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The Red Nation Podcast

"Academia is a site of resistance, not liberation" w/ Mohamed Abdou

May 6, 2024
Dr. Mohamed Abdou discusses academia as a site of resistance, exploring topics like universities' support for capitalism, intersections of faith and anti-colonial struggles, challenges for indigenous sovereignty, and strategies for disrupting settler colonialism. They also talk about student activism, historical ties to indigenous land, and the importance of creating alternative liberation strategies.
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  • Decolonization in education is crucial, focusing on Indigenous land education and feminist studies.
  • Historical events like the Morrill Act exposed settler colonialism's violent impact on Indigenous communities.

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Dr. Mohammed Abdu: Identity and Activism

Dr. Mohammed Abdu, an interdisciplinary intellectual organizer and settler of color, emphasizes the importance of decolonization in education, addressing various subjects like Indigenous land education, feminist studies, and decolonization. He navigates complexities of settler colonialism in Turtle Island and the intertwined struggles of various marginalized communities.

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