Otegha Uwagba and Mariel Richards on Navigating Whiteness
b'In November 2020 author and podcaster Otegha Uwagba came to Intelligence Squared to discuss her new book, Whites: On Race and Other Falsehoods. Containing reflections on racism, whiteness, and the mental labour required of Black people to navigate relationships with white people, Whites is a record of Uwagba\\u2019s observations on this era-defining moment in history.\\n\\n\\nIn the wake of George Floyd\\u2019s brutal murder, the subsequent protests and scrutiny of institutional racism, it has been impossible to ignore how race is embedded in every aspect of our lives. \\u2018A reluctant expert\\u2019, as she describes herself, Uwagba explored the impacts of whiteness; not only discussing its effect on Black people\\u2019s lives, but also how it can shield white people from truly facing their own privilege and prevent them from being effective allies in the fight against racism. The episode was hosted by CEO of gal-dem Mariel Richards.\\xa0\\n\\n\\nTo find out more and order the book click here:\\xa0https://bit.ly/359AKjt Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/intelligencesquared.\\n \\n\\xa0See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices'