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

Tune in to the latest episode of *Earl Grae Cafe* as your host, Earl Grae, reads the powerful first chapter of Toni Morrison's *The Origin of Others,* titled "Romancing Slavery." In this short episode, Morrison's words confront the romanticized narratives of slavery and challenge us to reckon with the realities of America's past—a history that continues to shape our present.

This episode offers a moment of reflection and insight, inviting you to engage with Morrison's profound exploration of race, identity, and the ways we Otherize. Whether you're familiar with Morrison's work or encountering it for the first time, this reading will leave you with plenty to think about.

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Mentioned in this Episode:

• The Origin of Others - Toni Morrison
• Uncle Tom's Cabin - Harriet Beecher Stowe