Baratunde Thurston explora o fenómeno de os norte-americanos brancos chamarem a polícia porque os norte-americanos negros cometeram o crime de... comer, caminhar ou genericamente "viver como negros". Nesta palestra profunda, estimulante e muitas vezes hilariante, ele revela o poder da linguagem para converter histórias de trauma para histórias de cura —enquanto nos desafia a subir de nível.

Como desconstruir o racismo, uma notícia de cada vez

Everyday actions by Black Americans—like selling water or having a barbecue—can become criminalized through biased 911 calls. The talk exposes how these seemingly small incidents are rooted in a wider pattern of white supremacy, where discomfort turns into danger. By breaking down headlines and reimagining the actions behind them, language can transform trauma into healing and reveal the structures that uphold injustice. Shifting these narratives is key to building a safer, more inclusive society for everyone.

Changing Headlines Can Dismantle Everyday Racism in America

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Baratunde Thurston: Como desconstruir o racismo, uma notícia de cada vez