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So-Called Oreos

Summary: The So-Called Oreos Podcast is hosted by four friends who identify as being labeled an "oreo," a term describing a person who is "black on the outside and white on the inside." Each episode, Kia, Janae, Rachel, and Amari discuss topics on being labeled "too black" or "too white" in society and how this effects our everyday life.

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 8. "So You've Been Told You Like White People Music" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:41:49

In this episode, the hosts discuss their musical taste and how it affected their experience growing up with their peers. The women open up about liking music that does not fit the stereotype for black people (ex. hip hop, rap) and the comments they received for liking "white people music." Amari talks about Fall Out Boy and Paramore connecting to her emotional phase in middle school as Rachel and Kia connect on their love for the Jonas Brothers. Janae brings up her fandom for the Kpop group BTS, which opens up a discussion on culture appropriation and appreciation between black and asian artists. Kia mentions her struggle of being a minority at EDM spaces and Rachel explains the importance and impact of musical therapy. Thank you for your support and as always please continue to subscribe, share and follow us on social media! Email: socalledoreos@gmail.com Twitter: @socalledoreos Instagram: @socalledoreos Facebook: www.facebook.com/socalledoreos/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCMDdVCa3…iew_as=subscriber Audience Survey: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQL…A8rq69gQ/viewform

 7. "So You're Concerned About Traveling While Black" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:46:11

In this episode the hosts discuss their experiences traveling abroad and the concerns they have in certain countries. Janae dives deep in feeling like an outsider in Spain as Kia explains why she had a completely different experience in the same country. Kia talks about China having the biggest culture difference and how the way the country approaches black travelers can make you feel similar to either a "celebrity" or an "alien." Amari opens up about being discriminated against on a trip to Pittsburgh and Rachel explains how the country's history makes her concerned about traveling in the south. The four women discuss the top 8 best and worst places for black people to travel, give resources for black travelers and reveal which place they would like to explore next. Thank you for your support and as always please continue to subscribe, share and follow us on social media! Email: socalledoreos@gmail.com Twitter: @socalledoreos Instagram: @socalledoreos Facebook: www.facebook.com/socalledoreos/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCMDdVCa3…iew_as=subscriber Audience Survey: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQL…A8rq69gQ/viewform

 6. "So You Don't Have the Ideal Body" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:45:45

In this episode, the four co-hosts discuss their relationship with their bodies and how they perceive body image. Janae talks about her struggle of being a 6 foot tall women and how she felt less feminine and more of an outsider in school. Amari discusses overcoming rumors about her body and Kia gets into what it's like of feeling "less black" by having an atypical body type in the black community. The conversation takes a turn on dealing with negative comments from family members and the hosts take a moment to give themselves some self loving comments on air. Rachel speaks on addressing eating disorders in the black community and Janae recites a body positive poem by Maya Angelou. Thank you for your support and as always please continue to subscribe, share and follow us on social media! Email: socalledoreos@gmail.com Twitter: @socalledoreos Instagram: @socalledoreos Facebook: www.facebook.com/socalledoreos/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCMDdVCa3…iew_as=subscriber Audience Survey: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQL…A8rq69gQ/viewform

 5. "So Tell Me About Your Hair Journey" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:05:05

In this episode, the hosts go into detail about their natural hair journey and discuss the drastic changes on the relationship with their hair growing up compared to today. They discuss the comments they received on their hair and how it shaped them to love their hair today as well as their hopes for society on commenting on black hair for the future. The episode takes an emotional turn when Rachel opens up about finally addressing her childhood trauma and how important it is for us to deal with our issues today in order to have a better tomorrow. Thank you for your support and as always please continue to subscribe, share and follow us on social media! Email: socalledoreos@gmail.com Twitter: @socalledoreos Instagram: @socalledoreos Facebook: www.facebook.com/socalledoreos/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCMDdVCa3…iew_as=subscriber Audience Survey: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQL…A8rq69gQ/viewform

 4. "So You're Just Pretty For a Black Girl" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:40:19

In this episode, the hosts discuss getting the so-called compliment, "you're pretty for a black girl." The conversation dives into how colorism impacts the way we perceive compliments. The four women touch on the fact that compliments on light skin can come off as a fetish while compliments on dark skin are more likely to be received in a positive light. Thank you for your support and as always please continue to subscribe, share and follow us on social media! Email: socalledoreos@gmail.com Twitter: @socalledoreos Instagram: @socalledoreos Facebook: www.facebook.com/socalledoreos/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCMDdVCa3…iew_as=subscriber Audience Survey: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQL…A8rq69gQ/viewform

 3. "So What's Your Experience With Interracial Dating?" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:00:19

In this episode, the four hosts discuss their different experiences with dating other races and being hit on by guys outside of their race. The conversation takes an emotional turn when a famous OK Cupid survey comes up that sparks the discussion of how black men and women treat other when it comes to dating. Thank you for your support and as always please continue to subscribe, share and follow us on social media! Email: socalledoreos@gmail.com Twitter: @socalledoreos Instagram: @socalledoreos Facebook: www.facebook.com/socalledoreos/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCMDdVCa3…iew_as=subscriber Audience Survey: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQL…A8rq69gQ/viewform

 2. "So You've Been Told You Talk So White" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:51:35

In this episode, the four hosts discuss the topic of "talking white" and the negative implications it has on our culture and society. They also discuss the NBA playoffs, Mental Health Awareness Month and touch on some not so great dating experiences. Thank you for your support and as always please continue to subscribe, share and follow us on social media! Email: socalledoreos@gmail.com Twitter: @socalledoreos Instagram: @socalledoreos Facebook: www.facebook.com/socalledoreos/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCMDdVCa3…iew_as=subscriber Audience Survey: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQL…A8rq69gQ/viewform

 1. "So You've Been Called an Oreo" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:48:14

This is the first episode of the So-Called Oreos podcast! Kia, Amari, Rachel, and Janae discuss how they came up with the idea for the episode, introduce the podcast segments and give personal stories on being labeled an "oreo" and dodging stereotypes left and right. Email: socalledoreos@gmail.com Twitter: @socalledoreos Instagram: @socalledoreos Facebook: www.facebook.com/socalledoreos/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMDdVCa3NcWfaYBNF-RkzkQ?view_as=subscriber Audience Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbE4bnPnHuyS29yX-bcQ4CneS4a3GBkM4h2VnwHhA8rq69gQ/viewform

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