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Episode 3: Nishta J. Mehra—Writing At The Intersection Of Myriad Identities

March 18, 2019 lmoneill 00:47:53 0 Comments

Nishta J. Mehra is the author of the new book BROWN WHITE BLACK: An American Family at the Intersection of Race, Gender, Sexuality, and Religion. She is also the proud first-generation daughter of Indian immigrants and a longtime educator. We talked about her book, interracial adoption, gender fluidity, and gendered expectations surrounding hair. Nishta also discussed the need for...

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Episode 2: Adiba Nelson—Why Inclusion and Representation Matters

February 14, 2019 lmoneill 00:51:00 0 Comments

Adiba Nelson is a writer, author, performer, mom, wife, and occasional rabble-rouser. Adiba spoke about her work to increase inclusivity and representation of children with disabilities to children’s literature and television programming; about her burlesque performances and honest personal essays and how they offer those watching and listening permission to live their truths; and about the need for collective...

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Episode 1: Jade Beall—The Healing & Transformational Power of Photography

January 28, 2019 lmoneill 00:44:36 0 Comments

Jade Beall is a world-renowned photographer whose projects, including The Beautiful Body Project and The Bodies of Mothers, have transformed perceptions of beauty. We talked about perceptions of the bodies of women, mothers, and elders; the need for body liberation; and the healing power of photography.

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