Everyone is happy
We are talking about the black wealth, the black joy and the black ending in today’s plot. Listen to Ashley discussing why she likes soap operas outside the door, then stick with Jordy and Mhairie’s discussion of Cinderella, being recreated by the black queer of Cinderella, queer reenactment.
Gate beyond: Wealth and Escape (0:22)
Ashley talks about a soap opera “outside the door” about a wealthy black family in Maryland. She talks about the goal of escapism. Despite being mostly dismissive in real life, she also talks about wealth on screen. .
Cinderella is dead: Booking bans and bold stories (05:34)
Join FBC contributors Jodi and Mhailly, who sneak into the ban Cinderella is dead Kalynn Bayron and his content on the power of diverse storytelling. They discuss why books with LGBTQ+ representation and feminist themes are often challenged and how this is associated with a broader attack on libraries, education and free expression. If you are passionate about fighting bans and protecting inclusive stories, this conversation is for you!
Books and resources mentioned:
Davenportes of Marquis of Christal
The color of money: Racial wealth gap between black banks and Mehrsa Baradaran
A glimmer of hope for the HBCU in the demise of affirmative action From an insider
Black wealth is increasing, but racial wealth gap is also increasing From Brookings
Cinderella is dead.
Last night at the Telegram Club in Malinda Lo
ALA statement on the White House attack on the Institute of Museum and Library Services From the American Library Association (ALA)
Tracking Trump administration’s attack on libraries From American Library Magazine
Trump’s attack on the Education Department explains From the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
How will the Ministry of Education destroy the students From the National Education Association (NEA)
Learn more about the ban and take action From Pen America
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This episode was edited and produced by Renee Powers on the land of the Dakota ancestors.
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