Layla Saad, author of 'Me and White Supremacy', and Emma Dabiri, a renowned academic and broadcaster, engage in a powerful conversation about racial justice. They discuss the personal and societal responsibilities that emerged from the Black Lives Matter movement, emphasizing individual roles in combating systemic racism. Their insights cover the emotional complexity of newfound interest in anti-racism, the significance of ancestral connections, and the impact of Black activism on wider social movements. Together, they explore the ongoing necessity for dialogue and sustained commitment in the fight against white supremacy.
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Sudden Surge in Interest
Layla Saad and Emma Dabiri discuss the sudden surge in interest in their books on white supremacy.
They acknowledge the conflicted feelings of success due to tragic events.
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Unprecedented Interest
Emma Dabiri questions why the killing of George Floyd sparked unprecedented interest, unlike previous similar tragedies.
She wonders if the current interest is a fluke due to the pandemic.
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Long-Term Commitment
Layla Saad emphasizes the importance of long-term commitment to anti-racism work.
She highlights that white people must actively release their privilege to create real change.
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Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor
Layla Saad
This book, structured as a 28-day guide, is designed to aid readers in understanding and combating white supremacy. It is divided into four weeks, covering topics such as white fragility, anti-blackness, racial stereotypes, cultural appropriation, allyship, and the commitment to structural change. The book includes quotations, terminology definitions, and writing prompts to facilitate a deeper understanding of these issues. It has received positive critical reception and has been a bestseller on several lists, including the New York Times and USA Today bestsellers lists.
Amidst the current global conversation around police brutality in the United States and the experience of black people the world over, this week we speak to Layla Saad to investigate the role each of us has to play in dismantling white supremacy. Layla Saad spoke to author, academic and broadcaster Emma Dabiri about her book Me and White Supremacy to discuss her experience as both a black woman and ‘third culture kid’, and the challenges of anti-racist work and what it means to be a ‘good ancestor’. To find out more about Layla Saad’s book click here: https://amzn.to/2NqL39r. And to see more about Emma Dabiri’s book see here: https://amzn.to/3dn7p6c. ------------------------------ Intelligence Squared+. The world's best speakers. Your questions. £4.99 per month. Intelligence Squared+ will bring you live, interactive events every week on our new online platform. Just like at our real-life events, you’ll be able to put your questions to our speakers, vote in live polls and interact with other members of the audience. Your subscription will give you access to multiple events featuring the world’s top thinkers and opinion formers, including Thomas Piketty, Margaret Atwood, Clive Woodward, Thomas Friedman, Meera Syal and Paloma Faith. For a full list of Intelligence Squared+ events and to subscribe, click here: https://bit.ly/2yfYIfm
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