In today's episode, you'll be listening to a buddy-read discussion on Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall. This book addresses the blind spots within the feminist movement.

Tune in to hear Jay and the other book club members chat about their thoughts on this book, what they learned, and the impression it left on them.

What we talked about:

• Intro 00:00
• First impressions of the book 1:31
• Our thoughts on feminism and the book 4:14
• Where we think feminism is today 13:32
• The importance of knowing history 24:08
• Discussion about history and what we felt the book lacked 28:35
• Discussion on what our parents taught us about race and history 40:41
• Our star rating 49:31

Books mentioned in this episode:

• Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall
• How The Word Is Passed by Clint Smith
• When Crack Was King by Donovan X Ramsey
• When They Call You a Terrorist by Patrisse Cullors
• Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson

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Other links mentioned in this episode:

• Reading BIPOC Stories + Getting Comfortable With The Uncomfortable - Episode # 17
• The Fearless Funds
• Info on Rachel Dolezal
• Info on Brett Kavanaugh
• Info on Anita Hill

Final Thoughts:

• Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs
• Join us on the Geneva App for our May read of Ana Maria And The Fox by Liana De La Rosa.
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