On Today's episode, co-hosts Jo'-Hannah Valentin and Shay Milner talk with tenured Vanderbilt professor Dr. Ikard about black masculinity and feminism. This marks the first episode in a February mini-series in commemoration of Black History Month, where Black Tea will be interviewing and talking about different components of black history, including literature, gender politics, and the formation of black history. 

Additional resources about this topic can be found on our website under our episode transcript!

To listen to Dr. Ikard's TedX talk, go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bb04xj7LS34&t=56s. 

and, to see and/or purchase his art, check out https://www.ikardgallery.com/.

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Credits

Shay Milner, co-host

Jo'Hannah Valentin, co-host

Music by Ketsa at https://freemusicarchive.org/

Episode edited with Audacity

What we're drinking: Earl Grey Black Tea, https://www.bigelowtea.com/Teas/Tea-Type/Black-Tea/Earl-Grey-Tea. 

Today's black history event: The Combahee River Collective. For more resources, check out this episode's transcript!

Quote of the day: "When I dare to be powerful— to use my strength in the service of my vision— then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid" —Audre Lorde. 

Self-care tip of the day: "Start taking compliments like a champ." https://bestlifeonline.com/self-care-tips/

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