I’ve Always Been Nice To You People featuring Dr. Shonna Tillman

Afrocentric.

In this thought-provoking episode of the Afrocentric Podcast, host Morgan Gray engages in a captivating dialogue with Dr. Shonna Tillman, delving into the nuances of racism and challenging the notion that Black people can perpetuate racist systems and ideologies beyond individual bias and prejudice.

Drawing from her expertise in reconstructing white supremacy, Dr. Tillman argues that true racism requires institutional power and privilege to enforce discriminatory policies and norms. While acknowledging that Black people can undoubtedly hold prejudiced views towards other races, she contends that racism is a systemic issue rooted in the historical oppression and marginalization of racial groups by those in power.

Morgan Gray skillfully guides the conversation, inviting Dr. Tillman to explore the complexities of racism in the context of America and other Western nations built on foundations of white dominance. Together, they examine how Black people have traditionally lacked the institutional power necessary to enforce widespread racist structures, despite facing individual prejudices.

Through insightful analysis and thought-provoking discourse, Dr. Tillman and Morgan Gray invite listeners to critically examine the power dynamics and historical contexts that shape our understanding of racism. They encourage a nuanced approach that acknowledges the unique experiences and challenges faced by marginalized communities while distinguishing between individual prejudices and the systemic perpetuation of racist ideologies.