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Black Maternal Health Matters

Black Maternal Health Matters

On this episode of Our Body Politic, Farai Chideya looks back at our conversations around Black Maternal health. First, she speaks with Aftershock co-director Tonya Lewis Lee and film subject Shawnee Benton Gibson. Then, we hear from Dr. Rachel Hardeman about racism...
How Black Women are Leading the Soft Life Movement

How Black Women are Leading the Soft Life Movement

On this episode of Our Body Politic, guest host Mara S. Campo looks at the idea of the “soft life” as a form of self-care for Black women. Mara speaks with Dr. Judith Joseph, a board-certified psychiatrist, and Chair of Women in Medicine Collaborative at Columbia...
Black Country Music Stars on Diversifying The Genre

Black Country Music Stars on Diversifying The Genre

On this episode of Our Body Politic, guest host Mara S. Campo looks at the foundational role of Black Americans in country music, and the barriers to entry that still exist. First, we hear Mara’s conversation with Professor Francesca Royster, author of “Black Country...
January 6th: An American Story

January 6th: An American Story

On this special episode of Our Body Politic, host Farai Chideya gives an exclusive look at the story behind the January 6th Committee as told by its investigators of color from our first-ever audio documentary: “January 6th: An American Story.” We’ll hear from...
A Love Letter to Hip-Hop: How Women Shaped the First 50 Years

A Love Letter to Hip-Hop: How Women Shaped the First 50 Years

On this episode of Our Body Politic, guest host Callie Crossley, who is a host and commentator for GBH Boston, looks back at the first 50 years of women in Hip-Hop with educator and MC Danielle “Queen D.” Scott and author and cultural critic Aisha Durham....