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Race/Identity

The hazards of preferring a biological child

September 28, 2023 Culture, Race/Identity, Think

Leo Kim, an ideas contributor at Wired, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss why “biologism” is harmful, and why we need to expand our thinking on what makes for a healthy parent-child relationship.

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The many ways we monitor undocumented immigrants

September 25, 2023 Culture, Race/Identity

Stanford professor Asad L. Asad discusses his research into the ways immigrants take part in U.S. systems – like registering with the IRS – while also fearing they will be deported for taking part.

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There’s more to American history than what white people did

September 19, 2023 History, Race/Identity, Think

Michael Harriot, a columnist at theGrio.com, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss a new way to look at historical narratives – one that reworks the American story to include the voices most often overlooked.

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What’s a fishwife, anyway? A history of words about women

September 15, 2023 Education, History, Language, Literature, Race/Identity, Think

Jenni Nuttall teaches medieval literature at the University of Oxford, and she joins host Krys Boyd to discuss how words have influenced how we view female roles in society.

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Racial justice starts in your community

September 13, 2023 Current Events, Economics, Race/Identity

Princeton African American Studies professor Ruha Benjamin talks about emerging racial justice programs and policies making a difference and the inspiration we can take from that work to do better in our own lives.

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They’re not stereotypes about Black people — they’re lies

September 11, 2023 Global Issues, Race/Identity, Think

Omékongo Dibinga joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the road to anti-racism by taking on the lies that persist today that undermine Black lives, and to offer ways to reset our thinking toward a future of equality.

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The many identities of Gen Z

September 11, 2023 Culture, Race/Identity

Psychology professor Jean M. Twenge discusses the various theories as to why this generation seems more comfortable with an array of identities.

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How toxic masculinity reads to a gay man

September 6, 2023 Culture, Race/Identity

Writer and film critic Manuel Betancourt discusses his upbringing in Colombia and how that shaped his views on being a man and his deconstruction of modern male toxicity.

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Kidnapped: A Black boy’s story of surviving his white family

August 22, 2023 Literature, Race/Identity

Poet and author Shane McCrae joins host Krys Boyd to discuss his harrowing tale of abuse and neglect, why he was told his father never wanted him, and how he’s found moments of joy in his adult life.

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A lesson on trans-friendly schools

August 10, 2023 Culture, Current Events, Mental Health, Race/Identity

Gender inclusion activist Aidan Key discusses practical tips for parents and school staff to approach trans students with a sense of welcoming, creating a safe space for them to learn.

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The maestro of mystery

August 4, 2023 Culture, History, Literature, Race/Identity

Best-selling author Brenden Slocum discuss themes of authorship, authenticity and art from his novel about uncovering the truth about a composer’s legacy.

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In movies and TV, Asian American stories are claiming the spotlight

July 25, 2023 Culture, Race/Identity

New York Times reporter Matt Stevens discusses the new wave of angry, messy and action-oriented roles for Asian-American actors and how this evolution has chipped away at harmful stereotypes.

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