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Da Bruhs BookShelf episodes

  • "Kindred"by Octavia Butler
    Octavia Butler's novel, Kindred, tells the story of Dana, a young Black woman living in 1970s California, who is suddenly and inexplicably transported back in time to the antebellum South. There, she finds herself living the life of her ancestors, working as a slave on a plantation and struggling to survive in a brutal and oppressive system.
    As Dana navigates this unfamiliar world, she grapples with questions of identity, power, and agency, both as a Black woman in the present day and as a slave in the past. Along the way, she forms unexpected relationships with the people she encounters, including her white slave-owner ancestor and her own Black enslaved relatives.
    Through Dana's eyes, readers are transported to a world that is both hauntingly familiar and shockingly different from their own, forcing them to confront the legacy of slavery and its ongoing impact on contemporary society. With its vivid characters, rich historical detail, and thought-provoking themes, Kindred is a powerful and enduring work of literature that continues to resonate with readers today.
    1 hr 11 min
  • "America Made me a Black Man" Part 3 an Interview with the author

    In this week's episode of the author interview series, we welcome Boyah J Farah, author of "America Made Me a Black Man". Boyah shares his personal journey as a first-generation Somali-American and how his experiences growing up shaped his perspective on race and identity in America. He talks about how the book came to be and the powerful message he wants to convey through his writing. He discusses the complexities of being a Black man in America and how the country's history and current events have influenced his experiences. This thought-provoking conversation provides insight into the struggles and triumphs of the Black community and the importance of acknowledging and understanding their experiences. Listen in for an inspiring and eye-opening discussion with Boyah J Farah. 


    #AmericaMadeMeABlackMan #BlackIdentity #RaceAndIdentity #BlackMalePerspective #PodcastsForBookLovers #BlackLiterature #AfricanAmericanIdentity #BookPodcast #AfricanAmericanHistory#RacismAndOppression


    1 hr 5 min
  • "America Made Me a Black Man" Part 2
    This is part 2 of our 3-part discussion, this podcast episode, we have Dr. Theresa Givens Joining us along with two special guests, Kat from the F.A.B Podcast and Dr. Marc Hines, MD #AmericaMadeMeaBlackManamemoirBoyahJFarah "American Made Me a Black Man: A Memoir" is a personal account of Boyah J Farah's experiences growing up as a Somali immigrant in the United States. The book details Farah's struggles with identity, racism, and cultural differences as he navigates life in a new country. Farah writes about the difficulties he faced trying to fit in and how he ultimately found a sense of belonging through connecting with his African heritage and the Black community. The book also delves into issues of immigration and the impact of American foreign policy on the Somali diaspora. Overall, "American Made Me a Black Man" offers a powerful and personal perspective on the immigrant experience in the United States.
    50 min
  • America Made Me a Black Man A Memoir Boyah J. Farah Pt 1
    In this Podcast episode, we have two special guests, Kat from the F.A.B Podcast and Dr. Marc Hines, MD
    #AmericaMadeMeaBlackManamemoirBoyahJFarah
    "American Made Me a Black Man: A Memoir" is a personal account of Boyah J Farah's experiences growing up as a Somali immigrant in the United States. The book details Farah's struggles with identity, racism, and cultural differences as he navigates life in a new country. Farah writes about the difficulties he faced trying to fit in and how he ultimately found a sense of belonging through connecting with his African heritage and the Black community. The book also delves into issues of immigration and the impact of American foreign policy on the Somali diaspora. Overall, "American Made Me a Black Man" offers a powerful and personal perspective on the immigrant experience in the United States.
    58 min
  • "The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue" Making a deal with the Devil is never a good idea

    "The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue" is a novel by V.E. Schwab, published in October 2020. The book tells the story of Addie LaRue, a young woman who makes a deal with the devil in 1714 to live forever, but in exchange, she is unable to be remembered by anyone she meets. The novel follows her journey over the centuries as she struggles to make a connection with someone who will remember her, and the consequences of her deal with the devil. The novel has received positive reviews and has been praised for its exploration of themes such as memory, identity, and the human condition.

    53 min
  • "Malibu Rising" Taylor Jenkins Reid. You can not run from your DNA

    Malibu Rising is a story about a family of four siblings that were drawn tight together by their parent's unhealthy relationship. With one parent, the father being a world-renowned legendary singer found that monogamy was just something he couldn't see himself committing to. Because of that, he withdrew from his family leaving the children to raise themselves after the sudden passing of their mother. It all came to a head when he showed up at their annual end-of-the-summer party. This is a story about family, depression, lack of self-discipline, secrets, and acceptance. Join us as we unpack Taylor Jenkins Reid's "Malibu Rising". 

    1 hr 26 min
  • ‘The Devil you Know’ Charles M.Blow Black people move back south and establish a political power
    Join Da Bruhs as we examine Charles Blow’s ‘The Devil you Know’. In this book, Blow writes: "The proposition is simple. As many Black descendants of the Great Migration as possible should return to the South from which their ancestors fled." By concentrating their political power in key Southern cities, Blow posits, Black Americans will be able to effect actual social change. "The mission begins with the states, which are the true centers of power in this country, and as such control the lion's share of the issues that bedevil Black lives: criminal justice, judicial processes, education, health care, economic opportunity and assistance."
    1 hr 5 min

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An entertaining book review podcast with host Osborne Givens, Dr. Theresa Smith-Givens, Walter Atkins, Dr. Harvey Hinton III, Donovan Snype, and Steven Gilliam. All the men are members of Omega Psi…