A brief message from us on the death of George Floyd.
- JD Marro
- Jun 3, 2020
- 2 min read
We here at Chilltime Happytime vehemently condemn any and all forms of racism, prejudice, discrimination and flagrant police brutality.
During such difficult and uncertain times when the voices of the unheard have reached their boiling point and taken to the streets, we implore you listen to them. Hear them. Stand with them.
So far, we've seen demonstrations rise up in all 50 states, including some international protests in places like the UK. When one message attracts so many voices, it's clear that it needs to be heard.
While we vow to keep bringing you content in the future, we ask that you spend some time adding more black voices to your routine including podcasts, poetry, drama and more. Below, we've attached links to a few podcasts featuring black voices we hope you'll enjoy.
Also below we've got some links for you to check out with resources you can use to educate yourself on the BLM movement as well as some of the history that's led us to this point in America, including a podcast called "1619" from the NY Times which discusses the history of slavery in the US and how it's altered and shaped our society today.
Stay curious, stay healthy, and stay safe.
Sincerely,
JD, Rosie, Jake, Abby & Danny
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nytimes.com/1619podcast - “1619” is a New York Times audio series, hosted by Nikole Hannah-Jones, that examines the long shadow of American slavery.
PODCASTS WITH BLACK VOICES
HOODxHOLISTIC Podcast
Ash (@word2mylocs) and Cort (@theceefooddiet) are the hosts of "HOODxHOLISTIC," a podcast in which they chat freely about life and love as a black married millennial lesbian couple. Their accents will envelop you as they answer the question: “How you feelin’ mind, body, and spirit?”
Why Wont you date me?
Nicole Byer (@nicolebyer) is unflinchingly honest and hilarious about how terrible and gross dating can be. She is friends with basically everyone so the episodes have the added bonus of getting insights into the dating lives of other famous people (like Michelle Buteau, Ira Madison III, and, of course, her bestie Sasheer Zamata).
The Friend Zone
Assante (@heyassante), Dustin Ross (@lookatdustin), and Francheska Medina (also known as @HeyFranHey) are the play cousins of your dreams. In this weekly podcast, they chat about their lives, often focusing on mental health and providing important resources for their listeners.
The Read
Crissle West (@crissle) and Kid Fury (@kidfury) never miss a beat when it comes to making you laugh. They recap the week's pop culture foolishness and celebrate black accomplishments, all while answering some of the wildest reader questions you've ever heard.
Best Friends with Nicole Byer and Sasheer Zamata
Black girl friendship is important. Enter Nicole (@nicolebyer) and Sasheer (@thesheertruth), best friends who let us listen in as they discuss their lives and platonic relationships. They also answer questions from listeners about all things friend-related—which is dope because shooting your friendship shot can be scarier than you think.
There are many wonderful podcasts out there featuring black voices, these are a few to get you started.
RESOURCES TO LEARN ABOUT THE BLM MOVEMENT AND DONATE
The above article from the NY times has a bunch of great resources and information detailing down to the letter many different ways you can help people of color in this country right now.
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