Podcast appearances and mentions of Morgan Jerkins

On this episode of Antioch MFA's LitCit, host Bo Thomas Newman chats with author, screenwriter, editor, director, journalist, and professor, Morgan Jerkins. They discuss her multifaceted career as a professor, editor and journalist, the balance between fiction and nonfiction, her past works such as This Will Be My Undoing: Living at the Intersection of Black, Female, and Feminist in (White) America and Caul Baby, her path to directing her first short film, Black Madonna, and how her new novel, Zeal, came to be, which is in stores now. This episode was produced by Mansi Aneja and mastered by Mitko Grigorov.

A Daughter of the Great Migration Reclaims Her Roots New York Times bestselling and National Magazine Award-winning author Morgan Jerkins will be at the Main Library this October to discuss Wandering in Strange Lands, the powerful story of her journey to understand her northern and southern roots, the Great Migration, and the displacement of black people across America. She will be the first featured Lit Chat author in the Library's new African American History series of community programs. The project, in part, seeks to expand the Library's African American History Collection and the associated Digital Community Archive and to make customers aware of all the FREE family research and local history resources available to them in the Special Collections Department at the Main Library, including the newly-expanded Memory Lab. For more information about how you can contribute materials to Special Collections or use these publicly-available resources to trace your family roots, research the history of your home or neighborhood and more, please click on this link. Morgan Jerkins's most recent book is the novel Caul Baby, an Amazon Best Book of 2021. Her other books are Wandering in Strange Lands: A Daughter of the Great Migration Reclaims Her Roots, one of Time's must-read books of 2020, and This Will Be My Undoing: Living at the Intersection of Black, Female, and Feminist in (White) America, a New York Times Bestseller. As a journalist, she's written about the internet, intersecting social issues and popular media through celebrity profiles and interviews, reportage, commentary, and personal essays. Her work has appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Times, and Vanity Fair, among others. She's won two National Magazine Awards and was a Forbes 30 Under 30 Leader in Media. Jerkins is also a filmmaker. Her debut short film, Black Madonna, which she wrote and co-directed, was selected at the Big Apple Film Festival, Pan African Film & Arts Festival, and NewFilmmakers Los Angeles. She teaches Creative Writing at Princeton University, where she also holds a Bachelor's in Comparative Literature. She has an MFA from Bennington College, and has taught at Columbia University, Pacific University, The New School, and Leipzig University, where she was the Guest Picador Professor. Based in New York City, she was born and raised in New Jersey. Interviewer Prof. Tammy Cherry has taught at Florida State College at Jacksonville as an English professor for 22 years. Along with composition classes, Tammy teaches African American literature and honors classes. She is a lifelong Jacksonville resident and recently served as co-host for the WJCT podcast Bygone Jax. Praise for Morgan Jerkins's Books “In Morgan Jerkins's remarkable debut essay collection, This Will Be My Undoing, she is a deft cartographer of black girlhood and womanhood. From one essay to the next, Jerkins weaves the personal with the public and political in compelling, challenging ways... With this collection, she shows us that she is unforgettably here, a writer to be reckoned with.” — Roxanne Gay “[A] forthright and informative account. . . . Jerkins's careful research and revelatory conversations with historians, activists, and genealogists result in a disturbing yet ultimately empowering chronicle of the African-American experience. Readers will be moved by this brave and inquisitive book.” — Publishers Weekly on Wandering in Strange Lands “Morgan Jerkins' fantastic, expansive novel of mothers and daughters and Harlem, Caul Baby, is a meditation on the limits of inheritance and legacy. It's also a love letter to a rapidly changing neighborhood.”— Kaitlyn Greenidge Check out Morgan's works from the library! Continue Reading MORGAN RECOMMENDS Girl, Woman, Other by Bernadine Evaristo Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado FEM by Magda Carneci THE LIBRARY RECOMMENDS Dear Ijeawele, or, A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie  Eloquent Rage: A Black Feminist Discovers Her Superpower by Brittney Cooper  Life, I Swear: Intimate Stories From Black Women on Identity, Healing, and Self-Trust by Chloe Dulce Louvouezo  A Renaissance of Our Own: A Memoir & Manifesto on Reimagining by Rachel E Cargle  Citizen: An American Lyric by Claudia Rankine  The Love Song of W.E.B. Du Bois by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers  These Ghost are Family by Maisy Card  Neighbors and Other Stories by Diane Oliver  The Revisioners by Margaret Wilkerson Sexton  --- Never miss an event! Sign up for email newsletters at https://bit.ly/JaxLibraryUpdates  Jacksonville Public LibraryWebsite: https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl Contact Us: jplpromotions@coj.net 

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit lyz.substack.comThis season, we brought back my friend and the wildly talented author Morgan Jerkins to talk about sex, dating, love, and heartbreak all while reading your emails.Morgan Jerkins is the New York Times bestselling author of This Will Be My Undoing, Wandering in Strange Lands, and Caul Baby. A newly minted Brooklynite, Jerkins has taught at Columbia Univer…

Welcome back for the second and final season of This American Ex-Wife: The Podcast! This season was generously sponsored by Funny Girls, which is a program run by The Harnisch Foundation that uses improv to teach leadership skills to girls and non-binary kids in grades three through eight. You can learn more about its work here. This season we will also have some paywalled episodes, so if you want to support the podcast, become a subscriber to Men Yell at Me. That way you won't miss me and Dan Savage talking about sex, Morgan Jerkins giving us dating advice, and Rebecca Woolf expounding on who is really responsible for your orgasm.This season has some pretty spectacular guests like Dan Savage and Eve Rodsky! *faints*New episodes will go live on Thursday morning at 1 a.m. ET and you can listen to them wherever you subscribe to podcasts.For our first episode, Lyz talked to Scaachi Koul about how marriage consumes your identity, how everyone should get divorced, and her new book Sucker Punch, which is out on March 11, 2025. Do yourself a favor and pre-order it now.It's a beautiful bruiser of a memoir and I cannot stop thinking about it.An excerpt from Sucker Punch which we reference in the episode was published in The Cut.Zachary Oren Smith is the producer, and Suzanne Glémot made the art for the show. And thank you to everyone who shared their stories with us.If you loved this episode, we have a whole first season you can listen to. You can also buy Lyz's New York Times best-selling book This American Ex-Wife. Get full access to Men Yell at Me at lyz.substack.com/subscribe

On Kendrick, Drake and a fool's opinion of their beef; on a beautiful piece between Black-Italian cinematic ties; on Don Lemon as a voice for inspiration; on teaching those who can't write how to write.

In this episode of the Brilliant Idiots, Nyla Simone joins Andrew Schultz and Charlamagne Tha God dive into the ongoing drama between Kendrick Lamar and Drake. They break down the diss tracks these two heavyweights dropped and take wild guesses about Drake's next chess move. Plus, they get into the nitty-gritty of street cred and how Instagram can make or break your rep. They can't help but notice the eerie silence from other artists when it comes to backing Drake in this showdown. They toss around ideas and speaking of hot topics, they tackle the sticky accusations thrown at Drake, like being labeled a creeper. They dissect Questlove's input and how the West Coast vibe adds spice to rap battles. And of course, they're not done until they dish out what they think Drake and Kendrick should do next. They discuss the latest drama involving DJ Vlad and Morgan Jerkins. And in a thoughtful twist, they round it all off with a chat about critical race theory and the importance of team harmony. Chapters 00:00 Celebrating the 500th episode of the Brilliant Idiots Podcast 01:27 Andrew's feelings after selling out Madison Square Garden 03:42 Andrew's experience with 50 Cent at Madison Square Garden 04:42 The impact of 50 Cent's support for Andrew 05:12 The release of Kendrick Lamar's diss tracks 09:28 Drake's response with the release of his diss tracks 11:21 The impact of the diss tracks on the music industry 15:13 The impact of the diss tracks on Drake's reputation 23:23 Speculating on Drake's next moves 26:29 The coordinated effort to take Drake down 30:13 Exploring strategies for Drake to regain credibility 35:21 The Lack of Support for Drake 39:53 The Impact of Public Perception 44:00 Drake's Handling of the Battle 53:22 The OVO Mole Theory 55:08 Kendrick's Victory Lap 01:04:03 The Significance of the West Coast Sound 01:09:38 The Controversy Surrounding Drake and Kendrick Lamar's Lyrics 01:11:04 The Importance of Proof in Rap Battles 01:11:29 The Impact of Diss Tracks on Artists' Careers 01:19:35 The Dynamics of the Comedy Central Roast 01:20:30 The Challenges of Performing Stand-Up Comedy 01:29:38 The Debate About Race and Representation in Hip-Hop Culture 01:44:00 Understanding Perspectives and Power Dynamics 01:46:36 Playing Positions in Team Building 01:57:44 Resentment and the Importance of Loving What You Do ************************************ Get Honest or Die Lying Why Small Talk Sucks By Charlamagne Tha God (Pre Order) https://a.co/d/gpFlOol Check out Andrew Schulz www.theandrewschulz.com Alice Randall "My Black Country" Out Now! https://a.co/d/1VTFp9i Check out all the podcast on Charlamagne's "Black Effect Network" https://blackeffect.com Check Out "Summer Of 85" on Audible www.audible.com/pd/Summer-of-85-A…areTest=TestShare TaylorMade-It Production Contact: Taylormadeitprod@gmail.com

We talk about the aftermath of the Kendrick Vs Drake Beef, and DJ Vlad's comments on whether or not its his place to comment on it --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anythingperiod/message

Charlamagne tha God has been dominating hip-hop radio for years, and lately, his influence has extended far beyond the music industry; for better or worse, Charlamagne has become one of the go-to voices for political discourse in the Black community. And while his comments often resonate with The Breakfast Club audience, they've also been picked up by political operatives across party lines. This week, Brittany sits down with Democratic pollster Terrance Woodbury and POLITICO National Correspondent Brakkton Booker to discuss Charlamagne's power as a pundit and if tha God's politics are indicative of larger trends among Black voters. Then, Brittany turns to a classic television show that just celebrated it's 25th anniversary: HBO's The Sopranos. Although the show wrapped years ago, it remains a deeply salient portrayal of assimilation and conditional whiteness. Brittany chats with author Morgan Jerkins about whiteness in America and why the show's commentary on Italian Americans resonated with them as Black women. To end the show, Brittany passes the mic to music journalist Naima Cochrane to answer a question about the Nicki Minaj and Megan thee Stallion beef.

Best-selling author Morgan Jerkins joins Lyz to read reader emails and give some frank advice and heartfelt insight to your divorces, break ups, and new lives.If you like what you hear, preorder This American Ex-Wife and subscribe to this newsletter. It's the best way to support our work!Show notes:* You can read more work by Morgan Jerkins by buying her books. You can also follow her on Twitter or Instagram.* This American Ex-Wife is hosted by Lyz Lenz (@LyzLenz) and produced by Zachary Oren Smith (@ZachOSmith). Illustration by Alessandro Gottardo. Show art by Suzanne Glémot (@tape_remover). Get full access to Men Yell at Me at lyz.substack.com/subscribe

Alicia Garza welcomes two guests this week: Cole Brown, an author, producer, and political commentator, and  Natalie Johnson, a writer and illustrator who focuses on racial justice and gender equity. Brown and Johnson just published a collection of letters and illustrations on the subject of Black love called Black Love Letters. The collection features contributions from Brontez Purnell, Morgan Jerkins, Reverend Al Sharpton, and Dr. Imani Perry, among many others. Garza, Brown and Johnson take a deep dive into this extraordinary collection of essays and illustrations.Alicia's roundup focuses on the death, destruction and devastation in Gaza.Black Love LettersCole Brown on Twitter, InstagramNatalie Johnson on Twitter, InstagramLady Don't Take No on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube & TikTokAlicia Garza on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube & TikTok * Do you have a question for Lady's Love Notes? Seeking advice on love/romance/relationships? CLICK HERE to send Lady Garza your question, and she may read it on the show! This pod is supported by the Black Futures LabProduction by Phil SurkisTheme music: "Lady Don't Tek No" by Latyrx Alicia Garza founded the Black Futures Lab to make Black communities powerful in politics. She is the co-creator of #BlackLivesMatter and the Black Lives Matter Global Network, an international organizing project to end state violence and oppression against Black people. Garza serves as the Strategy & Partnerships Director for the National Domestic Workers Alliance. She is the co-founder of Supermajority, a new home for women's activism. Alicia was recently named to TIME's Annual TIME100 List of the 100 Most Influential People in the World, alongside her BLM co-founders Opal Tometi and Patrisse Cullors. She is the author of the critically acclaimed book, The Purpose of Power: How We Come Together When We Fall Apart (Penguin Random House),  and she warns you -- hashtags don't start movements. People do. 

Vanity Fair writer Morgan Jerkins joins Tavis to explore why black audiences like Italian American icons on screen.

We continue this season's exploration of the ideas, people, and places shaping the future of Blackness. In this episode, Nigel Richard chats with New York Times bestselling author Morgan Jerkins about the construction of Black identity online.    Their conversation responds to Jenkins' Mother Jones article, "Black or Bot?",  where she unpacks how Blackness is exploited online for political gain.   Tune in and journey with us beyond the borders of time.   Hosted by: Nigel Richard Special thanks: Sebabatso Manoeli-Lesame, Laetitia Nolwazi Mbuli, Yasmeen Rubidge, Modupeola Oyebolu, Lindokuhle Nkosi and Daryl Hannah    Produced by: The Good People at Between Productions Website: Moya Digital Magazine  

THROWBACK (Originally released on July 19, 2021): On this week's episode, we're talking ~dreams~ (after we discuss Emily's inappropriate summer attire). Come hear all about our dreams, recurring and otherwise, before we get into the book talk. Speaking of books, we're discussing a thriller, folklore, a heavy romcom, and a Gatsby retelling, Thank you for listening!! Join our fan club at: https://www.patreon.com/booksandthecitypod. Grab your BATC merch (and stay tuned for a summer addition): https://www.booksandthecitypod.com/merch. Browse and shop all the books we've discussed on this episode and past episodes at bookshop.org/shop/booksandthecity. Subscribe to our newsletter on our website, and send us an email at booksandthecitypod@gmail.com-------------> Libby just read: Honey Girl by Morgan Jerkins (14:48-25:49) https://www.harpercollins.com/products/honey-girl-morgan-rogers?variant=39308755796002 Up next for Libby: Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters Becky just read: The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo (25:50-36:43) https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250784780 Up next for Becky: The Happiest Girl in the World by Alena Dillon Emily just read: The Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia (36:44-46:34) https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/577066/gods-of-jade-and-shadow-by-silvia-moreno-garcia/ Up next for Emily: Certain Dark Things Raybearer by Silvia Moreno-Garcia Kayla just read: The Stranger in the Mirror by Liv Constantine (46:35-52:56) https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-stranger-in-the-mirror-liv-constantine?variant=32257225031714 Up next for Kayla: The American Heiress by Daisy Goodwin Music by EpidemicSound, logo art by @niczollos, all opinions our own.

On this episode of Black & Published, Nikesha is speaking with writer, editor, and New York Times Bestselling author Morgan Jerkins. Jerkins, who previously wrote the essay collection, This Will Be My Undoing and the memoir Wandering in Strange Lands, marks her fiction debut with Caul Baby. The Senior Culture Editor for ESPN's The Undefeated and a visiting professor at Columbia University, Jerkins' work has been featured in The New Yorker, The New York Times, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, ELLE, Esquire and more. She is currently based in Harlem. During the interview Jerkins' opens up about how her memoir helped inspire parts of her novel and why she chose to examine Black motherhood with such intensity. She also discusses the undercurrent of displacement that drives the motivations of her characters, how women make an enterprise out of their bodies, and why when she's all written out, first and foremost, she wants to be remembered. ***Follow @Nikesha_Elise on Twitter and Instagram and check out her latest novel Beyond Bourbon Street available everywhere books are sold. Don't forget to subscribe to Black & Published on your podcast platform of choice as well as rate and review. If you have thoughts, feedback, or questions about the episode, hit us up at @blkandpublished on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #blackandpublished. Support the show

Amanda and Jenn discuss books set in the Caribbean, low-stakes fun, blind dates with sci-fi, and more in this week's episode of Get Booked. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. For listener feedback and questions, as well as a complete list of books discussed in this episode, visit our website. Feedback The Backup by Erica Kudisch (rec'd by April) American Pop by Snowden Wright (rec'd by Tori) The Love Songs of WEB Dubois by Honoree Fanonne Jeffers (rec'd by Siobhan) Annette Gordon-Reed's The Hemingses of Montecello, Morgan Jerkins's Wandering in Strange Lands, and Jenn Shapland's My Autobiography of Carson McCullers (rec'd by Gina) Books Discussed The Luminous Dead by Caitlin Starling Machinehood by S.B. Divya (cw: death of a child, unwanted pregnancy) His Only Wife by Peace Adzo Medie The Rib King by Ladee Hubbard (cw: racial violence and slurs, harm to children) Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q Sutanto Heroine Complex series by Sarah Kuhn When the Emperor was Divine by Julie Otsuka Thirteen Doorways, Wolves Behind Them All by Laura Ruby (cw: violence against women and children) (rec'd by Annika) Beasts of a Little Land by Juhea Kim (tw rape, ethnic war) When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain by Nghi Vo The Suffragette Scandal by Courtney Milan The Care and Feeding of Waspish Widows by Olivia Waite Dominicana by Angie Cruz (tw domestic violence) When We Were Birds by Ayanna Lloyd Banwo, my new obsession (out March 15 but i don't care) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb. 26 marks 10 years since the death of Trayvon Martin, which sparked the Black Lives Matter movement. But what's happened in the U.S. since its latest racial reckoning? New York Magazine editor Lindsay Peoples Wagner and Morgan Jerkins explored this in the latest issue. Jerkins joins us alongside author Derecka Purnell to talk about the lasting impact of Martin's death.

Renee and Natalia get together to record their first episode together so it's fitting that it's the last one of the year.  Each gives their top five books of the year along with their reasoning and, honestly? You're probably going to end up adding *something* to your TBR at the end of the episode. Thanks for joining us in 2021, and we can't wait to see you next year.   Books Mentioned:  Renee's Top Five Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley Do Better by Rachel Ricketts (interview here) Also mentioned: Mindfulness Won't Cure Racism by Tayler Simon The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan Four Treasures of the Sky by Jenny Tinghui Zhang The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris Renee's Honorable Mentions You'll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey by Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar The Rib King by Ladee Hubbard We Keep the Dead Close by Becky Cooper   Natalia's Top Five Caul Baby by Morgan Jerkins (interview here) Disasterology: Dispatches from the Front Lines of the Climate Crisis by Samantha Montano (interview here) Where the Wild Ladies Are by Aoko Matsuda The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin Fifty Words for Rain by Ashe Lemmie Natalia's Honorable Mentions The Actual Star by Monica Byrne The Girl in the Road by Monica Byrne  The Power of Knitting: Stitching Together our Lives in a Fractured World by Loretta Napoleoni (Book Review) Follow and support our hosts:   Follow Renee: Instagram Follow Natalia: Twitter | Instagram Support our sponsors! Shop 50+ feminist businesses through the Feminist Book Club Holiday Gift Guide! Beyond the Box: Our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday This episode was edited by Phalin Oliver and produced by Renee Powers on the ancestral land of the Dakota people. Original music by @iam.onyxrose Learn more about Feminist Book Club on our website, sign up for our emails, shop our Bookshop.org recommendations, and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, Pinterest.

Who are these new folx on the block?! In this episode, Brendane and Alyssa are talking about gentrification, blackness, mambo sauce, and the new show Harlem (2021) on Amazon Prime that has Blackademic Twitter abuzz. There are definitely spoilers in this episode! What's the Word? Gentrification. We explain the term, its origins, and the causes and effects of gentrification on those who are displaced. What We're Reading. "'D.C. is mambo sauce': Black cultural production in a gentrifying city" by Ashanté M. Reese. This essay centers mambo sauce as the object of observation* to examine larger tensions related to race, class, and power in the city. Both Brendane and Alyssa have Capital City Co mambo sauce in their fridges, speaking to the way materials associated with Blackness is appropriated, commodified, and circulated. We discuss the way these materials of belonging for Black people become markers of authenticity at the same time Black people are being pushed out of their neighborhoods. What In the World?! We ask why are they gentrifying oxtail, and discuss the new TV series Harlem (2021), directed by Malcolm D. Lee that features four Black women navigating life and love in the city. We discuss the trap of representation, the in/accurate portrayal of our department, and the ways Black women are often forced to sacrifice something for success. We also discuss the census and the way population dynamics have shifted in the neighborhood in the past decade. Columbia University Student Worker Strike Fund Liked what you heard? Donate here! Health Effects of Gentrification (CDC, 2015) Race, Class, and the Packaging of Harlem (Sabiyha Prince, 2005) “D.C. is mambo sauce”: Black cultural production in a gentrifying city (Ashanté M. Reese, 2020) Tallawah Abroad: Remembering Little Jamaica (Sharine Taylor, 2019) I'm a black gentrifier in Harlem – and it's not a good feeling (Morgan Jerkins, 2015) Chocolate Cities: The Black Map of American Life (Marcus Anthony Hunter & Zandria Robinson, 2018) Harlemworld: Doing Race and Class in Contemporary Black America (John L. Jackson Jr, 2003) ZD merch available here and the syllabus for ZD 201 is here! Let us know what you thought of the episode @zorasdaughters on Instagram and @zoras_daughters on Twitter! Transcript will be available on our website here.

Join Your Favorite Librarian this week as she shares some titles, tools, and insight on how reading is an act of Self Discipline. Firstly, check out this week's reading list of titles to guide you along your journey. This episode's suggestions include:"Brujas: The Magic and Power of Witches of Color" by Lorraine Monteagut, PhD"The Black Trans Prayer Book" by J Mase III and Lady Dane Figuera Edidi"This Will Be My Undoing: Living at the Intersection of Black, Female and Feminist in (White) America" by Morgan Jerkins "Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen: The Emotional Lives of Black Women" by Inger Burnett-Zeigler, PhD"Storm for the Living and the Dead" by Charles BukowskiAllow this episode to contribute to the great energy in your safe space or provide an energy that compliments you. You are constantly evolving and growing-- and reading is a fulcrum, providing a balance, and wealth, of information and insight. As you continue defining your interests and passions, refine your strengths, explore your weakness-- allow reading to assist you. You are not alone, my friend! There is a book out there for you. Continue reading!Support the show (https://paypal.me/forrestnogump)

We love revisiting our favorite books for episodes of Novel Pairings, but there's also something truly special about finding a new-to-us classic that becomes a forever favorite. There is Confusion by Jessie Redmon Fauset was a book neither of us had read or even knew much about before deciding to cover it on the podcast.  What we found was a beautiful and nuanced novel of manners that both echoed many of our favorite works while offering something wholly original. We keep this episode spoiler-free to encourage more readers to give this novel a chance. We hope you'll listen and then pick up this too long neglected Harlem Renaissance classic. For more bonus episodes, nerdy classes, and extra book talk,  join our Classics Club: patreon.com/novelpairings.com. Connect with us  on Instagram or Twitter. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get updates and behind-the-scenes info. Get two audiobooks for the price of one from Libro.fm. Use our Libro.fm affiliate code NOVELPAIRINGS and support independent bookstores. Skip to the pairings with this timestamp: [33:15]   Shop the pairings with our affiliate links below:   Books mentioned: There is Confusion by Jessie Redmon Fauset (Amazon) Passing by Nella Larsen (Amazon) [30:39]   Chelsey's Pairings   Pride by Ibi Zoboi (Amazon) [36:06] This Lovely City by Louise Hare (Amazon) [42:23] Becoming by Michelle Obama (Amazon) [49:18]   Sara's Pairings   On Beauty by Zadie Smith (Amazon) [33:33] No One is Coming to Save Us by Stephanie Powell Watts (Amazon) [39:35] Black Buck by Mateo Askaripour (Amazon) [45:52] Picks of the week: Chelsey: How WWI Sparked and Artistic Movement that Transformed Black America [53:30] Sara: New Yorker article on Fauset (by Morgan Jerkins) [52:09] and Women of the Harlem Renaissance by Cheryl A. Wall [52:40]

The fall season is here. A season of new shows on television, art in museums, and musicals on Broadway. Can the creative work that's been made during the pandemic, and that's going to be made now, help us move forward together? Host Kai Wright takes calls from listeners with bestselling author and senior culture editor at ESPN's The Undefeated, Morgan Jerkins. Then, we revisit a conversation with Ashley C. Ford about a piece of art that we're still thinking about, the HBO series Lovecraft Country.  Companion listening for this episode: Can America Be Redeemed? (7/5/2021) Eddie Glaude and Imani Perry consider the question through the work of James Baldwin and Richard Wright. Plus: How our country could enter a period of “post-traumatic growth.” “The United States of Anxiety” airs live on Sunday evenings at 6pm ET. The podcast episodes are lightly edited from our live broadcasts. To catch all the action, tune into the show on Sunday nights via the stream on WNYC.org/anxiety or tell your smart speakers to play WNYC.    We want to hear from you! Connect with us on Twitter @WNYC using the hashtag #USofAnxiety or email us at anxiety@wnyc.org.

Shortly after the birth of her first child, a letter-writer who calls herself “Tantrum Daughter” lost her mother to suicide. Now, with a second child on the way, Tantrum Daughter is overcome with pain and anger. After reading Morgan Jerkins's essay “How I Overcame My Anger as a Black Writer... Content warning: episode mentions suicide. This episode was originally released on May 12th, 2018

Olivia and Raven talk about the right and wrong ways to share and uplift the stories of marginalized communities.   Email us! intersectionalinsights@gmail.com. Follow us!   Twitter @I_squaredpod https://twitter.com/I_SquaredPod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/isquaredpodcast/ Facebook page http://www.fb.me/ISquaredPod   Discussion Summary: 00:32: Episode begins, and the increasing importance, in media, of sharing perspectives outside of the norms. 03:24: The right and wrong ways to share and support stories of communities you don't belong to. 11:53: What's problematic with films like “Girl,” discussed in Essay 8 of Morgan Jerkins' book “This Will Be My Undoing.” 16:40: Black as a cultural identity, and the importance of confronting uncomfortable parts of black people's stories. 20:05: The fallacy that social progress requires ignoring race. 26:13: The importance of having the space to be unapologetically black, and how much we have to diminish our black personhood in white majority spaces. 34:41: How soon children are racialized. 39:55: Issues with the way the documentary “Babies” displays children's upbringing in different cultures. 44:01: Americans' tendency not to connect with cultures from other nations. 46:04: Being considerate with your purpose behind sharing someone's story. 49:49: Outro.   Music credits: Opening: Goestories - Noir Et Blanc Vie Closing: First Class - DJ Williams

Olivia and Raven talk about the stresses and responsibilities of being the first or the only member of a community in a space.   Discussion Summary 0:33: Episode begins, and opening the discussion with some noteworthy points from Morgan Jerkins' book “This Will Be My Undoing.” 03:54: Breaking down the quote: "you are thrust out into the open to perpetuate the lie that America is the land of equal opportunity." 09:06: How tokenism can benefit people in marginalized groups, and the responsibility this puts on tokenized individuals. 11:34: The inability to be viewed as an individual when you're tokenized. 14:28: The balancing act of fighting for change, but also being broken down by others' resistance to change. 21:08: Viewing inclusion as an enriching or educational experience. 28:29: The lack of consideration for emotional labor and time when asking personal questions. 34:51: What it means to play offense and defense when it comes to diversity and inclusion. 39:33: When requesting accommodations or additional support is considered ungrateful, and Olivia shares her thoughts on the term “accommodations.” 45:02: Having to choose your battles when advocating for change, and the expectation to accommodate the majority when you belong to a marginalized group. 51:53: The validity of responding to questions with “Google is free.” 53:19: Outro.   Social media: Twitter @I_squaredpod, Facebook page, Instagram.   Music credits: Opening: Goestories - Noir Et Blanc Vie Closing: First Class - DJ Williams  

On this week's episode, we're talking ~dreams~ (after we discuss Emily's inappropriate summer attire). Come hear all about our dreams, recurring and otherwise, before we get into the book talk. Speaking of books, we're discussing a thriller, folklore, a heavy romcom, and a Gatsby retelling, Thank you for listening!! Join our fan club at: https://www.patreon.com/booksandthecitypod. Grab your BATC merch (and stay tuned for a summer addition): https://www.booksandthecitypod.com/merch. Browse and shop all the books we've discussed on this episode and past episodes at bookshop.org/shop/booksandthecity. Subscribe to our newsletter on our website, and send us an email at booksandthecitypod@gmail.com-------------> Libby just read: Honey Girl by Morgan Jerkins (14:48-25:49) https://www.harpercollins.com/products/honey-girl-morgan-rogers?variant=39308755796002 Up next for Libby: Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters Becky just read: The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo (25:50-36:43) https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250784780 Up next for Becky: The Happiest Girl in the World by Alena Dillon Emily just read: The Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia (36:44-46:34) https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/577066/gods-of-jade-and-shadow-by-silvia-moreno-garcia/ Up next for Emily: Certain Dark Things Raybearer by Silvia Moreno-Garcia Kayla just read: The Stranger in the Mirror by Liv Constantine (46:35-52:56) https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-stranger-in-the-mirror-liv-constantine?variant=32257225031714 Up next for Kayla: The American Heiress by Daisy Goodwin Music by EpidemicSound, logo art by @niczollos, all opinions our own.

Storybound is a radio theater program designed for the podcast age. In each episode, listeners will be treated to their favorite authors and writers reading some of their most impactful stories, designed with powerful and immersive sound environments. Season 4 of Storybound features writers including Chuck Klosterman, Morgan Jerkins, Matt Haig, Nichole Perkins, Omar El Akkad, Ruth Wariner, and Tamara Winfrey-Harris. In this episode, Matt Haig reads an excerpt from the Midnight Library. Listen to Storybound on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can find Book Dreams on Twitter (@bookdreamspod) and Instagram (@bookdreamspodcast), or email us at contact@bookdreamspodcast.com. Book Dreams is a part Lit Hub Radio and the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and events. For more information on how The Podglomerate treats data, please see our Privacy Policy. Since you're listening to Book Dreams, we'd like to suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows surrounding literature, writing, and storytelling like Storybound and The History of Literature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Storybound is a radio theater program designed for the podcast age. In each episode, listeners will be treated to their favorite authors and writers reading some of their most impactful stories, designed with powerful and immersive sound environments. Hosted and produced by Jude Brewer, Storybound but authors and musicians at the forefront of the storytelling experience. Season 4 of Storybound features writers including Chuck Klosterman, Morgan Jerkins, Matt Haig, Nichole Perkins, Omar El Akkad, Ruth Wariner, and Tamara Winfrey-Harris. In this episode, Soraya Nadia McDonald reads her essay "Wandering In Search of Wakanda." Listen to Storybound on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Morgan Jerkins reads an excerpt from her book "Caul Baby," backed by an original Storybound remix with French Cassettes, and sound design and arrangement by Jude Brewer. Born and raised in Southern New Jersey, and now residing in Harlem, New York, Morgan Jerkins is the New York Times Bestselling author of "This Will Be My Undoing: Living at the Intersection of Black, Female, and Feminist in (White) America" and "Wandering In Strange Lands: A Daughter of the Great Migration Reclaims Her Roots." She holds a BA in Comparative Literature from Princeton University and an MFA from the Bennington Writing Seminars and teaches regularly at Columbia University. Her third book "Caul Baby" was one of 2021's most anticipated books by TIME, Buzzfeed, and Oprah Magazine. French Cassettes is a harmony-driven power-pop group from San Francisco. The quartet's new LP, Rolodex, is hook-filled and rooted in pop, layered with intricate vocal harmonies and counter-harmonies, inventive percussion, and every shade of clean and fuzzy guitars stacked up like an orchestra. These uncommonly majestic, esoteric pop forms serve as the perfect delivery service for their playful and verbose lyrics. Support Storybound by supporting our sponsors: Home. Made. is a podcast hosted by Stephanie Foo that explores the meaning of home and what it can teach us about ourselves and each other. Listen to Home. Made. wherever you listen to podcasts. Norton brings you Michael Lewis' The Premonition: A Pandemic Story, a nonfiction thriller that pits a band of medical visionaries against a wall of ignorance as the COVID-19 pandemic looms. Scribd combines the latest technology with the best human minds to recommend content that you'll love. Go to try.scribd.com/storybound to get 60 days of Scribd for free. Finding You is an inspirational romantic drama full of heart and humor about finding the strength to be true to oneself. Now playing only in theaters. Acorn.tv is the largest commercial free British streaming service with hundreds of exclusive shows from around the world. Try acorn.tv for free for 30 days by going to acorn.tv and using promo code storybound. Storybound is hosted by Jude Brewer and brought to you by The Podglomerate and Lit Hub Radio. Let us know what you think of the show on Instagram and Twitter @storyboundpod. *** This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and events. For more information on how The Podglomerate treats data, please see our Privacy Policy.  Since you're listening to Storybound, you might enjoy reading, writing, and storytelling. We'd like to suggest you also try the History of Literature or Book Dreams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Black & Published, Nikesha is speaking with writer, editor, and New York Times Bestselling author Morgan Jerkins. Jerkins, who previously wrote the essay collection, This Will Be My Undoing and the memoir Wandering in Strange Lands, marks her fiction debut with Caul Baby. The Senior Culture Editor for ESPN's The Undefeated and a visiting professor at Columbia University, Jerkins' work has been featured in The New Yorker, The New York Times, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, ELLE, Esquire and more. She is currently based in Harlem.  Episode NotesOn this episode of Black & Published, Nikesha is speaking with writer, editor, and New York Times Bestselling author Morgan Jerkins. Jerkins, who previously wrote the essay collection, This Will Be My Undoing and the memoir Wandering in Strange Lands, marks her fiction debut with Caul Baby. The Senior Culture Editor for ESPN's The Undefeated and a visiting professor at Columbia University, Jerkins' work has been featured in The New Yorker, The New York Times, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, ELLE, Esquire and more. She is currently based in Harlem. During the interview Jerkins' opens up about how her memoir helped inspire parts of her novel and why she chose to examine Black motherhood with such intensity. She also discusses the undercurrent of displacement that drives the motivations of her characters, how women make an enterprise out of their bodies, and why when she's all written out, first and foremost, she wants to be remembered. ***Follow @Nikesha_Elise on Twitter and Instagram and check out her latest novel Beyond Bourbon Street available everywhere books are sold. Don't forget to subscribe to Black & Published on your podcast platform of choice as well as rate and review. If you have thoughts, feedback, or questions about the episode, hit us up at @blkandpublished on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #blackandpublished. 

Essayist, memoirist, and, now, novelist Morgan Jerkins sits down with Lissa Jones. She discusses her inspirations for this story, both from her past (as a teenager she worked in her father's OB/GYN practice) and present (she tells us her character Amara was inspired by Vice President Kamala Harris). Though Caul Baby is a work of fiction with hints of magical realism, it is deeply rooted in the experiences of Black womanhood. More information about her work can be found on her website.

First Draft Episode #305: Camryn Garrett Camryn Garrett, author of Full Disclosure, talks about her new YA, Off the Record. This episode is brought to you by Melanin in YA, a database comprised of Black YA authors, literary agents, editors, industry professionals, and influencers. A resource for everyone involved in traditional YA publishing, Melanin in YA provides bi-monthly news round ups of book deals, cover reveals, and more. Check it out at melanininya.com, or follow Instagram: @melanininya / Twitter @melanin_ya. Links to Topics Mentioned In This Episode: R.J. Palacio, author of Wonder Sarah Dessen, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Once and for All, Just Listen, The Truth About Forever, The Rest of the Story, and many more. Hear her First Draft interview here. She Said: Breaking the Sexual Harassment Story That Helped Ignite a Movement by Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor Little Women by Louisa May Alcott  

Presented in partnership with CityLit Project. Morgan Jerkins is in conversation with Teri Henderson about her work. In this talk, Jerkins discusses her literary journey, culminating in the release of her newest work, Caul Baby. Following the critical and popular success of her first two books of nonfiction, New York Times bestselling author Morgan Jerkins returns with her electrifying fiction debut, Caul Baby, a family saga filled with secrets, betrayal, intrigue, and magic. Desperate to be a mother after multiple pregnancies have ended in heartbreak, Laila turns to the Melancons, an old and powerful Harlem family known for their caul, a precious layer of skin that is the secret source of their healing power. When the deal for Laila to acquire a piece of caul to protect her baby falls through and her child is stillborn, she is overcome with grief and rage and blames the family for the loss. What she doesn’t know is that she has another connection to the Melancons: her niece, Amara, an ambitious college student, soon secretly delivers a baby girl she names Hallow and gives her to the Melancons to raise as one of their own. Hallow is special, born with a caul, and the Melancons’ matriarch believes she will restore the family’s waning prosperity. As a child, Hallow is sheltered in the Melancons’ decrepit brownstone, but as she grows up, she to become suspicious of the Melancon women, particularly wondering about Josephine, the woman she calls mother, and the matriarch, Maman, who only seems to care about Hallow’s caul. As the Melancons’ desperation to maintain their status grows, Amara, now a successful lawyer running for district attorney, looks for a way to avenge her longstanding grudge against the family for their crime against her beloved aunt Laila. When mother and daughter finally cross paths, Hallow must decide where her loyalty lies. Morgan Jerkins is the author of Wandering in Strange Lands and the New York Times bestseller This Will Be My Undoing and a Senior Culture Editor at ESPN’s The Undefeated. Jerkins is a visiting professor at Columbia University and a Forbes 30 Under 30 leader in media, and her short-form work has been featured in the New Yorker, the New York Times, the Atlantic, Rolling Stone, Elle, Esquire, and the Guardian, among many other outlets. She is based in Harlem. Teri Henderson (b. Fort Worth, TX, 1990) is a curator, co-director of WDLY, and writer. Henderson holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Texas Christian University. She formerly held a curatorial internship at Ghost Gallery in Seattle, Washington. During that time she also helped launch the social media campaign for the non-profit access to justice platform PopUpJustice!. She also previously served as the Art Law Clinic Director for Maryland Volunteer Lawyers For The Arts. She was published in the St. James Encyclopedia of Hip Hop Culture. Her work as co-director of WDLY addresses shrinking the gap between the spaces that contemporary artists of color inhabit and the resources of the power structures of the art world through the curation and artistic production of events. Henderson recently founded the Black Collagists Arts Incubator. Henderson is currently a staff writer for BmoreArt as well as the Connect+Collect gallery coordinator. Writers LIVE programs are supported in part by a bequest from The Miss Howard Hubbard Adult Programming Fund. Recorded On: Tuesday, May 4, 2021

What kind of video games do ghost gamers prefer? What does the hierarchy of sleep paralysis demons look like? Is a ghost with snow pants really THAT scary? Sometimes we’re left with more questions than answers after an urban legends episode!    Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of death, descriptions of violence, murder, police violence, blood, death by exposure, animal death, demons/the Devil, drowning, child death, and pandemic.    Housekeeping - Recommendation: This week, Amanda recommends Gold Diggers by Sanjena Sathian and Caul Baby by Morgan Jerkins. - Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at spiritspodcast.com/books - Call to Action: Check out our merch at spiritspodcast.com/merch, including the expansion for our coloring book!      Sponsors - ThirdLove is on a mission to find a perfect bra for everyone. Get 20% off your first order at thirdlove.com/spirits. - Calm is the #1 app to help you reduce your anxiety and stress and help you sleep better. Get 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at calm.com/spirits. - Bright Cellars is a wine subscription service that lets you skip the store, and brings amazing wines matched to your tastes right to your door. Get 50% off your first 6-bottle box at brightcellars.com/spirits.    Find Us Online If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us @SpiritsPodcast on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Goodreads. You can support us on Patreon (http://patreon.com/spiritspodcast) to unlock bonus Your Urban Legends episodes, director’s commentaries, custom recipe cards, and so much more. We also have lists of our book recommendations and previous guests’ books at http://spiritspodcast.com/books. Transcripts are available at http://spiritspodcast.com/episodes. To buy merch, hear us on other podcasts, contact us, find our mailing address, or download our press kit, head on over to http://spiritspodcast.com.   About Us Spirits was created by Julia Schifini, Amanda McLoughlin and Eric Schneider. We are founding members of Multitude, an independent podcast collective and production studio. Our music is "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0.

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Kim Racon talks with Morgan Jerkins about her latest book, a novel, CAUL BABY.

This week's guest is Morgan Jerkins, author of CAUL BABY. This novel combines folklore and Black womanhood with gentrification and healthcare disparity, creating an unforgettable work of magical realism. The book follows the Melancon family, born with a layer of skin (the caul) that protects them from harm and imparts good fortune on those that carry it. The Melancons choose to sell pieces of their caul to ensure their safety and social standing, and for years this occurs without issue. Until the day they refuse sale to a pregnant Black woman and she loses her pregnancy. This sets into motion a series of events, including the adoption of a caul-bearing girl, that shakes the Melancon family and the Harlem community to its core. In this pandemic, with our society questioning the nature and importance of employment, Morgan's mind went to TEMPORARY by Hilary Leichter as an all-time favorite book. This short, idiosyncratic novel follows an unnamed narrator that exists as a temporary worker. She fills in for roles that need filling, everything from a barnacle on a rock to Chairman of the Board. Jobs, relationships, friendships, these are as fleeting as a few hours of PTO. The goal is steadiness, but as the novel progresses, we wonder if steadiness is a reality or just a means to an end. Morgan shares her thoughts on moving from nonfiction to fiction, the status of gentrification in Harlem, millennial work culture, and so much more. And as always, the episode is spoiler-free. Buy the book: https://bookshop.org/books/caul-baby/9780062873088 Follow Morgan on twitter @morganjerkins and on instagram @_morganjerkins Follow Your Favorite Book on instagram and twitter @yfbpodcast

Tracing family trees can take more than DNA tests and genealogy websites, especially if your ancestors were enslaved. Acclaimed writer Morgan Jerkins tells Caroline about driving across the country to find out who she came from, how she fits into the broader history of the Great Migration and why learning about her family's ancestry changed her perception of Blackness.   Unladylike: A Field Guide to Smashing the Patriarchy and Claiming Your Space is available now, wherever books and audiobooks are sold. Signed copies are available at podswag.com/unladylike. Follow Unladylike on social @unladylikemedia. Subscribe to our newsletter at unladylike.co/newsletter.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tracing family trees can take more than DNA tests and genealogy websites, especially if your ancestors were enslaved. Acclaimed writer Morgan Jerkins tells Caroline about driving across the country to find out who she came from, how she fits into the broader history of the Great Migration and why learning about her family's ancestry changed her perception of Blackness.   Unladylike: A Field Guide to Smashing the Patriarchy and Claiming Your Space is available now, wherever books and audiobooks are sold. Signed copies are available at podswag.com/unladylike. Follow Unladylike on social @unladylikemedia. Subscribe to our newsletter at unladylike.co/newsletter.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A review of Morgan Jerkins fiction debut novel Caul Baby, narrated by Joniece Abbott-Pratt. Caul Baby tells the story of the Melancons, a multigenerational Harlem family with the power to heal themselves and others, and their often complex interactions with each other and their community over the decades. Thank you to the Libro.fm ALC Program and HarperAudio for providing a review copy of Caul Babyfor this episode Caul Baby [Libro.fm] Wandering in Strange Lands: A Daughter of the Great Migration Reclaims Her Roots [Libro.fm] / / [Episode 78] Raybearer [Libro.fm] / [Episode 91]

Natalia interviews Morgan Jerkins about her first fiction novel Caul Baby out April 6th. Caul Baby illuminates the search for familial connection, how to hold tight to your community, the enduring power of tradition, and the dark corners of the human heart. Two enthusiastic thumbs up both for the book, and the conversation. Follow Morgan: Website // Instagram // Twitter Follow and support today's host: NataliaInstagram // Twitter   This episode was edited by Phalin Oliver and produced by Renee Powers on the native land of the Dakota people. Original music by @iam.onyxrose Learn more about Feminist Book Club on our website, sign up for our emails, shop our Bookshop.org recommendations, and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest.  

Author Morgan Jerkins speaks six languages and has traveled all over the world. Most recently, she went on a journey to explore her own roots as a Black woman in America. She discusses encountering racism while traveling and how travel has helped inform her sense of identity as a Black woman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever signed up for one of those ancestry sites, or maybe sent in a sample of your saliva and received DNA results?  Well what can those results really tell you about the people and the traditions that inform your personal lineage? In Wandering in Strange Lands: A Daughter of the Great Migration Reclaims Her Roots, author Morgan Jerkins takes a unique approach to understanding where she came and uncovers a wealth of incredible stories, traditions, and painful surprises. About the AuthorMorgan Jerkins  is the New York Times bestselling author of This Will Be My Undoing: Living at the Intersection of Black, Female, and Feminist in (White) America, which was longlisted for PEN/Diamonstein-Spielvogel Award for the Art of the Essay and a Barnes & Noble Discover Pick, and Wandering In Strange Lands: A Daughter of the Great Migration Reclaims Her Roots. Her third book, Caul Baby: A Novel, is forthcoming from Harper Books in April 2021.  She holds a BA in Comparative Literature from Princeton University and an MFA from the Bennington Writing Seminars. A recently named Forbes 30 under 30 Leader in Media, Jerkins regularly teaches at Columbia University’s School of the Arts in the Nonfiction department. Born and raised in Southern New Jersey, she’s currently based in Harlem and at work on television and film projects. Episode Credits:This episode was produced by Andrew Dunn and Amanda Stern. It was edited, mixed and sound-designed by Andrew Dunn who also created Bookable's chill vibe.  Our host is Amanda Stern. Beau Friedlander is Bookable's executive producer and editor in chief of Loud Tree Media.  Music:"Books That Bounce" by Rufus Canis, "Uni Swing Vox" by Rufus Canis, "Jungles" by Isaac Aesili, "Every Corner In The Black Lodge" by 1939 Ensemble, "Molasses and Wine" by Heliix, "The Chase" by Principle, "Brainiac"  by Cold Storage Percussion Unit.

Annie is joined by Bookshelf staffer and online sales coordinator, Lucy Stoltzfus. Lucy's son Gabriel just celebrated his first birthday so in honor of him, the two will discuss Gabriel's reading tastes and see what books are his current favorites.  Some of the books mentioned in today’s episode are available for purchase from The Bookshelf: Down the Back of the Chair by Margaret Mahy Harry Maclary by Lynley Dodd Jam Jam books Greedy Python by Eric Carle Pigeon Needs a Bath by Mo Willems Nanette Baguette by Mo Willems Won’t You Be My Neighbor by Mr. Rogers It’s You I Like by Mr. Rogers Hello Neighbor by Mr. Rogers Goodnight Veggies by Diana Murray and Zachariah OHora Vegetables Wear Underpants Vegetables in Underwear The One, Two, Three of Thankfulness ABCs of Kindness Ellie Holcomb When I Pray For You by Matthew Turner Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd Found Snowy Day Dress Can’t Dance Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf’s daily happenings on Instagram at @bookshelftville, and all the books from today’s episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com.  A full transcript of today’s episode can be found here. Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations.  This week, Annie is reading Caul Baby by Morgan Jerkins and Lucy is reading Love and Fury by Samanatha Silva. If you liked what you heard on today’s episode, tell us by leaving a review on iTunes. Or, if you’re so inclined, support us on Patreon, where you can hear our staff’s weekly New Release Tuesday conversations, read full book reviews in our monthly Shelf Life newsletter, follow along as Hunter and I conquer a classic, and receive free media mail shipping on all your online book orders. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We’re so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week.

This is the last episode with Lakeria, and the final installment of the series dissecting Morgan Jerkins' book: “This Will Be My Undoing: Living At the Intersection of Black, Female, and Feminist In White America.” The focus is on learning to have peace with yourself, understand everyone will not accept you, and helping black professionals as a black professional. Discussion summary: 00:20: Essay 9: “How to Survive: A Manifesto On Paranoia and Peace,” about having peace with yourself, and taking time and space to acknowledge your humanity. 03:13: Whether or not a black woman should lower her standards for a partner. 06:26: The home ought to be a place where a girl learns to be proud of herself, but black mothers often feel they have to tear their children down to prepare them for the world. 09:51: Essay 10: “A Black Girl Like Me,” on professional networking within the black community, and helping people within your community when you're in a minority group. 21:52: Lakeria talks about what she liked about the book overall, and how she would like Morgan Jerkins to cover black feminism in the future. 23:12: Olivia wraps up the discussion, and shares her thoughts on the book overall. 23:45: Thank you, Lakeria, for suggesting we discuss this book! 23:53: Raven acknowledges this is the last episode Lakeria will be on, and talks about Lakeria's role in making the podcast a reality.   Social media: Twitter @I_squaredpod, our Facebook page, and our public Facebook group, Intersectional Insights. Music credits: Opening: Goestories - Noir Et Blanc Vie Closing: First Class - DJ Williams

Morgan Jerkins spent many months piecing together the patchwork of her own family history, and many weeks literally wandering in the lands they had been rooted to so many years before. This is a powerful conversation about the privilege of documentation, the search for self and what it means to redefine yourself through your ancestors.

We're back for season 2! And we've got our first episode we talk to New York Times Bestselling author Morgan Jerkins about coming into her own. This conversation is tiny little sliver of her story so you should definitely check out all of Morgan's writing to learn more!Wandering In Strange LandsThis Will Be My UndoingCaul Baby (Available for Pre-Order)Zora - Online Magazine where Morgan is Senior EditorSupport The PodcastIf you're looking for ways to support the show, head over to our support page for a few suggestions! We appreciated anything you're able to do! https://www.coloredgirlbeautiful.com/supportSign Up for the NewsletterIf you'd like to get an email about new episodes and learn a bit more of the behind the scenes of the show's making, you can subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.coloredgirlbeautiful.comAnd be sure to follow us on social media!http://www.twitter.com/cgbpodcasthttp://www.instagram.com/coloredgirlbeautifulhttp://www.facebook.com/coloredgirlbeautifulGrab a Colored Girl Beautiful T-Shirthttps://store.coloredgirlbeautiful.comLeave us a 5-Star Rating on Podchaser (for all users)https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-colored-girl-beautiful-900868Leave us a 5-Star Rating on Apple Podcasts (for Apple users)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/colored-girl-beautiful-podcast/id1476346324Host, Creator: Aseloka SmithProducer: Nichole HillCheck out the Original book, The Colored Girl Beautiful, by Emma Azalia Hackleyhttp://www.gutenberg.org/files/31340/31340-h/31340-h.htm*Some links may be affiliate linksSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-colored-girl-beautiful/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we're joined by author Morgan Jerkins—Senior Editor at ZORA, and author of the New York Times bestseller This Will Be My Undoing: Living at the Intersection of Black, Female, and Feminist in (White) America. Listen to hear Morgan talk with Danielle and Maiysha about her latest book, Wandering in Strange Lands, which chronicles her journey to uncover her roots by following the footsteps of The Great Migration. It's an eye-opening journey through a history that remains largely untold. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Morgan Jerkins is an author, editor and essayist. Her first book, the essay collection This Will Be My Undoing, was published in 2018 and became a New York Times bestseller. Her new book, Wandering in Strange Lands, is a travelogue and a family memoir about the Great Migration of African Americans from the South to points north and west. Laura and Adrian talk to Morgan about memory and family, about travel and race, and about the responsibilities of the essayist and the reporter to their subjects.

Today we're chatting about READ ONE of the Cove Collective Book Club: Wandering in Strange Lands by Morgan Jerkins. A story on the Great Migration and the displacement of Black folks in America. In this conversation, we touch on familial traditions, Black culture, and the bond we have with our ancestors. We're also announcing our book choice for READ TWO! Purchase our “Forgotten Black women writers & storytellers” PDF hereFollow us on InstagramPurchase our  30-day JournalCheck us out on Twitter

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