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Ep 7: Interrupting Anti-Blackness with Joquina M. Reed
In this rousing episode, Nikki sits down with Joquina M. Reed, an educator, renowned consultant, advocate, and creator of Divesting from Anti-Blackness, to explore the intricate layers of anti-Blackness and its pervasive impact on society. Joquina shares personal anecdotes, historical insights, and actionable strategies for divesting from whiteness and decoupling from anti-blackness. From the origins of her nickname to the profound responsibilities of being an educator and healer, Joquina's narrative is both enlightening and empowering. Join us as we examine the nuances of racism, the importance of reparations, and the critical need for Black liberation. This episode is a must-listen for anyone committed to understanding and dismantling systemic oppression. Special thanks to Def Sound for providing the theme for Interrupting Everything. To learn more about how to interrupt oppression, visit interruptseries.com and follow @interrupt series on Instagram. About Our Guest: Joquina Reed is a Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (J.E.D.I.) practitioner and the founding steward of J Reed Consulting LLC, a professional development and organizational wellness firm based in Baton Rouge, La. With an M.A. in Communication Studies, she previously served as the Director of Forensics at Louisiana State University. Joquina is the creator of the Divesting from Whiteness and Please Say Black podcasts and curator of The Anti-Blackness Reader project. Every day, Joquina wakes up committed to moving us closer to the goal of shared humanity. Inspired by the words of Anna Julia Cooper, ‘The cause of freedom is not the cause of a race, sect, or class—it is the cause of humankind,’ she approaches DEI work with a justice-centered lens. She supports individuals and organizations in building the capacity to address cultural challenges and biases, driving sustainable, systemic change. Joquina lives and works on the unceded territory of the Houma and Chahta Yakni (Choctaw) peoples, carrying a deep awareness of the legacy of the land.
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By Nikki BlakIn this rousing episode, Nikki sits down with Joquina M. Reed, an educator, renowned consultant, advocate, and creator of Divesting from Anti-Blackness, to explore the intricate layers of anti-Blackness and its pervasive impact on society. Joquina shares personal anecdotes, historical insights, and actionable strategies for divesting from whiteness and decoupling from anti-blackness. From the origins of her nickname to the profound responsibilities of being an educator and healer, Joquina's narrative is both enlightening and empowering. Join us as we examine the nuances of racism, the importance of reparations, and the critical need for Black liberation. This episode is a must-listen for anyone committed to understanding and dismantling systemic oppression. Special thanks to Def Sound for providing the theme for Interrupting Everything. To learn more about how to interrupt oppression, visit interruptseries.com and follow @interrupt series on Instagram. About Our Guest: Joquina Reed is a Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (J.E.D.I.) practitioner and the founding steward of J Reed Consulting LLC, a professional development and organizational wellness firm based in Baton Rouge, La. With an M.A. in Communication Studies, she previously served as the Director of Forensics at Louisiana State University. Joquina is the creator of the Divesting from Whiteness and Please Say Black podcasts and curator of The Anti-Blackness Reader project. Every day, Joquina wakes up committed to moving us closer to the goal of shared humanity. Inspired by the words of Anna Julia Cooper, ‘The cause of freedom is not the cause of a race, sect, or class—it is the cause of humankind,’ she approaches DEI work with a justice-centered lens. She supports individuals and organizations in building the capacity to address cultural challenges and biases, driving sustainable, systemic change. Joquina lives and works on the unceded territory of the Houma and Chahta Yakni (Choctaw) peoples, carrying a deep awareness of the legacy of the land.