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Mar 2019
1h 31m

White Saviourism? Not My Situation.

Mostly Lit
About this episode

Welcome to Mostly Lit!


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Where did the white saviour complex come from?


This week, we discuss Andrea Levy's novel, The Long Song, and how it is still pertinent today in the light of

white saviour talks today.


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Book:

The Long Song - Andrea Levy

The Secret Commonwealth - Philip Pullman

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This week, we also discuss:

  • Oscar winners (Rooting for everyone Black)
  • Billy Porter's Tuexedo-Dress
  • Michelle Obama's BookTube
  • BritBox?
  • What we're watchng


Intro Music by: @StuffDeejSays


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