Ocean Vuong‘s ”On Earth We‘re Briefly Gorgeous” Part 1

<p>Hello colorful cast of characters, welcome back to another episode of this syncopated sound wave masquerading as a podcast, that's right join the usual crew of Marci and Ako as they discuss part one the poetic, beautiful, and perhaps ... gorgeous queer Vietnamese-American novel "On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous" by Ocean Vuong. </p> <p> </p> <p>A couple of trigger warnings off the top- this book discusses the following: war, rape and sexual assault, child abuse, bullying, racism, and a particularly intense instance of animal cruelty. Please take care while listening.</p> <p> </p> <p>Time Stamp</p> <p>Intro - 00:00:10 - 00:14:00</p> <p>Summary - 00:14:16 - 00:38:14</p> <p>Discussion - 00:38:28 - 1:27:49</p> <p>Also, follow this link for Khadija Mbowe's video essay on digital black face that Marci referenced in the discussion section  (and of course show her some love, -- we appreciate you sis, nice work!) - <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfcYnswbybM'>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfcYnswbybM</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Wanna stay afloat on all our latest episodes? You can find the links to our Twitter (@TheColoredPages), Instagram (@TheseColoredPages), Website (thesecoloredpages.com), and Reading List here: <a href='https://linktr.ee/thecoloredpages'>https://linktr.ee/thecoloredpages</a> . You can also reach us directly by emailing us at <a href='mailto:thesecoloredpages@gmail.com,'>thesecoloredpages@gmail.com .</a> Come say hi!!</p> <p> </p>