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Podcast: Black History Year
Episode: Why the Jezebel Myth is a Tragic Legacy of Slavery That Lingers Today
Description: White enslavers used the term ‘jezebel’ to justify sexual violence. The jezebel myth has since persisted, reinforcing systemic oppression against Black women. This dangerous weapon of racism and sexism must be confronted, and here’s one way to challenge it._____________2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company. PushBlack exists to amp...