Using her trademark wit alongside pop-culture references galore, Robinson explores everything from why Lisa Bonet is "Queen. Now she's ready to take these topics to audio - and she's going to make you laugh as she's doing it. Comedian Phoebe Robinson has experienced her fair share over the years: She's been unceremoniously relegated to the role of "the black friend", as if she is somehow the authority on all things racial she's been questioned about her love of U2 and Billy Joel ("isn't that.white people music?") she's been called "uppity" for having an opinion in the workplace she's been followed around stores by security guards and yes, people do ask her whether they can touch her hair all. "A must-read.Phoebe Robinson discusses race and feminism in such a funny, real, and specific way, it penetrates your brain and stays with you." (Ilana Glazer, cocreator and costar of Broad City)Ī hilarious and timely essay collection about race, gender, and pop culture from upcoming comedy superstar and 2 Dope Queens podcaster Phoebe Robinsonīeing a black woman in America means contending with old prejudices and fresh absurdities every day.
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