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The Blue Record

The Blue Record

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 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.The Blue Record Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Blood in the Body of Politic

    Blood in the Body of Politic
    Dec 16 2025

    In conversation about political violence, Black women, and discriminatory narratives perpetuated by hateful figures, our newest FTR explores it all.
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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • The Costs to Be the Boss: A Critique of Leadership at Spelman College

    The Costs to Be the Boss: A Critique of Leadership at Spelman College
    Nov 21 2025

    In this episode, hosts Makayla Rivera and Jasmine Patrick open up with reflections on the transition of leadership from Dr. Helene Gayle to Interim President Dr. Brewer before diving into an honest conversation about Black women’s leadership. They explore what leadership means, why Black women often carry its weight, and how rest can function as a powerful key to leadership. The hosts unpack Spelman’s unique culture of leadership, from classroom expectations to RSO dynamics, questioning both the pressures and the performance that come with being a leader.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • African Diaspora and the World: Defining Impact, Legacy and Future on a new kind of pedagogy at Spelman College

    African Diaspora and the World: Defining Impact, Legacy and Future on a new kind of pedagogy at Spelman College
    Nov 12 2025

    African Diaspora and the World (ADW) is a course that all Spelman students are required to take, yet the experiences that students have with the course vary widely. In this episode, Gabrielle, Denim, and Mari from the Archives team discuss the history of ADW and situate it within the context of the movement of Black studies programs. They discuss student experiences and feedback on their ADW experience, concluding with a radical imagining of what the future of ADW can look like.
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    52 mins
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