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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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