Join Laché and Katie as they discuss Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi, a novel that follows the branches of two half-sisters from the 18th century West Coast of Africa (modern-day Ghana) to the 21st century in America and back to Ghana again. The stories of each generation provide a snapshot into the history and culture of America and Ghana as the characters struggle against what seems like a family curse, but what is actually the effects of white supremacy over generations of black families. At times heartbreaking, at times hopeful, Homegoing brought Laché validation from and gave Katie a better understanding of those who came before us and walk among us today.

Some helpful links for context/background:

-Interview with Yaa Gyasi about Homegoing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDB0y-dWDOE

-Longer interview with Yaa Gyasi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoEAWvTvFus

-Ava DuVernay’s 13th: http://www.avaduvernay.com/13th (also available to watch on Netflix)

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