We're digging into all the -isms in this episode, y'all. We read Such a Fun Age, by Kiley Reid, which takes a sharp look at racism, classism and all the ways they can fuck up our lives.
We read as Emira struggles to manage two flavors of problematic white people: her overcompensating, liberal #girlboss boss and her wanna-be-down love interest. They're both a mess and we hate them both!
Listen in for a discussion on the insidiousness of microagressions, the cult of motherhood and how #ZaraWasRight.
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Episode 46: These Toxic Things
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Episode 44: The Other Black Girl
Episode 43: While Justice Sleeps
BCL Chat: Back to Our Messy Roots
BCL Chat: The Outrage Machine and Book Publishing
Episode 41: The Cartel
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