This week, Carla and Joy spill the tea on identity politics. They discuss the term’s origination,  how it’s used in present day political discourse, and the ways in which it is both necessary for a complete analysis of positionality, but can also provide a false sense of solidarity.

References in the show:

• Combahee River Collective Statement: https://combaheerivercollective.weebly.com/the-combahee-river-collective-statement.html
• Elite Capture by Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò

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