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I love a good recommendation—on just about anything. If something nourished your mind, soul, or tummy? I’m all ears.
This year, I listened to some amazing things on podcasts and audiobooks—especially ones that enlightened my thoughts around race.
May I share some faves?
I love a good recommendation—on just about anything. If something nourished your mind, soul, or tummy? I’m all ears.
This year, I listened to some amazing things on podcasts and audiobooks—especially ones that enlightened my thoughts around race.
May I share some faves?
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Of course, #MedEd podcasts filled lots of my time. But I try hard have something else in queue that isn’t medical.
I’ve been craving a better understanding of race in America. These audio recs helped and are all ones I listened to more than once.
I’d recommend them all.
Of course, #MedEd podcasts filled lots of my time. But I try hard have something else in queue that isn’t medical.
I’ve been craving a better understanding of race in America. These audio recs helped and are all ones I listened to more than once.
I’d recommend them all.
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This podcast @SceneOnRadio’s multipart season called “Seeing White” was absolutely brilliant. I’ve listened to it no less than 4 times and learn something new each time.
Dang. There’s so much I didn’t know. Check this out if you haven’t. It’s mind blowing—and interesting.
This podcast @SceneOnRadio’s multipart season called “Seeing White” was absolutely brilliant. I’ve listened to it no less than 4 times and learn something new each time.
Dang. There’s so much I didn’t know. Check this out if you haven’t. It’s mind blowing—and interesting.
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Have you ever heard of the #reversefreedomriders?
Whew.
This recent episode of @NPRCodeSwitch will make your chest hurt. My college-educated parents from Alabama had never heard of this. I hadn’t either.
We need to hear more truths. This really happened. Damn.
Have you ever heard of the #reversefreedomriders?
Whew.
This recent episode of @NPRCodeSwitch will make your chest hurt. My college-educated parents from Alabama had never heard of this. I hadn’t either.
We need to hear more truths. This really happened. Damn.
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I knew slavery was atrocious. But this book placed me in it—and had me imagining my family being fractured and my body being property. It also gave me a reminder of how resilient my ancestors were.
Joe Morton reading this book is like a gift. Worth the listen (or read.)👊🏽
I knew slavery was atrocious. But this book placed me in it—and had me imagining my family being fractured and my body being property. It also gave me a reminder of how resilient my ancestors were.
Joe Morton reading this book is like a gift. Worth the listen (or read.)👊🏽
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Here’s another recent one that I’ve already replayed 3 times—this episode of @HiddenBrain.
Man.
Location, location, location. For those interested in disparities, this is such a good listen. So much to think about, man. Check it out.
Here’s another recent one that I’ve already replayed 3 times—this episode of @HiddenBrain.
Man.
Location, location, location. For those interested in disparities, this is such a good listen. So much to think about, man. Check it out.
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“Homegoing” could possibly be the best work of historical fiction I’ve ever encountered. It’s genius.
I’ve listened to it 3 times. Beyond the beautiful story and narration, it will truly help you appreciate slavery’s impact generations later.
A literary masterpiece.👊🏽
“Homegoing” could possibly be the best work of historical fiction I’ve ever encountered. It’s genius.
I’ve listened to it 3 times. Beyond the beautiful story and narration, it will truly help you appreciate slavery’s impact generations later.
A literary masterpiece.👊🏽
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I love this podcast because it humanizes the prison population. Earhustle is recorded at the San Quentin prison. It’s so well done. Loved this 1 episode, too.
Black men have a 1 in 3 lifetime chance of going to prison. I live with 3 black men.
That’s all I’ll say on that.
I love this podcast because it humanizes the prison population. Earhustle is recorded at the San Quentin prison. It’s so well done. Loved this 1 episode, too.
Black men have a 1 in 3 lifetime chance of going to prison. I live with 3 black men.
That’s all I’ll say on that.
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I’ve said it before: @KieseLaymon’s memoir “Heavy” reminded me of the first time I heard Lauryn Hill sing. It’s like nothing you’ve ever heard or read.
Just wow.
You want raw blackness? Read this. I immediately relistened as soon as it finished. He narrates—so dope. 👊🏽
I’ve said it before: @KieseLaymon’s memoir “Heavy” reminded me of the first time I heard Lauryn Hill sing. It’s like nothing you’ve ever heard or read.
Just wow.
You want raw blackness? Read this. I immediately relistened as soon as it finished. He narrates—so dope. 👊🏽
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Season 1 of the Serial podcast was amazing. Season 2? Meh. But please—if you haven’t—make sure you listen to Season 3.
Want to better empathize with your pts? Want to see the power of Zipcode Destiny? Listen to this, man.
And I trained in Cleveland, too. Dang.
Season 1 of the Serial podcast was amazing. Season 2? Meh. But please—if you haven’t—make sure you listen to Season 3.
Want to better empathize with your pts? Want to see the power of Zipcode Destiny? Listen to this, man.
And I trained in Cleveland, too. Dang.
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The reason I loved all of these is because they build understanding of the complexities of being black in America.
It’s not just about bootstraps. Some people never got boots. And still can’t because the boot shop is closed.
Yup.
The reason I loved all of these is because they build understanding of the complexities of being black in America.
It’s not just about bootstraps. Some people never got boots. And still can’t because the boot shop is closed.
Yup.
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The final rec is any and all things Bryan Stevenson (Just Mercy, his TED talk, etc) followed by going to Montgomery to visit The Legacy Museum.
It.
Is.
Sublime.
Again—if we want to be more racially sensitive and check privilege? Knowledge is key.
What recs do you have?
The final rec is any and all things Bryan Stevenson (Just Mercy, his TED talk, etc) followed by going to Montgomery to visit The Legacy Museum.
It.
Is.
Sublime.
Again—if we want to be more racially sensitive and check privilege? Knowledge is key.
What recs do you have?
