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Feb 2023
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#152: Listen to This to Get Smarter with...

Mary Jelkovsky
About this episode

The most wide-ranging conversation on this podcast! Activist and educator Blair Imani talks to us about topics spanning racism, religion, mental health, marriage, and so much more.

You will learn...

  • how subtle racism can show up and what to do about it
  • why Blair chose to convert to Islam
  • how to feel your feelings AND move forward - ways to intentionally approach marriage with feminism at the forefront

If you made an anti-racist promise in 2020, this is your reminder that there is still tons of work to be done in 2023 and beyond.

Blair Imani (she/her) is the creator of the viral web series Smarter in Seconds. She is the LA Times Bestselling author of Read This to Get Smarter and Head of Education at Feminist for All. She is also the author of Making Our Way Home and Modern HERstory. Her scholarship spans intersectionality, gender studies, race and racism, sociology, and United States history. As a public speaker, Blair Imani has presented at universities including Oxford and Harvard. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Tegan and Sara Foundation. The New York Times praises Blair Imani’s unique ability to create “progressive lessons with vibrant visuals and a perky, quirky delivery.”

Her work centers women and girls, global Black communities, and the LGBTQ+ community. As an educator, influencer, and semi-retired organizer, Blair Imani is dedicated to making the world less terrible and amplifying the voices and work of those fighting the good fight. Learn more about Blair Imani by visiting blairimani.com.

Follow Blair on Instagram: @blairimani
Get Blair’s book, Read This to Get Smarter: https://blairimani.com/read-this-to-get-smarter

And if you enjoyed this episode, screenshot it and share it on social media! Make sure to tag @maryspodcast and @blairimani Mentioned In This Episode... Reclaiming Our Space by Feminista Jones: http://reclaimingourspace.com

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