The Blue Record

TBR is back for the Spring Semester! Join hosts Kyla and Jocelyn as they discuss the intersections of Black womanhood, environmentalism, global affairs, and climate change—and how our lived experiences and day to day actions impact the world. *This episode was recorded in Dec 2024

Join hosts Kyla and Jocelyn as they discuss hot takes and reflect on the culture of Spelman College, questioning the “normalcy” of our experience and Spelman culture.

Co-hosts Kyla Emory and Jocelyn Baker gather to discuss the feelings of “What Now?” that have been circulating on campus since the election. Listen in as they discuss the “Spelman Bubble”, the realities of community service and its impact, and ways we can continue to move forward.

In this episode, the Archival team dives deep into the global, national, and local policing of Black women's reproductive rights. In denoting heavily politicized terminology, the archives team reviews key language students must know while attending school. Guest Kristen Couch of Spelman’s Title IX department emphasizes reproductive health and procedures available to Spelman students amidst profound changes to access to reproductive healthcare in Georgia. This episode explores the intersection of purity culture at Spelman and broader conversations on reproductive justice, aiming to empower students to better understand and navigate the current landscape of abortion and birth control access while redefining what sex and pregnancy means to Spelman.

Join Director Alexandra, Archivist Chloë, and Brand Artist Gabrielle on For the Record as they dive into the archives discussing Spelman’s relationship with construction. This episode dives into the history of campus buildings, our relationship with art and technology, and how the modernization is going to affect Spelman students and the West End community.

Join Alexandra (Director), Shiloh (Co-host), and Jocelyn (Co-host) for the annual Homecoming episode! Tune in as they discuss the value of history and traditions at Spelman, what homecoming means to them, and reflections upon their Spelman experience. Happy Listening! 🩵🎉

Join Shiloh Wolfork and Jocelyn Baker in Season Five, Episode One of The Blue Record Podcast, for a critical and all-encompassing discussion on ‘Black Women’s Role in the Election.’ Listen to how Black women have shaped and influenced political landscapes throughout history, how Gen Z is feeling about the election, and what’s going on in the AUC

TBR Vault- Archivists Jasmine Patrick and Gabrielle Cassell investigate the events that occurred during the peaceful Encampment for Palestine at Emory University, Morehouse for Palestine Rally, and President Biden's speech for Morehouse College's Class of 2024 Graduation Ceremony. This episode strikes down narratives that vilifies AUC students and their right to protest; past, present, and future, while addressing Cop City and GILEE as conduits for Palestinian Genocide. 

What do you know about Spelman's history of activism? Probably less than you should. Simple freedoms like being able to wear jeans on campus, pants on Founder's Day, have your natural hair out as a member of Glee Club, and even to have a Black woman president were earned because of the important and yet widely unknown work of student activists. To begin the much-needed process of archiving such stories, TBR's Director Love Lundy and Archive Team Member Jasmine are joined by Spelman Alumnae and radical organizers Ari Brazier, Eva Dickerson, and Jill Cartwright. They discuss the protests they were involved in during their time at Spelman, their current work in the Stop Cop City Movement, and give encouragement to current Spelman students looking to get involved in radical organizing. --- Visit us at https://www.thebluerecordpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @thebluerecord Email us at bluerecord@spelman.edu --- Audio Engineering by Darlene Nawuridam Production by Zariah Taylor --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-blue-record/message

From activism during the Vietnam War to solidarity with the people struggling against South African apartheid, Spelmanites have a rich history of engaging with global issues. In today's episode of For The Record -- a Blue Record miniseries -- members of the archives team, Jasmine and Gabrielle, explain why our activism must continue as humanitarian crises continue to pop up across the globe. They are also joined by special guest and Spelman student, Rokiyah Darbo, who was behind one of Atlanta's biggest and first protests in support of Palestine. Tune in to learn more about the urgency of crises happening currently in Tigray, Haiti, Palestine, and Sudan. --- Resources: ⁠Let’s talk Palestine⁠ ⁠AUC Justice for Palestine ⁠ ⁠Women's Center at Spelman⁠ ⁠Bisan (Journalist Covering the War in Palestine)⁠ Reading Material: Congo ⁠Article #1⁠ ⁠Article #2 ⁠ Gaza ⁠Article #1⁠ ⁠Article #2⁠ --- Visit us at https://www.thebluerecordpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @thebluerecord Email us at bluerecord@spelman.edu --- Production by Zariah Taylor --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-blue-record/message