Anger: The Black Woman’s ‘Superpower’

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Code Switch : Anger: The Black Woman’s ‘Superpower’ Image

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.