Intro:Join Maridie and Ibrahim as they explore the “Wonders of a White World” as two Black men attending a Predominantly White Institution (PWI).Experiences of POC in Whiteness:Hear Ibrahim and Maridie talk about code-switching as devaluing and a super-power, having their identity white-washed, and fitting in.Effects of Systemic Racism:Maridie and Ibrahim discuss how systemic racism can be hidden behind a veil of whiteness, white privilege as a ladder to success, the false reality of the United States as a meritocracy, and invisible ceilings. And, no, they don’t play collegiate sports.Hot Takes:Time for controversy! Ibrahim and Maridie share their (conflicting) hot takes and invite you to do the same.Hot Take 1 – Playing Uno with Bad Cards: How much do we hold individual POC accountable in the context of systemic racism?Hot Take 2 – Prejudice, “Reverse Racism,” and Hate: Can people of color be racist?Hot Take 3 – The Dilemma of Snowbunnies: Fetishizing Black men, masculinization of Black women, colorism, and inter-racial dating.Outro: You can reach Ibrahim and Maridie on Instagram at mars.on_earth and hoodie_messiah.
