Episodes

Konnichiwassup Primos! I am back from April Mental Health Hiatus and ready to get back into this Militantly Mixed life with y'all. My guest this week is Maris Lidaka, filmmaker and creator consultant. Recently Maris founded the ⁠Blended Future Project⁠, a content creation and media education company that works to bring the Mixed experience into the mainstream narrative. You can learn more about Maris Lidaka, by going to... ⁠https://marislidaka.com/⁠ ⁠https://blendedfutureproject.com/⁠ Watch Br...

Hola Primos, Llegué a Mérida/ I made it to Mérida! This is just a short solo-sode to let y'all know I made it to Mérida and will be going on the April Mental Health Hiatus in a few days. If you haven't already submitted, this is a reminder that we extended the submission date for the Be Your Mixed Ass Self Anthology to April 15th. Please go to https://www.militantlymixed.com/bymasanthology for all the details on how to submit your non-fiction essays and poems. * * * You can continue the conve...

This week, I am joined by the dopest, fellow purple headed, founder/CEO of Mixed Asian Media, Alex Chester-Iwata. We talk about the importance of Asian, Asian American, and Mixed Asian representation in media and the importance of creating platforms that are for us, by us, and about us. Check out Mixed Asian Media here. * * * You can continue the conversation on our private Facebook group after you listen to this episode at http://facebook.com/groups/militantlymixed * * * Produced and Edited by ...

This week I am joined by Kiyoto, a post doc student of Mathematics that has recently published the book Python for Chemist. We discuss nuances of Mixed-Japanese identity in Japan and the U.S. * * * If you are interested in participating in the 2023 Be Your Mixed Ass Self Anthology, please check out the guidelines for submission here. * * * You can continue the conversation on our private Facebook group after you listen to this episode at http://facebook.com/groups/militantlymixed * * * Prod...

This week I am joined by Kim, an artist of FilipinX-Chinese American heritage. We discuss multigenerational Mixedness, immigrancy, and art as activism. For ticket to Solidarity & Safe Spaces - Exhibition Opening event on March 4, 2023 in Queens, NY please go to... https://www.eventbrite.com/e/solidarity-safe-spaces-exhibition-opening-registration-545017059697 * * * You can continue the conversation on our private Facebook group after you listen to this episode at http://facebook.com/groups/mil...

Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/militantlymixed/subscribe A Mixed Auntie Confidential discussion about the 1619 Project now currently streaming on Hulu, curated and hosted by Nikole Hannah-Jones. Please share your thoughts on this discussion by emailing Sharmane@MilitantlyMixed.com or TaRessa@MilitantlyMixed.com. You can follow the Mixed Auntie Confidential Blog https://mixedauntie.substack.com/ * * * You can continue the conversation on our private Facebook group after you listen ...

What do I always say, as Mixed folks we are MORE not LESS, and yet we are viewed as percentages and "less than" member of a race or ethnic group because of our Mixed but the fact that we are Mixed shows we are "more than." This week, I am joined by Maïko Le Lay, the new Caucus Coordinator for Critical Mixed Race Studies (CMRS). In this episode we discuss her experiences living in multiple countries while Mixed and how and when her "Mixed identity" developed. To learn more about Maïko Le Lay, Ph...

I wanted to share some thoughts and hold space for the Asian American, Asian immigrant, and Mixed Asian communities regarding the recent mass shootings in Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay. A total off 11 killed and 9 wounded in Monterey Park and 5 killed in Half Moon Bay by two elderly, Asian men. These are both very violent and confusing incidents for the Asian Diaspora. I wish to acknowledge it, pay my respects, and hold space for the community. If you would like to make a donation to the Mont...

This week I am joined by Marine, host of the Déballe ton Métissage French language podcast translated into "Unpack your Mixedness." In this episode we speak about how multiple cultures and country influences Marine's life and what drove her towards speaking on Mixedness, being actively anti-racist, and her own person decolonization journey You can follow Marine's podcast on IG @deballe.ton.metissage. * * * If you would like to submit a non-fiction essay or poem to the first Be Your Mixed Ass ...

This week I am joined by Siobhan Diores, a birth worker of Filipina-Irish heritage. We discuss her background as well as the importance of representation in birth work. You can follow Siobhan on IG @Siobhan.Diores or visit her website at https://siobhan-diores.com/ * * * If you would like to submit a non-fiction essay or poem to the first Be Your Mixed Ass Self Annual Anthology, please go to https://militantlymixed.com/bymasanthology for details. * * * Check out Sharmane Fury's recent guest ...

Attention Mixed-Race Writers! Militantly Mixed and the Mixed Auntie Confidential wants YOU to contribute to the first BE YOUR MIXED-ASS SELF® Anthology! We want your nonfiction essays and poetry You don’t have to be a professional writer You don’t have to be published The deadline for submissions is midnight, March 15, 2023 Sharmane: GO to https://militantlymixed.com/bymasanthology for all the details! The deadline for submissions is midnight, March 15, 2023 We’re looking forward to the s...

This week, the Mixed Aunties are back talking about the Meghan Markle and Prince Harry aka The Sussexes. We are talking about the recent Netflix documentary on Meghan and Harry and the institution of the British royal family, and the racism and media tactics that drove Megs and Haz to leave. Please share your thoughts on this discussion by emailing Sharmane@MilitantlyMixed.com or TaRessa@MilitantlyMixed.com. You can follow the Mixed Auntie Confidential Blog here. * * * You can continue the co...

Happy New Year cousins! This week, I just bring in the new year with a solo-sode, there are some great things happening and I am looking forward to another year of Mixedness with all y'all! Please check out the Critical Mixed Race Studies Caucus website for more information about the CMRS caucuses. * * * You can continue the conversation on our private Facebook group after you listen to this episode at http://facebook.com/groups/militantlymixed * * * Produced and Edited by Sharmane Fury Mu...