Intelligence Squared

Emma Dabiri and Alex Renton on Race, Reckoning and What We Can Do Next

Jun 29, 2021

Emma Dabiri, an Irish-Nigerian academic and broadcaster, and Alex Renton, a British-Canadian investigative journalist, tackle the pressing issues of race, privilege, and colonial legacies. They explore the enduring impact of slavery on society and discuss actionable steps for combating systemic racism. Delving into the complexities of whiteness and its history, they advocate for genuine allyship and coalition-building. Emphasizing the intersection of race and capitalism, they urge continuous learning and solidarity in the fight against racial division.

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Intro

4min

Confronting Colonial Legacies

13min

Understanding Whiteness and Racial Identity

6min

Unpacking Whiteness and Colonial Legacy

30min

Exploring the Intersection of Race and Capitalism: Allyship vs. Coalition

5min

Embracing Solidarity: A Call to Action Against Racial Division

3min

Emma Dabiri, Irish-Nigerian academic and broadcaster, and Alex Renton, British-Canadian investigative journalist, have established themselves as important voices in the current debates taking place around race, class and identity. And in this week's episode they come to Intelligence Squared to discuss how we can move forward on these seemingly intractable issues. The episode was hosted by Farah Jassat Head of Podcasts at Intelligence Squared. To buy Dabiri's book click here: https://amzn.to/3hgSuyn For Alex Renton's book click here: https://bit.ly/3qyhSUq

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