Season 5 | Episode 5 | Mama Used to Say

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02/02/22 • 57 min

The Turn On uses literary erotica to explore the intricacies of having sex while Black, via a mix of storytelling, humor and frank talk that centers the lived experiences of Black women, femmes and gender nonconforming people.
In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya read "A Spy In The Struggle" by Aya de Leon and talk about environmental racism, being in community with other Black people, so-called "Black Identity Extremists," Black Republicans, the value of unlikeable protagonists and the glorious intimacy of the word "nigga."
Resources

Book, "A Spy In The Struggle" by Aya de Leon| Bookshop | Amazon
Author, Aya de Leon | Website | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook
What's Turning Us On | Starfish

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Book, "A Spy In The Struggle" by Aya de Leon| Bookshop | Amazon
Author, Aya de Leon | Website | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook
What's Turning Us On | Starfish

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Season 5 | Mid-Season Announcement

The Turn On uses literary erotica to explore the intricacies of having sex while Black, via a mix of storytelling, humor and frank talk that centers the lived experiences of Black women, femmes and gender nonconforming people.
This week, Erica and Kenrya let the people know that they are slowing down a bit. Back next week with a new, full episode!

You can find full show notes, a transcript and links to everything we mentioned on this episode at https://www.theturnonpodcast.com/transcripts/season-5-mid-season-announcement.
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Instagram: @TheTurnOnPodcast
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Season 5 | Episode 5.5 | The Turn On x Teju Adisa-Farrar

The Turn On uses literary erotica to explore the intricacies of having sex while Black, via a mix of storytelling, humor and frank talk that centers the lived experiences of Black women, femmes and gender nonconforming people.
In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya talk to writer and geographer Teju Adisa-Farrar about environmental racism, why what we wear matters, breaking the habit of negotiating our worth, how our bodies impact the ways we move through the world, and how racism makes us unsafe—and how we can advocate for change.
Resources

Guest, Teju Adisa-Farrar | Website | Instagram
Book, "A Spy In The Struggle" by Aya de Leon| Bookshop | Amazon
Author, Aya de Leon | Website | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook
"Just as I Am: A Memoir" by Cicely Tyson | Bookshop | Amazon
"Black Bodies, White Gold: Art, Cotton, and Commerce in the Atlantic World" by Anna Arabindan-Kesson | Bookshop | Amazon