Meet the Peas!
Starleisha Gingrich
Starleisha is the resident history nerd on The Peas and the Podcast. Never one to back down from asking too many questions, she has used that persistence to learn more about black culture as a black woman who was raised by a white family.
She has used her life experiences to navigate white spaces and is learning how to have difficult topics around race. Anything you see written by her that starts with “Dear White People…” is something it has taken her years to say, so you better listen up!
Jamir Connelly
Jamir is just that cool, yet somehow very nerdy, “music head”. His interests lie in politics, social justice and all that other sh*t the cool kids are into. Jamir is The Peas and the Podcast go-to for where to get the best hookups on black owned businesses that are worth your while!
Jamir enjoys learning about new cultures and new words. He is always up to date on what’s happening in pop culture and loves the daily drama that unfolds. On an average day you can find him writing poetry or negotiating with himself how to get out of doing laundry.
Jamir is a senior at Lehigh University and ready to embrace the world with his talents, poetry, and best foot forward.
Follow on Instagram: @Lostndaworld
Daphnee McMaster
Daphnee is the Chatty Kathy of the trio of Peas. She seemly knows a little bit of something about everything while, as she says, “knowing nothing at all.” Daphnee contributes her talents in talking, reading, research, and mess to The Peas and the Podcast. As well as some editing chops.
If you ever need to find Daphnee, you can probably catch her at home reading a book from the corners of the Earth to the New York Public Library. Daphnee loves to write, design, and bake. And as the jack of all trades, she can always be trusted to GET. IT. (whatever it is) Done.
Daphnee works in New York City, where dreams are made! She tirelessly works to produce great content for others who love to read, write, and podcast.
Follow on Twitter: @daph_infection
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Season 1
Episode 6: Merry Juneteenth!
Today is the Second American Independence day! Juneteenth. A day of glorious black people remembrance and celebration. Hear the Peas discuss what Juneteenth is all about, the ways they celebrate Juneteenth, and the culinary past of the holiday. Grab yo grandmama’s collard greens and sit right on back til the itis takes hold!
Music:
Sister Sledge– Written by Bernard Edwards & Nile Rodgers
UGK ft Outkast– Juicy J, DJ Paul, Bun B & Pimp C
Links:
Tell Us: How Do People Celebrate Juneteenth In Your Area? #WouldntBeJuneteenthWithout
A minimum-wage worker can’t afford a 2-bedroom apartment anywhere in the U.S.
NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund
Hot Links and Red Drinks: The Rich Food Tradition of Juneteenth
Juneteenth Gala Promises To Be Delicious Celebration Of Freedom
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