Family Secrets: Melissa & Paula

From Dean of Black Twitter, Michael Harriot, comes a Black history podcast like you've never heard before. Using a recipe that includes detailed research, barbershop humor and a little seasoned salt, a parade of cookout-certified celebrity guests helps Michael Harriot serve up a compelling, hilarious and more accurate version of Black history that was conveniently whitewashed from your social studies book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Moomtaz and Alexx are good friends, and they're both queer people of color who thought they'd found a welcoming LGBTQIA community. But when the white board president of the local Pride organization decides the police should be celebrated in the city's 20th anniversary Pride festivities, Moomtaz and Alexx are devastated. And when Moomtaz decides to speak out, they discover that solidarity, even within marginalized communities, too often still fails to cross racial lines. This episode is sponsored by Quip. Start getting rewards for brushing your teeth today, and go to GetQuip.com/Work right now to get your first refill FREE. Want to have your own story featured on the show? Email us at [email protected]. For more anti-racism resources, visit the Do The Work website here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sherenté Mishitashin Harris is an Indigenous TwoSpirit activist and champion powwow dancer of the Narragansett Tribe. In this special episode, Sherenté shares her story of coming out as TwoSpirit and sheds light on the terrible hate crimes committed against Indigenous people, including her own family members. This episode is sponsored by Quip. Start getting rewards for brushing your teeth today, and go to GetQuip.com/Work right now to get your first refill FREE. This episode is sponsored by Ritual. You deserve to know what’s in your multivitamin. That’s why Ritual is offering our listeners 10 percent off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/DOTHEWORK to start your Ritual today. Want to have your own story featured on the show? Email us at [email protected]. For more anti-racism resources, visit the Do The Work website here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Damali and Rechelle are best friends, and they’re both entrepreneurs thriving in New York City. But when Rechelle, a Filipina American, said the Black Lives Matter protests had turned the city into a “war zone,” Damali, who’s Black, was shocked and hurt. As women of color, Damali had always thought they shared similar struggles, but now she wonders if Rechelle is still on her side. This episode is sponsored by Quip. Start getting rewards for brushing your teeth today, and go to GetQuip.com/Work right now to get your first refill FREE. This episode is sponsored by Talkspace. Get $100 off of your first month with Talkspace when you use the code WORK. Want to have your own story featured on the show? Email us at [email protected]. For more anti-racism resources, visit the Do The Work website here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Walter and Pam went from an untraditional first encounter, to a whirlwind, long-distance romance, and then, finally, marriage. But one night during their courtship, Pam, who's white, unknowingly made a decision that could have threatened Walter’s life as a Black man. This episode is sponsored by Quip. Start getting rewards for brushing your teeth today, and go to GetQuip.com/Work right now to get your first refill FREE. This episode is sponsored by HBO. Check out the new series "The Undoing" on HBO Max. Want to have your own story featured on the show? Email us at [email protected]. For more anti-racism resources, visit the Do The Work website here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Melissa was raised to celebrate the Italian side of her family as proudly and loudly as possible. That was until one day, she discovered a family secret — a secret that rocked her relationship with her mom, Paula, and changed Melissa’s entire life. This episode is sponsored by HBO. Check out the new series "The Undoing" on HBO Max. This episode is sponsored by Quip. Start getting rewards for brushing your teeth today, and go to GetQuip.com/Work right now to get your first refill FREE. Want to have your own story featured on the show? Email us at [email protected]. For more on Melissa's story, check out her website here, or visit the Do The Work website here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tomi is a Black woman, and she and Alex have been friends for years. But there's one painful moment from when they were teenagers that still upsets Tomi to this day: when Alex, who's white, called Tomi an "Oreo." At the time, Tomi just let it go, but now she's speaking up. This episode is sponsored by Ritual. You deserve to know what’s in your multivitamin. That’s why Ritual is offering our listeners 10 percent off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/DOTHEWORK to start your Ritual today. This episode is sponsored by Quip. Start getting rewards for brushing your teeth today, and go to GetQuip.com/Work right now to get your first refill FREE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Erik and Daniella are an interracial couple in their mid-30s, making plans to start a family. Erik is half Japanese and half white, and he puts up with the occasional uncomfortable comment about his Asian heritage from his white mother-in-law. But when Dani’s mom makes one offensive comment in particular, Erik decides that for the sake of their future child, it’s time for him and Dani to speak up. This episode is sponsored by the online therapy company Talkspace. Visit Talkspace.com and use the code WORK to get $100 off your first month.  This episode is sponsored by Indeed. Indeed.com is the number one job site in the world. Try Indeed out with a $75 credit at Indeed.com/Work. Want to have your own story featured on the show? Email us at [email protected]. Check out our website here for anti-racism resources and readings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lakshmi and Stephanie are in a book club together, and Lakshmi wants the group to read “Good Talk” by Mira Jacob. It’s a book that mirrors Lakshmi’s own experiences as a South Asian woman. But as the only person of color in the group, she’s concerned that the white women in the club won’t be able to relate….and the conversation may even get combative. If it does, can Lakshmi count on Stephanie to be her ally? This episode is sponsored by Quip. Start getting rewards for brushing your teeth today, and go to GetQuip.com/Work right now to get your first refill FREE. This episode is sponsored by HBO. Check out the new series "The Undoing" on HBO Max on October 25th. Want to have your own story featured on the show? Email us at [email protected]. Check out our website here for anti-racism resources and readings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marquia took a risk with her friendship with Elodie. Everything seemed to be going great, but then a pivotal moment in the Black Lives Matter movement rocked their relationship — and Marquia wondered if their connection was worth saving. This episode is sponsored by Quip. Start getting rewards for brushing your teeth today, and go to GetQuip.com/Work right now to get your first refill FREE. Want to have your own story featured on the show? Email us at [email protected]. Check out our website here for anti-racism resources and readings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices