

The ordinary-extraordinary dimensions of Black life: Christina Sharpe
Jul 10, 2024
The podcast delves into the complexity of Black life through the book 'Ordinary Notes', discussing themes of racism, creativity, and community. It explores the enduring impact of history on present-day Black lives, the persistence of white rage, and anti-Blackness. The episodes reflect on memorialization, tenderness as a counter to violence, and the influence of the mother in fostering Black identity through literature and art.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Ordinary Notes: Exploring the Profound Layers of Black Existence
01:47 • 14min
Exploring the Concept of Afterlives of Slavery
16:16 • 2min
Exploring the Persistent Phenomenon of White Rage and Anti-Blackness
18:04 • 3min
Exploring Memorials, Race, and Ongoing Violence
21:18 • 4min
Reflecting on Memorialization and Confronting Historical Realities
25:39 • 17min
Exploring Tenderness as a Counter to Violence and Hate
42:49 • 3min
The Influence of the Mother: Fostering Identity through Literature and Art
45:30 • 9min