Inspired by the star that was a symbol of freedom for slaves, Finding the North Star revolves around the exploration of Krista Savage-White’s African-American identity. While on that journey, she speaks on topics involving race, history, culture and contemporary issues about Black Americans and the Black diaspora. Through speaking about those subjects, Krista seeks to educate herself, others, and ultimately find the north star.
Finding the North Star
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Inspired by the star that was a symbol of freedom for slaves, Finding the North Star revolves around the exploration of Krista Savage-White’s African-American identity. While on that journey, she speaks on topics involving race, history, culture and contemporary issues about Black Americans and the Black diaspora. Through speaking about those subjects, Krista seeks to educate herself, others, and ultimately find the north star.
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November 13, 2021
6. The Gentrification of Black Lives Matter
<p>During the Civil Rights Movement, White people rallying against racism was crucial for the advancement of Black rights, but what role(s) should White people play in activism? Have White people gentrified movements like Black Lives Matter? In this episode, Krista speaks on the effects of White people at BLM protests, performative activism, and what White people can do to support Black causes. She will also speak on the effects of circulating graphic videos and images and racial fatigue, as well as the memeification of Breonna Taylor and how misogynoir exists in activism.</p> <p>Read infographic to enhance information retention: <a href="https://www.canva.com/design/DAEk2OdEXfQ/GLTCKl8OGJKGRYUVMsnSeA/view?utm_content=DAEk2OdEXfQ&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink" target="_blank">https://www.canva.com/design/DAEk2OdEXfQ/GLTCKl8OGJKGRYUVMsnSeA/view?utm_content=DAEk2OdEXfQ&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink</a></p> <p>Episode transcript: <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wegTxa5Bk-WwFhgOQNTJoWYCCqtDVnT4/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=111193658715725441719&rtpof=true&sd=true" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wegTxa5Bk-WwFhgOQNTJoWYCCqtDVnT4/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=111193658715725441719&rtpof=true&sd=true</a></p> <p>Sources: See episode transcript</p> <p>Get the discussion rolling! Email reflections, comments, and feedback to <a href="mailto:findingthenorthstarpodcast@gmail.com">findingthenorthstarpodcast@gmail.com</a>.</p>
November 13, 2021
8. Slavery Reparations: What Would Be Beneficial?
<p>For the past few years, there has been a debate on whether descendants of slaves should be granted reparations. The ideal scenario would be to have free access to everything, but is that a realistic solution? In this episode, Krista takes off her rose-colored glasses and examines arguments for and against slavery reparations. While on that touchy subject, she talks about what feasible solution world work for reparations, if any, and concerns about reparations that exist on both sides of the argument.</p> <p>Read Ta-Nehisi Coates' article: “The Case for Reparations" : <a href="http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2014/06/the-case-for-reparations/361631/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2014/06/the-case-for-reparations/361631/</a>.</p> <p>Read the United Nations' "International Decade for People of African Descent": <a href="http://www.un.org/en/observances/decade-people-african-descent" rel="noopener" target="_blank">www.un.org/en/observances/decade-people-african-descent</a>. </p> <p>Read infographic to enhance information retention: <a href="https://www.canva.com/design/DAEppBQqaGU/2MXfxIjFbR5rWCvpwvi1aQ/view?utm_content=DAEppBQqaGU&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink" target="_blank">https://www.canva.com/design/DAEppBQqaGU/2MXfxIjFbR5rWCvpwvi1aQ/view?utm_content=DAEppBQqaGU&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink</a></p> <p>Episode transcript: <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DFIzYlPLUOk9MAyKFdO9NflsV5Kbm3tb/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=111193658715725441719&rtpof=true&sd=true" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DFIzYlPLUOk9MAyKFdO9NflsV5Kbm3tb/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=111193658715725441719&rtpof=true&sd=true</a></p> <p>Sources: See episode transcript</p> <p>Get the discussion rolling! Email reflections, comments, and feedback to <a href="mailto:findingthenorthstarpodcast@gmail.com">findingthenorthstarpodcast@gmail.com</a>.</p>
November 13, 2021
7. Let's Walk Through Black Wall Street
<p>Tulsa, Oklahoma houses Greenwood District, better known as Black Wall Street. Black Wall Street was one of the most powerful Black neighborhoods in the U.S. That is, until White Tulsans decided to destroy it out of rage. In this episode, Krista and her listeners will walk through Black Wall Street, exploring the history of how Greenwood District became Black Wall Street. Plus, she speaks on the Tulsa Race Massacre, its effects, and how meritocracy is a myth perpetuated to ignore the struggles of different people. Even 100 years later, the Tulsa Race Massacre continues to affect not just the surviving victims and the victims' descendants, but also African-American families throughout the country.</p> <p>Watch Blood On Black Wall Street: The Legacy Of The Tulsa Race Massacre here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cqy2tG5w8JI" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cqy2tG5w8JI</a></p> <p>Read infographic to enhance information retention: <a href="https://www.canva.com/design/DAEmeM6T6Bw/TTzj5UDHkZOiKH0ClmgS3Q/view?utm_content=DAEmeM6T6Bw&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink" target="_blank">https://www.canva.com/design/DAEmeM6T6Bw/TTzj5UDHkZOiKH0ClmgS3Q/view?utm_content=DAEmeM6T6Bw&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink</a></p> <p>Episode transcript: <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ExiocNyZw83HWruNoFGSwj-83B-ROQ1P/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=111193658715725441719&rtpof=true&sd=true" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ExiocNyZw83HWruNoFGSwj-83B-ROQ1P/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=111193658715725441719&rtpof=true&sd=true</a></p> <p>Sources: See episode transcript</p> <p>Get the discussion rolling! Email reflections, comments, and feedback to <a href="mailto:findingthenorthstarpodcast@gmail.com">findingthenorthstarpodcast@gmail.com</a>.</p>
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