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In Episode 04 of Earl Grae Cafe, Earl reads and reflects on Chapter 3 of Toni Morrison’s The Origin of Others, titled “The Color Fetish.” In this short episode, Earl discusses Morrison’s exploration of how color has been used in literature to shape characters and influence narratives. Morrison shares how she took on the challenge of describing characters without explicitly mentioning race in some of her works, pushing the boundaries of traditional storytelling and how we perceive identity.

Whether you’re new to Morrison’s writing or a dedicated reader, this episode provides fresh insights into the complexities of race, literature, and identity.

If you haven’t listened yet, be sure to catch up on the earlier episodes (1-3) of *Earl Grae Cafe*. Don’t forget to like and subscribe to the PAGES Pod podcast channel to stay connected with *Earl Grae Cafe* and more!

Past Episodes of Earl Grae Cafe:

• Episode 01: Earl Grae Cafe- The Origin of Others (Foreword)
• Episode 02: Earl Grae Cafe- The Origin of Others (Chapter 1)

Other Pages Pod Episodes you might like:

• PAGES Pod Volume XXII: Afropessimism, Care, and [Fractured Kinship]
• PAGES Pod Volume XV: Body Politics

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In this episode of Abstracted, @Urfavfilosopher reads and reflects on the abstract from a paper titled “Nonmarriage.” This short episode explores what it means to exist outside traditional marriage structures--especially for those who are or wish to parent. If you're curious about different ways of relating beyond conventional ideas of marriage, this episode will get you thinking about alternatives and provoke deeper reflection on what a society committed to supporting its unmarried citizens equally might look like.

Whether you’re a deep thinker or just curious, Abstracted is designed to challenge perspectives and introduce fresh philosophical questions.

Make sure to like and subscribe to the PAGES Pod podcast channel wherever you get your podcasts, and don’t miss out on future episodes of Abstracted!

Reading Mentioned in this Episode:

• Nonmarriage by Naomi Cahn & June Carbone

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Join Earl Grae in the latest episode of Earl Grae Cafe as they read and reflect on Chapter 2 of Toni Morrison’s The Origin of Others, titled “Being or Becoming the Stranger.” In this short episode, Earl delves into Morrison’s examination of how the concept of the "stranger" has been used to define and otherize individuals across different contexts. Morrison explores the dynamics of exclusion and inclusion, and how these processes shape our understanding of identity and belonging.

Whether you're familiar with Morrison’s work or new to her writing, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to dig deeper into the conversations around race and belonging.

If you haven’t already, be sure to check out the earlier episodes of Earl Grae Cafe, and don’t miss a moment by liking and subscribing to the PAGES Pod podcast channel.

Past Episodes of Earl Grae Cafe:

• Episode 01: Earl Grae Cafe- The Origin of Others (Foreword)
• Episode 02: Earl Grae Cafe- The Origin of Others (Chapter 1)

Other Pages Pod Episodes you might like:

• PAGES Pod Volume XXII: Afropessimism, Care, and [Fractured Kinship]
• PAGES Pod Volume XV: Body Politics

Visit the PAGES TRG Online Library - Here