S2. E3. Why The French Are Interested in American Sensitivity Reading; Also Blackface Explained
- S2E3
- 09:41
- December 27th 2021
S2. E3. Why The French Are Interested in American Sensitivity Reading; Also Blackface Explained (AuthorUncut.com)
Today's podcast delves back into Sensitivity Reading and why it intrigues the French. I'll also explain why Blackface is offensive.
Mid 2019 I was contacted by a really cool husband and wife team working in Los Angeles for France 24; an international television channel based in France. They were the LA Correspondence for the network and found me after reading a few of my articles online.
They asked to interview me in person; which I did. It was an interesting experience as I had never been the focus of a news story before, despite working within the news business.
They informed me that there is no such thing as Sensitivity Readers in France, and wanted to get to know more about me, the profession and how why/how I chose to become one ...
Mentions in Podcast:
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So, You Want to Be a Sensitivity Reader?: https://smile.amazon.com/So-You-Want-Sensitivity-Reader/dp/1791893295/ref=sr_1_1
Model Refuses to Wear Racist Accessories: https://nypost.com/2020/02/15/black-model-refuses-to-wear-racist-monkey-ears-and-lips-at-fashion-show/
History of Blackface: https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/02/us/racist-origins-of-blackface/index.html
Gucci Blackface Sweater: https://nypost.com/2019/03/04/why-racist-imagery-keeps-bubbling-up-in-the-fashion-world/
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Author Uncut With Patrice Williams Marks
Author, Screenwriter and high-profile Sensitivity Reader, Patrice Williams Marks gives you the unvarnished truth and tips on writing as a screenwriter turned author and Sensitivity Reader. Her expertise also includes books on crowdfunding and the infamous O.J. Simpson trial.
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