Story by Malik Pitchford

Recorded by Aneesah Shealey

Produced by Claire Malon

Our third episode of The B-Side features a cultural commentary from former Associate Editor Malik Pitchford. In this piece, titled, “Beware of the White Gaze,” Pitchford discusses the critical impact of the white gaze, a concept popularized by acclaimed author Toni Morrison. 

Using the examples of Toni Morrison and rappers Noname and Kendrick Lamar, Pitchford examines the lack of power and sovereignty Black creators have over their art, music and cultural productions due to ethnocentrism and white supremacy. 

This episode of ‘The B-Side’ was featured in 14 East’s weekly newsletter, In The Loop, on February 7. Read the full newsletter here. Cover art for the podcast is by Bridget Killian.Miss our last episode? Check it out below:

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