43 episodes
Otherhood PRX
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- Society & Culture
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4.7 • 158 Ratings
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In an era of “us” and “them,” be an “other” — someone trying to understand how we all live together. Journalism about the multicultural nation America will become — hosted by Rupa Shenoy.
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MIT looked for slavery in its past... and undergrads found it in the present
A university redefines what it means to have connections to slavery.
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Why it's so hard to talk about racism that happens in school
"...We just never wanted to make white people uncomfortable."
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The spiciest memelord, revealed
Will Lilly Chin's Jeopardy! win define the rest of her life?
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MLK asked for solidarity. Will a "majority-minority" US deliver?
The next census results may show whether MLK's last dream will be fulfilled.
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What happened when a professor called his class "white racism"
Two words made him the target of death threats.
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The X-rated immigrant story
Comedian Jimmy O. Yang wrote a book about all the embarrassing things he did while trying to find his identity — including drug use and strip club visits. His parents read it. Let's just say ... there was fallout.
Customer Reviews
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Listening, learning and loving it
The complexity of identity and race fascinates me. I am on a lifelong journey to discover the power of listening and acting with compassion. ‘Otherness’ is among the best and most focused podcasts that educates me and expands my circle of compassion....and I love supporting the creative work of women!!