The cost of writing about Black trauma

Chad Sanders, author of "How to Sell Out" and host of the Yearbook podcast, shares his insights on the heavy emotional toll of writing about Black trauma. He discusses the challenges Black writers face in a commercial world, balancing the demand for racial narratives with personal cost. The conversation delves into the struggle for authenticity in storytelling amidst performative allyship and the nuances of workplace inclusivity. Sanders also emphasizes the importance of portraying joy alongside pain in Black narratives, advocating for broader representation.