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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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Intro

5min

Migration Motivations: From Economic Opportunities to Political Power

3min

Confronting Systemic Racism

8min

Homegoing and Reverse Migration

10min

Power Dynamics and Representation

6min

Exploring Racial Identity and American Inequality

3min

Migration and Political Power: The Southern Shift

16min

Racial Migration and Political Power: A Socio-Political Dialogue

4min

In this week's episode Charles Blow speaks to journalist Dele Olojede about the arguments in his new book The Devil You Know: A Black Power Manifesto. He argued that if enough African-Americans move south, the demographic balance in the Southern States will be tipped in favour of Black voters and politicians. His new home state of Georgia – he practises what he preaches and left Brooklyn for Atlanta – recently voted for a Democrat presidential candidate and two Democratic Senate candidates, one of whom became the first Black senator in the state’s history. The growing African-American population in Georgia was pivotal in these votes, Blow believes. To find out more and buy the book click here: https://www.primrosehillbooks.com/product/the-devil-you-know-a-black-power-manifesto-charles-m-blow-subscribers/

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