The names you'll hear at the beginning of this episode belongs to all the black people killed over the years at the hands of law enforcement and/or to police brutality.
After the unfortunate murder of George Floyd last month, the Black Lives Matter gained recognition once again in the media. If you've given a listen to our first episode you know that this podcast is dedicated to all beings who deserve a safe space of which to share their stories. I couldn't start this journey with you all without addressing the marginalised lives of many being left behind.
In this episode of 'It Belongs To The People', my dearest and warmest friend Meckayla Leewong and I discuss the subtle forms of racism in our society. We hope to shed a light into the plagued structural racism in our society, from the foolish commentaries black people have had to endure that escalates to violent and vicious acts of violence as we have seen throughout the years. Black Lives Matter.
Films:
13th by Ava Duvernay
American Son by Kenny Leon
Dear White People by Justin Simien
See You Yesterday by Stefan Bristol
When they See Us by Ava Duvernay
Matangi / Maya / M.I.A
Organisations:
Antiracist Research + Policy Center
Black Lives Matter
Black Women’s Blueprint
The Conscious Kid Equal Justice Initiative
Families Belong Together
The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights
MPowerChange
NAACP
National Domestic Worker Alliance
RAICESSisterSong
United We Dream
Books:
Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Longer-Talki...
White Fragility - https://www.amazon.co.uk/White-Fragil...
Me and White Supremacy Workbook - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Me-White-Sup...
How to be Antiracist: https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Be-Antir...
The Souls of Black Folk by Dubois: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Souls-Black-...
Reach out to us to share your suggestions, questions and interviewees:
matthaalopes@outlook.com
@loonymatt
Music in this episode:
Goldmund - Sometimes.
