The Black and Yellow Podcast is coming to a close, but have no fear, there are no tears here! Instead, join us in our final episode as we take a reflective trip down Memory Lane. Alana will be back next year with a brand new show helping you solve your feminist and culture related problems with her signature wit and DGAF attitude. Enjoy this last episode with a very special surprise guest. (OK, maybe there were a few tears. Better grab the tissue)  Find us on Social...

Welcome to Very Literary August! This month we are all about the written word, and how those words meet our fingertips. This episode we are talking to an astute and brutally honest, young feminist writer who is taking us inside the fight for a feminist future. This convo is as hot as these August temperatures! Check It Out. Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is:    1. Triple O Nail Polish (@ooopolish)- full      service nail polish, nail care, and accessories on a mission to diversify beauty in...

On today’s episode, I am talking to a Culture Writer about the rise of Black Male Relationship ‘Experts’, and the How-To-Find-A- Good-Man Industrial Complex.  Who are these harmful, cishet men who doling out chauvanistic relationship advice to Black Women? Where did the trend of the Black Male Relationship Expert originate, and why does it persist? How can we protect ourselves from these men? These questions will be answered and so many more.  Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is: Blondery...

On today’s episode, I am talking to Black Feminist Icon and Author, Dr. Moya Bailey. Dr. Bailey coined the term misogynoir in 2010, and since then the term has gone viral. She has an awesome new book out that she’s here to talk about, as well as how the term has taken on a life of it’s own and what that feels like, how people think they know Black women but they have no idea, and what the future holds for misogynoir. Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is: Coral Oral- Black Owned toothbrush and...

Let’s Get Minimal Minimalism is a design, lifestyle, and aesthetic trend that is gripping the Nation.  Forced to live with and deal with our stuff while the World was in Lockdown, people are making intentional decisions about how much stuff they need and want to live with.  Mainstream Minimalism imagery can be stark, rigid , and White Washed (both literally and figuratively) leading some to wonder If Minimalism  is for Black People?  Can we carve out a space that feels like it belongs to us...

Broadway has been rocked, and not in the Queen musical kind of way. This Summer, Broadway BIPOC performers, writers, directors, and technicians banded together and wrote a letter to Broadway calling for change in an effort to make Broadway a more inclusive and actively anti-racist place for all employees. That letter began with the powerful words “Dear White American Theatre.” In this episode, we talk to a culture critic all about how Broadway is dealing with this letter, changes he has seen,...

POC Are OUT! In Part Two of  my conversation about The Great Resignation, I am sitting down with an amazing guest to discuss how the Great Resignation is affecting People of Color.  In this episode, my guest and I get real about the realities of remote work, how Corporate America has failed People of Color and what they can do to change, and how power and empowerment are a perfect pair. Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is: The Trini Gee (@trinigeeisme)- Gifts that celebrate Black Culture and...

The Great Resignation is alive and well in the United States, and affecting workers of all ages, genders, and across many different fields of work.  I have one question: How is The Great Resignation affecting women?  In this episode, we have a great guest on to answer this question as well as talk about what work women are seeking instead, and rewriting the rules of success. Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is: -Milk and Honey Clay (@milkandhoney.clay)- customized minimal handmade clay...

Asian Americans are the most represented racial group in white-collar jobs, but not in  higher level managerial positions. In this episode, we explore the reason why, and give you ways to break through the bamboo ceiling. Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is: RIFRUF (@rifrufqueens)- Designing driven dog shoes www.rifrufqueens.com Paper Project (@paperproject_ny)- Natural and functional products made with Japanese paper yarn. Anti- Odor, Dry touch, Moisture Wicking www.paper project my.com Find...

What’s a beverage that is consumed Worldwide, but is gendered in the United States?  Tea!  America has had an enduring and bizarre history with gendering the beverage, but why?  On this episode, we speak to Food and Culture Writer to get to the bottom of it. Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is: Alana-  Zach & Zoe Sweet Bee Farm (@zachandzoehoney)- Black Beekeepers who make the sweetest raw honey around. (zachandzoe.co) Ashna-  Song Tea & Ceramics (@hellosongtea) - San Francisco based...

What happens to all of those maternity jeans, smocked dresses, and empire- waist tops once a pregnant person has given birth and no longer needs them?  Are there circular shopping options for maternity wear?  How come high end designers do not cater to Mothers-To-Be?  In this episode, we explore the maternity wear waste problem and give you a few ideas of how to be a part of the solution for the future. Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is: Forager Vintage (foragervintagepdx)- Cozy vintage shop...

To some, the word n***a is the ultimate racial slur. To others, this word is utilized in other ways. In this episode: Alana and Jacklyn delve into how Black Americans use this term in varying ways. The methods may surprise you. Does this word make you uncomfortable? If so, they urge you to listen! Find us on Instagram: @blackandyellowpodcast Alana J. Webster: @renegadeoffun Jacklyn Chung Young: @jacklynchungyoung See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

California Wildfires! Hurricane Ida! Melting Glaciers! Oh My!  If the state of the climate crisis, has you stressing about the future of our planet, you are far from alone.  And so on today’s episode, I am talking to an engineer and environmental expert, Don Owens. Owens is going to talk to me about a lesser known but highly destructive environmental culprit, why the environmental crisis is not all doom and gloom, and what we can do to safeguard our environment and quality of life for years...

Asian Americans are the most represented racial group in white-collar jobs, but not in  higher level managerial positions. In this episode, we explore the reason why, and give you ways to break through the bamboo ceiling. Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is: RIFRUF (@rifrufqueens)- Designing driven dog shoes www.rifrufqueens.com Paper Project (@paperproject_ny)- Natural and functional products made with Japanese paper yarn. Anti- Odor, Dry touch, Moisture Wicking www.paper project my.com Find...

Cross-Racial solidarity is the fuel that powers this podcast machine.  We believe it’s essential to understand the perspectives and history of others in order to build a unified, compassionate tomorrow.  On this episode, we sit down with Tamiko Nimura to discuss her experience writing on the topic, how Black Excellence chose her, and how writing a memoir just might be the ultimate form of healing. Check it out! Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Tea Street (@teastreetdenver)- Sibling owned...

Penis straws. Penis pinatas. Pin-The-Penis-On-The-Hunk games.  No party decor is more ubiquitous at a Bachelorette Party than penis shaped paraphernalia.  How did this phallic trend grow in popularity?  Any chance this trend will go flaccid ?  How have queer marriages and traditions helped us to reevaluate this pre-wedding party ritual? On this episode, I’ve got a great guest on who will answer these questions and so many more.  Check it out! Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is: Cocofloss...

In a Modern World full of distraction, noise, and the aftershocks of a global Pandemic, mindfulness and stillness can be hard to come by.  Today’s guest wrote a new book, which helps us learn the tools to achieve both. She is going to be talking about how we can live a mindful and present life,  busting myths surrounding life and meditation, and where you can find magic in your life every day.  If you have been meaning to be more mindful and haven’t found the time or don’t think you have the...

How the Wellness Industry speaks to us is how the Wellness Industry sells to us. But what are the linguistic tactics used to play on our emotions and take our money? And why are these tactics so affective on some people and not on others? Do you think the Wellness Industry is legit or scammy? We have a great episode in store with a fantastic guest who is ready to offer us answers to these questions and so much more. Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is: Alana- K’ Dara CBD(kdara.com)- Full...

Wellness and Nature pairs as perfectly as peanut butter and jelly. Getting into Nature is often an all-natural remedy for many of life’s ills, but the Great Outdoors has not always been nice to Black People. On today’s episode, we are tackling the stereotype of why Black people don’t camp (and other similar stereotypes) to see where they came from, why they persist, and how we can fight to dead them.  Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is     1.    Alana- Serius Innovation- Black Owned...

2020 was filled with messages urging people to support Black owned businesses as a way to combat racism, increase the Black dollar, and support Black communities. But will these messages inspire lasting consumer changes? Is Buying Black a trend? On this episode, we say NAH, and speak with an amazing guest on how to make Buying Black accessible, fun, and a lifestyle! Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is:     1.    Supergoodie- (@supergoodieshop)  Supergood Secondhand Clothing...

Summer travel is here! Whether traveling by road, air, or sea, taking a trip while being a Person of Color comes with its own set of challenges.  On this episode, we talk about the historical challenges Black people have faced when hitting the road for a road trip, and what travel looks like for Asian Americans post Pandemic. Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is: Alana- Travel Noire (@travelnoire)- digital media company serving travel minded millennials of the African...

When you are a woman of color, body hair is more than biology. It’s political! The choice to keep it or cut is impacts the way that society views us & our hygiene levels. While we are in the throws of the No- Shaving Feminist movement, that choice is easier to make for some than for others. In this episode, Jack & Lanz examine the political and social connotations that come with being a hairy or hairless woman of color. Find us on Instagram: @blackandyellowpodcast Alana J. Webster:...

Independence Day is coming up, and we wanted to put together an episode to celebrate.  On this episode, we talk about fireworks, tradition, and the time in history when the Fourth of July was a Black holiday.  Get into the spirit and celebrate with us! Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is: Alana- Pipsnacks (@pipsnacks)- Delicious heirloom snacks https://www.pipsnacks.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw8vqGBhC_ARIsADMSd1AqL1PeYNfb3WL2dgGXMMMLD9xU0G3YgcQTS65ORUaGkRLQclILgigaAoooEALw_wcB Kaytie- MiaBakeryStore...

Whether you love it or hate it, brunch is back.  The pandemic took this beloved weekend tradition away from us, but not that lockdown is over, we are free to day drink and chow down to our heart’s content.  In this episode, we explore how brunch became gendered as feminine, and the surprise feminist tradition that is linked to this weekend meal.   Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is: Kaytie- Densho (@DenshoProject on Twitter)- non profit preserving the history & stories about the...