Book Dissection Part4: Our Views On Racism, Sexism, and “This Will Be My Undoing”

This is the last episode with Lakeria, and the final installment of the series dissecting Morgan Jerkins’ book: “This Will Be My Undoing: Living At the Intersection of Black, Female, and Feminist In White America.” The focus is on learning to have peace with yourself, understand everyone will not accept you, and helping black professionals as a black professional.

Discussion summary:

00:20: Essay 9: “How to Survive: A Manifesto On Paranoia and Peace,” about having peace with yourself, and taking time and space to acknowledge your humanity.

03:13: Whether or not a black woman should lower her standards for a partner.

06:26: The home ought to be a place where a girl learns to be proud of herself, but black mothers often feel they have to tear their children down to prepare them for the world.

09:51: Essay 10: “A Black Girl Like Me,” on professional networking within the black community, and helping people within your community when you’re in a minority group.

21:52: Lakeria talks about what she liked about the book overall, and how she would like Morgan Jerkins to cover black feminism in the future.

23:12: Olivia wraps up the discussion, and shares her thoughts on the book overall.

23:45: Thank you, Lakeria, for suggesting we discuss this book!

23:53: Raven acknowledges this is the last episode Lakeria will be on, and talks about Lakeria’s role in making the podcast a reality.

 

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Music credits:

Opening: Goestories - Noir Et Blanc Vie

Closing: First Class - DJ Williams