Words in the Wild: Season 2 Premiere - Trey's New York Adventures Begin

Episode Summary:

In the season 2 premiere of 'Words in the Wild,' Melanie and Tiffany kick off the episode with an excited celebration of their return. They dive into the first five lessons from 'My Government Means to Kill Me' by Rasheed Newson, discussing themes of personal growth, identity exploration, and overcoming societal constraints. Melanie and Tiffany discuss their personal experiences, linking them to the book's narrative about a young, gay Black man's journey in 1980s New York City. The episode concludes with motivational words from Jill Scott, setting an inspiring tone for the new season.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 Introduction and Hosts' Banter

02:04 New Year Reflections and Personal Updates

10:51 Diving into Fiction: My Government Means To Kill Me

16:03 Protagonist's Background and Initial Struggles

20:30 Lessons from the Book: Affection and Sanctuary

37:01 Finding Your Tribe: Embrace Your Weirdness

39:22 Lesson Three: Don't Wear Straight Jackets

41:57 Transformations and Self-Discovery

51:55 Lesson Four: Enemies Have Their Value

01:00:49 Lesson Five: A Big Lie Can Build Character

01:05:52 Final Thoughts and Predictions

01:11:08 Words of the Week: Inspiration from Jill Scott

Resources & Links:

• My Government Means to Kill Me by Rasheed Newson (support your local library or Black-owned book store)
• Jill Scott On First Album In A Decade, Being Feminine Force In Music & Acting | Angie Martinez IRL
• Watch "Rustin" on Netflix

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