Protesters from Black Lives Matter gather outside the U.S. I mean, these are not new things but I think that they are starting to get so egregious that everyone is realizing, 'Oh, my goodness, there really is a problem.' I think for the first time, we're seeing a truly broad coalition of people not only in the United States but abroad who are saying: "Enough is enough." The instances of white supremacy and police brutality that we have seen this year, last year, the year before. You've written about your country saying it will break your heart at every possible turn, but you've also said and written that somehow this moment feels different in terms of, I assume, the protests and Black Lives Matter. Here are some excerpts from their conversation, as well as some additional audio readings by Roxane Gay not included in the program. The topic ranged from surviving gang rape, emboldened racism and what she calls the 'fetishizing of forgiveness.' And there are many other corners to the best-selling Haitian-American's literary talents, including writing World of Wakanda for Marvel Comics, the non-fiction collection of essays, Bad Feminist, the novel, An Untamed State and her moving memoir, Hunger, which explores the brutal realities of rape and obesity.Īnd while she is fond of dark explorations, her work ranges from sharply witty to deeply sensual.Īs part of Halifax's AfterWords Literary Festival, IDEAS producer Mary Lynk spoke online in a public conversation with Ms.
Roxane Gay likes to joke that even her opinions have opinions - which comes in handy for her often searing opinion column in The New York Times. Warning | Content includes rape and profanity.
*Originally published on November 17, 2020.