Episode 47: The ‘Cuties’ Controversy
Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeartRadio.
In this episode, we start with conversation about the mass sterilizations occurring at an ICE facility in Georgia and California's plan to expunge the records of inmates who volunteer to fight wildfires. We also discuss the controversy surrounding Maimouna Doucoure's 'Cuties' and the $12 million settlement awarded to Breonna Taylor's family.
Resources
Alvarez, Priscilla. Whistleblower alleges high rate of hysterectomies and medical neglect at ICE facility. CNN. September 15, 2020.
Chavez, Nicole and Carrega, Christina. Breonna Taylor settlement is among largest payouts linked to a police shooting. September 16, 2020.
Doucoure, Maimona. I directed ‘Cuties.’ This is what you need to know about modern girlhood. Washington Post. September 15, 2020.
Nurse speaks out about ‘inhumane’ conditions at Georgia immigrant jail. NBC News. September 15, 2020.
Romo, Vanessa. California Bill Clears Path For Ex-Inmates To Become Firefighters. NPR. September 11, 2020.
Tyra Banks Show, Season 1, Episode 144 “Tyra Investigates: Women in Prison.” First Aired May 18, 2006.
