Inspired by a chapter from Legacy Russell's new book Black Meme, which explores the origins of the meme through Black visual culture from the 1900s through the present, this episode explores how a "viral" photo of Emmett Till, a 14 year-old lynching victim, inspired the creation of the television series The Twilight Zone. As this is one of my mom's favorite shows, she returns as my featured guest! We also discuss a controversial painting inspired by Till that led to protest at the 2017 Whitney Biennial and chat about our favorite horror movies.

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Giveaway

If you're interested in participating in the giveaway of the 8.5x11 cyanotype recreation of "Negro Boys on Easter Sunday," please leave a comment and email me a screenshot at [email protected] or dm it on instagram @somethingyoucanfeelpod

Resources

Rod Serling, Twilight Zone and Censorship

More on Emmett Till and The Twilight Zone

Dana Schulz Painting and Protests

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