Decolonial Education
“Until the lions have their historians, tales of the hunt shall always glorify the hunter” African proverb
Deepen Your Understanding – Essential Educational Links:
The links below offer a lot of information but information is not enough to become an anti-racist. Information only plants the seed of knowledge. We need continuous structured conversations and education to help that seed grow. We invite organizations interested in addressing racist patterns in their structures to contact us at naolo@beinitiative.com.
Consult this infographic to learn more on what decolonial thinking means to us.
Exploring Race Constructs:
Nell Irvin Painter – The History of White People: Nell Irvin Painter: The History of White People
Insights into Prejudice and Racism:
Jane Elliott’s “Blue Eyes/Brown Eyes” Exercise (Oprah Winfrey Show): Jane Elliott’S “Blue Eyes/Brown Eyes” Anti-Racism Exercise |
Understanding the Atlantic Slave Trade:
A detailed documentary offering a stark reminder of the brutal realities of the transatlantic slave trade. https://youtu.be/ajI8lkYdmAk
Celebrating Rich African Histories:
The richest person who ever lived – BBC REEL (youtube.com)
Southern Kingdoms – History Of Africa with Zeinab Badawi [Episode 13] (youtube.com)
The Rise Of Aksum – History Of Africa With Zeinab Badawi [Episode 5] – YouTube
The Manikongo and the story of King Alfonso
Ironworking | Africa’s Great Civilizations (youtube.com)
How the autobiography of a Muslim slave is challenging an American narrative
(youtube.com)
Revealing Pre-Colonial Indigenous Civilizations:
Ancient Maya 101 | National Geographic (youtube.com)
The little-known ‘mother culture’ that inspired the Maya – BBC REEL (youtube.com)
Capitalism and Human Exploitation as Drivers of Colonization:
Full Video: The Transatlantic Slave Trade (Story of Ghana’s Slave Castles
Complex Roles in the Transatlantic Slave Trade:
Resistance and Rebellion (understandingslavery.com)
The fight: African resistance | Revealing Histories
The Arab slave trade that pre-dated the transatlantic slave trade.
Forgotten slavery: The Arab-Muslim slave trade | FairPlanet
Arab fighters killed boys and men in war on Sudan tribe, mothers say (reuters.com)
Media’s Role in Racism:
How The Birth of a Nation caused a century of racism (youtube.com)
Educational Narratives and Racist Ideas:
Ron DeSantis defends school curriculum on US slavery teachings (youtube.com)
Debunking Myths About Skill Acquisition Under Slavery:
#TBT: When Rice was King- South Carolina’s Rice Plantations (youtube.com)
Racial Identification and Exclusion of Asian Communities:
How the Asian “Model Minority” perpetuates Anti-Blackness (youtube.com)
Systemic Racism and Urban Environments:
How systemic racism shaped the ecosystems of U.S. cities (youtube.com)
Colonial Legacies and Modern Poverty:
Environmental Impact of Colonial Practices:
World: Haiti’s Legacy of Environmental Disaster | The New York Times (youtube.com)
If your organization seeks to engage in authentic, impactful discussions on racism and decolonization, we provide in-depth anti-racism and decolonial training both online and in-person. These sessions are designed to foster interactive, structured conversations that evolve from fundamental concepts to complex discussions, embracing diverse perspectives for a comprehensive learning experience.
For more information or to register for our training programs, please reach out to us at naolo@beinitiative.com.
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