#OUR_racism

What does it mean to be Jewish, Israeli and Gay? Listen to Dan share his experiences and the many microaggressions he faces on a regular basis aimed at both his religion and nationality, his view on the current anti-racism discourse, and what he thinks needs to be done to tackle racism.

What does it mean to be a woman of Turkish nationality working in academia in the US and Europe? Listen to Ezgi share her struggles of being a female academic of Turkish national in a context where race, class and gender play an important role in shaping one’s experiences.

What does it mean to be the child of two Kenyan parents who traveled around the world for work? Listen to Jeff share his experiences of growing up as a Black third culture kid and how that shaped both his understanding of racism and his attitude towards racism.

What does it mean to be Swedish, the daughter of a North African Father and a White French Mother? Listen to Sarah (alias) share her stories of growing up in Stockholm and her struggles today in her dating life as she seeks to find someone who respects her and sees her for who she is.

What does it mean to be a Person of Color, the child of a St. Vincentian Father and a White British Mother? Listen to James share his stories of growing up in a predominantly White village in the UK and living in different parts of the world, and how all these experiences have been slowly but surely shaping his identity.

At the age of 27, #OUR_racism host Fumi realized that she was both a victim and perpetrator of racism her whole life. This introductory episode is Fumi’s reflection on her understanding of racism and racists as an Asian, Japanese, privileged, cis-woman, and why she decided to embark on this podcast series.

A sneak peak into #OUR_racism, a new podcast that explores the various manifestations of racism around the world through personal stories and reflections on lived experiences.