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Drained - Wow, you’re Black?!

Wow, you’re Black?!

08/08/19 • 28 min

Drained

In this episode, I speak to Shannon Makenna, a senior at Villanova, about being Black and the negative associations attached to our race. We show how those stereotypes take a toll on our self-worth and ultimately mental wellness. Finally, we discuss navigating this new identity and taking pride in our Blackness! Enjoy!

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In this episode, I speak to Shannon Makenna, a senior at Villanova, about being Black and the negative associations attached to our race. We show how those stereotypes take a toll on our self-worth and ultimately mental wellness. Finally, we discuss navigating this new identity and taking pride in our Blackness! Enjoy!

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