In this episode, Brooklyn, Mari, Faith, and Maia share their experiences as Black girls in Seattle's educational system. If you have attended private school, you'll definitely relate to our stories + woes of microaggressions, racism, and classmates!

The Blueprint: Black Girls in Education

As a kid, what’s something that you always wanted to do, and does it resonate with anything that you’re currently doing or aspire to do?

What superpower would you want? What would you use your powers for? 

If you could know the absolute and total truth to one question, what question would you ask?

Tune in to find out how The Grey Area answered these questions, and so many more! Get to know the team :)

10 Questions With The Grey Area

In this episode, Mari and Maia discuss the differences in how society views teenagers vs how they view themselves and their lives. They dive into the things they’re interested in as youth and how those things may not fit the stereotypical “American dream” (or how we mention it in the episode, “young desired mindset”). Within this episode, we also touch on the ups and downs and all arounds of not fitting in, growing in mindsets, and much more, so be sure to tune in!

Let's Question Change

Reagan Jackson talks about becoming an "accidental journalist" and creates an interactive space for others to learn about Media Justice.

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2020 Dec KVRU MJE Workshop with Journalist Reagan Jackson

Listen-in on this live recording of The Grey Area's season finale! The team dove deep into the intricacies of youth activism and performative allyship.

We were so honored to have you, our amazing community, be part of an episode for the first time and helping us celebrate a season 1 well done!

Youth Activism

Cecil Beatty and his daughter Phyllis Yasutake talk about the community programs run by the Seattle chapter of the Black Panthers.

Black Panthers

Cecil Beatty describes how hard it was to get a decent job in Seattle, for African Americans .

Job Opportunities

Phyllis Beatty shares her frustration that so many of the services and institutions her generation built for Seattle's black residents are no longer serving their original purpose.

What We Built

Gary Hammon describes his father's employment opportunities in Seattle, in the 50s, and Gary's first job helping his dad clean Nordstrom stores.

First Job

LAKEY INSPIRED - Warm Nights

Guitar hook played by Austin Carson

Track art by: http://samalive.tumblr.com/

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Warm Nights

In this episode, Maia and Mari get real with everything that has to do with Black women and beauty standards. If you identify as a Black girl, this space is especially for you! Join us as we share experiences related to stereotypes, white validation, media representation, body image, and confidence as it relates to Black girls.

On Beauty Standards

Rooted in Southeast Seattle, KVRU 105.7 FM broadcasts the diverse voices of the community – providing a platform to share stories, discuss issues, and empower listeners to create a more equitable and just society.

2020 Dec KVRU MJE Workshop with Journalist Reagan Jackson

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