Tressie McMillan Cottom - Upending Stereotypes of Black Womanhood with “Thick” | The Daily Show

Tressie McMillan Cottom talks about how black women’s identities are often defined by others and discusses the kind of representation media outlets should strive for.

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[thatkid]

Trevor treats all his guest with so much class, this is a true gentleman.

[memphotan]

Trevor you keep on inviting these quality human beings to your show that I've never heard of and providing insight into issues that provide a whole new perspective. Thank you!!! This woman is amazing and I'll buy her book ASAP. I want to know more about black women from HER perspective. Your forum is also expanding my already immense library. Please bring this sistah back and keep giving us people like her.

[DiamondDanay]

“I want to make people comfortable with the fact that they are uncomfortable with me “

[desibabi]

I love how Trevor invites guests that may not be familiar to most, but definitely have an impact before leaving the show. This interview I think is my fav so far, love hearing black talk when others are to uncomfortable to speak on it ! Keep the energy Trevor and Tressie! ❤️🙌🏾✨✊🏾

[dariusbizimana]

I really enjoy how Trevor makes us laugh while giving us education !!

[anastasiiastarodub]

Tressie is AMAZING and her book is AMAZING! I'm reading it now and it's great!

[dlinkster]

She is wonderful! I love that Trevor is so engaging with his guests.

[estherj.ishimwe]

The thiccness of wisdom and unapologetic blackness in this interview fills me with joy😭👏🏿✊🏿

[ANOimity]

Her thought process is so well defined and clearly communicated - just look at how beautifully she choses her words. Her sentences are mind blowing

[christelleking]

I'm Definitely buying her book. For one, the content & two, her writing style by breaking it into essays.

[bsweat]

My LADY!! Yes! 5:15. I will read your book THICK! I am so impressed with how you think and where you are coming from. Be Blessed dearest Lady, your a powerful observer. ♡♡♡

[melvina]

Trevor, no one interviews like you do. You are the best, man.

[starcherry]

Lol I could listen to these two talk all night

[formecm]

She is so eloquent!! She articulates her meaning so well, it was so moving. I immediately added her book yo my Amazon wish list!!

[danijo]

I love how she speaks. It really helps me realize how I need to be a better ally. I am educated to a higher standard by her words in a beautiful way that I can easily understand.

[mrclpz]

As a black woman I have never been taken seriously. I am always been asked how my english so good and how is it that I am so smart. Im from a 3 world country and its as bad for as us as it can b.

[LindaMitchell]

"Reconcile the fact that if you think--I am anything worthwhile, intelligent or attractive or important--I want them to reconcile that the fact that I sound like I sound, I look like what I look like and I am what I am."


This is a wonderful interview. Adding her book to my must-read list. Thanks, Trevor, for always bringing on guests that educate and enlighten the viewer.

[MrsCyImsofly]

Yep, just bought it. Looking forward to a good read.

[azureavocado]

I appreciate trevor Noah bringing AUTHORS to the mainstream.
hopefully he starts to bring BLACK FEMALE ATHLETES on as well 🙋🏽‍♀️😁

[lismartin]

I love how they discussed " code switching" ! Those tactics saved the lives many of our people both literally and figuratively. I look forward to reading her book.🤗