This week we take on a heavy topic; grief. I’ve recently been confronted with grief, and I wanted to bring this (universal) human experience to the show since I don’t think we discussed it enough. However, I will admit, I needed some help.
We’re mixing things up this week on Geek Girl Riot by playing Russian roulette with our social media feeds. Wish us luck…
Today we talk about Solange providing access to rare books written by authors of color, Mariah Carey’s stance on if we can start celebrating Christmas, Facebook’s new name change, and the return of Red Bull SoundClash. Solange’s New Public Library for Rare Books We have heard of widespread classic books likeTo Kill a Mockingbirdor 1984. However, there are so many works out there that are hardly ever touched. Especially if they are considered rare books. Solange and her studio Saint Heron have opened up a community library that will allow people to check out rare books by Black and Brown… Read more »
Shows featured: The Upshaws, Castlevania, Love, Death & Robots, Intergalactic, China: Nature’s Ancient Kingdom, The Nevers
Paula Yoo joins Alice Meichi Li and Kat Bittner for The Asian in America Episode, moderated by Sherin Nicole.
Happy Black Heritage Month! Each week in February we’re going to celebrate and amplify Black excellence. Let’s start with some incredible companies owned and operated by brilliant Black women.
Today is so fun! We have new beginnings and fresh throwbacks! Amanda Gorman is Booked Busy and BLESSED America fell in love with Amanda Gorman, the first ever youth poet laureate, who recited her poem “The Hill We Climb” at President Biden’s inauguration last week. The 22-year old instantly received acclaim and praise for her grace and her poignant message. Today, NFL commissioner Roger Goodel announced that Gorman will be reciting another original poem to kick off this year’s Super Bowl LV. Her piece will highlight three heroes of the pandemic who are being honored by the league for their… Read more »
The most wonderful time of the year is here and with it comes a lot of movie releases. Christmas is known for cheesy films that make you feel all fuzzy inside… but when there are dozens released every year, it’s hard to know which ones are worth your time. Lucky for you, we went through this year’s holly jolly releases to bring you a definitive list of what you need to watch. From snowy Netflix adventures to cozy rom-coms, these flicks will put you in the holiday spirit in no time. — Happiest Season 2020 has been a dumpster fire… Read more »
This week: His Dark Materials, Hillbilly Elegy, Happiest Season, Saved by the Bell, The Christmas Chronicles 2, Small Axe “Lovers Rock”, Virgin River
This week: His Dark Materials, We are the Champions, Big Sky, Chicago Med, Holiday Home Makeover with Mr. Christmas, For Life, A Million Little Things, Trolls: Trollstopia, Voices of Fire, Animaniacs, The Pack, Small Axe, Between the World and Me, Dolly Parton’s Christmas on the Square, The 2020 AMAs
