Pass the MiC: Recent Episodes
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Meet Eesha, Andrew, Zena, Leen, Aman, Renu, Victor, Hannah, and Phoebe as they highlight people of color on the University of Michigan's campus and in today's popular culture. Listen in on special guest speakers as they chat, snap, and clap-back to relevant issues. Get vulnerable, get comfortable, and get ready to Pass the MiC.
Ramadan Mubarak! What’s the difference between deen and dunya? Where’s the line drawn between Islam and how people grow up with cultural traditions? Sit down with the Pass The MiC team and Muslim guests to get a look at how they define their deen and dunya.
In this episode, Pass the MiC speaks about Black buzzwords – such as “Black Excellence”, “Black Girl Magic”, “Black King/Queen” etc.-- and the types of environments and expectations they can create.
In this episode, we discuss biculturalism and our struggles and hopes growing up with multiple ethnic identities and nationalities. We also introduce new members to the team! We hope you enjoy!
This episode’s our (academic) yearly lookback and reflection on what we’ve done and who we are! Thank you so much for listening to us this past year and we hope you keep tuning in for future episodes!
This episode’s spotlight is Leen Sharba from the Arab American Heritage Council (AAHC)! They’re a great nonprofit that celebrates and empowers Arab Americans within the surrounding Flint area. Check them out at the following links:
-- https://linktr.ee/aahcflint
-- https://aahcflint.org/
-- https://www.instagram.com/aahcflint/
We also formally apologize to Leen and the AAHC for our mistimed publishing. As of the episode publishing date, the petition Leen refers to is no longer active, but we still sought to platform AAHC.
As mentioned in the preface, this was initially recorded and intended to go live in April of 2023, marking the end of our year. Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast on Spotify! You can listen to our podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts, including Anchor, Spotify or Apple Podcasts. If you like us and want to send feedback, feel free to leave a comment on Spotify or a voice message on Anchor!
The content producers for this episode were Sadia Islam, Lauren Kouassi and SJ Shin. The audio producers were Eilene Koo and Wendy Qian. The audio engineer was Ayden Williams. This episode was produced by Aman Khandaker and Eesha Nagwani.
In this episode, Pass the MiC explores how different communities of color can help each other through understanding one another’s struggles. The episode explores these ways we can achieve solidarity with one another and how to be respectful and knowledgeable on what justice looks like for all. We welcome special guest Dr. Stephanie Hicks, a lecturer at the University of Michigan’s Program on Intergroup Relations. We also speak with some student special guests, all of which you’ll meet in the episode!Acronyms Discussed in the podcast:BIPOC = Black, Indigenous People of ColorAPIDA = Asian/Pacific Islander/Desi AmericanDon’t forget to subscribe to our podcast on Spotify! You can listen to our podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts, including Anchor, Spotify or Apple Podcasts. If you like us and want to send feedback, feel free to leave a comment on Spotify or a voice message on Anchor!The content producers for this episode were Sadia Islam, Lauren Kouassi and SJ Shin. The audio producers were Eilene Koo and Wendy Qian. The audio engineer was Ayden Williams. This episode was produced by Aman Khandaker and Eesha Nagwani.
In this episode, Pass the MiC explores how different communities of color can hurt each other through cross-community discrimination. The episode explores these communities’ conflicts and their historic attempts to reach White proximity. We welcome special guest Dr. Stephanie Hicks, a lecturer at the University of Michigan’s Program on Intergroup Relations. We also speak with some special student guests, all of whom you'll meet in the episode!Acronyms Discussed in the podcast:BIPOC = Black, Indigenous People of ColorAPIDA = Asian/Pacific Islander/Desi AmericanDon’t forget to subscribe to our podcast on Spotify! You can listen to our podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts, including Anchor, Spotify or Apple Podcasts. If you like us and want to send feedback, feel free to leave a comment on Spotify or a voice message on Anchor!The content producers for this episode were Sadia Islam, Lauren Kouassi and SJ Shin. The audio producers were Eilene Koo and Wendy Qian. The audio engineer was Ayden Williams. This episode was produced by Aman Khandaker and Eesha Nagwani.*Notice: Lauren talks about ongoing litigation regarding the future of affirmative action, as the episode was filmed prior to the rulings SFFA v. Harvard and SFFA v. UNC. These rulings effectively ended affirmative action within colleges, so the aforementioned comments are outdated.
This for the 2nd episode: In this episode of Pass the MiC, our producers discuss Black activism on campus and the need to create (and sustain) Black-specific resources at Michigan.
You can listen to our podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts, including Anchor, Spotify or Apple Podcasts. If you like us and want to send feedback, feel free to leave a comment on Spotify or a voice message on Anchor!
The content producers were Lauren Kouassi, SJ Shin, and Sadia Islam. The audio engineer was Ayden Williams. This episode was produced by Aman Khandaker and Eesha Nagwani.
P.S.: if you are a member of a club of color that would like to be spotlighted in a future episode of Pass the MiC, please fill out this Google form.
Pass the MiC Executive Producers Amanath Khandaker and Eesha Nagwani can be reached at amanathk@umich.edu and enagwani@umich.edu
In this episode of Pass the MiC, Michigan alum and faculty member Mamma Beth discusses Black history on campus and how Black students’ activism has shaped our university today.
You can listen to our podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts, including Anchor, Spotify or Apple Podcasts. If you like us and want to send feedback, feel free to leave a comment on Spotify or a voice message on Anchor!
The content producers were Lauren Kouassi, SJ Shin, and Sadia Islam. The audio engineer was Ayden Williams. This episode was produced by Aman Khandaker and Eesha Nagwani.
P.S.: if you are a member of a club of color that would like to be spotlighted in a future episode of Pass the MiC, please fill out this Google form.
Pass the MiC Executive Producers Amanath Khandaker and Eesha Nagwani can be reached at amanathk@umich.edu and enagwani@umich.edu.
Sources used in the making of this episode:
BSU Website
Trotter Multicultural Center
Michigan Daily Report
On this episode, Pass The MiC discusses the nuances and complexities that come with the fetishization of races and cultures. Lauren (Content Producer), SJ (Content Producer), Aman (Executive Producer), and Eesha (Executive Producer) discuss power dynamics, preferences in dating vs. marriage, inter-minority prejudices, and more.
Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast on Spotify and Apple podcast!
Join Aman & Eesha as they sit down with 2 members from Groundcover News and chat about who they are and what they do!This collaboration is part of a larger one with Michigan in Color, so please check out their articles with Groundcover here: https://www.michigandaily.com/michigan-in-color/If you’d like to learn more about Groundcover, please check out their website here or visit their linktree!If you’d like to visit in-person, support Groundcover beyond buying the newspaper, or would also like to volunteer, Groundcover is located on 423 S. 4th Avenue at the Bethlehem United Church of Christ. You can also visit their getting involved web page or contact them via email.Please be sure to check out their newspapers from various street vendors around Ann Arbor, including our friend James outside Nickels Arcade!
In this episode, we'll be talking about dynamics within immigrant families, with first-gen children's POVs. We also have our first guest, talking about their perspective as an undocumented immigrant. Whether you can relate to these experiences or are simply curious about such dynamics, we hope you tune in!
It's the spookiest time of the year, but we know something that'll put a smile (not fear) on your face! Pass The MiC's first episode of the year will be an episode filled with introductions of our team and a discussion on cultural appropriation! We hope you enjoy our episode and have a happy (cultural appropriation-free) Halloween!
ps. if you're a creative of color or a member of a club of color that would like to be spotlighted on a future episode of Pass the MiC, please fill out the Google Form in the linktree in Michigan in Color's Instagram Bio!
Sources from the episode:
Cultural Appropriation definition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OoBaDt9cvQ&ab_channel=TobiasB.D.WigginsSyd Haupt from Daily Nexus on the “gamer girl” aesthetic: https://dailynexus.com/2021-05-30/your-gamer-girl-aesthetic-has-real-consequences/
Anti- Asian Cultural Appropriation: https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2021/05/10466633/anti-asian-discrimination-beauty-trends
Get to know who runs the behind-the-scenes of every episode. Today, we’ll be hearing from our Content Producers Leen Sharba (she/her), Eesha Nagwani (she/her), Zena Issa (she/her), Andrew Mallory (he/him), and Audio Producer Renu Dabak-Wakankar (she/her) as they talk about their college experiences.
Someone tell Phoebe to get off of her soapbox!!! Today's episode is being published a bit later than we want, but hey, it happens. Get ready for a more casual and vulnerable conversation. We talk about our own experiences in college so far about navigating school during the pandemic, loneliness, and friendships. Hopefully this episode serves as a reminder that we’re all still growing and encourages you to take time to self reflect.
Welcome back! In this episode, we discuss MENA identity. Content Producer Leen Sharba (she/her) invites UMich alumni Devin Bathish (he/him), Jad Elharake (he/him), Silan Fadlallah (she/her), Arwa Gayar (she/her) and Nadine Jawad (she/her) to join the conversation!
In our second episode of this season, we discuss "cancel culture" and what it means to separate art from its problematic artist. Executive Producers Hannah (she/her) and Phoebe (she/her) sit down with Audio Producers Renu (she/her) and Aman (he/him) and our first ever guest, Kionna (she/her)!
Welcome to the first episode of the Winter 2021 season! New EPs Hannah (she/her) and Phoebe (she/her) are joined by our audio producers, Aman (he/him) and Renu (she/her), to reflect on their own Asian American identities in relation to the model minority myth.
In part 2 of their election special, Pass the MiC answers some common questions about what to expect, election day and beyond
In Part 1 of 2, the team speaks with Cecelela Tomi (she/her), Maleny Crespo (they/them), and Chase Marshall (he/him) about the impending presidential election.
Pass the MiC has a brand new team! Join the new crew in a casual discussion on White Feminism, why it’s hurtful, and where the responsibility of education falls.
Guests Ayah Kutma, Umaima Abbasi, Zoha Bharwani, and Sandra Perez join Pass the MiC to discuss the US immigration system and its repercussions on the struggles and identities of dreamers of color
Guests Umaima Abbasi, Zoha Bharwani, and Sandra Perez join us to discuss the US immigration system and its repercussions on the struggles and identities of dreamers of color. You can find this episode’s creative of color, Zoha, at zohabharwani.com
On this week’s episode we discuss anxieties around life after undergrad. Our lovely creative of color, MFA poetry student Kassy Lee (she/her), joins our conversation for an extended interview centering post-grad. Connect with Kassy at kassylee.com.
This is Part 2 of “Occupation.” We continue about the fight for self-determination, the current wave of dangerous nationalism, and the possibility of success in our current global structure. CW: sexual violence, genocide, militarization.
This two-part episode features four students discussing three occupied territories. In Part 1, we discuss legacies of colonization, tactics of violence, and the importance of unbiased media. CW: sexual violence, genocide, militarization.
On this week’s episode we sit down with four guests to talk about queerness. We discuss everything from the importance of coming out, to dating, to being queer and of color.
This week we sat down with Zoe Allen (she/her) to discuss all things cultural appropriation. With Halloween approaching, we talk about how cultural appropriation functions within communities of color, and the dos and don'ts of cultural costumes.
Our first raw episode features three Indian classical musicians: Isha Bhatt (she/her), Sriva Raghavan (he/him), and Krithika Balakrishnan (she/her). Michigan Sahana’s fall show is Nov. 8 at Lydia Mendelssohn. Contact them at michigansahana@umich.edu.
This week Inés spoke with Julianna Collado (she/hers) for Latinx Heritage Month. We featured poet Aldo Pando Girard (he/they). To stay updated on Latinx Heritage Month events, follow @umich_lhm on Instagram, or email La Casa: Lacasa.board@umich.edu.
This week’s episode comprises various segments recorded at the end of last semester. We sit down to talk about the intersections of black, queer identities within our healthcare system and enjoy some tunes from the band ModernBlue.
This week’s episode comprises various segments recorded at the end of last semester. We sit down to talk about the intersections of black, queer identities within our healthcare system and enjoy some tunes from the band ModernBlue.
In this episode, Nada Eldawy (she/her/hers), one of the MiC editors, takes over to speak with Khadega Mohammed (she/her/hers) about the uprising in Sudan. This episode was recorded during the internet blackout. Mohammed's Twitter: @TheKhadegaMo
In honor of APIA Heritage month, we welcome two members of UAAO to speak about their Asian heritage and what being Asian means to them. You can contact us at barlowd@umich.edu, alycharf@umich.edu, and anurimak@umich.edu if you have any questions.
We discussed Jordan Peele's acclaimed movie, Us, with fellow MiC editors. We analyze conspiracy theories, themes, characters, and more.
In this week's episode, we discuss shame surrounding mental health within communities of color, family reactions, and more. Our wonderful guests tell their personal journeys dealing with mental health & how they cope with the stigmas in their communities.
In part 2, another Muslim student joins the conversation as we direct our discussion towards the administration at UofM and the Muslim community on campus. You can find our Creative of Color on Instagram @yuna.
In light of the New Zealand shooting and the false active shooter alert that disrupted the vigil last Saturday, part 1 highlights 2 Muslim students on campus, and breaks down the MiC statement of solidarity to white students & non-Muslim PoC communities.
Happy Black History Month from Pass the MiC! In this week's episode, we invited guests from differing identities of Blackness to talk about Black History Month. We explored the ideas of Black unity, Black History education, and more.
Happy Valentine's from Pass the MiC. We are so excited to spread the love from some of U-M's students of color who speak on their personal experiences with romance, intimacy, dating, and relationships. What better way to spend the month of February? Featured in this week's episode: * Malika Takale (she/her/hers) - 1st generation American, Indian * Angela Salazar (she/her/hers) - Demisexual-Ace spectrum, Columbian-American * Saawan Tiwari (pronouns: whatever, life is too short) - Gay, Genderqueer, Indian-American * Sammie Estrella (she/her/hers) - Dominican & Puerto Rican/Afro-Latina/Hispanic, Heterosexual
If interested in participating in a future interview or roundtable discussion, please contact alycharf@umich.edu. Special thank you to these individuals for sharing their hearts! Our POC of the Week to commemorate BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Audre Lorde - a self-described "black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet who dedicated her creative works combatting civil and social injustices. Featured: "The master's tools will never dismantle the master's house" 1984, "Sister Outsider: Essays and Speeches" by Audre Lorde.
In our first full episode, enter our world as we open up about our unanimous and undeniable identities as creatives of color. Together, the three of us explore the intersectionality of our trade and reconcile what it means to wield the double-edged sword of identity, begging the question "how do we bring all of ourselves into everything we do and create?" Our POC of the Week: Raveena - an Indian-American singer and songwriter who drops seriously silky-smooth tunes, promoting self-love through her music. We've featured a bit of her song, "If Only" in our episode today; give her a good listen on Spotify, Apple Music, and more!
Coming soon to Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Pass the MiC. Meet Aly, Anurima, and Dierra as they highlight the experiences of colored individuals and communities in today’s popular culture and news. Watch out for our first two episodes next week!