Steve Martinot is Instructor Emeritus at the Center for Interdisciplinary Programs at San Francisco State University. He is the author of The Rule of Racialization: Class, Identity, Governance, Forms in the Abyss: a Philosophical Bridge between Sartre and Derrida(both Temple) and The Machinery of Whiteness.
Racism
A Conversation w/ Professor Oiyan Poon-The Supreme Court, Affirmative Action & the Asian Community
In order to fully understand the historical context of the conversation we had with Professor Oiyan Poon about affirmative action and the recent hearings before the supreme court, it might behoove folks to look at this series of short interviews conducted by author Jeff Chang and members of his old UC Berkeley based organization, Student […]
Algorithms of Oppression: How Search Engines Reinforce Racism
We speak with author Safiya Umoja Noble about her book Algorithms of Oppression: How Search Engines Reinforce Racism. We talk about the insidious impact social media and search functions have on the visibility and social and political narratives around Black folks and other communities of color.
The Latest Updates in the Community Efforts to Bring Justice for Zumbi of Zion I
We talk with journalist Liv Styler about the ongoing fight to obtain justice for Baba Zumbi of the group Zion I…For those who are unaware, in August of 2021, Zumbi checked into Alta Bates hospital in Berkeley for symptoms that many associated with Covid. Turns out he didn’t have Covid, but he never made it […]
Honoring Political Prisoner Leonard Peltier on Indigenous People’s Day
We speak with long-time activist and Hip Hop pioneer Ernie Paniccioli and DJ FreeLeonard about the meaning, importance, and cultural and political significance of Indigenous People’s Day. We talk about the role Hip Hop can and has played to shine a light on key issues surrounding Native People’s struggles. We also talk about the ongoing […]
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