Do The Work

Beyond Conversations: Draptomaniax Takes Action in Unshackling History

From Dean of Black Twitter, Michael Harriot, comes a Black history podcast like you've never heard before. Using a recipe that includes detailed research, barbershop humor and a little seasoned salt, a parade of cookout-certified celebrity guests helps Michael Harriot serve up a compelling, hilarious and more accurate version of Black history that was conveniently whitewashed from your social studies book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pride and the Police: Moomtaz and Alexx

Moomtaz and Alexx are good friends, and they're both queer people of color who thought they'd found a welcoming LGBTQIA community. But when the white board president of the local Pride organization decides the police should be celebrated in the city's 20th anniversary Pride festivities, Moomtaz and Alexx are devastated. And when Moomtaz decides to speak out, they discover that solidarity, even within marginalized communities, too often still fails to cross racial lines.This episode is sponsored by Quip. Start getting rewards for brushing your teeth today, and go to GetQuip.com/Work right now to get your first refill FREE.Want to have your own story featured on the show? Email us at DoTheWork@ThreeUncannyFour.com. For more anti-racism resources, visit the Do The Work website here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Indigenous Visibility: Sherenté Mishitashin Harris

Sherenté Mishitashin Harris is an Indigenous TwoSpirit activist and champion powwow dancer of the Narragansett Tribe. In this special episode, Sherenté shares her story of coming out as TwoSpirit and sheds light on the terrible hate crimes committed against Indigenous people, including her own family members.This episode is sponsored by Quip. Start getting rewards for brushing your teeth today, and go to GetQuip.com/Work right now to get your first refill FREE.This episode is sponsored by Ritual. You deserve to know what’s in your multivitamin. That’s why Ritual is offering our listeners 10 percent off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/DOTHEWORK to start your Ritual today.Want to have your own story featured on the show? Email us at DoTheWork@ThreeUncannyFour.com. For more anti-racism resources, visit the Do The Work website here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s Not a ‘War Zone’: Damali & Rechelle

Damali and Rechelle are best friends, and they’re both entrepreneurs thriving in New York City. But when Rechelle, a Filipina American, said the Black Lives Matter protests had turned the city into a “war zone,” Damali, who’s Black, was shocked and hurt. As women of color, Damali had always thought they shared similar struggles, but now she wonders if Rechelle is still on her side.This episode is sponsored by Quip. Start getting rewards for brushing your teeth today, and go to GetQuip.com/Work right now to get your first refill FREE.This episode is sponsored by Talkspace. Get $100 off of your first month with Talkspace when you use the code WORK.Want to have your own story featured on the show? Email us at DoTheWork@ThreeUncannyFour.com. For more anti-racism resources, visit the Do The Work website here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Don't Call the Cops: Walter & Pam

Walter and Pam went from an untraditional first encounter, to a whirlwind, long-distance romance, and then, finally, marriage. But one night during their courtship, Pam, who's white, unknowingly made a decision that could have threatened Walter’s life as a Black man.This episode is sponsored by Quip. Start getting rewards for brushing your teeth today, and go to GetQuip.com/Work right now to get your first refill FREE.This episode is sponsored by HBO. Check out the new series "The Undoing" on HBO Max.Want to have your own story featured on the show? Email us at DoTheWork@ThreeUncannyFour.com. For more anti-racism resources, visit the Do The Work website here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices