Identity

Episode 141: Sonya Renee Taylor on “The Body Is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love”

On this episode of the en(gender)ed podcast, our guest is Sonya Renee Taylor, activist, poet, and author of the NYT bestselling book, The Body is Not an Apology:  The Power of Radical Self-Love.  We speak with Sonya today about her book, her philosophy of radical self-love, and she shares specific tools, actions, and resources for…

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Episode 140: Shu Matsuo Post on his memoir, “I Took Her Name: Lessons From My Journey Into Vulnerability, Authenticity, and Feminism”

On this episode of en(gender)ed our guest is Shu Matsuo Post, feminist advocate and author of his memoir, “I Took Her Name: Lessons From My Journey Into Vulnerability, Authenticity, and Feminism,” which chronicles his journey as a Japanese man who took white American wife’s surname when they got married.  Our conversation explores how this experience…

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Episode 139: Kenya Hunt on her book, “Girl Gurl Grrrl: On Womanhood and Belonging in the Age of Black Girl Magic”

On this episode of the en(gender)ed podcast, our guest is Kenya Hunt, award-winning writer, and author of her new book, an essay collection, entitled Girl, Gurl, Grrrl:  On Womanhood and Belonging in the Age of Black Girl Magic.  Our conversation explores the lives of Black women and cultural differences within the Black community, the trials…

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Episode 15: Dr. Tonya Leslie on diversity and inclusion in children’s texts

On this episode, our guest is Dr. Tonya Leslie, an educational consultant who has worked for over 20 years in educational publishing. Dr. Leslie talks about creating educational content that engages students and youth in developing a cultural consciousness as a force for understanding ourselves and our society. She has also worked with school districts…

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