Black Boomer Besties from Brooklyn
This is what the world needs now: two free-thinking “seasoned” Black women speaking their truth and inspiring others to do the same. Shaped by 45 years of friendship that began at the prestigious Brooklyn Technical High School through the Ivy League, medical school, marriages, divorces, triumphs, parenting queer children, life-threatening illness and many many amazing adventures. Each week, besties Leslie Osei-Tutu and Angella Fraser will push against boundaries in love, culture, careers, faith, politics and out-dated assumptions about women of a certain age. Remember, you’re never too old to change your mind…or your hair! (but more on that later :-)All views are our own and do not reflect the views of our institution/company. Information provided is not intended to serve as medical advice.
Black Boomer Besties from Brooklyn
Stereotypes & Prejudices from a Single Story
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Angella Fraser & Leslie Osei-Tutu
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Season 2
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Episode 9
What forms your assumptions about a group of people, a culture, a place? The popular (33M views) TED talk by Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie stirs The Besties to share their perspectives on how stereotypes and prejudices are formed when a single, often negative, story becomes the dominant narrative. Enjoy another spirited episode, where their opinions don’t always align, but their respect and love shine through.
The Danger of a Single Story - TED Talk by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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