Octavia's Parables
adrienne maree brown & Toshi Reagon
Hosts Toshi Reagon and adrienne maree brown read the works of Octavia Butler one chapter at a time, bringing a modern analysis and scholarship to the work, and offering listeners guiding questions for applying the lessons in their own lives and community work. Produced by Kat Aaron.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Jun 18, 2020 • 39min
Parable of the Sower: Chapter 2
adrienne maree brown and Toshi Reagon discuss Chapter 2 of Parable of the Sower, exploring themes like belief divide within families, scarcity in dystopian societies, father-daughter relationships, election importance, sustainability, and personal growth.
Jun 17, 2020 • 37min
Parable of the Sower: Ch. 1
Meet Lauren Olamina in a discussion on adaptability, persistence, positive obsession, liberation, personal growth, societal transformation, and the exploration of change and inner freedom within the context of Octavia Butler's 'Parable of the Sower'.
Jun 16, 2020 • 3min
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This is for you: you students, you organizers, you voters. You who have always meant to read the Parables. You who wonder about our destiny. You searching for pragmatic ways to survive with your people. You Earthseed.
On Octavia E. Butler's birthday, this June 22nd, we are launching a podcast all about the Parables for this moment. One chapter a week, through the 2020 election and beyond. Join us.
Hosted by Toshi Reagon and adrienne maree brown.
Produced by Kat Aaron.
