Intelligence Squared Should Black Americans Move to the South?
Sep 21, 2021
In this thought-provoking discussion, Charles Blow, an Op-ed columnist for the New York Times and author of 'The Devil You Know', advocates for a mass migration of Black Americans to the South to enhance their political power. He shares insights from his own move from Brooklyn to Georgia, illuminating how demographic shifts can reshape electoral outcomes. The conversation also addresses systemic racism, emotional ties to cultural roots, and the complexities of racial identity, emphasizing the urgent need for political agency and community action.
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Black Power in the South
- Charles Blow argues that Black Americans could gain significant political power by migrating to the South.
- This would allow them to control a large region and potentially shift the political landscape.
Hippies in Vermont
- Dele Olojede cites the example of young white hippies migrating to Vermont during the Vietnam War.
- Their move significantly shifted Vermont's political landscape from conservative to liberal.
Liberalism vs. Racial Egalitarianism
- Blow points out that liberalism doesn't always align with racial egalitarianism.
- Someone can hold liberal views on various issues but still not be racially egalitarian.