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In our exclusive part two interview with Dr. Barnor Hesse, the creator of the '8 White Identities,' he explains how white citizens weave in and out of different kids of identities in relation to racism and anti-racism; he also gives his opinions on how language, the way we describe things, is the key to real change in this country, and should white Latinos have their own breakdown of identities as...

In this special two-part episode of 'Brown & Black,' we bring you an EXCLUSIVE interview with Dr. Barnor Hesse, the creator of the much talked about '8 White Identities' that has rattled right-wing media personalities such as Megyn Kelly and Ben Shapiro. In his first-ever US interview, Dr. Hesse breaks down each of the '8 White Identities' and the origins of how they came to be. He also explains t...

This week Jack and Mike discuss HBOMax's new 'Justice League' remake by director Zack Snyder. They also discuss Alexi McCammond's departure from Teen Vogue even for racist Asian tweets when she was 17 years-old. Is cancel culture not allowing teens to grow up now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Jack and Mike talk to the legendary director Spike Lee about his new film 'Da 5 Bloods,' Black Superman, the power of art and if NYC will return to its glory. Plus the guys talk the future of Grammys and award shows, plus debate the bigger significance of HBOMax's #TheSnyderCut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mexican-American director Carlos Lopéz Estrada joins Jack and Mike to discuss working for the last several years on making 'Raya and the Last Dragon' for Disney. He explains what he learned as a director, storyteller and leader from Disney creatives, why as a Latino it's okay for him to direct culturally foreign narratives, and what he really believes about the 'Blue Beetle,' the first Latino supe...

Is it better to conceal rather than reveal your heritage in Hollywood?  Today we're going to tackle a subject that has been a bit disturbing. There is a rising trend of Latinos(as) declining to divulge their cultural heritage. Jack recently interviewed an actress who identified as a young brown, mixed race Latina who didn't want to reveal her heritage. Jack then asked her if she could elaborate on...

This is one of out best episodes. Jack and Mike welcome comedian, actor, producer Randall Park. You know him from many hit movie and television shows ('Fresh Off The Boat,' 'The Interview,' 'Always Be My Maybe') and he is now reprising his role as Jimmy Woo in Disney+'s Marvel show 'WandaVision'. In our interview, we discussed comedy actors becoming drama actors, what the American Dream is today,...

'Clubhouse' is the hottest and most exclusive app around right now. Jack and Mike discuss their experiences with the app and how Blacks have been the reason it has taken off. Voiceover Queen Joan Baker joins the show to discuss why there are no Black movie trailer voices today, why being bilingual is an advantage, and how POC can break into the business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

This week Jack and Mike give cultural context and meaning behind four movies which you might be interested in watching this week - 'Trial of the Chicago 7,' 'Judas & The Black Messiah,' 'The Little Things,' and 'Malcolm & Marie'.  The guys also discuss last episode's guest Donnell Rawling's and his comments on Latinos needing to be "more patient" in waiting for their success to come.  Learn more a...

Comedian, actor, radio host and entrepreneur Donnell Rawlings is currently one of the hottest acts in comedy right now. He was recently featured in the acclaimed Pixar animated hit film "Soul," and has been performing alongside Dave Chappelle, Joe Rogan and many more in cities such as Yellow Springs, Ohio. His long list of credentials would make any person envious, but in this episode, Rawlings di...

It was a Brown and Black Inauguration as Jennifer Lopez performed, Amanda Gorman recited the Inaugural poem, and Vice President Kamala Harris was sworn into office. Jack and Mike discuss the Jennifer Lopez "Let's Get Loud" lyric controversy she slipped in at the Inauguration performance, as well as how Amanda Gorman will handle her new found fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

This week we are visited by filmmakers Gerard Bush and Christopher Renz (a.k.a Bush + Renz) who directed 'Antebellum,' arguably the most polarizing film of 2020. But in the aftermath of the recent Capitol riots, we revisit the uncomfortable beauty of 'Antebellum' with the duo. Plus, Mike and Jack give their Brown and Black takes on the Kamala Harris and Vogue backlash, and they ask why are so many...

Happy 2021 everyone! Or is it? On this first episode of the new year, Jack and Mike assess the white coordination attacks of the Capitol Hill takeover. White politicians are in on it, white law enforcement is in on it, white America is in on it. So what does this mean for Brown & Black folks? How do we get the same privilege without getting shot, paralyzed or arrested for standing up? Learn more a...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! This is our last episode of 2020 and Jack and Mike decide to shoot the breeze about their Christmas traditions, favorite Christmas movies and the year that was 2020. Brown & Black Music - D'zillla Corona Carol available on all digital platforms: https://li.sten.to/axi3RiJ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Mike and Jack analyze the now notorious Tom Cruise rant and what it means for his legacy and the future of movie-making, how will people react to Eddie Murphy's 'Coming To America 2' sequel 32 years after its original release, and is the Latinx Christmas film 'Nothing For The Holidays' for all Latinos? Plus, they review two Black films releasing this holiday season - George C. Wolfe's 'M...

It's mid-December and Jack and Mike welcome director Keith McQuirter to discuss his new EPIX series "By Any Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem''. The four-part docu-series brings alive the dramatic true story of Black and Brown Harlem and its music during the 1960s and it how connects that history to our present moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Director Reginald Hudlin, ('House Party,' 'Boomerang,' 'Marshall') discusses his new Disney movie 'Safety' out on streaming now. Hudlin is a screenwriter, director, producer, media executive and comic-book writer. He was the former President of Entertainment for BET, has written numerous graphic novels, co-produced the 2016 Academy Awards as well as the Emmys. He also earned an Academy Award nomin...

Tony-winning actor James Iglehart (Genie from 'Aladdin') joins the program to discuss his new HGTV show 'Biggest Little Christmas Showdown'. He also talks to Jack and Mike about 2020's backlash on 'Hamilton,' and what diversity will look like on Broadway in 2021. The guys also review two movies - Pixar's 'Soul' and the Billie Holiday documentary, 'Billie'. They also have a provocative conversation...

On this episode Jack and Mike recommend six Latino and African-American black horror films you can stream from the comfort of your own home this Halloween weekend. Mike recommends three Black horror films and Jack recommends three Latino horror films of his own. Listen now to see what they picked. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! 🦃 As opposed to leaving you with a repeat episode on this holiday, we decided to keep you company with a new episode! We're bringing along three of our friends too - Comedian, writer, and actress Leighann Lord, Eduardo Vilaro, Artistic Director/CEO Ballet Hispanico and Puerto-Rican electronic musical project ÌFÉ. Sit back, relax, and oh, please pass the turkey and mas...

"No self-respecting government is going to teach you a history that's going to allow you to have the tools to change the system."  Paul Ortiz, historian and author of the book "An African-American and Latinx History of the United States" joins the show to discuss with Mike and Jack about the plethora of historical contributions Brown and Black people have made in America. He also touches upon our...

On today's episode Mike and Jack talk to about the Eva Longoria anti-black comments that created a backlash with Black Twitter. Journalist, political commentator and scholar-activist Rosa Alicia Clemente, who served as Eva's advisor throughout the fiasco, joins the show to discuss what happened and provide context on anti-black history with Latinos and Blacks. Rosa argues everyone is anti-black, b...

Welcome to the last episode of the daily election series of the Brown and Black podcast. We have a new President of the United States and his name is Joe Biden. On this episode Jack and Mike explore the "now what" scenario - what will a Biden Presidency mean for Latinos and Blacks ? How will Biden meet the challenge of unifying the country?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

Day 2 of our daily series where Mike and Jack distill the election chaos of the US Presidency from a Brown and Black perspective. They also discuss racial implications from Trump's briefing towards pollsters and is the media complicit in aggrandizing Trump? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack and Mike are going to do daily podcasts to discuss the circus that is The White House until we officially call who the next President of the United States is. Here's the first of hopefully a few episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices