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Bougie, Ghetto and Ratchet? Stereotypes of Black Women

Black women are often labeled with various stereotypes.

Aired 02/11/2018

A Seat at the Table

Bougie, Ghetto and Ratchet? Stereotypes of Black Women

Season 1 Episode 115 | 25m 49sVideo has Closed Captions

Black women are often labeled with various stereotypes.

Black women are often labeled with various stereotypes. Sometimes it may be, bougie, ghetto or ratchet. What’s wrong with being particular, having a strong passion for a subject or being outspoken. The ladies will explain the labels placed on them. Dr. Yaba Blay, producer of the web series, “Professional Black Girl”, joins the table to talk about how black women can turn stereotypes on its head.

Aired 02/11/2018

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A Seat at the Table is a local public television program presented by GPB

A Seat at the Table

Bougie, Ghetto and Ratchet? Stereotypes of Black Women

Season 1 Episode 115 | 25m 49sVideo has Closed Captions

Black women are often labeled with various stereotypes. Sometimes it may be, bougie, ghetto or ratchet. What’s wrong with being particular, having a strong passion for a subject or being outspoken. The ladies will explain the labels placed on them. Dr. Yaba Blay, producer of the web series, “Professional Black Girl”, joins the table to talk about how black women can turn stereotypes on its head.

Aired 02/11/2018

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

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