Outsider Insights, Episode #4: The Black Experience in American Entertainment

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This week on the podcast, we are here to remind you that police violence and brutality still exists, even though the protests have started to die down. As we recorded on the weekend of all of the marches back in June, some of the information is outdated, but left in for the sake of clarity.  TODAY, Sawyer talks about growing up white and failing to notice microaggressions of racism, having openly racist people in his life, and being a victim of American ignorance. Caleb throws Black superheros into the mix, while also discussing how watching diverse television as children gave him a unique perspective, and how Gattaca could actually be the future of the human race. To wrap it up, the boys wrap it up with an analysis of how the film and television industry have a fine line to walk in terms of historic portrayals, and their disappointment with the lack of leadership at this moment in history. If you would like to donate to any funds, causes, or charities that support Black Artists, Black Lives Matter, or any part of the movement, please feel free to visit https://nymag.com/strategist/article/where-to-donate-for-black-lives-matter.html for a comprehensive list of 153 routes for donations. Recorded Thursday, June 4, 2020 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pauseforeffect/support