The Multiracial Identity Podcast

The Multiracial Identity Podcast

Welcome to The Multiracial Identity Podcast. This is an ongoing series talking about issues that are important to the Multiracial community. Whether these episodes are about the history of multiracial rights advocacy, problems we’re dealing with right now, or shared stories of integration and unity, each installment of The Multiracial Identity Podcast will – above all – try to start a conversation.

Episodes

October 15, 2023 23 mins

What is the Multiracial identity? In the introduction to The Multiracial Identity Podcast, the host Robert Cox shares what the Multiracial identity means to him, in hopes of starting a conversation about what it means to the Multiracial community in America.

A community that is, as of 2023, almost 34 million strong.

rexMuTbXznjT2mroaV7r

 

Mark as Played

Thanks for listening to The Multiracial Identity Podcast. In this very first episode of what will be an ongoing series of podcasts, Robert is joined by Susan Graham.

The founder of Project RACE, the main multiracial rights advocacy group for the last 30 years, Susan kicks us off by telling us her story. It started in 1990, it continues until today, and it details the foundation of the modern multiracial rights movement in America.

...

Mark as Played
October 30, 2023 40 mins

How’s your health as a Multiracial person in America?

Over and under dosing from common drugs, added donor complications, special neonatal concerns, Multiracial adults and children face challenges that many in the community are unaware of, mostly because of the lack of research by the medical establishment on and for Multiracial people.

Robert is joined again by Susan Graham of Project RACE for Episode 2 to discuss the medical impl...

Mark as Played
November 14, 2023 47 mins

Robert and his returning guest Susan Graham of Project RACE talk about an issue that has affected both the Multiracial community as a whole and many Multiracial people personally: bigotry from people of color.

Continuing their look into Multiracial history, Susan and Robert discuss a key congressional hearing that took place before the census in 2000. Susan recounts how particularly Black politicians, and groups representing people...

Mark as Played

With a key decision just months away about whether Multiracial with a capital “M” will be officially recognized by the United States government, 2024 must be a year of advocacy for the Multiracial identity.

In episode 4, Robert wraps up his talk with Susan Graham of Project RACE about the beginnings of the Multiracial rights movement and about the last time the infamous Directive 15 was under review: the years leading up to the 200...

Mark as Played
April 27, 2024 36 mins

In an earlier than expected announcement, the Office of Management and Budget has informed us all of what changes with be made to the infamous Directive 15 list of officially recognized racial groups in America. Few are surprised that Multiracial with a capital “M” isn’t on it.

In episode 5, Robert talks about the decision and his feelings about going from a person who chooses two or more races, to a person who can select all that ...

Mark as Played

Popular Podcasts

    Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations.

    The Nikki Glaser Podcast

    Every week comedian and infamous roaster Nikki Glaser provides a fun, fast-paced, and brutally honest look into current pop-culture and her own personal life.

    Stuff You Should Know

    If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

    Crime Junkie

    If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people.

    Start Here

    A straightforward look at the day's top news in 20 minutes. Powered by ABC News. Hosted by Brad Mielke.

Advertise With Us
Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2024 iHeartMedia, Inc.