Intelligence Squared How to Lead a Sustainable Business – Emma Dabiri on Reinventing Stories Around Race
Jul 29, 2022
Emma Dabiri, an insightful academic and author of "Don't Touch My Hair," explores the complex idea of race as a cultural construct rooted in historical injustices. She discusses how understanding its origins can help end racial discrimination. The conversation delves into the significance of personal narratives, especially around black hair, and the importance of allyship. Dabiri emphasizes sustainable business practices that prioritize equity, urging a shift towards genuine representation and environmental responsibility for a just future.
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Race as a Modern Invention
- Race, a relatively modern concept, was invented in the 17th century to justify racism.
- Understanding this can help dismantle racial discrimination by highlighting alternatives.
Dismantling Race and Power
- Racialized societies reinforce economic power structures and harmful mindsets like dominating nature.
- Dismantling these structures can lead to more holistic relationships with each other and the environment.
Rethinking Whiteness
- Whiteness, a system that benefits some materially, can be damaging to everyone.
- It promotes a binary, extractive worldview harmful to people and the environment.
