This inaugural episode of T.S.O.B. w/ Dr. G introduces you to Dr. Tracie Q. Gilbert, podcast host and sexuality educator. She breaks down a bit of her background, inspirations and rationale for the show, and provides a brief overview of what can be expected from future episodes.
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Episode Question to Ponder: What would you do if you knew you could not fail?
Host Bio: Tracie Q. Gilbert, PhD (she/her/Thembi) is an educator, writer, and consultant who uses conversation to help achieve sexual wellness and healing for Black people, along with racial justice in sex ed spaces. Using lectures, interactive workshops and conversation series, Dr. Gilbert works to help Black communities unpack the mental, historical, and cultural barriers that keep them from having honest, productive conversations about sex and sexuality.
Dr. Gilbert has nearly 25 years experience teaching urban youth, young adults, and their advocates. She received her Masters of Science in Education at the University of Pennsylvania, and her doctorate from the Center for Human Sexuality Studies at Widener University. More info about Dr. G can be found at ThembiAnaiya.com.
EPISODE REFERENCES
DuBois, W. E. B. (1903). The souls of black folk. (Click here to Purchase)
Gamble, K. & Huff, L. (1975) The sound of Philadelphia [Recorded by MFSB ft. The Three Degrees]. On Love is the Message [Album]. Philadelphia, PA: Philadelphia International Records. (Click to Listen; Also, here are 10 Black-Owned Vinyl Record Stores to Support)
Gilbert, T. Q. (in press) Black & sexy: A framework of racialized sexuality. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis Press. (Click here to sign up for the wait list!)
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