Black Women on Writing with Purpose, and What History Says about Overlooking the Insurrection

Farai Chideya talks with author Roxane Gay about the skill and craft required to write about trauma. Writer Deesha Philyaw of “The Secret Lives of Church Ladies” explores womanhood, relationships, and “what we owe our mothers.” Journalist Soledad O’Brien on navigating racism and sexism in the media industry, and striking out on her own. On Sippin’ the Political Tea, Errin Haines of The 19th examines the importance of taking the insurrection of January 6th seriously, with political scientist Christina Greer and public policy expert Carol Anderson.EPISODE RUNDOWN00:42 Roxane Gay on the skill it takes to write about trauma12:44 Deesha Philyaw on writing and womanhood22:37 Soledad O’Brien on taking her own path in journalism31:45 Sippin’ the Political Tea: Errin Haines and special guests Carol Anderson and Christina Greer talk about the week’s news

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