The Blue Record

Society EN ↓ 82 episodes

It's a different world than where you come from! The Blue Record is a podcast created by the students of Spelman College that aims to highlight and discuss issues that affect Black collegiate students and alumni. From gender politics to Black internet spaces, any topic is fair game for TBR to tackle. All are welcome to listen in as we discover how Spelman intersects with the world at large. Engage with us on Twitter and Instagram @thebluerecord. And subscribe to make sure you never miss an episode! This podcast is run by the Spelman Social Justice Fellowship Program.

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For the Record: Why's it so hard to #sayhername? 25.07.2020 30:24

This episode of the archival mini series is centered around #sayhername over the years. For the Record revisits the Spelman Digital Archives to inform our present and ever-growing radical future. For the Record seeks to impact, inform, and energize Spelmanites to be grounded in our history and continue to make the choice to change the world through radical action. Email us at bluerecord@spelman.e...

04-Black Girls in Digital Spaces 11.07.2020 1:20:00

Our summer series gets wrapped up with a dynamic discussion of internet culture's many facets. From B.Simone to hoteps to the newly re-named "accountability culture," Gabby and Hollis pick apart it all in order to figure out where black girls fit in.  Email us at bluerecord@scmail.spelman.edu with feedback, an idea, or interest in joining the team! Keep up with us on social media @thebluereco...

03-Black Girls IRL 19.06.2020 55:45

Happy Juneteenth! This episode is the first of our two-part summer series that's all about Black girls in digital spaces. Hollis, Kayla, and special guest Princess break down all the "IRL" aspects of internet culture and its effect on black women.  Stay tuned next month for the completion of the conversation! Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter @thebluerecord Email us at bluerecord@scmai...

02-The Unexpected Reboot 09.05.2020 1:14:47

Gabby, Hollis, and Kayla discuss the impacts of COVID 19 on college students, as well as some listener voicemails. They also analyze the Spelman archives with special guest Autumn Simmons, a soon-to-be Spelman alumna! To peruse the digital archives, visit http://www.spelman.edu/about-us/archives - Email us at bluerecord@scmail.spelman.edu. Check out our website thebluerecordpodcast.com . And don't...

01-All About Love 11.04.2020 59:31

It's Founder's Day for Spelman College and to celebrate 139 years of black excellence, The Blue Record Team made the Spelman siblinghood our inaugural topic! Hollis, Gabby, and Kayla are joined by other Blue Record team members to discuss Spelman's traditions, fictive kinships, and how to care for our Spelman siblings.  To visit the Spelman digital archives, visit https://www.spelman.edu/abou...

When and Where We Enter 06.04.2020 19:59

Kayla, Gabby, and Hollis introduce the team and discuss the mission of the podcast. Email us at bluerecord@scmail.spelman.edu and let us know what you think. And don't forget to subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @thebluerecord

The Blue Record (Trailer) 29.03.2020 0:54