Bedste Girlhood-podcasts (2025)

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19. The Twilight Saga, Part 1 1:39:54

24d ago1:39:54

1:39:54

It’s finally time to discuss what might be the most lovably hated movie franchise ever: THE TWILIGHT SAGA. In this episode, which covers the first three films in the series, topics of discussion include: the chaotic aesthetics of the late 2000s, chosen one narratives, cultural appropriation, the false allures of choice feminism, and why 12-year-old…

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18. Hero (with Chanlee Luu) 57:08

1M ago57:08

57:08

Chanlee Luu—poet, friend, and author of The Machine Autocorrects Code to I—joins the podcast to discuss Zhang Yimou’s HERO (2002), the wuxia classic that’s full of stunning martial arts sequences, gorgeous colors, and timeless questions about truth, narrative, and political sacrifice. We also use the film as a springboard to discuss Chanlee’s own w…

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17. Portrait of A Lady on Fire 1:30:26

2M ago1:30:26

1:30:26

We’re discussing a monumental film this week: Céline Sciamma’s PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE (2019). Yes, it’s romantic and poignant and emotionally and intellectually rich, but it also features really direct communication between its two lovers—and that might be the hottest thing of all. We discuss myth-making, companionship as the bedrock for romanc…

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16. 2024 Reflections (AKA “The Maggie & Marin Movie Awards”) 1:06:07

2M ago1:06:07

1:06:07

We’re entering 2025 with new equipment and a revamped recording schedule, but we also want to take the time to appreciate the movies we covered and conversations we had in 2024—hence our creation of the prestigious Maggie & Marin Movie Awards. Which films were our favorites? Which intertextualities were the sexiest? Why does this episode open with …

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Introducing... our book club 16:43

3M ago16:43

16:43

We’ve got a short and special episode this week to announce the very exciting news that we are launching a book club! We get into the goals of the club, how you can join, and why we’re excited to discuss our first book, Democracy in Retrograde by Sami Sage and Emily Amick. To sign up for the first meeting copy this link to your browser: https://boo…

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15. The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love 1:40:30

4M ago1:40:30

1:40:30

Hallelujah, folks. We’ve got a movie brimming with whimsy and goofiness that offers a tender vision of girlhood, first love, and queerness: Maria Meggenti’s THE INCREDIBLY TRUE ADVENTURE OF TWO GIRLS IN LOVE (1995). Maggie takes us on some major philosophical quandaries—Why is it difficult to analyze joy? What if you don’t need to love yourself bef…

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14. The Slumber Party Massacre 1:24:01

5M ago1:24:01

1:24:01

This week we’re talking about the definitive slasher of Maggie’s girlhood, Amy Holden Jones’s THE SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE (1982)—a movie which offers just about everything you could want in a horror classic: inventive gore, insightful commentary on female sexuality and objectification, goofy phallic symbols, queer longing, and girls eating pizza ove…

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13. Scream 1:27:12

5M ago1:27:12

1:27:12

We’re prepping for Halloween by subjecting ourselves to the most stomach-churning sight of the 90s: Skeet Ulrich’s greasy hair tendrils. Marin’s pick this week is SCREAM (1996), the first horror movie that actually scared her. And while Skeet’s hair IS an abomination, this film has plenty of other horrors for us to dissect: teenage misogynists, ext…

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12. The Virgin Suicides 1:38:37

6M ago1:38:37

1:38:37

It’s the movie that launched Sofia Coppola’s directing career and awakened Young Maggie to the beauty of Kirsten Dunst’s armpits: the dreamy, detailed, and devastating THE VIRGIN SUICIDES (1999). We wrestle with the male narration, Marin details falling out of love with the novel upon which the film is based (and appreciating the film more as a res…

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11. Cruel Intentions 1:41:43

6M ago1:41:43

1:41:43

We’re investigating a supremely entertaining work of garbage this week and, honestly, thank goodness—we needed some laughter around here. CRUEL INTENTIONS (1999) has it all: one of the most despicable romantic heroes in teen film history, ~tension~ between step siblings, a perfect Sarah Michelle Gellar performance, and a Counting Crows needle drop …

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10. Miller's Girl 1:26:07

7M ago1:26:07

1:26:07

MILLER’S GIRL (2024) was panned by critics and didn’t recoup even a fourth of its budget at the box office, so, naturally, we had to talk about it and dare to ask, “Is it really that bad?” The movie is fundamentally about a student being groomed by her teacher, so there’s a lot at stake in terms of how it addresses victimhood, villainy, and power—a…

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09. Shirkers 1:27:56

7M ago1:27:56

1:27:56

We wade into the world of documentary filmmaking with Sandi Tan’s SHIRKERS (2018), which reflects on Tan’s teenage experience of making a movie with her friends and losing the footage after their teacher steals it. The movie’s “layers of aboutness,” as we writerly types love to say, are plentiful—and get into as much as we can wrap our heads and he…

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08. Make Up 1:14:27

8M ago1:14:27

1:14:27

The day has arrived: Maggie vibes with a movie much more than Marin does. The movie in question? Claire Oakley’s MAKE UP (2019), a surreal and sparse story about a teen girl’s coming-to-desire on the Cornwall coast. Maggie offers a compelling analysis of characterization which invokes the spirits of Dashiell Hammett and RHW Dillard (our beloved for…

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07. Support the Girls 1:07:30

8M ago1:07:30

1:07:30

Did you ever work a soul-crushing service job that sometimes sent you to the bathroom crying? Then we have the episode for you! Andrew Bujalski’s SUPPORT THE GIRLS (2018) is a lovely and loving film which follows a restaurant manager and her all-female staff as they try to make it through the day. We talk about its authentic approach to solidarity,…

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06. The Starling Girl 1:18:33

9M ago1:18:33

1:18:33

We’re tackling religious upbringing this week with Laurel Parmet’s THE STARLING GIRL (2023), a phenomenal film about a teenage girl’s coming-of-age in her Christian fundamentalist community—and we’re having necessary conversations about modesty culture (and the violence it inflicts), predatory relationships, and the work of protecting each other wh…

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05. Plan B 1:14:39

9M ago1:14:39

1:14:39

It’s finally time to talk about a teen comedy! Marin’s pick this week is Natalie Morales’s PLAN B (2021), which follows two South Dakotan teens as they try to obtain basic reproductive healthcare and endure lots of bullshit along the way. But the movie is also a funny and tender depiction of friendship and growing into yourself. We discuss its smar…

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04. The Lost Daughter 1:17:38

9M ago1:17:38

1:17:38

Courtesy of Maggie, we are finally talking about a movie from this decade: Maggie Gyllenhaal’s directorial debut, THE LOST DAUGHTER (2021), which is also an adaptation of Elena Ferrante’s novel. We marvel at Olivia Colman’s face acting. We use the word “boundless” a lot. We remember the ways our girlhood-selves terrorized our mothers. We have a lot…

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03. Nancy Drew 1:07:17

9M ago1:07:17

1:07:17

NANCY DREW (2007) was one of Marin’s favorite movies as a child. Does it hold up? Not really! But Maggie hypothesizes why it makes sense that Young Marin would be smitten with this movie. We also talk about the movie’s depictions of danger, perfection, and violent /clueless/entitled men/boys—all of which leads us to wonder: are we over-thinking thi…

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02. Romeo + Juliet 1:05:09

9M ago1:05:09

1:05:09

Early into this episode, Marin likens watching Baz Luhrmann’s ROMEO + JULIET (1997) for the first time to “seeing God,” so, yeah, we loved this. We discuss the film’s tenderness towards its characters and its refreshing portraits of girlhood and masculinity, particularly via the gaze of the camera itself. While Maggie’s prowess as a high school lit…

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01. Ever After 52:41

9M ago52:41

52:41

Welcome to the very first episode of Girlhood Movie Database! We’re so thankful you’re here as we discuss the underrated 90s GEM of a film, EVER AFTER (1998). Maggie shares her lifelong love of Drew Barrymore (which she proves via a reading from her teenage diary), Marin laments her young self’s lack of appreciation for the film, and we talk about …

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Introducing: Girlhood Movie Database 13:23

10M ago13:23

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3/7/2025 UPDATE: We have changed the name of this show! You are now listening to Girlhood Movie Database, which kind of renders parts of this episode irrelevant. I considered removing the entire thing, but decided to add this addendum instead for any new listeners who appreciate a primer episode before diving into a new podcast. In this short intro…

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What Are Things I Wished My Mama Told Me? 50:34

4y ago50:34

50:34

Is there something you wish your Mama told you? In our final throwback episode from her days at WORT 89.9 FM, Lilada Gee asks: What is some of the best advice your mama ever gave you?, What should Black mamas teach their Black daughters?, and more! For more information about Lilada Gee and her work, visit Lilada.org and subscribe to her mailing lis…

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Who Was Fannie Lou Hamer and Other Black Women of the Civil Rights Movement? 53:12

4y ago53:12

53:12

In our next "throwback" episode, Lilada takes a look at her top ten heroines of the Civil Rights movements in honor of Black History Month. Featuring long-time Madison resident and activist, Brandi Grayson. Brandi is the co-founder of Young, Gifted and Black and founder of Urban Triage in Madison, WI. Originally recorded with WORT in Madison, WI Fe…

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Why Do We Need Black Woman Heal Day? Back to Ground Zero 11:51

4y ago11:51

11:51

As we prep for Season 3, we thought it important to not only remember where we started, but how this continues to be relevant today. In "Ground Zero," Lilada Gee passionately advocates for the importance of healing ourselves and how, when we heal the Black girl inside of us, we can better defend Black girlhood to come. In honor of Black Woman Heal …

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What is Black Woman Heal Day? 44:33

4y ago44:33

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Black Woman Heal Day (April 1st) was founded by Lilada Gee with a mission to increase prevention, awareness, and healing efforts of sexual abuse throughout the African Diaspora. This throwback episode begins with Lilada's testimony in surviving childhood sexual abuse and why she started Black Woman Heal Day. Featuring Dr. Alice Belcher, Commissione…

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How Has Faith Shaped Civil Rights? with Rev. Dr. Alexander Gee 45:41

4y ago45:41

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We're not quite back yet, but as we continue to build Season 3, tune into this oldie, but goodie! In this special segment from Lilada Gee's tenure on WORT's 89.9FM "A Public Affair" (2019), she is joined by Reverend Dr. Alexander Gee. Tune in as they discuss the history of Civil Rights in the Black church. Dr. Gee is the Senior Pastor of Fountain o…

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What Do You Mean Season 2 Is Over?! 29:00

4y ago29:00

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We have reached the end of Season 2! In this episode, our host recaps some of the favorite conversations had this season, introduces our new team member and producer - Carla Williams - and previews the exciting conversations to come in Season 3! Also featuring Creative Director, Cassandra Marzette. Subscribe to our newsletter! - Lilada.org We'd lov…

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Can I Love Again After Being Hurt?, Part 2 48:40

4y ago48:40

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In part two, Lilada Gee questions the status quo of what it means to function in a relationship - How are we killing ourselves in a "ride-or-die" dynamic? How does historical trauma creep into our relationships? How can we love again after our hurt? - and more. Featuring the powerful testimonies of Paquita Purnell and Adanze Okoronta and profession…

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Can I Love Again After Being Hurt?, Part 1 58:18

4y ago58:18

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More often than not, those in abusive relationships often teeter on the line of shame and secrecy. Yet, if we've learned anything from the DBG podcast: there's power in your testimony. This week, we hear from two incredible women - Paquita Purnell and Adanze Okoronta - who decided that they'd not only had enough but that they were enough. Also feat…

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Love the Sh*t Out of Yourself! 50:29

4y ago50:29

50:29

As we celebrate Valentine's Day with our loved ones, there is often one person we forget to show the most love to - ourselves! Self-love, or lack thereof, is often the root of the mess created in our lives and is important to master as we work to defend Black girls. This important - and hilarious - conversation with guests Alexandra Gee Lewis, Tama…

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Does Madison Love Black Girls? 1:24:03

4y ago1:24:03

1:24:03

As we enter into primary season in Madison, Wisconsin, our local elections have drawn in a historical number of Black women running for office. This week, join our conversation with 3 powerful candidates for Madison City Council - Jael Currie (District 16), Ayomi Obuseh, (District 8), and Nikki Lee Conklin (District 9) - to learn how their Black gi…

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What is the Next Step?: Moving Forward with Cassy Marzette, part 3 23:16

4y ago23:16

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As we move into part 3 of our "life coach" series with our Creative Director, Cassy Marzette, we are reminded that our mission to defend Black girls often means that we need to defend the little Black girl inside of us - that little girl who has somehow not healed, been traumatized, neglected, etc. and stop us in our adulthood from moving forward. …

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What is the Next Step?: Moving Forward with Cassy Marzette, part 2 34:27

4y ago34:27

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This week we speak with our very own creative director, Cassy Marzette in part 2 of the conversation, "What is the Next Step?" We take the time to explore her creative undertakings as we learn more about the underlying forces she is working to heal and undo. Website: Lilada.org — subscribe to our newsletter We would love your support: patreon.com/L…

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Can Black Girls Be Successful in School? 1:34:15

4y ago1:34:15

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The mission to defend Black girls is becoming more realized as Black women make history in their run for a seat at the table. This local election season for Dane County, WI boasts more than a dozen Black women running for political office - from school board to judge! Learn how representation and the "Black Mama" persona is imperative in defending …

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Can We Defend Black Girlhoods in This America? 38:18

4y ago38:18

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This week we interrupt our normal defense of Black girls to address the act of domestic terrorist insurrection at our Nation's Capitol. It is clear, now more than ever before, that the violent upsurge of white supremacy only fuels the need for the defense of our Black girls. Tune in as our host challenges, "Can we defend Black girlhoods in this Ame…

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What is the Next Step?: Moving Forward with Cassy Marzette, part 1 33:52

4y ago33:52

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So we’ve started our healing journey, began to embrace, accept, and share our story, but now what? When we feel stuck for so long, it’s often difficult to figure out what’s our next best foot forward. Throughout several weeks, we will begin to explore how our Creative Director, Cassy Marzette, works to become “unstuck” and discovers strategies to b…

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How Can Sharing My Story Save Another? 44:22

4y ago44:22

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Time and time again, we stress the importance of sharing our story - especially the stories of Black girls and women. This is the case for Megan Brown, who reached out after feeling compelled to share her remarkable rise through her trauma, abuse, and sexual assault. Though a difficult conversation, her testimony enforces the importance of our work…

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How Can White Men Help Black Women Heal? 44:31

4+ y ago44:31

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In defending Black girlhood, it is crucial to understand that Black girls thrive when those with privilege choose to be at the defense of Black girls, too. In this inspiring conversation, Dr. Jesse Maupin - a local white doctor - details his gut-wrenching response to our “Ground Zero” episode and how learning about the experience of Black girls can…

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How Do I Know When I Have Healed? 1:00:00

4+ y ago1:00:00

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When we go through our own personal healing journey, it is inevitable that we encounter the question, “How do I know when I have healed?” For this week’s guest (who will remain anonymous), the question came when she received an unexpected text from her estranged father of over 10 years. Website: Lilada.org — subscribe to our newsletter We would lov…

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What Do Black Women Talk About When They Get Together?: A Conversation with Lilada & Antonette 1:01:08

4+ y ago1:01:08

1:01:08

Join in on this week's conversation with Lilada Gee and her good friend, Antonette Crosby, as they discuss the host's work in male prisons, their theory of male energy, and many other topics. They will argue, they will banter, but mostly, they will laugh - can you tell that they forget the mics are even on? Website: Lilada.org — subscribe to our ne…

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Holiday Special: Trauma, Drama, and Yo' Momma! 56:31

4+ y ago56:31

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Who could have imagined that an interview from 4 years ago would still be so timely? In this holiday special, host Lilada Gee reintroduces an oldie, but a goodie as she and her guests speak on family drama, trauma, and the difficulties of family dynamics. Featuring guests Cassandra Marzette (then her assistant), Myra McNair - owner and founder of A…

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Sharon Johnson: From Buckingham Palace to Suicide 52:51

4+ y ago52:51

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Our featured guest, Sharon Johnson, was a world-class athlete who even had the opportunity to meet Queen Elizabeth. Yet, her trauma and turmoil drove her to the brink of suicide. Tune in to this powerful conversation as we discuss why accolades and medals mean very little when we are hurting on the inside. If you or someone you know is struggling w…

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Speak Out Loud, So Others Won’t Suffer in Silence 49:13

4+ y ago49:13

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To defend Black girlhood, we must use our journey to advocate and give voice to the voiceless. In this episode, Nancy Yarbrough-Banks - author of The Exodus and Founder of Fresh Start Learning, Inc. in Milwaukee, WI - shares her powerful testimony of victim to advocacy in the exploitative world of sex-trafficking. Joined by in-studio guest, Annette…

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Aprina Paul: Telling Her Story to Save a Life, Part 2 37:00

4+ y ago37:00

37:00

In part 2 of our conversation with Alice Larrue we learn more horrifying details about the white supremacist who murdered her daughter. More, Larrue shares about the impact that trauma and stress had on her body after experiencing heartbreaking tragedy and details the need for Black women to use our testimony as a vehicle to heal. Website: Lilada.o…

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Aprina Paul: Telling Her Story to Save a Life 49:15

4+ y ago49:15

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In 2013, 18-year-old Aprina Paul couldn’t have anticipated that her response to a Craigslist ad would lead to her tragic murder. Since then, her mother, Alice Larrue, has made it her mission to empower, listen, and educate others about the dangers of sex-trafficking. Join us for our powerful 2-part conversation with Alice Larrue as she details her …

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Black Women Struggling, Healing, and Struggling to Heal! 1:00:49

4+ y ago1:00:49

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We’re back and - true to our mission - ready to defend Black girlhood throughout Season 2! As we start this journey off, Lilada Gee is joined with her dynamic duo - Alexandra and Cassandra - in this raw and hilariously honest conversation about not only the importance of healing but the struggle of healing, too! Original music by Zachary Moncrieff …

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Will You Remember Erika Hill? 24:57

4+ y ago24:57

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As we come to the end of Season One, we remember and give honor to Erika Hill and her life. In the telling of one story - her story - and in the context of the 65,000 reported missing Black girls - we can better understand that each life matters when we can connect with one. Defending Black Girlhood is the responsibility of us all. The lives of the…

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Was Erika Hill Murdered? 1:13:20

4+ y ago1:13:20

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We have reached the end of season 1 and it all comes to a head in this episode. Join Lilada Gee as she recaps the story of Erika Hill, talks with Dr. Jasmine Zapata - a local area doctor - who helps to decipher the autopsy report, and reveal Marie Hill's criminal charges. As this season closes and final details are disclosed, it's your turn to dete…

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Could the Black Community Have Saved Erika?, Part 3 1:23:37

4+ y ago1:23:37

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As we wrap up part three, Lilada Gee talks with her team - producer, Alexandra, and creative director, Cassandra - in an effort to answer the question, "Could the Black Community Have Saved Erika?" Join us as we reflect upon the conversations with Anthony and Catina McAlister, challenge the perceptions of physical discipline, and reflect upon the i…

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Could the Black Community Have Saved Erika?, Part 2 50:32

4+ y ago50:32

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While we continue seeking answers to the question, "Could the Black Community Have Saved Erika?," we come into part two with host, Lilada Gee, as she speaks with Marie's former classmate, Catina McAlister. As she processes her experience with Marie Hill and her children during their time in an adult education course, we explore ways the community c…

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