Blindsided: The Moth Podcast
7/3/202624 min
When something comes out of the blue, how do you react? Do you freeze? Do you panic? Or do you find a way to move forward? Today, we’ve got two stories about being surprised, dumbfounded, blindsided, in completely different ways. This episode was hosted by Amena Brown, author of the new essay collection 'Never Tell A Black Girl How To Black Girl.'
Storytellers:
Janell Banks develops a fear of driving after a car crash nearly severs her foot.
Amena Brown’s grandma takes a liking to Amena’s new husband.
Podcast # 985
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First 90 secondsJanelle Banks· Guest0:00
At The Moth, we're using the power of storytelling to connect teachers with their students. Once a student develops their story and voice, they can show up more authentically in the classroom, their relationships, and beyond. Which is why we developed the Moth Teacher Institute, a annual conference that brings together educators who wanna use The Moth storytelling techniques in their classrooms and communities. The programming features live storytelling, panel discussions, and hands-on workshops to help find, shape, and tell your own true personal stories. To learn more and apply, visit themoth.org/edu.
Speaker 20:40
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