Anger: The Black Woman’s ‘Superpower’
Anger: The Black Woman’s ‘Superpower’
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A Sapphire isn’t only a jewel—it’s also cultural shorthand for an angry black woman. In this episode, we look at where Sapphire was born, and how the stereotype continues to haunt black women, even successful, powerful ones.