The Black Experience - Growing Up Black in America (Part 3)

The Black Experience - Growing Up Black in America (Part 3)

From "So...Here's the thing..." by MarQuis

December 19, 2020 · 44 min · Season 2 · Episode 3

About this episode

The episode explores the complexities of growing up Black in America, discussing various social issues and the importance of education within the community.

Welcome back and thanks for listening to our podcast, "So...Here's the thing". As we continue to discuss our shared and divergent experiences with being Black in America. Sometimes light, sometimes heavy, we discuss issues like gentrification, Black illiteracy, how we self-identify within our own communities and growing Black and educated and what the word "education" means to many Black Americans. We also discuss some reasons (or what some might call "excuses") why we struggle within our community. This important discussion continues to explore how we move, touch and inspire each other, how we "do the work" and what the next steps can be for the next generation of Black young men and women.  We invite you to peek behind the Black curtain and get a glimpse of some of the complex issues we face within our community. Special thanks to my guests for their participation.  Please continue to "Like", "Share" and "Subscribe" to our podcast. Enjoy!

Topics covered

  • Black experience
  • gentrification
  • Black illiteracy
  • self-identity
  • education
  • community issues

Keywords

  • Black community
  • next generation
  • inspiration

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Black Experience - Growing Up Black in America, So...Here's the thing

Places: America

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