Amber McBride

Amber McBride, an English professor and author, shares her powerful poem 'ROLL CALL: NEW TAROT NAMES FOR BLACK GIRLS' which reimagines the identities of Black girls. The podcast explores themes of reinvention, racism, language power, and the body. It also discusses the empowerment of Black girls through the naming process and challenges societal expectations. The episode delves into the symbolism of the death card in tarot and highlights the affirmation and strength found in the poem.