Diary of a Mad Black Woman

by Zoe Parris

First Recorded for Radio Depaul: Diary of a Mad Black Woman is a source for conversation-not of education-and hopefully, a home for black women to speak their minds at DePaul University. Zoe has felt in their own way minimalized by male spaces and white spaces and seeks to speak on issues and give insight with the help of their friends and their listeners.
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Podcast episodes

  • Season 2

  • Black Conservatism

    Black Conservatism

    S02 E01
    01:04:32

    In this episode, Zoe is joined by Kasia once again to talk about conservatism and tokenism in the Black community.

  • Season 1

  • Representation in Media

    Representation in Media

    S01 E06
    45:37

    In this episode, Zoe talks about the power of representation in media, like the new Marvel Eternals movie, and how an introduction to other cultures and experiences can affect everyone. They also talk about "ginger-cide" and anti-wokeness fighting against representation.

  • Catcalling

    Catcalling

    S01 E05
    39:25

    In this episode, Zoe talks about her experiences with catcalling while trying to explain societal reasons behind its existence and presence in recent years.

  • The Politicization of the Black Body and Franz Fanon

    The Politicization of the Black Body and Franz Fanon

    S01 E04
    39:37

    In this episode, Zoe talks about something she learned in her Racial Philosophy class and integrates it with ideas of how Black people's existence has become a political idea. Books recommended include Franz Fanon's Black Skin, White Masks, and Charles W. Milles' The Racial Contract.

  • Black Sitcoms

    Black Sitcoms

    S01 E03
    34:56

    In this episode, Zoe talks about the dying art of Black sitcoms. From Fresh Prince of Belair to Black-ish, she covers colorism and the politics connected to being Black on TV.