The Mixed World: Issue 6
By Ava Castro-DeVarona
What We’re Watching
Mixedish is a tv series spin-off of the well known sitcom Black-ish. The comedy show contextualizes a mid-80s view of biracial identity incorporated along with societal acceptance and visibility during that time period. Throughout each episode, the watcher follows the family of 5 on their journey from moving from a hippie community to a suburban neighborhood. The three siblings, Rainbow, Santamonica, and Johan Johnson face the challenges of navigating school where they are perceived as neither black or white by their peers. The family experiences their own personal obstacles on the path to learning how to embrace their heritage.
Who We’re Looking Up To
Liza Koshy originally started her social media career on vine in the year 2013, before starting her YouTube channel. Over the years, Liza has published various videos discussing the struggles of being part of the biracial community. The appeal of her videos relates to how she brings an entertaining aspect to real life issues. She continues to use her platform to advocate for and spread awareness of multiracial communities and the difficulties they have to endure.
What We’re Reading Now
Trevor Noah is a 35 year old South African comedian. In the year 1984, Trevor was born to his white Swiss father and his black Xhosa mother. At the time, his birth was an act in which was punishable by five years in prison based on Apartheid law. His book Born A Crime is a biography in which follows him on his life journey as he attempts to find himself in a world where he was never intended to exist. The story covers important points in his life such as coping with being isolated from society during the beginning of his life as well as feeling pressured to alter his identity based on who he was surrounded by. Trevor Noah’s life story is one that continues to inspire youth across the world.
Who We’re Listening To
Princess Nokia
Destiny Nicole Frasqueri, better known as Princess Nokia, is an American singer/rapper of Puerto Rican descent. Her music tackles the convergence of gender, race, class, and age with captivating sonic and linguistic medleys. Additionally, Nokia is well known for being a strong supporter and advocate of intersectional feminism.
WHAT TO READ NOW
“PURPLE” - A POEM BY SALOMEE LEVY
“ I grew up learning the perspectives of both communities I belong led in and embraced my identity from both sides instead of feeling like I just don’t belong.”