Intelligence Squared Resetting the Conversation on Race, with Coleman Hughes and Kenan Malik
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Jan 18, 2023 Kenan Malik, a British author and broadcaster, dives into the historical discourse of race in his new book, "Not So Black and White." Alongside Coleman Hughes, a prominent American writer and critic, they tackle the complex interplay of race and identity politics in the U.S. and U.K. They argue for a shift from identity-based narratives to a focus on socio-economic factors for true equality. The conversation also challenges the assumptions around political representation and highlights the significance of symbols like Juneteenth in understanding racial progress.
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Malik's Early Experiences with Racism
- Kenan Malik experienced frequent racist attacks growing up in Britain.
- This drew him into politics, but he later realized the limitations of identity-based perspectives.
Shift in Left-Wing Politics
- Both America and Britain have seen a shift from universalist to identitarian left-wing politics.
- This involves focusing on individual racial lanes instead of universal brotherhood.
The Origin of Race
- Race is a modern concept used to justify inequality in societies that proclaim equality.
- It developed as a way to rationalize practices like slavery and colonialism.
