Becoming Culturally Competent, an Interview with Dr Melina Abdullah

As Professor and Chair of Pan-African Studies at California State University, Los Angeles, Dr. Melina Abdullah is an expert on race, gender, class, and social movements. As a Co-founder and organizer of the Black Lives Matter movement she continues to inspire the Los Angeles chapter with her poignant intellect, passion and leadership. In this episode Adrian speaks with Dr. Abdullah about womanism, the work of dismantling White supremacy, and the role white allies must play in designing a healed America.

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Enlightenment

I have so much respect for Dr Abdullah. She has inspired me to be more active in BLM. She put reparations in clear context.