A Message for Today: How We Fight White Supremacy

I know it’s not Friday, but I wanted to launch this special Rewind episode of the podcast  – with a new intro – as soon as possible. This moment that we’re in right now as a nation, demands it. 

Back in April 2019, journalists Akiba Solomon and Kenrya Rankin joined me on the show to talk about their new book, How We Fight White Supremacy. While I knew at the time how powerful the episode was, today I am convinced that this episode was made for this moment. Not only do Akiba and Kenrya break down exactly what white supremacy is and what it looks like in our daily lives, we also talk about the many ways we all can participate in the fight to dismantle this pernicious and multi-layered system of oppression.

The episode is extremely informative and enlightening, but more importantly, it is encouraging. Yes, there are tears on this episode, but I promise there is laughter too.  My hope is that all who listen will understand why we have to fight white supremacy and how to get started. Nobody is promising a simple or easy battle, but it is possible once you understand that white supremacy is a lie and a distraction that harms us all. 

Even if you listened to this show when it first aired in 2019, I beg you to listen again with fresh ears. Considering what is happening in America right now, I guarantee this conversation will resonate deeply. 

For More Information 

Please buy a copy of How We Fight White Supremacy for yourself and a friend. On Amazon, or an indie bookseller. 

To keep up with journalist Akiba Solomon, follow her on Twitter at @akibasolomon. Update: At the end of 2019, Akiba left Colorlines to become Senior Editor at The Marshall Project. 

To keep up with journalist Kenrya Rankin, visit her website, Kenrya.com. Update: At the end of 2019, Kenrya became Editorial Director of Colorlines. 

For more resources on how to fight white supremacy and racism, please visit the Resources page on My American Meltingpot.

If you want to join the My American Meltingpot book club, we’re doing a diverse reading challenge for 2020. 

Remember that one of the easiest things you can do in this fight is to bring someone else along who needs to get to work but doesn’t know where or how to start. Please share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.

Peace!