The Questioning Everything Podcast

Can the Various Isms of the Arts and Higher Education in the Arts World Ever Be Dismantled?

In this episode of the Questioning Everything podcast, my guests, Celeste Cruz Carandang, Joe Sherren, and Mallory Ruymann discuss efforts to dismantle the many isms (i.e., racism, sexism, classism, and more) that plague the Arts world.  Each individual has a unique background and connection to the arts. Celeste works at the University of Chicago where she received her master’s in Art History and where she oversees activities related to a Mellon Grant the institution received nearly two years prior. Joe has 7 years of experience working in small museums and historic houses as a Collections Manager and is an Adjunct Professor in Information Studies. Joe received his master’s in Art History from George Mason University. Mallory is a Jane of all art trades serving as an art historian, curator, art advisor, writer, and works as an Art Business Consultant to art galleries, art studios, and art organizations. In addition to these many positions and roles, Mallory is the Principal and Head of Curatorial Projects at a firm called Art Works [https://art-works.community/]. Mallory received her master’s in Art History from Tufts University.   For more information on this topic, check out some of the links below: * Links/Galleries shaking up the status quo: * Galleries run by people of color, such as Commonwealth and Council or Housing Gallery, are not only widely admired for their commitment to queer artists and artists of color but also for prioritizing their community over commercial success. * Deli Gallery - NY, Praise Shadows - Boston, MA * Interpreting LGBTQ in the historical sites - https://www.nps.gov/articles/lgbtqtheme-interpreting.htm [https://www.nps.gov/articles/lgbtqtheme-interpreting.htm] * The “Rich Gay”? Small Museums & Funding “Difficult” History by Kelsey Brow & Joshua Buckner: https://curatorjournal.org/virtual-issues/the-rich-gay-small-museums-funding-difficult-history/ * MD Humanities - The Power of LGBTQ Storytelling: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-su987-d818ae?utm_campaign=w_share_ep&utm_medium=dlink&utm_source=w_share * LGBTQ America: A Theme Study of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer History: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/lgbtqheritage/upload/lgbtqtheme-interpreting.pdf * IG accounts to check out: * Cancel Art Galleries: https://www.instagram.com/cancelartgalleries/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/cancelartgalleries/?hl=en]  * Change the Museum: https://www.instagram.com/changethemuseum/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/changethemuseum/?hl=en] * Higher education links of interest: * https://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2019/04/lack-of-black-doctoral-students/587413/ [https://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2019/04/lack-of-black-doctoral-students/587413/] * https://www.urban.org/sites/default/files/publication/86981/who_goes_to_graduate_school_and_who_succeeds_1.pdf [https://www.urban.org/sites/default/files/publication/86981/who_goes_to_graduate_school_and_who_succeeds_1.pdf] * https://www.urban.org/sites/default/files/publication/86981/who_goes_to_graduate_school_and_who_succeeds_1.pdf [https://www.urban.org/sites/default/files/publication/86981/who_goes_to_graduate_school_and_who_succeeds_1.pdf] * https://www.equityinhighered.org/indicators/enrollment-in-graduate-education/ [https://www.equityinhighered.org/indicators/enrollment-in-graduate-education/] Got any episode ideas you’d like to share? Send us an email at q.e.podcast2020@gmail.com.

Part Two: Is there such a thing as 'Black Privilege' and if so, what does it look like?

During this episode, hosts Go Zee and Robin Thick discuss the topic of Black privilege with friends of theirs in a Facebook group called The Dinner Table. This private group focuses on a wide range of topics, particularly those relevant to Black folks and in particular, those located in the DC, MD, VA region. Listen on and share your feedback by sending us an email at q.e.podcast2020@gmail.com [q.e.podcast2020@gmail.com]. 1. Myth about the Black family: https://www.city-journal.org/html/black-family-40-years-lies-12872.html [https://www.city-journal.org/html/black-family-40-years-lies-12872.html]  2. The Power of the two-parent household: https://fordhaminstitute.org/national/commentary/power-two-parent-home-not-myth [https://fordhaminstitute.org/national/commentary/power-two-parent-home-not-myth] 3. The Power of the two-parent household cont’d: https://healthyplacesindex.org/policy-actions/two-parent-households/#:~:text=Research%20has%20shown%20there%20are,adults%20that%20can%20generate%20income [https://healthyplacesindex.org/policy-actions/two-parent-households/#:~:text=Research%20has%20shown%20there%20are,adults%20that%20can%20generate%20income]. 4. The Power of the two-parent household cont’d: https://www.bbc.com/news/education-47057787 [https://www.bbc.com/news/education-47057787]  Thanks for tuning into Questioning Everything. Check back for an all-new episode next week! You can find QE’s host, Go Zee, on Instagram - @GototheZee [https://www.instagram.com/gotothezee/] and Twitter - @GototheZee [https://twitter.com/gotothezee]. Co-host, Robin Thick can be found on Instagram - @QueenoftheWildThings. Follow Questioning Everything on Instagram and Twitter (@q_e_podcast) and Facebook (/QuestioningEverythingPodcast [https://www.facebook.com/QuestioningEverythingPodcast]).  Cheers! -QE

Part One: Is there such a thing as 'Black Privilege' and if so, what does it look like?

During this episode, hosts Go Zee and Robin Thick discuss the topic of Black privilege with friends of theirs in a Facebook group called The Dinner Table. This private group focuses on a wide range of topics, particularly those relevant to Black folks and in particular, those located in the DC, MD, VA region. Listen on and share your feedback by sending us an email at q.e.podcast2020@gmail.com [q.e.podcast2020@gmail.com]. 1. Myth about the Black family: https://www.city-journal.org/html/black-family-40-years-lies-12872.html [https://www.city-journal.org/html/black-family-40-years-lies-12872.html]  2. The Power of the two-parent household: https://fordhaminstitute.org/national/commentary/power-two-parent-home-not-myth [https://fordhaminstitute.org/national/commentary/power-two-parent-home-not-myth] 3. The Power of the two-parent household cont’d: https://healthyplacesindex.org/policy-actions/two-parent-households/#:~:text=Research%20has%20shown%20there%20are,adults%20that%20can%20generate%20income [https://healthyplacesindex.org/policy-actions/two-parent-households/#:~:text=Research%20has%20shown%20there%20are,adults%20that%20can%20generate%20income]. 4. The Power of the two-parent household cont’d: https://www.bbc.com/news/education-47057787 [https://www.bbc.com/news/education-47057787]  Thanks for tuning into Questioning Everything. Check back for new episodes. You can find QE’s host, Go Zee, on Instagram - @GototheZee [https://www.instagram.com/gotothezee/] and Twitter - @GototheZee [https://twitter.com/gotothezee]. Co-host, Robin Thick can be found on Instagram - @QueenoftheWildThings. Follow Questioning Everything on Instagram and Twitter (@q_e_podcast) and Facebook (/QuestioningEverythingPodcast [https://www.facebook.com/QuestioningEverythingPodcast]).  Cheers! -QE

Can Washington and Lee University Move on from Its Controversial Name?

In this episode of the Questioning Everything podcast, we explore the movement to remove Robert E. Lee’s name from Washington and Lee University. This contentious issue has long been discussed by students, faculty, and alumni alike. With the growing discord between political parties and the continued rise of domestic terrorism with members who are far too often draping themselves in the flag of the Confederacy, this issue of the school’s name has become too difficult to ignore. Will a name change help transform the culture of the institution to one that is more welcoming and inclusive or will it be a bandaid fix for issues that go deeper than Lee’s influence?  For more information on this topic, check out some of the links below: * Washington and Lee University History: https://www.wlu.edu/the-w-l-story/university-history/  * Letting Go of Robert E. Lee at Washington and Lee University, by Toni Locy: https://www.thenation.com/article/society/robert-lee-washington-statue/ [https://www.thenation.com/article/society/robert-lee-washington-statue/] * Former W&L Trustees Argue for Keeping Lee’s Name: https://www.thenews-gazette.com/content/former-wl-trustees-argue-keeping-robert-e-lee%E2%80%99s-name-0 [https://www.thenews-gazette.com/content/former-wl-trustees-argue-keeping-robert-e-lee%E2%80%99s-name-0] * Professor Brandon Hasbrouck’s Article - White Saviors: https://scholarlycommons.law.wlu.edu/wlulr-online/vol77/iss1/4/ [https://scholarlycommons.law.wlu.edu/wlulr-online/vol77/iss1/4/] * Posse Foundation: https://www.possefoundation.org/ [https://www.possefoundation.org/]  * Slavery at Arlington House: https://www.nps.gov/arho/learn/historyculture/slavery.htm [https://www.nps.gov/arho/learn/historyculture/slavery.htm]  * Students and Faculty ask Washington and Lee to change its name: https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2020/07/02/students-faculty-ask-washington-lee-change-its-name/ [https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2020/07/02/students-faculty-ask-washington-lee-change-its-name/] * Civil War History: https://www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war/american-civil-war-history [https://www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war/american-civil-war-history]  * Kappa Alpha Order: https://www.kappaalphaorder.org/ka/history/ [https://www.kappaalphaorder.org/ka/history/] * Wikipedia Article on Kappa Alpha Order: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kappa_Alpha_Order [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kappa_Alpha_Order]  * Celebrating the life of Ted Delaney: https://columns.wlu.edu/in-memoriam-theodore-carter-delaney-jr-85-professor-of-history-emeritus/ [https://columns.wlu.edu/in-memoriam-theodore-carter-delaney-jr-85-professor-of-history-emeritus/]  Full conversations with the individuals in this episode, as well as a bonus conversation with a current W&L student named Tanajia Moye-Green will be made available with video on our forthcoming Youtube Channel. Subscribe today so you can be the first to see all our great videos and upcoming content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQL2kQf6yjjyaFOckKi_STA [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQL2kQf6yjjyaFOckKi_STA] Got any episode ideas you’d like to share? Send us an email at q.e.podcast2020@gmail.com.

Must We Forgive?

During this episode, hosts Go Zee and Robin Thick discuss the topic of forgiveness and whether it’s absolutely necessary to do so after an altercation, misunderstanding, or break in trust. While our co-hosts seem to have similar perspectives, there are a few differences that could resonate with other listeners. Listen on and share your feedback by sending us an email at q.e.podcast2020@gmail.com [q.e.podcast2020@gmail.com]. For more information on some of the topics covered in this episode, visit:  * Addiction Centers of America: https://americanaddictioncenters.org/dissociative-disorders * Continuous Consent: https://www.healthline.com/health/guide-to-consent * iComplexity's 8 Uncomfortable Truths That We All Need to Accept - #5: https://www.facebook.com/iComplexity1/photos/a.1934364356820855/2708579402732676 Thanks for tuning into Questioning Everything. New episodes will be available weekly. However, we are taking a brief break to wrap up some upcoming shows and finish out this season strong. Check back in January 2021 for brand new episodes aimed at helping us gain valuable insight into some of life’s burning questions. You can find QE’s host, Go Zee, on Instagram - @GototheZee [https://www.instagram.com/gotothezee/] and Twitter - @GototheZee [https://twitter.com/gotothezee]. Co-host, Robin Thick can be found on Instagram - @QueenoftheWildThings. Follow Questioning Everything on Instagram (@q_e_podcast), Twitter (@q_e_podcast [https://twitter.com/Q_E_Podcast]) and Facebook (/QuestioningEverythingPodcast [https://www.facebook.com/QuestioningEverythingPodcast]).  Cheers! -QE