Code Switch 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.
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Early Punk Experiences
- B.A. Parker found comfort in the few other Black kids at punk shows.
- Mosh pits felt unsafe due to unpredictable white attendees, requiring constant vigilance.
A Positive Mosh Pit Experience
- Parker describes a recent Black punk show where a larger Black girl helped others up in the mosh pit.
- This supportive atmosphere felt like a positive change.
Spooner's Punk Origin Story
- James Spooner's introduction to punk was through skateboarding and buying tapes.
- Meeting another Black punk in eighth grade validated his interest and inspired him.