Summer Reading

What’s good, AD Fam?! For the second part of our Summer Picks series, our special guest, Priscilla Owusu from ‘Just Read It’ takes a deep dive into the legacy and representation of “Queenie,” written by Candice Carty-Williams. For anyone who hasn’t read it yet, the novel centers around Queenie Jenkins, a 25-year-old Jamaican British woman living in London. It explores her journey to self-understanding, love, and forgiveness as she struggles through a difficult breakup. The book, which many called groundbreaking when it was released in 2019, tackles the impact of being ‘the strong Black girl, discusses mental health challenges, and explores the complexities of the Black British identity. In this episode, Priscilla confronts Queenie’s character criticism, particularly regarding her relationships with white men, and argues for the importance of portraying Black female characters with complexity. Listen to a few thoughts on the changed ending — of the recent TV adaptation, which came out earlier this year. Tune in to this enriching episode and deepen your appreciation for stories that reflect Black women's diverse experiences and challenges. Listen now and join the conversation! Then tell us how groundbreaking you think “Queenie” is and where the character, Queenie, fits in the spectrum of diverse and complex representations of Black women in media. Do You Like What You Heard? Have you ever listened to a podcast episode and just needed more? We do. That’s why we want to share exclusive BONUS content from our guests with you! It's exclusively available when you become a paid subscriber to our Substack. Connect with Priscilla: * Website: https://justreadit.co.uk Discover how to grow your podcast authentically. Christabel Nsiah-Buadi helps audio creators and businesses connect with their audience through editorial development and strategy. In August, Christabel is offering FREE coaching sessions. Sign up for a free session here. YOUR VOICE MATTERS: at the heart of AudioDiaspora’s mission is amplifying diverse voices and sparking meaningful conversations. And guess what?! 🌟 Drop us a line IG at @audiodiaspora, and let us know what's on your mind. You can also tell us what topics you’d like us to explore or people you’d like to hear more from. Discover how to grow your podcast authentically. We help independent podcasters find the tools to develop their voices and grow their podcast audience through 1:1 coaching. Book your free session with Christabel here. Sign up to receive our show newsletter to get our latest shows directly in your inbox and exclusive access to our guests' editorial and audience growth tips. FOLLOW US Remember, follow us on Threads, Instagram, and TikTok: @audiodiaspora. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.audiodiaspora.com/subscribe