The Blue Record
The Blue Record
It's a different world than where you come from! The Blue Record is a podcast created by the students of Spelman College that aims to highlight and discuss issues that affect Black collegiate students and alumni. From gender politics to Black internet spaces, any topic is fair game for TBR to tackle. All are welcome to listen in as we discover how Spelman intersects with the world at large.
Engage with us on Twitter and Instagram @thebluerecord. And subscribe to make sure you never miss an episode!
This podcast is run by the Spelman Social Justice Fellowship Program.
Engage with us on Twitter and Instagram @thebluerecord. And subscribe to make sure you never miss an episode!
This podcast is run by the Spelman Social Justice Fellowship Program.
Episodes
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May 23, 2021 • 1h 7min
13 - Big Alumna Energy
It's the end of the road for the Blue Record's founding team. Listen in as Kayla, Gabby, and Hollis reminisce about their time at Spelman and say their final goodbyes to the podcast. Tears may or may not have been shed in the making of this episode.
Apr 24, 2021 • 40min
For the Record: A Legacy of Grace and Compassion
Diop, Shaquavia, and Elizabeth reflect on a tumultuous news week, loss in their personal lives, and how the Spelman sisterhood has gotten them through it.
Email us at thebluerecord@spelman.edu | Follow us on social media @thebluerecord | Visit our website thebluerecordpodcast.com
Apr 17, 2021 • 58min
12 - Founders Day LIVE!
Happy Belated Founders Day! In honor of our one-year anniversary, the Blue Record team wanted to do something special. Join us as we discuss traditions, history, and sisterly love. This was our first Youtube Live and we hope you enjoy it!
Email us at bluerecord@spelman.edu. Visit our website thebluerecordpodcast.com.
Mar 27, 2021 • 46min
For the Record: Interview with Kendra Johnson, the Founder of Afrekete
Afrekete is a well-known organization on Spelman's campus these days, so the Archives team decided to have a chat with the person responsible for forming it! Diop, Shaquavia, and Elizabeth ask Kendra Johnson, the founder of Afrekete, about how she came of age at Spelman, how she started the club, and what she would tell her younger self. Listen in and send us feedback at bluerecord@spelman.edu. Also, you can visit our website thebluerecordpodcast.com
Mar 13, 2021 • 45min
11 - The Blacker the Berry...
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Feb 27, 2021 • 31min
For the Record: Queering Valentines
Valentine's day may have passed, but love month is still going on! Diop, Osargue, and Elizabeth discuss communal love and non-traditional Valentine's day celebrations on a very festive episode of For the Record. Listen to the end to hear a special sneak peek of next month's interview.
Special thanks to Osargue Otebele for drafting this episode outline!
Dec 19, 2020 • 1h 1min
09 - Year in Review
Gabby, Hollis, and Kayla rehash all the moments that made this year, uh, special.
Nov 14, 2020 • 1h 14min
08 - The Next Four Years
Gabby and Osarugue are joined by special guests Alex and Taylor to talk about campus organizing and getting out the vote. Oh, and did you know there was just a presidential election?
Oct 24, 2020 • 31min
For the Record: Finding Your Creative Self
The archives team discuss what kind of creatives they consider themselves and other current members of the AUC. This is the first of a two part episode.
Oct 24, 2020 • 46min
BONUS: Interview with Dr. Brownlee
Destinee interviews Dr. Brownlee about her experience with the art world in the AUC.
