Selena and Race
From Anything For Selena by WBUR & Futuro Studios
February 23, 2021 · 45 min · Episode 8
About this episode
Maria analyzes the significance of Selena's race in her legacy and reflects on her own identity.
After the premiere of Selena: The Series on Netflix, some fans claimed Selena had been "whitewashed" in the show. In this episode, Maria analyzes why Selena's brownness is an essential part of her legacy and reflects on how the exploration of Selena's race led Maria to revelations about her own identity.
People in this episode
Host: Maria
Topics covered
- race
- identity
- legacy
- media representation
- cultural analysis
Keywords
- Selena
- race
- identity
- whitewashing
- Netflix
- cultural legacy
- brownness
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Selena: The Series
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