Intersectionality Matters!

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Intersectionality Matters! is a podcast hosted by Kimberlé Crenshaw, an American civil rights advocate and a leading scholar of critical race theory.

Recent Episodes
  • 67. Bloody Sunday, 60 Years Later
    Apr 14, 2025 – 45:01
  • 66. Executive Disorder
    Mar 12, 2025 – 01:11:40
  • United States of Amnesia: The Real Histories of CRT, Ep. 1 - The Students Who Protested
    Jan 29, 2025 – 40:06
  • Coming Soon - United States of Amnesia: The Real History of Critical Race Theory
    Jan 22, 2025 – 04:45
  • 65. Views from the 92%: Black Women Reflect on the 2024 Election and the Road Ahead
    Dec 20, 2024 – 01:07:16
  • 64. Election 2024 Round Table, Part 3
    Nov 5, 2024 – 52:33
  • 63. Election 2024 Round Table, Part 2
    Nov 4, 2024 – 57:25
  • 62. Election 2024 Round Table, Part 1
    Nov 1, 2024 – 58:12
  • 61. Why We Need Police Reform
    Oct 23, 2024 – 39:34
  • 60. Tennessee: Tip of the Spear in the Fight for Democracy
    Jul 10, 2024 – 49:34
  • 59. A moment with Tim Wise
    Jun 26, 2024 – 16:31
  • 58. A moment with CJ Hunt
    May 30, 2024 – 15:50
  • 57. Never Too Much: The Untold Story of Luther Vandross
    Apr 18, 2024 – 50:45
  • 56. The Revolutionary Act of Self Care
    Mar 27, 2024 – 59:22
  • 55. Who gets to be a hero in the story of America?
    Jan 12, 2024 – 52:29
  • 54. #SayHerName: the Art of Bearing Witness on the Page and Stage
    Dec 6, 2023 – 01:05:24
  • 53. All My Heroes Were Stolen From Me
    Sep 29, 2023 – 41:15
  • 52. Democracy at Stake - Fighting for the Freedom to Learn
    May 2, 2023 – 01:10:40
  • 51. #SayHerName: I Am My Sister's Keeper
    Dec 14, 2022 – 51:17
  • 50. Freedom Readers: Why Kids Should Learn About Racism
    Nov 28, 2022 – 50:10
  • 49. We Won't Black Down: Why Black Voters Matter
    Nov 6, 2022 – 51:00
  • 48. Books Unbanned: From Freedom Riders to Freedom Readers
    Oct 19, 2022 – 50:20
  • 47. Freedom Summer 2022: Teaching Truth to Power
    Jul 15, 2022 – 48:01
  • 46. Yes, We Still Need To Talk About Cosby
    May 12, 2022 – 54:22
  • 45. Was This the Last Black History Month?
    Apr 7, 2022 – 01:03:51
  • 44. Drag At The Intersection
    Mar 2, 2022 – 45:14
  • 43. The Neverending Insurrection: Legacies of January 6th
    Jan 13, 2022 – 01:17:05
  • 42. Educators Ungagged: Teaching Truth in the Era of Racial Backlash
    Nov 15, 2021 – 01:11:57
  • 41. Believing Her: The Clarence Thomas/Anita Hill Hearings at 30
    Oct 15, 2021 – 54:44
  • 40. The Lies They Tell: Mass Media's Complicity in the Age of Disinformation
    Sep 21, 2021 – 43:23
  • 39. The Insurgent Origins of Critical Race Theory
    Sep 2, 2021 – 01:18:34
  • 38. Engendering the Politics of the Black Athlete
    May 26, 2021 – 58:07
  • 37. Black Women's Health Through the Twin Pandemics
    May 14, 2021 – 01:05:39
  • 36. A Love Song for Latasha
    Apr 27, 2021 – 41:00
  • 35. The Story Of Us (Part 2)
    Apr 16, 2021 – 45:07
  • 34. The Story Of Us (Part 1)
    Mar 20, 2021 – 42:50
  • 33. And Still We Fight
    Jan 30, 2021 – 01:12:29
  • 32. If Hindsight Is 2020, Why Are We Still Not Saved?
    Jan 20, 2021 – 01:08:52
  • 31. #TruthBeTold: The Destructiveness of Trump's Equity Gag Order & What Biden Must Do Now
    Dec 11, 2020 – 01:15:15
  • 30. Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community?
    Nov 24, 2020 – 01:15:04
  • 29. Black Men For Trump?: The Overdue Conversation on Patriarchy & Misogynoir in Black Politics
    Oct 30, 2020 – 01:07:37
  • 28. Having Our Say: Black Women Respond to the Vice Presidential Debate
    Oct 20, 2020 – 01:05:53
  • 27. Why the Court Matters: RBG's Legacy and the Fight She Leaves Behind
    Oct 9, 2020 – 01:07:54
  • 26. Black Girls Speak: Creating Community in the Summer of COVID
    Sep 11, 2020 – 50:35
  • 25. From the Base to the Face of the Party: Kamala Harris, Black Women & Misogynoir in the Election
    Aug 29, 2020 – 01:17:39
  • 24. Storytelling While Black and Female: Conjuring Beautiful Experiments in Past and Future Worlds
    Aug 16, 2020 – 01:08:58
  • 23. Politics, Power, and the Struggle Against Black Precarity
    Jul 28, 2020 – 01:14:37
  • 22. COVID, White Power, and the Unseeing of Race Again
    Jul 12, 2020 – 01:06:27
  • 21. Under the Blacklight: Telling Stories of State Violence & Public Silence
    Jun 26, 2020 – 01:01:11
  • 20. India Kager: A Mother's Story of Loss & Erasure
    Jun 16, 2020 – 45:24
Recent Reviews
  • “Ewe”
    Election 2024
    I just listened to this show and thought it was so negative towards VPHarris and democrats that I thought I was listening to a right-wing mega conservative show. This did not encourage me to vote. It did the opposite. It was so disappointing!
  • Nick555678531
    Teach!
    Thank you for always teaching, helping us all with our critical thinking, and helping us understand all the complexities that we all live with and within. Your voice matters, you light the darkness Professor Crenshaw!
  • S. Fuht
    Always informative.
    I always learn a lot.
  • heyGirlhey86
    If I could only reply to others reviews
    At _2020Unties_if that’s even right but I always check out reviews to get a pulse on what a podcast is so I can listen an make my own decisions…but I haven’t even heard this one yet an was blown away by the complaint that this podcast only talks on black people and black and white issues and how it’s disappointing that it doesn’t represent the country….welp did you see the title an the description of this podcast before you listened or made that wild statement??? Reading is fundamental…
  • n2worldmusic
    Powerfully informative
    This podcast is compelling and very important. Every single episode presents a lesson on how we mitigate the disease of racism and achieve true liberation. Exceptional!
  • 2concerned
    Excellent episode
    I did attend the CRT Summer school and enjoyed every session. This was my first year participating but not my last. Today I learned more important & clarifying information in this podcast. I look forward to more.
  • Jimlearn
    Chocked- Full of Great Content!
    These podcasts are super well done and full of really great gyms for educators and anyone working yo support the real CRT or historical literacy. Kimberle is such a powerful host, possessing a wealth of knowledge, stories, and ways of sharing complex concepts with the audience. She’s also been able to attract outstanding panelists and guess it’s just add color in depth to the already amazing offering.
  • Quarantine learning
    Wonderful podcast!
    Thanks to Kimberle Crenshaw and all the incredible guests on the show. The discussions are thought provoking, and I’m grateful for the education. I highly recommend this podcast!
  • Kpitmvn
    Very well said…
    This podcast is exactly what America needs. It is a mirror, a lens and place for the conversation to begin and continue! Thank you
  • mosdef522
    Never Disappoints!
    I just LOVE this podcast. Dr. Crenshaw and her guests educate and inform with power, purpose and passion. I LOVE this podcast so very much!
  • _2020itUNes_
    How can you talk about intersectionality and only represent white and Black people?
    I love the idea of this podcast and so much for the framework. However, it only talks about Black people non stop. You are on stolen land, stolen from indigenous people, Brown people. Half the US used to be Mexico. Brown people. Immigrants make this country. It saddens me to see how a figure like the moderator only always talks about white and Black. It doesn’t represent this country. And most importantly, it leaves out the most vulnerable of all.
  • Benrvg
    Loved the episode with Bob!
    So informative and such good chemistry!
  • llg&more
    Informative and Essential
    This podcast is a thoughtful examination of intersectionality of all the parts of our identity that makes us who we are. Crenshaw and her guests discuss the challenges we face as a nation and provide clear understanding on how we can be part of real change.
  • AteoConCausa
    Intellectually Amazing
    Every episode is remarkable. The content presented opens the mind’s eyes to understand and learn from every guest and the power of engagement provided by Kimberlè @sandylocks is powerful. Keep bringing sense to this backward country. LOVE IT
  • Asmalllathan
    Truth Matters
    Never disappoints. This podcast explains complex subject matter that is easily digestible. I wish the liberal media and shows like Real Time with Bill Maher who claim to value experts and factual evidence seem to be on a crusade against Critical Race theory (CRT) and Intersectionality and yet has never had anyone on their shows that are experts and have been studying CRT to explain what it is, meaning, and understanding of institutions and structures that have been founded to promote white supremacy not just through law but through de facto means. Instead I fear they are pushing the propaganda being spread through right wing media such as FOX and the National Review. We need more podcast like these so that people can really understand that Intersectionality and CRT are not “boogie men.” But they give us language and tools to explain facts and context that if used as intended can help us create a more just and equitable society .
  • AME member
    Interview with Soledad. Media disinformation
    Insightful episode thank you.
  • HareYoh
    Enlightening
    I learn something new from this podcast each time I tune in. Kimberly and guests are incredibly knowledgeable and a delight to listen to. I am privileged to have access to this podcast and space to listen to experiences and the struggle of black women in our world today
  • Peopleingear
    Eye opening and enriching in a most in-depth and profound deliverance
    Topics are rich with exposure of stories I have never known or heard about . Kimberley has introduce me to many stories that cover black women and the stark realities that have been hidden . She brings these stories to surface and I am grateful to know and be aware of them . Thank you !
  • pennyplottwuster
    A privilege to listen to
    This podcast is outstanding-both illuminating and galvanizing. I will be sharing it with my students, family and friends.
  • RAW iMAC
    Interesting Topics, Bad Logic
    From an outsiders point of view, I actually studied for a college project welfare abuse and welfare for a hand up from poverty. We did find that there is a certain number of black and white women who indeed did have numerous children just to work the welfare system, so it isn’t as preposterous as was opined. What was informative is that over 65% used welfare as an opportunity to improve their economic situation. Unfortunately in both black and white single mothers receiving welfare it became generational and was simply a way of life, if you can call it living. As for reparations it must also be considered that it was African Blacks selling others to the slavers, this isn’t entirely a white burden. Additionally it could be said that as no one living has either been a slave owner or a slave themselves, therefore we must consider the current situation of African Blacks living in America are living a higher standard of income and housing compared to anyone living in Africa today. People swarm our borders just for the chance to live in the US, we don’t see the same in Africa i.e. those areas where the Muslim Slavers purchased those to come to the US in bondage. One could clearly see that the result of life generations later is a great benefit, better than any sort of financial payoff. The single biggest problem in black society today is the lack of a father involved in the family. This is primarily due to the Democrat Party who blacks have voted for offices since Jim Crow. That party has never done anything for blacks other than increasing welfare to keep the plantation system alive, they want to keep blacks in the projects. Until black society wakes up and starts voting Republican, I don’t see much hope of improvement to lifestyle. Trump did more for minorities than the previous 5 presidents combined, lowest unemployment, and better opportunities. It’s the Democrats that support Planned Parenthood that have killed more black children than imaginable, the Republicans have consistently done their best to shut it down. These are some of the issues black families need to assess before there can be significant change. Cash reparations will do little if anything to improve black family lives and their standards of living. Additionally it’s long past time to stop blaming whites for your problems, they aren’t what’s holding blacks back, it’s the culture of not taking responsibility for your own actions and choices. It’s the culture of having children without a complete family first, self discipline. As long as blacks continue to vote for the Democrat party that’s done nothing for blacks for years and always blaming others for your own bad choices. Stop playing the victim and start educating yourself to open doors of opportunity that exist in the only nation on earth that people risk their lives to come to. The opportunities are here now but if you’re always a victim, blaming others, and waiting for the big cash bailout that will never happen, nothing will ever change and that leaves only yourself to blame.
  • 🌹💋❤️✊🏽
    AMAZING
    This podcast is amazing. I love Kimberlé Crenshaws work. So brilliant. Thank you for doing these podcasts to help shift narratives and ideology. 🔥🔥🔥
  • galen cb
    Incredibly well-done!
    Kimberlé is an amazing host and facilitator and always brings together talented, smart people to have invaluable conversations. I have learned so so much from listening to these.
  • Tlex
    SOOOO NECESSARY!!!
    The Netflix doc Amend brought me here and thank GOD I’ve subscribed— Kiese Laymon... I recently bought his book but I’ve been sitting on it, wow; what brilliance, that young man!! Anyhoo, I’m going to go BACK TO THE BEGINNING OF THIS SHOW AND REVEL!!! Thank you Mrs. Kim, you floor me!!!
  • Clariel
    Inspiring and educational
    I learn so much from this podcast! Every episode I leave with a list of books I was to read and public figures I need to follow.
  • PJ Preacha
    Episode 29: Black Men on Black Men Supporting Trump
    As a Black Man, I cannot put into words the joy, hope and pride that this episode evoked in me! The careful and artful specificity in which the topic was addressed (that has mystified me for 4 years) gave me deeper insight into the souls and psyche of some of my misguided but albeit valuable brothers. I also appreciated the grace and respectfulness displayed by the female host and the 5 Black Men across the spectrum of men in our community towards one another and those with a different worldview from themselves. But what impacted me the most was the examination of White and Black Patriarchy and its impact upon us as Black men and the Black women whom we love. The courage, intellectual honesty and emotional vulnerability of these men was both heartening and freeing. Best Barbershop dialogue I’ve ever heard! Bravo to The Host, Guest Host and the guests on episode 29. I’ll be listening!
  • cuthbertrs
    I was so glad when I heard about this podcast
    and it never ceases to impress me with its wide-ranging thoughtfulness.
  • emie_k
    A SUPER Podcast
    What an awesome podcast! It challenges your views and what you thought before with every episode. Overall love it a whole lot and is meaningful for any audience with its power to educate and validate:) thank you to everyone who works on these podcasts because they are wonderful
  • modest mediator and Buddhist
    Thank you!!! 🤗 ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
    Wow this is so deep!!! I am touched, shook and struck..So grateful for this podcast, the wisdom, inspiration and knowledge!
  • RLTuy
    Like that favorite professor you had in college
    This podcast gives me the same feelings and intellectual stimulation as my favorite college classes, or maybe it’s more like when a great professor would host a speaker series and get the most amazing people to come. At any rate, it’s a gift! (A gift I pay back a little- I have a monthly donation set up for the African American Policy Forum and if you also love this podcast, you should, too!)
  • TampaPierce
    How does this podcast only have 4.5 stars?
    Literally the best podcast out there (of course). Thank you to all black women.
  • susiebrie
    Amazing resource! Amazing
    I’m a White millennial who is learning everyday how to be a better ally and activist and this podcast plays a big role in my activism. I’ve learned so much by using an intersectional lens in my daily life and will continue to do so. Kimberlé and her guests are full of knowledge, I’m thankful for this podcast. We’re never done improving!
  • momis annoyed
    Every podcast better than the last.
    Ep. 25. So I inspiring. I hope, as Rep. Waters said that this group goes on the road or at least reconvenes again before Election Day. Such great insights.
  • katyaseattle
    Powerful podcast!
    Dr. Crenshaw’s podcast is vital for learning, thinking deeply, and taking action. I am grateful. Thank you!
  • Lindee Zimmer
    Best podcast ever
    I can’t say enough about this podcast. Kimberly Crenshaw is a national treasure. Every episode has educated me beyond words. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
  • Millertxu
    3rd time I’ve ever reviewed a podcast
    Ok, only one episode in: panel discussion with Rep B. Lee, Rep. A. Presley, State’s Attorney K. Foxx. Wow. I’ve heard of Crenshaw forever and never knew she had a podcast. Thank you, Layla F. Saad for listing this in your “further resources” at end of your book. SO worthwhile. Gonna binge listen now. :-)
  • k3fo
    Mind opening and heart expanding
    Vital listening today and always! Informative, analytical peeling away of the superficial narrative we’ve accepted on race and life in America for all different people for too long. And a plain good listen!
  • k.hooper
    Excellent
    I appreciate the careful listening and thoughtful questions done by the host, Ms. Crenshaw. She is excellent. This is a critical podcast for our times.
  • slightlylessstressednow
    episode 7 unable to play
    hey! i really love this podcast, but i wanted to let y’all know that episode 7 (about natural hair) doesn’t seem to be playable? i get an unknown error when i tap it.
  • GlitterFreak1234
    Best podcast!
    This is one of the best podcasts I’ve ever listened to. If you enjoy listening to smart people talk about the things they’re smart about, I highly recommend this podcast!
  • Rebbies
    Eye Opening
    I can’t believe these stories are real. This is so important that these real stories of injustice are shared and I thank you for making this podcast.
  • BStrasters
    Great Conversations
    This podcast highlights the multifaceted way that people are affected by and oppressed by our society and allows those in these situations to have their voices heard. The conversations had are geat to listen to to more fully understand each of these identities and istuations.
  • that nickn4me is taken...
    Idk
    Judge people based on character, not the number of boxes they check in an intersectional clipboard
  • Dimi<3
    Real people with real conversations
    Was hooked from episode 1. Thank You for this
  • Dealdad
    Learning so much
    I am so grateful for this podcast and everyone speaking on it for educating me and bringing up an intersectional perspective on justice. It gives me hope for a better future.
  • keit91
    Garbage
    On par with actual racism
  • FrannyFoo25
    Must listen
    Amazing opportunity to listen and learn from Kimberlé Crenshaw
  • Bahedge
    This Show!
    Wow! I’m obsessed with this how Kimberle is an expert and she hosts other experts I learn something major every single time I listen ! I wait I patiently for the next episode to drop 👏🏾🙏🏾💕
  • Ng Emery
    Informative and much needed!
    Thank you to the amazing Kimberlé Crenshaw and all the speakers! Through this stressful time y’all came together and made this wonderful movement. It’s a must listen!
  • ND#33
    Awesome podcast
    Love this podcast, so vitally needed. As others have commented before, please make sure music played does not interfere with speakers being heard during podcast. Is distracting and we so much want to hear what is being said.
  • vivienms
    Love the podcast
    Please fix the music! It doesn’t make any sense to play music over the discussion. Just leave it out? I’m confused.
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