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Why Are We BUG'N?

Why it's important to speak to the Black and Underrepresented neurodivergent experience

Episode 2 of the I Must Be BUG'N podcast, hosted by Sheldon Gay, titled "Why Are We BUG'N?" was published on October 23, 2023 and runs 31 minutes.

October 23, 2023 ·31m · I Must Be BUG'N

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Summary

In this episode, I dig into why this discussion is especially important for Black and underrepresented people. It can be a heavy episode, especially for those who didn't feel affirmed or supported in their neurodiversity and differences as a child.I speak to things like:How the mentality that "a child should stay in a child's place" is problematicThe consequences of not talking about the "touched" family memberHow Black feminist insights help identify the root of the structures that keep us stuckWhy some of the things meant to keep Black (and IPOC) people safe can be traumatic for neurodivergent peopleAnd more (smile)Don't forget to suscribe, SHARE and leave a review if you're enjoying the podcast...Here are some supporting resources for this discussion:The Neurodiversity Podcast - Low-Demand Parenting: Bridging Divisions, Fostering TrustLook Harder for Gifted Children of Color: They are Everywhere! (mentions Dr. Jenkins' work)We are Gifted 2 - check out the work of Dr. Joy Lawson Davis who continues the legacy of Dr. JenkinsWhere is the outrage about the pipeline to prison for gifted students?How some of America’s most gifted kids wind up in prisonADHD, Autism, Giftedness Venn DiagramEpisode transcript provided by RiversideIntro and Outro music provided by byrdversion1 - "It Couldn't Be" from the album NevermoreP.S. in this episode where I use the word "weakness", I'm referring to perceived weakness rather than a defined one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Description

In this episode, I dig into why this discussion is especially important for Black and underrepresented people. It can be a heavy episode, especially for those who didn't feel affirmed or supported in their neurodiversity and differences as a child.


I speak to things like:

  • How the mentality that "a child should stay in a child's place" is problematic
  • The consequences of not talking about the "touched" family member
  • How Black feminist insights help identify the root of the structures that keep us stuck
  • Why some of the things meant to keep Black (and IPOC) people safe can be traumatic for neurodivergent people
  • And more (smile)


Don't forget to suscribe, SHARE and leave a review if you're enjoying the podcast...


Here are some supporting resources for this discussion:


Episode transcript provided by Riverside


Intro and Outro music provided by byrdversion1 - "It Couldn't Be" from the album Nevermore


P.S. in this episode where I use the word "weakness", I'm referring to perceived weakness rather than a defined one.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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