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Are Black Women Just Props? Unpacking Erasure, Visibility Traps, and Gayle King’s Fake Space Ride
Girl...Call Me with Tanya and Jessica
45 minutes 57 seconds
6 months ago
Are Black Women Just Props? Unpacking Erasure, Visibility Traps, and Gayle King’s Fake Space Ride
In this episode of Girl...Call Me with Tanya and Jessica, the hosts, mix their signature blend of real talk, hot takes, and unfiltered humor. They dive into the performative nature of representation, especially for Black women navigating corporate boardrooms, celebrity circles, and even so-called space travel.
From dissecting Gayle King’s much hyped (but barely orbital) space tourism stint to unpacking how visibility can sometimes be a trap, the hosts challenge what it means to be “seen.” They spotlight true wins—like WNBA star Kiki Iriafen—and question who benefits when Black women are elevated in name but not in power.
With a nod to the upcoming Met Gala’s “SuperFine: Tailoring Black Style" theme, the conversation flows through pop culture, authenticity, and community care. It’s a must-listen episode that asks: are Black women finally being celebrated—or still being used as props?
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