Topic: Wigs

3 chapters across the catalog

98: Mixed Up
• 2:45:04 - 2:54:08

98: Mixed Up

Internalized Racism, White Mothers and Hair Politics

The discussion explores the "hang-ups" of mixed children with white mothers, who may experience internalized racism or feel "not black enough." The hosts touch on the politics of black hair, from the "wig snatching" trend on social media to Colin Kaepernick's adoption of an afro. They suggest that the system uses hair texture as a primary "telltale sign" of blackness.

61: Mark My Words
• 3:05:47 - 3:09:17

61: Mark My Words

The Reunion of Wendy Williams and Charlamagne

Wendy Williams and Charlamagne tha God have reportedly reunited after years of estrangement. They discuss their history in New York radio and the "banter" that defines their relationship. The segment includes a humorous aside about Wendy's collection of wigs and the "boss talk" involved in her public persona. The hosts note that both figures are currently aligned in their skepticism of the vaccine narrative.

52: Build Black Better
• 2:58:28 - 3:05:01

52: Build Black Better

Malcolm X on Self-Hate and the "Protect Our Women" Speech

The hosts play the full context of Malcolm X's 1962 speech, where he asks, "Who taught you to hate yourself?" He emphasizes that protection is reserved for women who respect themselves and adhere to the standards of the Nation of Islam. Mo Fax critiques modern celebrities who use Malcolm's image while wearing blonde wigs and "objectifying" themselves, which he claims contradicts Malcolm's actual message.