Development Model (26:30) 50 Experiences of Racially Mixed People, 31-35 (37:00) References Hispanic Federation (DONATE) Black-ish’s musical episode about Juneteenth is a pointed lesson on American ignorance (Vox) Watch: Eminem's BET Awards freestyle rap is 5 minutes of blistering anti-Trump invective (Vox) Exclusive: Rappers Fat Joe and Talib Kweli on Eminem (MSNBC) Helm’s White Racial Identity Development Model (Boise State University) 50 Experiences of Racially Mixed People (PDF) If you have any

It seems like the conversation about the NFL and peaceful protest has come and gone, but Christopher and Jeanette take the time to discuss the challenges that come from trying to establish common ground and getting personal experiences validated. Later, they react to the President of the United States othering American citizens in Puerto Rico, and dig in on the next 5 experiences of racially mixed people. NFL, #TakeAKnee (3:15) Puerto Rico (18:30) 50 Experiences of Racially Mixed People, 21-25 (25:30) References Hispanic Federation (DONATE) This video is the best 5 minutes you will see on the NFL protests. Seriously, watch it. (Vox) The NFL has officially whitewashed Colin Kaepernick’s protest (Vox) Puerto Rico is all our worst fears about Trump becoming real (Vox) Trump’s apathy about Puerto Rico is reflected in where he’s spending his weekend (Washington Post) 50 Experiences of Racially Mixed People (PDF) If you have any feedback, questions, comments, insights, opinions, or other cleverly worded sentenc

In this special bonus episode, Jeanette takes the mic and holds a one-woman therapy session to talk about NFL players opting to #TakeaKnee, and the challenges that have developed in talking about this movement (is it a movement yet?). We'll resume our regularly scheduled back and forth next week. Deuces. If you have any feedback, questions, comments, insights, opinions, or other cleverly worded sentences you’d like us to read, send them to markallthatapply@gmail.com. Other Destinations Apple Podcasts Google Play Stitcher Radio twitter.com/markallpodcast facebook.com/markallthatapply Intro/Outro licensed by AudioNetwork. "Good Time" - Andy Cooper, Pablo Love, Campbell E Browning

After we celebrate 50 years of African American students at the College of William and Mary, Christopher and Jeanette discuss The 69th Emmys, the controversy around Jemele Hill exercising her right to free speech, and we cover another 5 experiences of racially mixed people. The Emmys (3:30) Jemele Hill (13:45) 50 Experiences of Racially Mixed People, 21-25 (25:30) References 8 winners and 5 losers from the 2017 Emmy Awards (Vox) Donald Trump’s war with ESPN and Jemele Hill, explained (Vox) Free Speech before 2017 (Twitter) 50 Experiences of Racially Mixed People (PDF) If you have any feedback, questions, comments, insights, opinions, or other cleverly worded sentences you’d like us to read, send them to markallthatapply@gmail.com. Other Destinations Apple Podcasts Google Play Stitcher Radio twitter.com/markallpodcast facebook.com/markallthatapply Intro/Outro licensed by AudioNetwork. "Good Time" - Andy Cooper, Pablo Love, Campbell E Browning

After discussing the complicated nature of finding a new home and evaluating prospective neighborhoods, Christopher and Jeanette discuss recent video from Cobb County, Georgia showing a police officer joking about "only killing black people", the latest from Jeanette's PhD pursuit, and the next five items on our list of 50 Experiences of Racially Mixed People. Finding a New Neighborhood (2:00) Cobb County, Georgia (18:00) 50 Experiences of Racially Mixed People, 16-10 (33:00) References “We only shoot black people,” Georgia cop assures woman during traffic stop (Vox) Video: a Utah cop manhandles and arrests a nurse because she didn’t let him break the law (Vox) "Remember, our skepticism of the police is based on experience, not theory" (Instagram) 50 Experiences of Racially Mixed People (PDF) If you have any feedback, questions, comments, insights, opinions, or other cleverly worded sentences you’d like us to read, send them to markallthatapply@gmail.com. Other Destinations Apple Podc

"Live" from Gulf Shores, Alabama, Christopher and Jeanette Snider discuss the continued fallout from the domestic terrorism witnessed in Charlottesville, Virginia, growing momentum for removing Confederate statues, and the next batch of 50 Experiences of Racially Mixed People. And, our parents make a special appearance to talk about their impressions of this podcast. Charlottesville, Virginia (3:00) Meet the Parents (18:00) 50 Experiences of Racially Mixed People, 11-15 (23:00) References Pod Save the People (Crooked Media) On One with Angela Rye (Apple Podcasts) Read New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu's Remarkable Speech About Removing Confederate Monuments (Esquire) Charlottesville: Race and Terror (Vice News) 50 Experiences of Racially Mixed People (PDF) If you have any feedback, questions, comments, insights, opinions, or other cleverly worded sentences you’d like us to read, send them to markallthatapply@gmail.com. Other Destinations Apple Podcasts Google Play Stitcher Radio twitter.com/mar

Maxine Waters is giving us life as she reclaims her time and offers up a discussion about the nature of an "Auntie" before we discuss the Department of Justice's investigations into Affirmative Action in College Admissions and the President's endorsement for police brutality. Finally, we cover the next 5 experiences of racially mixed people on our list of 50. Maxine Waters, Reclaiming My Time (1:30) Donald Trump, Police Brutality (9:25) Department of Justice, Affirmative Action (20:45) 50 Experiences of Racially Mixed People, 6-10 (32:00) References Reclaiming my time: Maxine Waters’s beleaguered congressional hearing led to a mighty meme (Vox) Trump’s speech encouraging police to be ‘rough,’ annotated (The Washington Post) “Unit Cohesion” Isn’t a Real Reason to Ban Trans People From the Military (Slate) DOJ Plans To Take Affirmative Action Against College Admissions (NPR) Justice Dept. to Take On Affirmative Action in College Admissions (The New York Times) 50 Experiences of Racially Mixed Peop

After a quick check-in on the #OhBetsy story of the week, Jeanette shares the motivations behind and initial reaction to her new hair style. This segues perfectly into a conversation about how hair can closely relate to identity and the latest discussion around Colin Kaepernick. Finally, we begin a new regular segment on the podcast: 50 Experiences of Racially Mixed People, starting with the first five on the list. Jeanette's New Hairdo (10:30) Colin Kaepernick (18:40) 50 Experiences of Racially Mixed People, 1-5 (32:30) References DeVos: Civil rights office will return to being a 'neutral' agency (Politico) The backlash over Colin Kaepernick is just Americans’ refusal to acknowledge racism — again (Vox) Colin Kaepernick posts definition of 'Stockholm syndrome' after Michael Vick tells him to get a haircut (Business Insider) 50 Experiences of Racially Mixed People (PDF) If you have any feedback, questions, comments, insights, opinions, or other cleverly worded sentences you’d like us to read, send them to

Let's settle in for a quick and thoughtful discussion about diversity at conferences, diversity in Spider-Man: Homecoming, our dear friend, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos (#OhBetsy), and that Buzzfeed quiz about stereotypically white characteristics. Diversity in Conferences (0:30) Spider-Man: Homecoming (10:00) How White Are You? (19:00) References Why Aren't There More People of Color at Diabetes Conferences? (Insulin Nation) Spider-Man: Homecoming (Rotten Tomatoes) Why 18 States Are Suing Education Secretary Betsy DeVos (NPR) How Stereotypically White Are You? (Buzzfeed) If you have any feedback, questions, comments, insights, opinions, or other cleverly worded sentences you’d like us to read, send them to markallthatapply@gmail.com. Other Destinations iTunes Google Play Stitcher Radio twitter.com/markallpodcast facebook.com/markallthatapply Intro/Outro licensed by AudioNetwork. "Good Time" - Andy Cooper, Pablo Love, Campbell E Browning

Jeanette has returned from San Francisco a year wiser, ready to talk about the verdict in the Philando Castile murder, and the resulting conversation after years of unarmed African American men being killed with, what appears to be, no justice. Additionally, we discuss the regular interruptions of Senator Kamala Harris, and the best approach to identifying and resolving conflicts. Finally, we both saw Wonder Woman. And loved it. Philando Castile (4:40) Senator Kamala Harris (21:15) Wonder Woman (38:45) References Trevor Noah’s frank, heartbroken take on the Philando Castile verdict is a Daily Show high point (Vox) People keep interrupting Sen. Kamala Harris (Vox) Wonder Woman (Rotten Tomatoes) "The best part of Batman v Superman is the Wonder Woman theme song (YouTube) If you have any feedback, questions, comments, insights, opinions, or other cleverly worded sentences you’d like us to read, send them to markallthatapply@gmail.com. Other Destinations iTunes Google Play Stitcher Radio twitter.com/mar

Scheduling conflicts mean Christopher is riding solo for this episode. But there's still opportunity to talk about Bill Maher using the "N" word, and why Motown often requires a certain type of musician. Bill Maher, Lebron James, and the "N" Word Motown Music References ‘What Was Bill Maher’s Big Mistake? (The New York Times) LeBron James’s Los Angeles home vandalized with racial slur (Sports Illustrated) The World's Highest-Paid Athletes (Forbes) Don Lemon on Bill Maher (YouTube) If you have any feedback, questions, comments, insights, opinions, or other cleverly worded sentences you’d like us to read, send them to markallthatapply@gmail.com. Other Destinations iTunes Google Play Stitcher Radio twitter.com/markallpodcast facebook.com/markallthatapply Intro/Outro licensed by AudioNetwork. "Good Time" - Andy Cooper, Pablo Love, Campbell E Browning

After a brief back and forth about monuments to the Confederate Army and some genuine diversity in 'The Bachelorette', we discuss the heartbreak and fallout after the murder of Richard Collins III on the University of Maryland campus. And, Jeanette (finally) saw Get Out, and we have lots to talk about. Confederate Statues and The Bachelorette (2:00) Richard Collins III and the University of Maryland (15:30) Get Out Spoilers (29:30) References ‘The Bachelorette’ Unveils Its Most Diverse Cast Yet (HuffPost) UMD president called out on racism complaints (WUSA9) 22 Secrets Hidden In "Get Out" You May Have Missed (Buzzfeed) In Get Out, the Eyes Have It (The Atlantic) If you have any feedback, questions, comments, insights, opinions, or other cleverly worded sentences you’d like us to read, send them to markallthatapply@gmail.com. Other Destinations iTunes Google Play Stitcher Radio twitter.com/markallpodcast facebook.com/markallthatapply Intro/Outro licensed by AudioNetwork. "Good Time" -

Did you watch the White House Correspondents' Dinner? Jeanette did, and one particular moment spoke to her. Later on we discuss Education Secretary Betsy DeVos' commencement speech at Bethune-Cookman University and the tricky dynamic of interracial relationship, fueled in part by the release of the Netflix original series 'Dear White People'. Hasan Minhaj at the White House Correspondents' Dinner (17:30) Betsy DeVos at Bethune-Cookman University (23:30) 'Dear White People', Serena Williams, and interracial relationships (40:00) References Hasan Minhaj declares journalists the new “minority” at the WHCD (A.V. Club) WATCH: Betsy DeVos Speaks Over Torrent Of Boos During Bethune-Cookman Speech (NPR) http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/on-being-black-woke-and-dating-white-people_us_591324fee4b05e1ca203b506(HuffPost) If you have any feedback, questions, comments, insights, opinions, or other cleverly worded sentences you’d like us to read, send them to markallthatapply@gmail.com. Other Destinations iTunes Goog

After a short revisiting of family history around Christopher's diabetes diagnosis, our conversation focuses on two noteworthy movies in the African American communities. First we discuss 'Moonlight', and explore the complexity of the stereotypical "strong black man" archetype. And Jeanette shares her thoughts 'The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks' and the tendency for many stories to default to a "white savior". Chris' Diabetes Diagnosis (4:00) Moonlight (8:00) The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (23:00) References ‘Moonlight’ offers commentary on masculinity, homosexuality (The Badger Herald) 39 Things We Learned from Barry Jenkins’ ‘Moonlight’ Commentary (Film School Rejects) What Professors Are Saying About The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks(rebeccaskloot.com) TV Movie Review: 'The Immortal Life Of Henrietta Lacks' (NPR) If you have any feedback, questions, comments, insights, opinions, or other cleverly worded sentences you’d like us to read, send them to markallthatapply@gmail

Our thoughts on Pepsi's tone-deaf commercial lead us into a broader discussion about representation in pop culture. From the Fast & Furious franchise to Shondaland, we cover some ground and expand upon the idea that seeing yourself represented on screen is a form of validation. Finally, CNN's Jeffrey Lord has us wondering what it takes to effectively create and communicate empathy in conversations about race. Pepsi (2:10) Representation in Pop Culture (12:30) CNN & Jeffrey Lord (27:00) References Pepsi Commercial - SNL (YouTube) 'Furious 7' Audience 75 Percent Non-White: Inside the Diversity Stats (The Hollywood Reporter) The Feminist Heroines of Shondaland (Study Breaks) Don Lemon, CNN, Jeffrey Lord... (YouTube) If you have any feedback, questions, comments, insights, opinions, or other cleverly worded sentences you’d like us to read, send them to markallthatapply@gmail.com. Other Destinations iTunes Google Play Stitcher Radio twitter.com/markallpodcast facebook.com/markallthatapply Intro/Outro

The majority of our conversation this week revolves around critical race theory, its origins, its application to Jeanette's research, and representation within the diabetes community - something that Christopher can personally speak to. Finally, Jeanette would have words with anyone who wishes to discredit Congresswoman Maxine Waters or April Ryan with a shoutout to the conversation generated around the #BlackWomenAtWork hashtag. Diversity in the Diabetes Online Community (6:00) Critical Race Theory (21:15) Diversity Dynamics in Mentoring (33:30) Maxine Waters and April Ryan (45:00) References DOColors (Tumblr) Critical Race Theory (Wikipedia) Bill O’Reilly ridiculed a black congresswoman over her “James Brown wig” (Vox) #BlackWomenAtWork: Women Speak Out After Criticism Of Journalist, Congresswoman (NPR) If you have any feedback, questions, comments, insights, opinions, or other cleverly worded sentences you’d like us to read, send them to markallthatapply@gmail.com. Other Destinations iTunes Google Pla

After dusting off our Beyoncé impersonations, it's time to talk about white male privilege and some of the intellectually stimulating conversations Jeanette had at the 2017 NASPA Annual Conference in San Antonio, Texas. Later, we discuss the mechanics of developing, proposing, and eventually defending a PhD dissertation. Finally, we share our thoughts on the recent wave of racist flyers that were posted on the University of Maryland campus. Get ready. White Male Privilege (0:00) Mechanics of a Dissertation (31:00) Racist flyers at University of Maryland (46:00) References NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA) White Privilege Explained in Five Minutes (Facebook) Google Scholar (Google) ‘America is a white nation’: More racist fliers spotted at University of Maryland (The Washington Post) If you have any feedback, questions, comments, insights, opinions, or other cleverly worded sentences you’d like us to read, send them to markallthatapply@gmail.com. Other Destinations iTunes

After we recap Jeanette's trip to Los Angeles and the Critical Mixed Race Studies conference, we dig in on the perception around our "blackness". Along with how we perceived race around us growing up in Northern Virginia, and what propelled our efforts to embrace our diversity after college, we also discuss how our "blackness" is noticeably perceived by others. Finally, we have many thoughts on the comments made by Education Secretary Betsy DeVos about Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Many thoughts. Critical Mixed Race Studies (0:00) Identifying with "Blackness" (15:00) Historically Black Colleges and Universities (35:00) References Critical Mixed Race Studies (CRMS) Trump visits the National Museum of African American History and Culture (The Washington Post) Dismal Voucher Results Surprise Researchers as DeVos Era Begins (New York Times) DeVos called HBCUs ‘pioneers’ of ‘school choice.’ It didn’t go over well. (The Washington Post) If you have any feedback, qu

Who are we? Why did we start a podcast? What's up with Jeanette's PhD pursuit? After we run down some introductions and a syllabus for the podcast, we get down to business to discuss our experiences at the Atlanta and Washington, D.C. Women's Marches. Introductions Jeanette's PhD pursuit (6:30) Women's March (20:00) References Photos from Women's Marches around the world (Vox) Doubts about inclusive feminism have little to do with the Women’s March. They’re rooted in history. (Vox) @deray (Twitter) Black Lives Matter (blacklivesmatter.com) If you have any feedback, questions, comments, insights, opinions, or other cleverly worded sentences you’d like us to read, send them to markallthatapply@gmail.com. Other Destinations iTunes Google Play Stitcher Radio twitter.com/markallpodcast facebook.com/markallthatapply Intro/Outro licensed by AudioNetwork. "Good Time" - Andy Cooper, Pablo Love, Campbell E Browning

Introducing Mark All That Apply, a conversation about race, between siblings Christopher and Jeanette Snider. Before we formally get the party started, we need to get our RSS feed up and running. So here's a teaser to whet your appetite. If you have any feedback, questions, comments, insights, opinions, or other cleverly worded sentences you’d like us to read, send them to markallthatapply@gmail.com. Other Destinations iTunes Google Play Stitcher Radio twitter.com/markallpodcast facebook.com/markallthatapply Intro/Outro licensed by AudioNetwork. "Good Time" - Andy Cooper, Pablo Love, Campbell E Browning