Tracing the surprising origins of the concept of race

John Biewen: The lie that invented racism · 18:47 · Video: TED · Watch at the source

In short: Journalist John Biewen explores the historical roots of racist thinking to uncover how the concept of race was constructed and why understanding these beginnings is essential for effective allyship.

In this talk, John Biewen investigates the origins of race to provide answers to fundamental questions about racism. By examining how these ideas were first established, he offers a framework for understanding the history of racial thought and suggests a path for practicing effective allyship to help eradicate racist thinking.

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