African News Review EP 8 Is There Racism in the United Kingdom I African News Review 🌍
In this episode, The host, Adesoji Iginla spoke to Social Commentator, Azubuike Madujibeya on the burning question - Is There Racism in the United Kingdom, The conversation discussed the recent events in the United Kingdom following the killing of three young children in Southport. It explored the role of the media in stoking racial and ethnic tensions, the history of racism in the UK, and the impact of colonization and imperialism.
The conversation also highlighted the importance of understanding the contributions of African and Caribbean soldiers in World War II and the need for critical thinking and accurate information in combating racism. Adesoji and Azubuike also delved into the racial categorisation of black and white, highlighting the complexities and inconsistencies in these terms. It explores the historical and ongoing mistreatment of black individuals in the UK, including instances of racism and violence.
The discussion also touched on the Windrush scandal, where individuals invited to the UK were later targeted and deported. The importance of studying and sharing knowledge to combat ignorance and address pressing issues like climate change was emphasised.
The conversation concluded with a quote from the late writer Toni Morrison on the function of racism as a distraction.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Setting the Context
01:02 The Killing of Three Young Children and the Outpouring of Rage
02:49 Violence Erupts at the Vigil and Targeting of the Local Mosque
03:46 The Role of the Media in Fueling Fear and Divisions
06:22 The Influence of Politicians in Stoking Racial and Ethnic Tensions
08:26 Is the UK a Racist Country? Examining Historical Context
10:34 The Legacy of Imperialism and Colonization
12:32 The Arrival of Windrush Generation and Indian Nationals
14:42 Race Riots and Violence Against Black People in the UK
17:16 The Need for Migrants and the Irony of Anti-Immigrant Sentiments
18:19 The Role of Media in Shaping Public Opinion
20:21 The Decline of Print Media and the Use of Language to Manipulate
23:25 The Influence of Enoch Powell and the Media's Role in Racism
26:18 The Importance of Facts and Critical Thinking
29:10 The Deliberate Omission of History and the Impact of the Class System
32:05 Racial Categorization in the UK
33:19 Historical Incidents of Racism
35:58 The Windrush Scandal
44:11 The Power of Studying and Sharing Knowledge
48:26 Unveiling the Fallacies of Winston Churchill
54:39 Addressing Real Pressing Issues
01:01:45 Racism as a Distraction