Rising to the Challenge of Systemic Injustice
Offered By: Collision Conference via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore a thought-provoking panel discussion featuring Siyabulela Mandela, Michael Harriot, Rashad Robinson, and Rinku Sen as they delve into the complexities of systemic injustice. Examine intersectionality, draw parallels between South African apartheid and American racial issues, and analyze power dynamics in society. Contemplate whether revolutionary change or gradual shifts are more effective in combating racial inequality. Engage with the challenging question of whether black people alone can solve racism, and gain insights into defining racial justice in today's world. This 24-minute conference talk from Collision Conference offers a comprehensive look at the ongoing struggle against systemic injustice and the path towards a more equitable future.
Syllabus
Introduction
Intersectionality
South African apartheid in America
Power dynamics
Revolution or gradual shift
Can black people solve racism
Defining racial justice
Taught by
Collision Conference
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