Illuminating Intersectionality

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**Illuminating Intersectionality**

Illuminating Intersectionality is a three-part audio series brought to you by Target’s Black Beyond Measure and hosted by Fran of Hey Fran Hey and The Friend Zone Podcast, and Chef Jade of All Jades and Dr. Tykeia Robinson of the Gettin’ Grown Podcast.

This series features dynamic discussions about identity, power, and intersectionality as a tool for honoring the beautiful complexity of Black Womanhood. Conversations cover topics such as race, class & socioeconomic status, education, food & food access, cultural expression, and more.

Latest Episodes:

Bonus Episode - “Class” is in Session (Feat: Dr. Steve D. Mobley) Oct 19, 2023

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Jade, Fran, and Keia continue to explore the nuances and complexities of the HBCU Experience

with a discussion that illuminates the intersection of race and social class. Special guest, HBCU

Assoc. Professor Steve D Mobley, joins the conversation offering some history and insight

around how social hierarchies are established, sustained and experienced at HBCUs. Concepts

such as elitism and class-passing are also explored.

S2E3: The HBCU Experience Through the Lens of Food & Culture Oct 16, 2023

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A fun and flavorful discussion of the role and impact of food and food culture on the HBCU experience. This episode features the compelling stories of food experiences and the favorite food memories of HBCU students/alumni. An overview of the history and impact agricultural efforts at HBCUs and surrounding communities is also presented. Join us at the table.

S2E2: Exploring Black Identity and the Experiences of Foreign-Born Black Students at HBCUs Oct 16, 2023

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This episode highlights the experiences of foreign born black students at historically Black colleges and universities. Hosts and guests explore the impact of the intersections of the race and ethnicity and discuss how to embrace difference and challenge division and othering on campus.

S2E1: Illuminating the Experiences and Contributions of Black Women at HBCUs Oct 16, 2023

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Using the tools and tenets of intersectionality this episode presents a rich overview and discussion of the experiences and contributions of Black women at HBCUS. Hosts and guests explore the impact of gender politics, heteronormativity, and respectability politics as tools of white supremacy at HBCUS and discuss implications for women throughout history and into the future.

Sneak Preview Oct 02, 2023

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Jade of All Jades walks us through what to expect from season 2 of Illuminating Intersectionality.