Of Black Wombhood
Tanya Latortue
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About This Podcast
Of Black Wombhood (OBW) is an independently-produced oral history project that invites us to think more imaginatively about wombs with respect to the Black body. In the OBW universe, wombs represent stories about gender, self-preservation, creativity, loss, and so much more. OBW currently features 10 oral history vignettes that introduce its listeners to a different storyteller's revelations or memories regarding their own wombhood.
Please visit https://theblackwombhoodproject.com/ to learn more.
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S1E11 Vashti
Episode 010. As Vashti reflects on her past, present, and future, her museum (@thecoloredgirlsmuseum) emerges as the conduit through which she has fostered a deeper connection to her own…
S1E10 Saundra
Episode 009. Although she has borne children of her own, Saundra does not believe one’s ability to nurture is determined by their fertility. She instead views the womb as a symbol of love and care,…
S1E9 Rennia
Episode 008. Rennia’s mysterious vaginal muscle spasms affected not only her sex life, but also her ability to connect to her womb. Her eventual diagnosis and physical therapy sessions provide her…
S1E8 Marla
Episode 007. Marla began her college career pursuing her love of dance, but endured a botched health procedure that impacted her future plans. As she reflects on her past, she is reminded to root…
S1E7 Mahalia
Episode 006. Initially concerned that she would not have the resources to care for her baby, Mahalia confronts a major decision during her first pregnancy. Her choice leads her on an unanticipated…
S1E6 Jah
Episode 005. After feeling “out of place” for many years, Jah finally finds community in the city of Philadelphia. There, he completes his transition and continues to flourish as he furthers his…
S1E5 Hattie
Episode 004. Hattie was shielded from knowledge about health, puberty, and sex growing up in rural North Carolina during the 1940’s and ‘50’s. To avoid a forced marriage after she becomes pregnant at…
S1E4 Denise
Episode 003. Though Denise’s pregnancy complications are key milestones of her womb journey, they also highlight many health providers’ failures in addressing Black patients’ needs during critical…
S1E3 Brianna
Episode 002. After navigating an unexpected pregnancy during the height of the pandemic, Brianna commits to nurturing her womb, unlocking deeper self-confidence and trust in her judgments.Interview…
S1E2 Ariel
Episode 001. Early on in her marriage, Ariel’s womb was a symbol of shared decision-making. Following her divorce, it has become the driving force of her self-preservation practices.Interview by:…
S1E1 OBW Official Trailer
Of Black Wombhood (“OBW”) is an independently-produced oral history project that explores the interiority of Black womb-bearing people through stories about culture, health, sexuality, identity, and…
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Of Black Wombhood has published 11 episodes since December 2024, covering topics in Personal Journals, Society & Culture.
Of Black Wombhood is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 13m.
