In the season 1 finale of Books, BBQ & Black History, we will discuss the meaning of abolition, my abolitionist praxis and journey, why you need to have a more radical imagination than your oppressors.

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S1E8: Abolition & the (Radical) Imagination Party…

This episode is inspired by what I’ve learned from Black youth over the years. This special episode will feature guests (for the first time). I’ll be having a conversation with some of my former students; NouNou, Tryll, Jeremiah will discuss the impact sociology has had on their life, what people need to know about Black youth and more.

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S1E7: Building Worlds With Black Youth

This episode focuses on the host’s own research with focus on the trap of loyalty, violence and child abuse in her career as a sociologist. Discussion will focus on the inspiration for each piece of research, what each piece is about, and what was learned after completing it.

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S1E6: What Will That Bring to the Field?

This episode will explore one of Books, BBQ & Black History’s mantras: “you need to know where you live.” I’ll be discussing some of the Black NC history and figures I’ve learned about over the years, like the Greensboro Massacre, Pauli Murray, and more. The NC events and historical figures will be used to provide an understanding of how Black oppression (and strategizing against it) connects the past, present and future.

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S1E5: You Need To Know Where You Live...

This episode will discuss what gender is (and isn’t), how it’s influenced by white supremacy and why Black folks should care. The episode will also explore the differences between patriarchal and matriarchal societies and learn who the most sacred Black folks are.

Trigger Warning: Mentions of transphobia, homophobia, misogyny, misogynoir, mentions of sexual assault and other instances of patriarchal violence and abuse. 

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 S1E4: The Most Sacred (Black Folks)

This episode will discuss what race actually means, why Black people need to hear more stories about slavery and why you aren’t supposed to talk about white supremacy. We’ll unpack the myth that the US is a “nation of immigrants,” discuss the “Book of the Day” and more.

Trigger Warning: This episode contains references to/discussions of racism, white supremacy, hate crimes, and other forms of racial violence. Please be sure to take care of your mental health.

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S1E3: How to Create a Black Person

In this episode, listeners will learn what sociology is and how it can be used to better understand Black people and the conditions they live in. The episode will also discuss a few notable Black sociologists who have influenced the host's understanding of what it means to be Black living in the US.  Listeners will also examine the connections between the erasure of Black history and genocide. 

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S1E2: The Importance of Black Sociology (& Sociologists)

In the first episode of Books, BBQ & Black History, listeners will be introduced to your host Toya, an NC based social scientist, organizer, and educator. Listeners will learn how attacks on Black history and knowledge inspired the creation of this podcast. In addition to the origin of the podcast, listeners will also learn more about the meaning of each part of the name and how it pays homage to the host’s Eastern North Carolina roots. Finally, we’ll explore the importance of creating a learning space where Black people and perspectives are centered and some topics listeners will be learning about this season.   

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S1E1: What is Books, BBQ & Black History?

Exploring Black history and knowledge using a sociological analysis with host, Toya an NC-based social scientist, organizer & educator.

