Episode 42: The Legacy Of MLK, Equality, And Colorism

In honor of MLK Day, we chat about our personal experiences of the holiday and discuss similarities and differences between the histories of African-Americans and South Asians in the US. We also talk about discrimination - especially in the form of colorism - and how it’s important to learn about the histories of other communities.

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro and personal reflections on MLK Day 
08:50 Colorism
11:05 Similarities and differences in the history of black and South Asian communities in the US 
15:57 Learning and listening to the histories of other communities
22:03 Closing thoughts

Chapters

• 0:00 Intro and personal reflections on MLK Day
• 8:50 Colorism
• 11:05 Similarities and differences in the history of black and South Asian communities in the US
• 15:57 Learning and listening to the histories of other communities
• 22:03 Closing thoughts