Quincy M. Simmons, a rising senior at SUNY New Paltz in Journalism, Film, Video, and Black Studies, shares what motivated him to use his love for comic books, manga, and anime to address social justice issues through his podcast, 'The Masks We Wear. He talks about mental health, neurodiversity, and toxic masculinity, and how exploring comics as modern mythology can offer powerful reflections on today’s social and political climate. Quincy also talks about his journey with journalism, how he uses storytelling to inspire and educate, his guiding influences, and the impact he hopes to make with his work.
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00:00 Introduction and Personal Activation
01:32 The Role of Comics in Social Commentary
04:07 The Power of Storytelling and Social Justice
05:18 Guest Introduction: Quincy M. Simmons
10:24 Quincy's Journey into Journalism
16:09 The Origin of 'The Masks We Wear' Podcast
19:24 The Importance of Rest and Reflection in Content Creation
21:55 Comics as Modern Mythology and Social Critique
28:40 Exploring Masculinity and Mental Health
29:16 The Impact of Representation in Media
30:06 Creating the 'Resilience and Recovery' Project
30:59 Navigating Doubts and Feedback
33:22 Balancing Life and Creative Projects
35:09 The Importance of Listening to Your Own Voice
38:19 Influences and Inspirations
42:56 Favorite Characters and Stories
47:10 Hopes for 'The Mask We Wear'
53:19 Final Thoughts and Future Generations
54:17 Closing Remarks and Call to Action
You can follow Quincy on Instagram @Quincy495. You can listen to The Masks We Wear podcast on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Lc7XPjaYAExYBrywOozgm?si=6330857d3f7840c6&nd=1&dlsi=8f6a063b56654ef7
Visit his website: quincymsimmons.com to learn more about his broader work in journalism.
