Following their conversation on Black hair and their recent reading of White Negroes by Lauren Michele Jackson, Skye & Amanda share their frustrations over the sheer cultural appropriation of Black culture in America. The two discuss Jackson’s in depth examination of the history and effects of this country’s love for Black aesthetic over Black lives. From the fashion, to the music, to the body type, to the language, the ladies run through examples of when Black style, talent and ideas were jacked with little to no consequence.

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Books mentioned in this week’s episode are linked to the Black Owned Bookstore: The Collective Oakland

Twisted: The Tangled History of Black Hair Culture by Emma Dabiri

White Negroes: When Cornrows Were in Vogue.. And Other Thoughts on Cultural Appropriation by Lauren Michele Jackson

Black Cool: One Thousand Streams of Blackness by Rebecca Walker

The Tanning of America: How Hip-Hop Created a Culture That Rewrote the Rules of the New Economy  by Steve Stoute

This week’s ‘Bout That Action! highlight is a call to action for us all: 

Check out the steps to take to better prepare for Election Day at: Reclaim Your Vote

Book EP: Be sure to stream the songs mentioned in this week’s Book EP playlist on Long Story Short’s Spotify page: https://open.spotify.com/user/rz5hp2nppkhd82xmhhoo2euqc?si=olIngYNWSTmbhGqnyK6zgg

Word of the Week: Purport

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