How have black women had to move within the institution of the black church, maneuvering through the sometimes-toxic patriarchy and sexism that has contributed to their silence, while also living full lives outside of the church walls?

Celebrated author Deesha Philyaw joins Left of Black host and Duke University Professor Mark Anthony Neal to discuss her the break-away hit, The Secret Lives of Church Ladies, published by West Virginia University Press. Her book is also being adapted for the small screen as a new series on HBO Max spearheaded by actress Tessa Thompson’s new production company, Viva Maude.

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