Intelligence Squared Travelling While Black, with Nanjala Nyabola and Yousra Elbagir
Nov 27, 2020
Nanjala Nyabola, a writer and political analyst, shares her insights on migration, race, and identity from an African perspective. She recounts personal travel experiences in diverse locations, highlighting how tourism often overlooks people of color. Co-host Yousra Elbagir facilitates a discussion on the implications of privilege in travel, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mobility, and the complexities of identity in contemporary Kenya. Together, they passionately explore issues of human trafficking, storytelling, and the need for authentic representation in narratives.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Being Called "White" in Haiti
- In Haiti, Nanjala Nyabola was consistently called "white" due to her perceived privilege.
- This experience, coupled with reading Toni Morrison, made her reflect on the social construction of race.
Navigating Black Womanhood
- Black women face pressure to be either exceptional or invisible, rarely just themselves.
- Nyabola learned to navigate this by accepting her frustration and vulnerability.
Using Privilege for Good
- Use your privilege to help others who lack it.
- Be willing to renounce privilege for the greater good of equality.
