What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Blacker: Damon Young on Our Lives with Shannon Fisher

Shannon welcomes journalist Damon Young to discuss his memoir, What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Blacker: A Memoir in Essays, a collection of personal essays about his experiences as a black man in America and his journey of self discovery. The two discuss race in America on a macro and micro level, and Damon shares his personal perspective on the societal expectations that have been placed upon him throughout his life. 

Our Lives with Shannon Fisher explores personal, political, and societal perspectives of the American experience. The show delves deeply into the worlds of writers, artists, celebrities, and community leaders and offers listeners food for thought on ways to better themselves and the world around them. Follow Shannon on Twitter: @MsShannonFisher.

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