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The purpose of Fitting the Description is to dissect how intersectionality and identity influences the way people are treated in the United States of America. We will also challenge our audience to imagine a society free from systems of oppression so that they might walk in true liberation.

Annette Christie and Darren Dubose

  • Aug 27, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • monthly NEW EPISODES
  • 46m AVG DURATION
  • 9 EPISODES


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The Description of a Civil Rights Icon

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 53:12


This Podcast is rooted in the quest for systemic change for the least of these. Annette and Darren understand that everything they are is because of those who have paved the way before them. This is the final episode of season 1 and to wrap the season up they have invited a Civil Rights Icon, Mrs. Sheyann Christburg to charge this generation.

The Description of a Dark-Skin Woman (Part 2 of a Conversation on Colorism)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2020 66:57


Colorism is prejudice or discrimination against individuals with a dark skin tone, typically among people within the same ethnic or racial group and it has plagued the black community for far too long. Today we will have a moving conversation with a dark-skinned woman, Josephine Amusa. We take a deep dive into how colorism has impacted her life.

The Description of a Light Skin Man (Part 1 of a Conversation on Colorism)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 42:01


Colorism is prejudice or discrimination against individuals with a dark skin tone, typically among people within the same ethnic or racial group and it has plagued the black community for far too long. Today we will a conversation with a lighter-skinned individual, Dorian Davis. This conversation will be thought-provoking and provide nuggets and ways in which we can deface and challenge colorism within the black community.

The Description of a Nigerian Woman

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 44:38


Today's episode discusses another facet of blackness and explores how ethnicity dictates our human experiences. Our guest, Nekpen Osuan is a Nigerian woman with a unique perspective as an immigrant. Enjoy!

The Black Queer Person

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 71:18


Black Queer persons have been ostracized within the black community for countless years. Today we will have a robust conversation with Willie the Genius and dissect the in and outs of his intersectionality. Get ready for an extremely vulnerable and eye-opening conversation.

The Description of a Black Lesbian Woman

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 46:34


Black lesbians have been marginalized within the black community for years. Today, we will jump into a meaningful discussion with Tiffany Madison about the challenges she continues to face because of how she identifies. Our hope is that hearts, minds, and policies are changed as a result of this conversation.

The Description of a Black Woman

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 48:45


Black women have been disenfranchised, silenced, and marginalized since the inception of this country. Today, we have a conversation with Khadijah Abdullah about the challenges that face our Black women and a moment for our society to make shifts in work policies to provide all Americans with the respect to be their authentic self each day.

The Description of a Black Male

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2020 40:51


Black men have been oppressed for 400 years through slavery, lynching, mass incarceration, and police brulaity. Today, we will have a conversation with Damien Jones about the realities of the Black man in America and a moment to reimagine what the world would look like without these systems of oppression.

Introducing: Fitting the Description

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 2:49


Join Annette Christie and Darren Dubose two educators, advocates, and friends who are eager to dream and reimagine a world full of liberation. This podcast will offer food for thought, dynamic guests, and a deep look into how identity shapes us all. Subscribe now for updates.

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