Ep. 45: Mediocrity, Nurtured by White Supremacy

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Ep. 45: Mediocrity, Nurtured by White Supremacy

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Jun 30, 2021

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Yseult and Hannah discuss the mediocrity of making Juneteenth a federal holiday.

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Jun 30, 2021

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The Kinswomen aim to build more trust and bridge the gaps between women of color and white women through difficult, uncomfortable, but cathartic conversations. Named Best Podcasts of 2020 by Elle, Cosmo, and Marie Claire. Hosted by Yseult Mukantabana and Hannah Summerhill.

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Ep. 45: Mediocrity, Nurtured by White Supremacy

Ep. 45: Mediocrity, Nurtured by White Supremacy

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