Views from the Sith

E7: Unpacking the Rise of the JEDI (Justice Equity Diversity and Inclusion) Order

About a year ago I learned about the use of JEDI (Justice, Equity Diversity and Inclusion) as an acronym to describe a new wave of diversity professionals. In this episode Alex and Dr. Jared Clemons (@jayctigerfan) explore some of the opportunities and limitations of this framing, including a discussion on the drawbacks of using JEDI to describe a movement intended to advance racial justice in the real world. Where did it come from? Is it appropriate? And would you join this JEDI order? We also discuss the broader implications of DEI work (diversity, equity and inclusion) and what it means for representation in Star Wars and in other areas of our lives like work, education, politics, etc.  READ UP ON IT: WHY THE TERM ‘JEDI’ IS PROBLEMATIC FOR DESCRIBING PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE JUSTICE, EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION [https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-the-term-jedi-is-problematic-for-describing-programs-that-promote-justice-equity-diversity-and-inclusion/] SUPPORT ABORTION FUNDS - People are organizing around abortion. Find your local fund and make a donation [https://abortionfunds.org/]. Follow Views from the Sith on Instagram and Twitter: @Viewsfromthesith [https://twitter.com/ViewFromTheSith] For inquiries, viewsfromthesithpod@gmail.com

E6: For Blerds Surviving the Trauma of the American Experience

Alex and Jace (@Jaceinplace) unwind from weeks of trauma caused by the American experience by reflecting on why escapism matters to Black fans and finally recap our final feelings on the Obi Wan Kenobi series. SUPPORT ABORTION FUNDS - People are organizing around abortion. Find your local fund and make a donation: https://abortionfunds.org/ Subscribe and follow the @LetMeGetMyHeadphones podcast! Follow Views from the Sith on Instagram and Twitter: @Viewsfromthesith For inquiries, viewsfromthesithpod@gmail.com

E5: Getting Force Choked With Sistas with Sabers!

Alex and the sistas Maria (@blerdgirljedi), Porsche (@porscheireielle), and Mel (@jane_anon) discuss some of their favorite Star Wars moments and biggest takeaways from the Obi Wan Kenobi series so far. PLUS, we talk about why having Black stories appear in Star Wars is so important right now.  Support Sistas with Sabers and follow their crew on twitter: @Saberswith, @‪binabess_(B) , @blerdgirljedi (maria), @Porscheirielle (Porsche), @Mjrjt (Rhole), @theroyalmilktea (Gee) @Olivegelato (Oliva), @ighallager123 (Era) @thehauntedmanda (Amanda) @benistheworst( Byn) @910nikkimo (Nikki). You can Support Cookie @CookieLady1977 and @JennaBellaJ (Raven) on instagram. Protect a trans kid's life. Give what you can at this Equality Texas link: https://gofund.me/529c63a5 Follow Views from the Sith on Instagram: @Viewsfromthesith For inquiries, viewsfromthesithpod@gmail.com

E4: Reva! Reva! Reva! #WeLoveYouMosesIngram

In this episode, myself, Jace (@jaceinplace), and Josh (@joshdikembe) react to episodes 1 and 2 of Obi Wan Kenobi and no matter what we try to talk about, we keep returning to Moses Ingram's incredible REVA. In light of the controversy surrounding her role and the racist backlash from trolls, one thing is clear: #WeLoveMosesIngram. Reva is *thee* highlight of the series so far for Black fans, and we can't wait to see more. Also - Ru Paul is on the dark side. Do what you will with that information. :)  Jace's podcast: Let Me Get My Headphones Josh's youtube channel: Josh Dikembe

E3: "Too many Black people" in Fallen Order and an Attack of the Clones lovefest with Jordan (@Tbluepulser66)

In this week's episode, Jordan (@Tbluepulser66) and I celebrate our favorite moments from Attack of the Clones on the film's 20th anniversary and react to allegations about the creators of Jedi: Fallen Order suggesting there are too many Black people (2?!) in the game. Representation in leadership matters, y'all.  Check out the Bring Mace Windu Back shirt here: https://www.retrodesignco.co.uk/product/jackson-mace-windu-tshirt/ Follow Jordan on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: @Tbluepulser66 Subscribe to the Star Wars Culture podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6cPUB3cr9D3miQTV2jb8qL Follow Views from the Sith on Instagram: @Viewsfromthesith For inquiries, viewsfromthesithpod@gmail.com