BLACK HISTORY MONTH | EP 5 | BLACK AND WHITE THINKING PODCAST

Black and White Thinking

Did you know there are two Black History months? Do we need any Black History Months?

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In this episode:

02:11 This week’s topic: Black History Month [02:11]

02:58 What’s the point of Black History Month? [02:58]

04:33 G thinks it’s silly [04:33]

07:09 The only African history taught in G’s schools was the ancient Egyptians [07:09]

08:43 Are we all taught the same black historical figures [08:43]

11:48 English schools teaching Black History through the slave trade [11:48]

13:30 Life as a black content creator, influencer & entrepreneur [13:30]

16:01 Chik: “I say no to Black History Month” [16:01]

17:10 Pick issues that are relevant to the people you’re teaching - no issues in schools should be off the table [17:10]

19:20 Black people seem to have their story highlighted for a month [19:20]

20:38 Whitewashing of history - Ancient Egyptians [20:38]

27:58 How else can you educate people? [27:58]

31:23 Where does Chik fit in as a black person? [31:23]

33:29 Some books written by black women are banned in America [33:29]

37:50 Summary: For or against Black History Month? [37:50]

37:57 Reddit [37:57]

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