Black Nationalist on Race, Hip Hop, and Culture - Fight Back Ep. 47
Ayo Kimathi stopped by the Las Vegas studio to discuss his views on race, Malcolm X, Black identity, the feminization of Black men, interracial relationships, hip hop culture, and much more.Ayo Kimathi is an American Black nationalist, author, and international lecturer. He spent his early life in Southeast Washington, D.C., where he became interested in Black history and racial politics. 00:00 Introduction00:44 Perspectives on Race and Survival03:46 Race Mixing and Cultural Identity07:41 Impact of Hip Hop on Black Culture13:57 The N-Word and Self-Respect27:09 Systemic Issues and Family Destruction35:11 Historical Context and Black Leaders38:16 Malcolm X and the Garvey Movement41:03 Systemic Racism and White Supremacy46:33 Fighters and the Importance of Fighting Back49:14 Black Identity and Self-Respect50:32 Interracial Relationships and Cultural Identity58:59 The Feminization of Black Men01:00:54 The Role of Jews in Historical Racism01:11:25 9/11 Conspiracy Theories01:15:21 The Patriot Act and Its Implications01:19:54 COVID-19 as a Bioweapon01:26:18 Haitian Political Struggles01:35:29 Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy01:38:53 Jewish Influence in Civil Rights Movements01:41:47 Call to Action and Wrap Up