Today on “The Sunday Read,” listen to Claudia Rankine reflect on the precariousness of being black in America. Her words were written five years ago after avowed white supremacist Dylann Roof killed nine black people at a Bible study in Charleston, South Carolina. We are revisiting them now that they have — yet again — been rendered relevant.
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Nov 2018
Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah on “Friday Black”
<p>“Black people being murdered is unfortunately a constant in this country. Murdered with impunity. It’s something that’s constantly on my mind,” Adjei-Brenyah says. “So some of these stories respond to that very specifically.” Plus, Joseph Ellis discusses his new book, “America ... Show More
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Jan 2021
Race And The Capitol Riot: An American Story We've Heard Before
In 1898, white supremacists in Wilmington, N.C., led what is known as the only successful coup ever to take place on American soil. They overthrew the government because Black leaders there had recently been elected by Black voters, explains Vann Newkirk, who wrote about that day ... Show More
13m 11s
May 2021
Should People Who Don’t Identify As Black Say The N Word + Rolling Loud 2021 Thoughts
What’s up legendaries, it’s Ameenha Lee. In this podcast episode, I wanted to talk about a very popular topic. Everyone who is not black just loves to say the N word. On the other hand, who can truly say the historically traced word? In this episode, I give my honest thoughts. Se ... Show More
17m 31s
Oct 2021
BONUS: 'Nina' And 'Just Us' Offer Ways To Start A Conversation On Race
After the protests last year, we heard the phrase "racial reckoning" a lot, as some groups of people struggled to catch up with what's just been reality for many others. On this episode of NPR's new Book of the Day podcast, we've got two books that might help you reckon with that ... Show More
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