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Looking For My People In The Black Punk Scene

Nov 1, 2023
This podcast explores the Black punk scene and the liberating atmosphere of punk shows. It also delves into the corporatization of the community, reflecting on the rise and fall of the Afropunk Festival. Additionally, the speaker shares their experience of introducing their daughter to the punk scene and discusses generational differences in taste.
31:45

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Quick takeaways

  • Black punk circles create a sense of unity and support, prioritizing community over violence in mosh pits.
  • The Afro-Punk movement lost its original punk roots, becoming a corporatized brand focused on R&B music.

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Black Punk Scene as a Source of Comfort and Community

The podcast explores the speaker's personal experiences in the punk scene and highlights the sense of community in Black punk circles. They describe finding comfort and connection with other Black individuals in mostly white mosh pits. The speaker emphasizes the difference in safety and support in Black punk circles, where unity and helping each other prevail over violence. They highlight the liberating feeling of being in a Mosh pit full of smiling Black faces.

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