About this episode

The episode discusses the experiences of Black women in recognition and identity within societal spaces.

A formal White House event, a glass of wine she never wanted, and a President calling her by name while she’s trying to keep it together. That’s how our conversation with Dr. Trudi Michelle Morrison begins, and it only gets more honest from there. We talk about what recognition can mean when you’re a Black woman in spaces where you’re treated like a symbol before you’re treated like a person, and how long it can take to understand the quiet strategies operating around you. If you care about c...

People in this episode

Host: Ellington Brown

Guest: Dr. Trudi Michelle Morrison

Topics covered

• recognition
• Black women
• identity
• social dynamics
• personal experiences

Keywords

• Chardonnay
• White House event
• Black woman
• recognition
• social strategies

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