Truth B Told: Conversations About Culture and Power

Andrea Blackman and Tasneem Grace discuss contemporary social justice, identity, race, gender, motherhood, womanhood and humanity. Andrea and Tasneem believe good talks, good questions and curiosity are the foundation for social change. They also believe that recognizing the many shades of truth is the root of cultural awareness and connection.

Andrea Blackman

Andrea

Andrea is the division director for the Special Collections Center at the Main Library. She is also a mother, professor, lover and scholar of hip hop, and a Zora enthusiast. She enjoys deep conversations and pushing the envelope, all the features of Truth B Told. 

Tasneem Tewogbola

Tasneem

Tasneem is the program and engagement designer in the Special Collections Center at the Main Library. She is also a writer, editor, performance artist, mother, and culinary queen of collard greens. She loves a good conversation, introspective questions, and soul-searching, all the features of Truth B Told. 

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Episode Two: "1,001 Things We Love About Blackness"

Andrea and Tasneem insist that Blackness is not about burden but excellence, victory and celebration. But you tell us: What do you love about black culture, black identity and black lives?

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When Did You Notice?

Learn more about the cultural lessons from Andrea and Tasneem's childhoods. When did they begin to notice social injustice? Who guided them toward careers that prioritize conversations about race and identity as more than than just talk? When have you noticed?