Welcome to the 291st episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. In this episode, I reflect on why Black History Month holds such deep significance for me as a South Asian person.
I explore the historical context of the term "Black" with a capital B, share my personal journey of organising Black History Month events, and much more.
In today’s show on My Black History Month Journey
- Understanding the historical significance of the term "Black" with a capital B. [01:43]
- My personal journey organising Black History Month events and learning from Black community leaders [03:13]
- Practical strategies for organisations to engage meaningfully when Black employees aren't available to lead [04:40]
- Confronting anti-Blackness within South Asian communities and the importance of coalition over allyship [07:18]
- Emma Dabiri's concept of coalition building and why it's more powerful than traditional allyship [11:17]
Quotes on My Black History Month Journey
- Capitalising the B signifies that black is more than a colour. It is an identifier of specific cultural and historical identity shaped by shared experiences of oppression and racism.
- There are still things that can always be done. It could be watching a recorded talk, sponsoring events, or providing space—these things are actually very simple but quite powerful.
- Coalition building is about identifying common ground that benefits all, rather than perpetuating power imbalances.
- Allyship appeals to your desire to help a victim and can perpetuate power imbalances.
- Anyone has the potential to organise Black History Month events alongside key partners from Black communities by giving space, money, time, and starting small.
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