This week’s live was supposed to be an interview, but my guest fell ill. However, I still covered the planned discussion of Global Anti-Blackness, Global Colorism, and Education as a tool of Repression or Resistance.
A few things I explain include how anti-blackness is a product of negative narratives about Africa and that it provides leverage for white supremacy to thrive. For this reason, anyone interested in dismantling racism and white supremacy must address anti-blackness as part of their efforts. I revisit the Malcolm X essay I referred to the week before in which he is explaining the need for a global coalition of all Black and Brown nations to resist colonial power.
Education has historically been a tool of oppression, but with intentional strategy, we can use it as a tool for resistance and liberation. We propose 3 layers of education:
- Understand systems.
- Understand your history.
- Understand yourself.
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