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Jun 2023
37m 18s

The Thiqueness Vol 1: Respectability

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About this episode
Ally Henny and Brea Perry take over Pass The Mic this week to discuss respectability politics, the history and the problems there in, and a lot more! Enjoy this episode and be sure to pick up Ally's new book "I Won't Shut Up: Finding Your Voice When the World Tries to Silence You" An Unvarnished Perspective on Racism That Calls Black Women to Find Their Voi ... Show More
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