Muse 2 the Pharaoh

Planting Flags in the Funk : Prince, Black Exceptionalism and the Myth of the Magical Negro Part 1

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Episode notes

Commentary around Prince often notes his “magical” quality as he seemed to be someone who defied definition or even understanding. In this 2-part episode, we thread the connotation of the word “magic”  through the trope of the “magical Negro” to weave a nuanced conversation exploring Prince’s embodiment of Black exceptionalism.

Guests : Kamillah Cummings, Erica Thompson, Tonya Pendleton

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