The Black Belt Belle

By: L.M. Smith
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  • No, this ain't Karate. I can't lay you out but I can learn ya somethin'. My name is Lauren, and on this podcast, we talk about whatever the hell is on my mind to tell as a Black and Proud Southern Belle. I'm an educator, and I try to infuse everything with a smidge of history. Books, cultural commentary, media, trending topics, ideologies, celebrities, family, relationships, religion, short stories, wellness, music, (Black) history, beauty, fashion, education...throw it all in the buggy!
    © 2024 L.M. Smith
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Episodes
  • The Beyoncé Bowl, Plastic Off the Sofa, and The Stono Rebellion

    The Beyoncé Bowl, Plastic Off the Sofa, and The Stono Rebellion
    Dec 27 2024

    I watched the Beyonce Bowl, and like most of the Beyhive, I have thoughts and theories. Tune in for my rambling string of consciousness as I focus on two things that really incited me to chorus.

    This "Unbuttoned" version of the Black Belt Belle pairs well with Episode 1 entitled "No Beyoncé, the Music Isn't Enough: We Need the Visuals"...and your favorite beverage of course!
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    32 mins
  • We Need the Visuals, Beyoncé!: Afro-Futurism, Black History, Octavia Butler, Space Operas, and Missed Opportunities

    We Need the Visuals, Beyoncé!: Afro-Futurism, Black History, Octavia Butler, Space Operas, and Missed Opportunities
    Nov 28 2024

    Beyoncé told us "Shut the hell up about the visuals," and I am distraught! Follow along as I explore and expound on the missed opportunity for Afro Futurism and the BIGGEST criticism I have of Cowboy Carter that she could have fixed with a visual album.

    In this episode, I discuss how I use Beyoncé in my African American Studies course, and why I had such a vested interest in seeing the album visually. In the process, I discuss Octavia Butler, why Beyoncé's Blackbirds deserve justice, and why Afro-futurism needs a resurgence in popular American culture.
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    41 mins

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