Audre Lorde’s ”Uses of the Erotic” a Comparative Literature Episode

Colored Pages Book Club

Hello colorful cast of powdered sugar donuts, CPBC is back with the final episode of the summer short series.

What?!? I know we're ending a little early this year and taking a bit of a hiatus, but never fear, this episode is a super sweet treat and it most certainly will not be the curtain call for the dynamic duo.

So if you have the time during or between your summer shenanigans, join the Marci and Ako as they read the famous essay "Uses of the Erotic" by the queer black radical feminist Audre Lorde and compare it to...love songs!!!

We're switching it up as we discuss rhythm and connection, the transmutation between the physical and ethereal, salvation being here and ever present, and the transformative power of you guessed it....love

Intro/Question - 00:00-30:55

Marci's Song Choice 1 - Dance (Disco Heat ) by Sylvester 30:55 - 41:15

Ako's Song Choice 1 - I'll be there by the Jackson 5 41:16 - 49:09

Marci's Song Choice 2 - My Love is Free by Double Exposure 49:10 - 55:55-

Ako's Song Choice 2 - Lift-Up by Milo and Otis ft Chance the Rapper and Thinkin' bout you - Frank Ocean - 55:56 -1:02:09

Outro/Hiatus Announcement -1:02:09 -1:06:08

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