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In this episode of "People's Party With Talib Kweli," Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with author, professor, activist, and historian of race and discriminatory policy in America:
Dr. Ibram X. Kendi
Here's what was discussed with one of today's most influential voices in anti-racist activism:
• Black Liberation Theology and varying depictions of Jesus Christ.
• Martin Luther King's 'I Have A Dream' speech pushed as the standard live by.
• Anti-immigrant sentiments from ADOS and others embracing a nationalist agenda.
• How the lasting effects of slavery is dividing black Americans.
• Ibram challenging an African student speaking down on an African-American student.
• His favorite Queens rappers, anthems and things special about his hometown.
• Euro-American slave trade vs. the African slave trade.
• Right-wing influencer Dinesh D'Souza and reaction to his words.
• Claims of black/white test score gaps being based on genetic inferiority/superiority.
• How the '94 crime bill failed black Americans.
• Distinguishing the differences between "racism" and "racist".
• Discussion on if an oppressed group can be racist/sexist against a group in power.
• Racists as enablers vs. Anti-racists taking action.
• People attempting to turn the word racist into a slur.
• Ibram's take on why children should be taught anti-racism at as young an age as possible.
• What we can expect from Ibram's 'Be Anti-Racist' podcast.
• The burden of black people having to represent the whole race.
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