The Wingwoman Episode 18: Anti-racism, the lockdown paradox and seminal bonkbusters
This week, as the Black Lives Matter protests against racism and police violence following the death of George Floyd while in police custody continue across America and the world, our hosts are recognising their white privilege and trying to educate themselves, and sharing resources for anyone else seeking to do so - we’ve linked to petitions and funds to donate to below, and shared a few of the books we’ve mentioned.
Plus, Frankie’s admitting that part of her doesn’t want to leave lockdown, and Charlie’s sharing the paperback sex scenes that were seminal for her school friends (one name: Ralph). And we share our recommendations for the week - all over a bottle of organic Pura Sicilia Purato Rosé.
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What to read/listen to:
10 Steps to Non-Optical Allyship by Mireille Harper (originally published on Instagram; now reproduced by British Vogue)
Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race by Reni Eddo-Lodge
About Race with Reni Eddo-Lodge
How To Be An Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi
White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo
Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison
Petitions to sign:
Run With Maud - Justice for Ahmaud Arbery
Stand With Breonna - Justice for Breonna Taylor
Where to donate:
Since recording, The Minnesota Freedom Fund has suspended donations having received around $20 million, and is redirecting those wishing to donate to the organisations on this list compiled by Reclaim The Block.
Other links from the episode:
Why I'm Not Sure I Want to Leave Lockdown by Vicky Spratt for Refinery29