Brittney Cooper, a Professor of Gender and Africana Studies and author of *Eloquent Rage*, along with Rebecca Traister, a writer for New York Magazine and acclaimed author, dive into how to navigate the post-inauguration landscape. They discuss the historical context of our current challenges and why accepting defeat can be liberating. The importance of community, emotional resilience, and having 'adult temper tantrums' becomes clear as they advocate for empowerment through connection and understanding amidst political turbulence.
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Traister's Inauguration
Rebecca Traister spent the inauguration with friends and avoided media coverage.
She experienced a range of emotions, including grief from Cecile Richards's passing.
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Cooper's Inauguration
Brittney Cooper detached from media and focused on personal projects during the inauguration.
She woke up the next day feeling devastated and grieving.
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Balancing Engagement and Self-Preservation
The hosts express concern about potential political apathy due to the upsetting political climate.
They acknowledge the need for self-preservation but also emphasize the importance of staying engaged.
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379. Post-Inauguration Family Meeting: How We Will Get Through with Brittney Cooper & Rebecca Traister
Activists, writers, and organizers – Brittney Cooper and Rebecca Traister – join us to talk about the inauguration and what’s next. They share their thoughts, feelings, and advice on how to survive the next four years.
-The historical playbook for what’s happening now and how we can utilize the wisdom of the past
-Why you may need to have an adult temper tantrum right now (and how to safely do that)
-The surprising reason it’s important to not resist the victory and accept defeat
On Brittney and Rebecca:
Brittney Cooper is Professor of Gender Studies and Africana Studies at Rutgers University and author of the New York Times bestseller Eloquent Rage.
Rebecca Traister is writer at large for New York Magazine and the author of New York Times bestsellers All the Single Ladies and Good and Mad, as well as the award winning Big Girls Don't Cry, about gender race and class in the 2008 elections.
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