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Respectability Politics and Damon Young on Being Funny and Black

Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

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Exploring Awards and Fast Food Choices in Publishing and Culture

The chapter delves into the disappointment of not being nominated for awards in the publishing world and the pressure faced by first-time authors. It also touches on the speaker's amusing experience at McDonald's, their food choices, and the humorous reflections on fast food. Additionally, the conversation explores the intersection of humor and criticism in Black culture, reflecting on balancing humor with meaningful critique, integrating humor into serious topics, and the dilemma of supporting the NFL despite ethical concerns.

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