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Through Marginal Eyes

Maya Velázquezpodcasters.spotify.com
Exploring topics affecting marginalized communities and unlearning personal biases, all from the perspective of a marginalized teen. New episodes every other Saturday! Follow us on Instagram for updates: @through.marginal.eyes.pod
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Episodes

Viral Conflicts

Time to talk about the big thing that has, quite literally, plagued us all for over a year: COVID-19. I examine the ways this pandemic has impacted our political sphere, the fake news that continues to spread about the illness, and the mental health epidemic that arose from the lockdown. WEAR YOUR MASKS AND GET VAXXED!! Keep everyone, including yourself, safe. Follow the podcast on Instagram! - @through.marginal.eyes.pod

Aug 21, 20211 hr 8 minEp. 8

Boys Will Be Boys, Girls Will Be Women

CW: Rape, sexual and physical assault, abortion, murder If these subjects bring you great discomfort, do not feel obliged to listen to this episode. Your health is worth more than any support to this podcast. Stay safe and healthy ♥ This week, we go over some of the main obstacles women must overcome in today's society, from the wage gap to abortion restrictions to violence against women. Learn why we still need feminism and why "no, we are not equal yet." Sources: Wage Gap: https://www.payscale...

Aug 07, 20211 hr 7 minEp. 7

8/12/2008 - Present

This episode is a tribute to my late father and inspired by my amazing older cousin. I discuss what it's like living without a father, the mental health issues that arose, and life with an amazingly strong single mother. Mental Health Resources Suicide Hotline - 1(800)-273-8255 Grief Hotline - 1(800)-837-1818 SAMHSA Hotline - 1(800)-622-4357 To anyone who's struggling, I love you and keep fighting <3

Jul 25, 202147 minEp. 6

The Absolutely True Diary of an Afro-Latina

Welcome back! After this long wait, I've come back to talk about my personal experiences with my identity (both racially and ethnically) through my eyes and how it has affected my mental health, day-to-day life, and current views on racial topics.

Jul 11, 202156 minEp. 5

True Colors

This week, I discuss the concept of "Rainbow Capitalism" with my friend Connor. We go over what it is, and its effects on the LGBTQ+ community.

Jun 26, 202151 minEp. 4

LGBTQI-ABC's

To celebrate pride, this week we're discussing the basic terms of the LGBTQ+ alphabet! Disclaimer: there are other identities than what is described in this video and they are completely valid. However, to name every identity in the community would take many many hours, so I just compiled the most common ones for today. Juneteenth Resources: https://pb-resources.com/juneteenth ; @lelegenevieve on TikTok

Jun 19, 20211 hr 4 minEp. 3

All In A Name Change

Today, we're discussing the history of Tulsa's Greenwood District and how it was affected by the Tulsa Race Massacre. All proceeds from this episode will be going to the Equal Justice Initiative.

Jun 12, 20211 hr 28 minEp. 2

New Pod, Who's This?

Hello! In this first episode, we're introducing the goal of the podcast, its origins, and the host!

Jun 05, 202136 minEp. 1
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