Katie talks about what it is to be black in America. She explores the stereotypes and competing definitions of blackness, while sharing her own journey to identify as a black woman and some of the community’s “secrets”. Also, we celebrate Cardi B, black TV shows, and discuss Julie Lythcott-Haim’s Real American.

 

Music:

Blank and Kytt - RSPN

Marc Perry (aka Holy MTNS)

 

Sources:

Katie critiques Disintegration by Eugene Robinson

Cardi B’s race is confusing people

black-ish’s Bow grapples with being biracial

Alfred Enoch shares wisdom with his younger self

Julie Lythcott-Haims reflects on Real American-ness