Black Lives Matter — Podcasts and Reading Recommendations
No words can explain the anger that much of society has on the systems in which we live in. As uproar for the injustice of the murder of George Floyd continues around America. Over here in Europe and particularly in the UK, the situation isn’t better. For those of us with privilege. Privilege of access and education, we can do more to shift the axis of this systemic issue, than simply express your thoughtful solidarity on social media. We’ve compiled a few resources to contribute towards your learning and help diversify your subconscious biases.
Podcasts
1916 by the New York Times, discusses American slavery, hosted by Nikole Hannah-Jones
Seeing white podcast hosted by John Biewen
Momentum: A Race Forward Podcast co-hosted by Co-hosts Chevon and Hiba
Articles
Article highlighting the situation in the UK by Wail Qasim
An article on white privilege, or her Tedtalk here by Peggy McIntosh
75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice by Corinne Shutack