MK324: We Need A Resolution (Dave Chappelle/Netflix Transphobia, Rust Set Tragic Shooting, Dia De Los Muertos History & How not to Appropriate, Aaliyah)

Episode notes

This week Avi Roque (they/them) joins the conversation. We start off with an important discussion about Dave Chappelle and the effect his hurtful actions are having on the Trans community. Maybe he should be listening to this episode right? Next, we talk about the tragedy that happened on the Rust set with the death of Halyna Hutchins. What does this mean for the safety of film sets moving forward? How will people trust this won’t happen again? Then in the main Korner Avi gives us an E-D-U-C-A-T-I-O-N  on the well known holiday Dia De Los Muertos. We dive into the history of it and what it really means. James and Avi also discuss their heritage and what they`ve learned about themselves in the process and that Grandpa Russell had a lot of kids!  

Guest Co-Host: Avi Roque (They/Them) is a Latine, Trans, Nonbinary actor & voice artist. Most recently, you can watch them on Disney’s Animated Series, The Owl House, as the voice behind Nonbinary character, Raine Whispers. Avi is also the narrator of several audiobooks, including New York Time’s Best-Seller, Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas. Lastly, they are happily engaged to TV Writer, Christina Nieves, together parenting 2 sweet cats, Benny & Ru. aviroque.com

REFERENCE LINKS: 

Rust Tragedy, What We Know So Far…

• Vulture – EXPLAINERS UPDATED OCT. 27, 2021 ‘No One Has Been Ruled Out’ of Facing Charges in Rust Shooting, Says Sheriff 
• The Mary Sue – What We Know About Fatal Rust Accident That Took the Life of Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins 

Dave Chappelle: 

• The Cut- All the Fallout From Dave Chappelle’s Controversial New Special
• Vulture – Dave Chappelle the Comedy Relic 
• What A Day – How Chapelle Fueled a Netflix Walkout 

Dia De Los Muertos: 

• THE HISTORY OF DIA DE LOS MUERTOS AND WHY YOU SHOULDN’T APPROPRIATE IT
• PBS – Beyond Sugar Skulls: The History and Culture of Dia de los Muertos
• The Native Roots of Dia De Los Muertos
• The History of Day of the Dead
• Day of the Dead history: Ritual dates back 3,000 years and is still evolving

Watch James Host the Marvel Studios’ Eternals Red Carpet Premiere: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hTxYjmU01c 

Check out James in Sh*t & Champagne on Amazon Prime and Apple TV 

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