In Progress Podcast

From Head to Toe: The Policing of Black Women’s Bodies


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We live in a world where Black women are constantly policed from head to toe. From the hair on their heads to their body shape, to they ways they choose to communicate or express themselves. In this episode, hosts Christine and Emily explore how society polices Black women and how this phenomenon is perpetuated by the media. They touch on topics such as respectability politics, featurism, and colorism, all while sharing their own personal experiences as Black women in the United States. 


You’re also in for a special treat as today’s episode not only features audio, but has an accompanying video that can be viewed on the @Inprogress_pod IG page and YouTube channel! Search: The In Progress Podcast on Youtube to find us there. As always, thanks for listening!

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In Progress PodcastBy Emily Ogunbo and Christine Mbulu

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