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Diary of a Mad Black Woman

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First Recorded for Radio Depaul: Diary of a Mad Black Woman is a source for conversation-not of education-and hopefully, a home for black women to speak their minds at DePaul University. Zoe has felt in their own way minimalized by male spaces and white spaces and seeks to speak on issues and give insight with the help of their friends and their listeners.

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United States

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First Recorded for Radio Depaul: Diary of a Mad Black Woman is a source for conversation-not of education-and hopefully, a home for black women to speak their minds at DePaul University. Zoe has felt in their own way minimalized by male spaces and white spaces and seeks to speak on issues and give insight with the help of their friends and their listeners.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Black Conservatism

2/9/2022
In this episode, Zoe is joined by Kasia once again to talk about conservatism and tokenism in the Black community.

Duration:01:04:32

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Representation in Media

11/16/2021
In this episode, Zoe talks about the power of representation in media, like the new Marvel Eternals movie, and how an introduction to other cultures and experiences can affect everyone. They also talk about "ginger-cide" and anti-wokeness fighting against representation.

Duration:00:45:37

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Catcalling

11/9/2021
In this episode, Zoe talks about her experiences with catcalling while trying to explain societal reasons behind its existence and presence in recent years.

Duration:00:39:25

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The Politicization of the Black Body and Franz Fanon

10/25/2021
In this episode, Zoe talks about something she learned in her Racial Philosophy class and integrates it with ideas of how Black people's existence has become a political idea. Books recommended include Franz Fanon's Black Skin, White Masks, and Charles W. Milles' The Racial Contract.

Duration:00:39:37

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Black Sitcoms

10/19/2021
In this episode, Zoe talks about the dying art of Black sitcoms. From Fresh Prince of Belair to Black-ish, she covers colorism and the politics connected to being Black on TV.

Duration:00:34:56

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Black Parenting

10/12/2021
In this episode, Zoe and their guest Kasia address black parenting through the lens of their own experiences. Sharing not only what is like as a young adult growing past them but ending the cycle for their children.

Duration:00:56:46

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First Introduction and Hood Feminsim

9/27/2021
In the very first Episode: Zoe introduces herself, shares background on the podcast's title, talks about her most recent essay on exclusion in feminism, and a must-read Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall.

Duration:00:28:34