45 min listen
Selena and Race
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Length:
45 minutes
Released:
Feb 23, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
After the premiere of Selena: The Series on Netflix, some fans claimed Selena had been "whitewashed" in the show. In this episode, Maria analyzes why Selena's brownness is an essential part of her legacy and reflects on how the exploration of Selena's race led Maria to revelations about her own identity.
Released:
Feb 23, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (19)
Big Butt Politics: Ever since Sir Mix-a-Lot’s “Baby Got Back (I Like Big Butts)” hit nearly 30 years ago, the obsession in popular culture with big butts remains strong. Maria has a theory about how big butts went from taboo to obsession -- and it involves Selena and Jennifer Lopez. She uncovers that booty politics is ultimately about race. by Anything For Selena