Episode 51E: Allies and Anti-Blackness (Emergency Episode)

Gab with Gwen

Gwen reflects on the social unrest and #blacklivesmatter protests taking place around the world over the past two weeks and challenges everyone to gain a deeper understanding of the global phenomenon of anti-Blackness. Gwen breaks down why African-Americans should be proud of sparking this movement of consciousness and why Black people and allies worldwide need to ensure that all countries check their own behaviors and systematic racism, oppression and white supremacy. Gwen challenges white and non-Black POC allies to go beyond superficial social media posts and throwing money at charities. To be a true ally and effect change, white and non-Black POC allies must put themselves on the line and be uncomfortable to hold their peers, family, friends, associates and leaders accountable for checking their biases, treating Black people fairly and leveling the playing field.