Street Genius Radio is a space for entrepreneurs of color to discuss the challenges that are unique to people of color; as well as a space for low-income people of color to get on the job training in radio and video production. Street Genius had the opportunity to sit down with Caroline Taiwo; who is a part of an artist support company called Spring Board for the Arts.
She spoke about her own personal experiences dwelling in a primarily white business world. In the arts, it can be difficult for woman, or men, of color to be taken seriously or respected professionally. We also discussed the 2 fellowships that Spring Board is currently accepting applications for. Ini kicked off the interview by addressing some of the subtle differences in growing up black in America. Her experience, much like Ms. Taiwo’s, was similar due to them both having parents who 1st or 2nd generation African Immigrants. Historically, African immigrants have had the tendency to look down on African Americans, but in most cases their children grow up and break out of these molds. The topic of having an “English/European accent” came up about the benefits in our society when you don’t “talk black”, Ini joked about her excuse being that she was raised in Iowa. While Ms. Taiwo blamed/thanked her accent on her endearing first generation immigrant parents from Nigeria. Caroline spoke about a depressing situation where she would book an Airbnb somewhere out of the city, and everything would appear to be going smoothly until she sent over the link to her Facebook profile. Time and time again, after sending the link to her profile, she would promptly receive the standard “room has been booked” message. From there Ini and Caroline moved on to talk about the 2 exciting fellowships being offered by Spring Board for the arts. These fellowships are exclusively reserved for POCI artists (POCI). To find out more about Springboard for the arts, & their resources for MN artist, visit www.sprinboardforthearts.org
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