Lies About Black People, Fighting Racist Stereotypes on Both Sides of the Aisle

The Bass Sisters enjoyed a lively discussion with Dr. Omékongo Dibinga. Dr. Dibinga talks about his soon-to-be-released book Lies About Black People; How to Combat Racist Stereotypes and Why it Matters.
 
Questions they tackle during the conversation:
1. What are stereotypes? 
2. What responsibility do black content creators have in producing positive images of black people?
3. What responsibility do black actors have to reject roles that perpetuate false black stereotypes?

The conversation also moved to ideological diversity and stereotypes placed on black conservatives.

Civil discourse flowed as The Bass Sisters and the good doctor parted ways on their views about Florida Governor DeSantis’ decision not to allow an AP African American Studies Course. 
- Is Queer studies fair game for an African American studies course?  
- Is CRT being taught in Virginia schools and schools across America? 
- Are gay teachers in Florida allowed to put their family pics on their desks?
- What power should parents have over what their kiddos are taught?

To read more about why The Bass Sisters support DeSantis’ decision, visit BPALiveWire.com or visit the link below.
https://www.bpalivewire.com/post/is-ron-desantis-a-racist-for-rejecting-african-american-studies-course 

Links and Content Mentioned In the Show:

• Dr. Omekongo Dibinga’s Book - The Lies About Black People
• Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: The danger of a single story | TED
• Policy & Pound Cake - The Woman King
• BPALiveWire: Newswire celebrating diversity of thought in the black community
• Governor Glenn Youngin’s Parent Line
• Verify: Can gay Florida teachers put pictures of their spouses on their desks?
• What is CRT and was it ever taught in Virginia Schools?