Daphne A. Brooks
Scholar who teaches African American and American studies at Yale University and an author and critic specializing in Black music, culture, and feminist critique.
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Mar 12, 2026 • 44min
The Complicated Oscars Night Feelings Over ‘One Battle After Another’
Daphne A. Brooks, Yale scholar of African American studies and critic of Black music and culture. She calls Paul Thomas Anderson’s film a “Black feminist 911” and unpacks its charged racial and sexual framing. Short takes explore missing interiority, generational divides in reaction, and the stakes of representation at awards time.
Jan 1, 2026 • 37min
The Sexy, Multi-Dimensional Genius of Roberta Flack
Daphne A. Brooks, a Yale scholar specializing in Black music and feminist sound, joins to explore the legacy of Roberta Flack. They reminisce about Flack's profound impact, from her ethereal delivery in 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face' to her powerful duet with Donny Hathaway. Brooks connects Flack's quietness to Black resistance, emphasizing how her music shaped cultural memory and personal identity. The duo also reflects on Flack’s enduring relevance and her exclusion from music canons, asserting her rightful place in popular culture.
Jan 13, 2025 • 16min
Is your favorite pop star spreading propaganda?
Daphne A. Brooks, a music and Black feminism scholar, joins the discussion to unpack Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter-themed NFL halftime show and its implications. They explore whether Beyoncé is America’s greatest propagandist and the type of America she promotes. The conversation delves into the complexities of propaganda in pop culture, the role of artists in shaping political narratives, and the contradictions within Black popular culture. Brooks emphasizes the importance of critically engaging with media messages and recognizing the narrative power of art.
