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AudioDiasporaEpisode Replay: Kimberly McIntoshA WORD FROM OUR FOUNDER + HOSTBlack Girl Magic. I love that term. We are magical and excellent, but I believe we’re just as loveable when we’re not so magical - you know, like when we’re regular - or when we fail. Seeing it in specific contexts, like work, brings to mind - for me at least - this idea of needing to be twice as good to get half as much; something that still rings true for so many of us, sadly. Our conversation might focus on Black girls, but given the pressur...2024-04-0640 min
AudioDiasporaS3: E14 - Kimberly McIntosh - "Black Girl, No Magic"Join Christabel in a captivating conversation with Kimberly McIntosh, the brilliant mind behind the groundbreaking book, "Black Girl, No Magic." Prepare to have your perspectives challenged as Kim and Christabel dive deep into discussions surrounding class, race, and the female experience within Black British communities. In this episode, Kim sheds light on her background and how she skilfully interwove childhood and adulthood stories into the powerful narrative of her book.From a young age, Kim had a passion for writing, which eventually led her to pursue a degree in History at The University of Manchester. Drawing from...2023-06-1640 min