Daphne A. Brooks
Professor at Yale University, author of Bodies and Descent, Spectacular Performances of Race and Freedom, 1850 to 1910.
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Feb 3, 2025 • 54min
The Amazing Henry Box Brown: From Fugitive Slave to Ingenious Entertainer
Martha Cutter, a professor at the University of Connecticut, dives into the incredible story of Henry Box Brown, an enslaved man who ingeniously mailed himself to freedom in the 1840s. Alongside Yale's Daphne Brooks and William R. Keenan, Jr., they explore Brown's transformation from a fugitive to a celebrated performer who used his escape box in subversive magic acts. The discussion highlights his legacy within the abolitionist movement, the complexities of identity after escape, and the lingering impacts of slavery on today's society.
Jan 13, 2025 • 16min
Is your favorite pop star spreading propaganda?
Daphne A. Brooks, a music and Black feminism scholar, joins the discussion to unpack Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter-themed NFL halftime show and its implications. They explore whether Beyoncé is America’s greatest propagandist and the type of America she promotes. The conversation delves into the complexities of propaganda in pop culture, the role of artists in shaping political narratives, and the contradictions within Black popular culture. Brooks emphasizes the importance of critically engaging with media messages and recognizing the narrative power of art.
