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We pay our respects to their elders past and present, whose sovereignty was never ceded. And more recently, then, which I found particularly violent. And also to do so in a way that was entertaining because first and foremost, fiction should entertain. I hope you enjoy the conversation.

And in writing Ayiti , I was interested in telling stories that would reflect some of the realities of the Haitian diaspora. And it strikes me that since Bad Feminist was published, there have been a number of productions that depict brutalities inflicted on black people, such as the film Antebellum and TV series, such as the Underground Railroad.

Roxane Gay: Well, I think that people should tell the stories that are called to tell, and I would never try to dictate what another creative person should or should not do. Roxane Gay: Okay. And I think we forget that sometimes. Roxane Gay: Well, I think and studies have shown that fiction tends to bring about empathy for some reason.

Nicole Watson: In Ayiti , you paid homage to your Haitian heritage, they're a collection of very moving short stories. One of the things that really spoke to me from those stories was the need to speak back to offensive and simplistic representations of Haiti. Lots of things are happening that are uncomfortable and hopefully you come out on the other side better.

In beyond the struggle narrative, you discussed the violence of films set in the slavery era, such as 12 Years a Slave , and you wrote that you were worn out by slavery and struggle narratives. I'd like to introduce you to Roxane Gay. She's also the author of World of Wakanda , the Marvel comic book series.

So I really thought, yes, short fiction is really a great way to do this particular thing that I wanted to do with those stories. Why is the medium of the short story, a compelling vehicle to disrupt such ideas? Welcome Roxane. And what are the harms of such productions?

Roxane has several books forthcoming, and is also at work on television and film projects. Does that concern you? This podcast was recorded on the lands of Bidjigal and Gadigal people. So Roxane…. And people make it seem like oh, to learn about other cultures means that it's going to be like taking medicine that doesn't taste good.

Gay is the author of The New York Times best-selling essay collection Bad Feminist (), as well as the short story collection Ayiti (), the novel An Untamed State (), the short story collection Difficult Women (), and the memoir. While history was important, the past could also render one hopeless, and helpless.

The Portable Feminist Reader Do The Work Opinions: A Decade of Arguments, Criticism, and Minding Other People’s Business The Sacrifice of Darkness Graceful Burdens The Selected Works of Audre Lorde The Banks The Best American Short Stories Ayiti Not That Bad Hunger Difficult Women Roxane Gay is the author, most recently, of “Stand Your Ground: A Black Feminist Reckoning with America’s Gun Problem” and a contributing Opinion writer.

And I love telling stories. Roxane Gay (born October 15, ) is an American writer, professor, editor, and social commentator. Nicole Watson: I enjoyed reading all of your essays in Bad Feminist , but I particularly enjoyed your pieces on race and entertainment. Like, no, my medicine tastes great.

Roxane Gay is known for her book Bad Feminist, a collection of essays on feminism and pop culture that gained widespread acclaim in She is also recognized for her works of fiction, memoir, and her roles as an editor, opinion columnist for The New York Times, and podcast host.

Today, we will be having a general conversation about Roxane's writing, Roxane's current projects, and we'll have a discussion about general events. I do think we are on the precipice of a major cultural shift and anytime you reach these moments it's overwhelming. Nicole Watson: Good afternoon, and welcome to this special event with Roxane Gay.

My name is Nicole Watson.