Mixed Kids Roundtable: The Politics of Multiracialism and Identity

Jared Ball Africana Studies, iMWiL!

We were joined in this edition of iMiXWHATiLiKE! by a roundtable of panelists for a discussion of the politics of multiracialism and identity.  Our guests included: Dr. Ralina Joseph, associate professor in UW’s Department of Communication and adjunct associate professor in the Departments of American Ethnic Studies and Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies, Her first…

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The Black Book, Dear White People and Mixtapes!

Jared Ball Hip-Hop, iMWiL!, Media Studies, Political Economy, Africana Studies

We caught up with authors and activists Dayvon Love and Lawrence Grandpre about their new book, The Black Book: Reflections from the Baltimore Grassroots.  We also gave our reviews of Dear White People, launched our inaugural segment on mixtapes featuring DJ Rhettmatic and offered a world premier airing of Nostalgia, a brand new track from…

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