Ep. 116: Our Role in Upholding Anti-Blackness

EQ: How are white supremacy and anti-blackness a result of the living legacy of colonization and what does it mean for us today?

Guest: Alysa Pererras, Equity, Inclusion and Justice Consultant and Researcher in Medellin, Colombia.

Hope and Megan return to an important conversation about the presence of anti-Blackness in our society. This time, they’re exploring its presence in relation to colonization. They’re joined by DEIJ consultant Alysa to discuss its roots, relationship with White Supremacy and everyone’s responsibility to dismantle the systems of oppression around them. You can follow Alysa on Twitter.

Related Resources:

• Call it what it is: Anti-Blackness

• As NonPOC, We Need to Address Anti-Blackness

• An Educator’s View

• How to Root Out Anti-Black Racism From Your School

Do Your Fudging HW:

• Hope: Hire Alysa or at least attend a workshop she is facilitating!

• Megan: Read the article “Call it what it is: Anti-Blackness”

• Alysa: Shout out to Audre Lorde, Alan Palaez Lopez