My Holidays Look a Little Different This Year (Thanks, Portia)

Imani Gandy interviews Portia Burch about what it means to get through the holidays when you don’t love them. Together, they talk about companionship, Black joy without the performance or obligation, and building a season that feels steadier and more survivable. Expert Repro Journalism That Inspires. Episodes like this take time, research, and a commitment to the truth. If Boom! Lawyered helps you understand what’s at stake in our courts, chip in to keep our fearless legal analysis alive. Become a supporter today .Imani has relaunched her column, AngryBlackLady Chronicles . Sign up for our newsletters here to read it first. Going on a long roadtrip and want Imani and Jess to accompany you? 🚗

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My Holidays Look a Little Different This Year (Thanks, Portia) is an episode from Boom! Lawyered by Rewire News Group.

This episode is 00:34:21 long.

This episode was published on Dec 18, 2025.

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