The Maverick Show with Matt Bowles
The Maverick Show with Matt Bowles
Matt Bowles
147: The Power of Storytelling, Centering BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ Travel Narratives, and Producing Fly Brother with Ernest White II
1 hour 35 minutes Posted Aug 25, 2021 at 10:29 am.
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Learn about writing memoir with an edge, James Baldwin, LGBTQIA+ travel to Morocco & gender fluidity at Carnival in Rio

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION:  Ernest White II talks about his parents’ experience growing up in the Jim Crow American South, and then reflects on his upbringing in Jacksonville, Florida, and his desire to travel the world even as a kid.  He then shares his experience attending Florida A&M University, explains the historical significance of HBCUs, and opens up about how his college experience really shaped his views on the reality of institutionalized racism and policing in the U.S..  Ernest then talks about his study abroad experience in the Dominican Republic, and reflects on the racial and power dynamics of being able to “pass” for a local.  He then shares what he loves about Sao Paulo, Brazil and why the city is so special and unique.  Ernest then offers his thoughts on the gender-fluidity on display during Carnival in Brazil, and also reflects on LGBTQIA+ travel to places like Morocco where homosexuality is officially illegal.  He also reflects on the unique brilliance of James Baldwin and shares his thoughts on the transformative impact of travel.  Ernest then talks about the power of words, storytelling, travel writing and discusses “Panorama: The Journal of Intelligent Travel”.  He explains how and why to write memoir with an edge, and offers tips on honing the craft and becoming a great travel writer.  He then talks about his journey producing the PBS Docuseries “Fly Brother with Ernest White II”, and the unique points of differentiation that separate the series from other travel shows.  And, finally, he offers his thoughts and tips on how to travel the world more thoughtfully and sustainably.  FULL SHOW NOTES AVAILABLE AT: www.TheMaverickShow.com

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