Let's Have The Conversation

Decolonizing Thought: Challenging Power Dynamics and Systemic Erasure


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Join Desireé B Stephens and Dr. Kimberly Douglass as they delve into a critical discussion on the decolonization of neuro and the multilayered impact of systemic inequities. Witness a thought-provoking discourse that examines the historical and contemporary implications of societal and governmental structures.

- The episode uncovers the erasure of family lines through tragic historical events and its repercussions on property ownership and land claims.

- Dr. Douglass elaborates on the dynamics of power, the necessity of property protection through legal means, and the troubles arising from eminent domain.

- A deep dive into the acceptance of oppression within communities, the irony of American exceptionalism, and the influence of colonization on current societal conflicts.

- Exploring the problematic narrative of history, questioning educational distortions, and the call for genuine activism over passive allyship.

- The hosts engage in a revealing conversation on the exploitation of marginalized communities by state systems, the importance of accurate record-keeping for reparations, and the urgent need for interdisciplinary approaches to dismantle systemic racism.

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Let's Have The ConversationBy Desireé B Stephens

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