On episode 11 of the My American Meltingpot podcast, we’re dissecting and deconstructing white supremacy with the brilliant authors of the new book, How We Fight White Supremacy: A Field Guide to Black Resistance. Akiba Solomon and Kenrya Rankin, both editors at the news and culture website, Colorlines, join me for a profound discussion about the pervasiveness and pain of white supremacy in American society. We also talk about the myriad ways folks can resist and fight in every day life without losing their lives or their minds. Plus, we take time to imagine what the world would look like without white supremacy, a freedom dream indeed.
Without a doubt, this is the most powerful episode of the podcast to date. Prepare yourself for cheers, tears, laughter and inspiration, enough to inspire you for your own fight against white supremacy.
Resources for Real Life
Grab a copy of How We Fight White Supremacy: A Field Guide to Black Resistance for an inspiring read about how different people from all walks of life are challenging white supremacy.
I referenced an article in Time magazine that broke down the current state of white supremacist hate crimes in the United States. Here’s that article.
Check out Race Forward, the organization that publishes Colorlines and advocates for racial justice. Their mission statement: “Race Forward’s mission is to build awareness, solutions, and leadership for racial justice by generating transformative ideas, information, and experiences.”
To learn more about Akiba Solomon and to follow her work, visit her website, AkibaSolomon.com.
To learn more about Kenrya Rankin and to follow her work, visit her website, Kenrya.com.
To see if Akiba and Kenrya will be coming to your city with their HWFWS Book Tour, check the schedule.
THE MELTINGPOT MINUTE
This episode of the Meltingpot Minute featured an interview with Shameka Sawyer, the founder of the 5 Shorts Project. My American Meltingpot is a media partner for the 5 Shorts Project Red Carpet premier taking place April 27 in Philadelphia. Listen to the episode to hear about this amazing organization that puts filmmaking tools into the hands of diverse filmmakers or check out the 5 Shorts website.
