Dorothy Roberts and I really earned this conversation today, folks. After navigating some technical difficulty in the beginning, we were able to dive into a really powerful and beautiful conversation surrounding her book, "The Mixed Marriage Project."
Her beautiful memoir explores the themes of grief, loss, and the complexities of identity through the lens of her parents' interracial marriage. We'll touch on the cultural context surrounding interracial relationships, which given our current climate, feels more poignant than ever. Dorothy highlights the importance of family history, the lessons learned from parents, and how she's implemented continuing bonds through her work.
Ultimately, our time today is a shining example of the significance of storytelling in understanding (and processing) loss.
Thank you SO much for listening; if you like what we're doing on the show, please rate and review wherever possible, and tell your friends!
More about Dorothy: https://www.instagram.com/dorothyeroberts/
https://www.npr.org/2026/02/10/nx-s1-5704334/dorothy-roberts-the-mixed-marriage-project
Buy her book HERE!
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