Uploaded July 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Melissa and Justin are joined by Jordan from Jordan Plays Blue to discuss representation of children of color in the board game hobby.
Message from Jordan:
“I understand how this podcast episode may be seen as problematic, as it is three white folks talking about race issues. Through this conversation, I hope that I am not seen as an expert in this area, and that I only speak from my own experiences in my household, community, and hobby. My experiences with this topic are unique when compared to many other white folks in our gaming community, and I believe it is important for white people to stand beside those who are marginalized or under-represented. I believe this charge toward more inclusion and representation should be led by people directly affected, and I hope that I may speak as an ally to those fighting the good fight. Lastly, I hope to speak from a place of humility. If there are any issues brought up in this conversation that you would like to talk about or critique how I can better talk about them in the future, please email me at: jrshoenberger@gmail.com . I believe still have room to do better, and I welcome those conversations. Thank you.”
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Melissa and Justin are joined by Jordan from Jordan Plays Blue to discuss representation of children of color in the board game hobby.
Message from Jordan:
“I understand how this podcast episode may be seen as problematic, as it is three white folks talking about race issues. Through this conversation, I hope that I am not seen as an expert in this area, and that I only speak from my own experiences in my household, community, and hobby. My experiences with this topic are unique when compared to many other white folks in our gaming community, and I believe it is important for white people to stand beside those who are marginalized or under-represented. I believe this charge toward more inclusion and representation should be led by people directly affected, and I hope that I may speak as an ally to those fighting the good fight. Lastly, I hope to speak from a place of humility. If there are any issues brought up in this conversation that you would like to talk about or critique how I can better talk about them in the future, please email me at: jrshoenberger@gmail.com . I believe still have room to do better, and I welcome those conversations. Thank you.”
Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @ThisIsRoom51
You can check out our podcast on anchor.fm/Room51 and our Twitch Channel at twitch.tv/Room51Live
New episodes every Sunday and Tuesday at 1pm EST!
