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Podcast: Black History Year
Episode: Why the Jezebel Myth is a Tragic Legacy of Slavery That Lingers Today
Description: Black women continuously face the stereotype that they're hypersexual, crazed nymphomaniacs ruled by lust. "Jezebels" is the term commonly used against them._____________2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company. PushBlack exists to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at BlackHistoryYear.com — most people donate $10 a month, but every dollar makes a difference. If this episode moved you, share it with your pe...