Blair Imani
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The invention of race explained in under 3 minutes | Smarter in Seconds
Race is a construct, or a human invention. But who invented race? Let’s get Smarter in Seconds!
Sources:
B. Imani, Read This to Get Smarter (2021), pg. 95-96
S. McLean, “Race/ism” Online lecture, Queering Research 2020-2021
S. Harvey, Ideas of Race in Early America (2016), doi.org/10.1093/acrefore/9780199329175.013.262
M. Charles, R. Soong-Chan, Unsettling Truths (2019), pg. 15-17
S. Brock, “When Light Becomes White,” Callaloo 25 (2002)
S. McLean, “Isolation by Distance,” Hum. Biol. (2021)
M. Omi and H. Winant, The Racial Body and the Origins…(2016)
Maryland State Archives, “Blacks. Before The Law…” (2000)
“An act for suppressing outlying slaves” (1691) Virginia
C. Frederick, “‘Loving’ & the Histor...
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Видео

What’s the difference between race, ethnicity, and nationality? | Smarter in Seconds
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Let’s get Smarter in Seconds! Race: Race is a system that categorizes people based on human differences like skin tone, hair texture, facial features, etc. and ranks those differences based on social and political hierarchies that were invented over the past 600 years for the purpose of racism-beliefs and practices that assert the superiority of one race over another. Scientists have conclusive...
What is texturism? Why is it harmful? Ft. Dr. Sarah L. Webb of Colorism Healing
Просмотров 7352 месяца назад
What is texturism? Why is it harmful? Ft. Dr. Sarah L. Webb of Colorism Healing
What are facial differences? Ft. Tonya, Rasheera, Isa, & Iva | Smarter in Seconds #SmarterInSeconds
Просмотров 6772 месяца назад
A person with a facial difference is anyone whose appearance from the neck up deviates from socially expected norms from any cause whether at birth or throughout life. Facial differences is the more common, neutral, and respectful term instead of outdated and dehumanizing ones that described us as “deformed,” or “disfigured.” Smarter in Seconds is a web series created by Blair Imani and directe...
What is a Chronic Illness? Ft. Samantha Jade Durán | #SmarterInSeconds
Просмотров 2502 месяца назад
While the treatment plan and accommodations for a chronic illness may vary, judgment and snide comments are never helpful. A chronic illness is a long term health condition that may or may not have a cure. (NIH) They are not always visible and they can impact anyone regardless of age, gender, or race. To be officially classified as a chronic illness the condition must “last 1 year or more and r...
What is Dwarfism? ft. Aubrey Smalls, The Shortie Sisters, and Oladoyin | #SmarterInSeconds
Просмотров 4562 месяца назад
Dwarfism is short stature that results from a genetic or medical condition such as achondroplasia. Adult height is under 4’10” or 1.47 meters. Though simply being this height does not mean someone has dwarfism as Aubrey Smalls recently explained. There are over 400 different kinds of dwarfism and approximately 1 in 10,000 people is born with it. Dwarfism is more than a diagnosis, it is also a l...
What are the symptoms of ADHD? Smarter In Seconds | #SmarterInSeconds
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Keep in mind I’m not a psychologist, therapist, coach or counselor and that you should always take a research and science informed approach to mental health. Smarter in Seconds is a web series created by Blair Imani and directed by Cat Wheeler. sources: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders - Fifth Edition Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders - Second Edition AD...
What’s a disability? Ft. Gem Turner, Oladoyin, and Sarah Todd Hammer
Просмотров 2772 месяца назад
July is Disability Pride Month held to commemorate the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) which was signed into law on July 26, 1990. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and World Health Organization, disabilities may affect a person’s vision, hearing, mobility, cognition (thinking, memory, learning, understanding), behavior, mental health, communicatio...
What is the ‘2S’ in 2SLGBTQIA+? Smarter in Seconds: Two-Spirit ft. Charlie Amáyá and Terrell2Spirit
Просмотров 8192 месяца назад
There are many diverse definitions of what it means to be Two-Spirit. For some Indigenous Peoples, Two-Spirit means having both a masculine & feminine spirit and to others it means existing outside the colonial binary. Across definitions what is most consistent is that Two-Spirit is an umbrella term that describes sexuality, gender, and/or spiritual identity specific & unique communities and Na...
What is Juneteenth? Historian explains Juneteenth | Smarter In Seconds #SmarterInSeconds
Просмотров 4933 месяца назад
You may have learned that President Lincoln “freed the slaves” with the Emancipation Proclamation (1863) but that’s not the full story. Not only is that inaccurate, it’s pretty dismissive and reductive. But fortunately I’m a historian who loves a quick deep dive to clear up misinformation! Smarter in Seconds is a web series created by Blair Imani and directed by Cat Wheeler.
What is greenwashing? Ft. Samia Shell
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Greenwashing is when companies lie to seem environmentally friendly, sustainable, or eco-conscious and make money. And this deception is considered legal in many jurisdictions. A fast fashion company might offer “recycling” to help distract from the incredible waste that their industry produces, or an oil company might push a campaign about investing in carbon neutrality while continuing to ext...
Historian explains the difference between race and ethnicity #SmarterInSeconds
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Historian explains the difference between race and ethnicity #SmarterInSeconds
Karens Explained: What’s a Karen? Why do Karens always speak to the manager? #SmarterInSeconds
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Karens Explained: What’s a Karen? Why do Karens always speak to the manager? #SmarterInSeconds
What is Critical Race Theory? #SmarterInSeconds
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What is Critical Race Theory? #SmarterInSeconds
Why should billionaires pay more taxes? #SmarterInSeconds
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Why should billionaires pay more taxes? #SmarterInSeconds
It’s not TikTok slang, it’s Black English! #SmarterInSeconds ft. Feminista Jones
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It’s not TikTok slang, it’s Black English! #SmarterInSeconds ft. Feminista Jones
Historians explain why we have Black History Month but not white history month #SmarterInSeconds
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Historians explain why we have Black History Month but not white history month #SmarterInSeconds
Smarter in Seconds: Stop using Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s words against rights advocates
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Smarter in Seconds: Stop using Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s words against rights advocates
Labor Unions
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Labor Unions
29 facts about me for my 29th birthday
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29 facts about me for my 29th birthday
Don’t tie your grades to your self worth! #SmarterInSeconds #shorts
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Don’t tie your grades to your self worth! #SmarterInSeconds #shorts
What is a stereotype? Why are stereotypes harmful? #SmarterInSeconds #shorts
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What is a stereotype? Why are stereotypes harmful? #SmarterInSeconds #shorts
Historian explains US Independence Day: The 4th of July
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Historian explains US Independence Day: The 4th of July
Smarter in Seconds: Behind the Scenes
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Smarter in Seconds: Behind the Scenes
Dr. Shay-Akil McLean & Blair Imani Discuss Race | Read This to Get Smarter
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Dr. Shay-Akil McLean & Blair Imani Discuss Race | Read This to Get Smarter
THIS IS NOT A DRILL! What's going on with Mississippi and abortion? | With Planned Parenthood Action
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THIS IS NOT A DRILL! What's going on with Mississippi and abortion? | With Planned Parenthood Action
How Do You Come Out? Get Smarter about Coming Out with Blair Imani
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How Do You Come Out? Get Smarter about Coming Out with Blair Imani
How to Set Boundaries | Get Smarter with Blair Imani
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How to Set Boundaries | Get Smarter with Blair Imani
What is the Truth about Autism? ft. Autistic Educator Dylan Kapit
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What is the Truth about Autism? ft. Autistic Educator Dylan Kapit
Is It Okay To Say Disabled? What Is Ableism? What is Disability? Featuring Keah Brown
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Is It Okay To Say Disabled? What Is Ableism? What is Disability? Featuring Keah Brown

Комментарии

  • @rickc4133
    @rickc4133 2 дня назад

    Such nonsense. Opposing white heritage month is like supporting racism. Science, technology, literature, finance, art, all came from hard working white Europeans and Americans. Yes it did. We have much to be proud of. Slavery? It existed for thousands of years. White Christian Americans ended it in the western world. Where is slavery still going strong? In non-white areas of the world: Africa, the Middle East. The word slave comes from Slav. They were the go to slaves of the time. Ever hear of the Barbary Pirates? Blacks raiding Europe and carrying off white people to Africa. Who were the biggest traffickers of black slaves? African kings and tribal chiefs. We celebrate all or none.

  • @tankgrrl
    @tankgrrl 2 дня назад

    This video needs 8.2 billion views.

  • @crispycruiser4654
    @crispycruiser4654 4 дня назад

    I noticed you disabled the comments on your “reverse racism” short. Laugh out loud. You’re right. But not for the reasons you think. There’s no such thing as “reverse racism.” It’s just racism. And you are the living embodiment that blacks can be racist towards Whites. Inserting a “power” element to try to change the definition of the word to absolve yourself of your own racism is very transparent. And also, I must say, the apex of privilege to think you can to redefine words with an established definition!

  • @Leo-us4wd
    @Leo-us4wd 14 дней назад

    Cope harder

  • @patcheckert295
    @patcheckert295 15 дней назад

    Thank you for all you teach!

  • @raristy1
    @raristy1 19 дней назад

    👍🏼Excellent work!

  • @Jemand739
    @Jemand739 21 день назад

    Thank you so much for the important information you share, Blair! It amazes me time and time again how you manage to break down all that to a level that even I can understand easily. And a special thank you for uploading your content on RUclips, I look forward to learn something new with every video. Keep up the amazing work! 🥰

  • @sadeee
    @sadeee 22 дня назад

    You’re so cool and amazing

  • @MariaPapadaki-yf1gr
    @MariaPapadaki-yf1gr 23 дня назад

    😂😂😂😂😂

  • @Monkeman7222
    @Monkeman7222 27 дней назад

    The dont look like a thick girl with blue hair and boy hair even though your a "woman"

  • @amandawilson2199
    @amandawilson2199 29 дней назад

    As a person with ADHD, I really appreciate the information you put out. I have learned so much from all your other videos and really appreciate this one 🥰🙏🏻

  • @ME0423
    @ME0423 Месяц назад

    Wow! I like you was the girl who hung out in the library, had a couple of friends and was regarded as weird, strange, etc. I also did not change to fit in with the crowd and in the long run, it was the best thing I ever did!

  • @sydney_is_bestest
    @sydney_is_bestest Месяц назад

    People Are always so quick to throw it out that black history month is a thing because white history gets taught in normal history classes but that’s probably because most of the U.S. is built from white people, whether its good or bad. You wouldn’t go to a country in Africa and ask why there’s no mentions of white history cause there is little to none.

  • @dirtybutwhole7503
    @dirtybutwhole7503 Месяц назад

    They teach intersectionality in schools and universities to stoke division under the guise of raising awareness. But what they don’t teach our children is that boxing people into different levels of struggle and life situation based on their race and having predetermined opinions of them based on the colour of their skin, no matter if those predetermined opinions are good or bad, is the textbook definition of racism. They are teaching our students to be racists while telling them they’re fighting against racism. They are teaching them to be fake idealists and manipulators by manipulating them into believing they are the exact opposite to that and that anyone who opposes their new misguided beliefs is in fact manipulative.

  • @dirtybutwhole7503
    @dirtybutwhole7503 Месяц назад

    They teach intersectionality in schools and universities to stoke division under the guise of raising awareness. But what they don’t teach our children is that boxing people into different levels of struggle and life situation based on their race and having predetermined opinions of them based on the colour of their skin, no matter if those predetermined opinions are good or bad, is the textbook definition of racism. They are teaching our students to be racists while telling them they’re fighting against racism. They are teaching them to be fake idealists and manipulators by manipulating them into believing they are the exact opposite to that and that anyone who opposes their new misguided beliefs is in fact manipulative.

  • @xavierbeaud
    @xavierbeaud Месяц назад

    Very interesting ! Thank you very much !

  • @kevinhull7925
    @kevinhull7925 Месяц назад

    I read a bunch of the comments (with virtual popcorn). I do think there are issues with cultural appropriation and that it can go into the PC run amok thing. Nevertheless, there are some good points: I think folks should take care not to misrepresent other cultures or perpetuate stereotypes. (At least when it comes to appropriating African-American culture, I think this is an issue. Someone mentioned cornrows: folks are picking something stereotypically Black. In addition, Black women get demonized for wearing cornrows, while white women don’t get demonized and get seen as cool. I think this is a reason for the frustration.) Another issue was referencing learning Arabic to work for the US military as cultural appropriation: I don’t think they are saying folks shouldn’t learn Arabic at all, but are objecting to folks learning Arabic to help others bomb Arabic speakers. So, while I do think there is a culture of offense and there should be more freedom of expression, I also think everyone should take what I said above into consideration and that such concerns shouldn’t be ignored.

  • @raymondotoole2600
    @raymondotoole2600 Месяц назад

    LEFT wing paid puppet

  • @Ligma_These_Nuts
    @Ligma_These_Nuts Месяц назад

    yall got nothing better do to 💀💀

  • @Helfirehydratrans
    @Helfirehydratrans Месяц назад

    You forgot about explaining things and over explaining things because you can be good at communicating, but just poorly, communicating the message that you want by mixing it up in a bunch of different messages you can see all my RUclips comment thread everything on all the channels I wanna attend posted you tell that I am fucked in the head and sometimes not fucked in the head. Bipolar sucks.

  • @ElNino-op2sg
    @ElNino-op2sg Месяц назад

    Very white skin for a black looking face

  • @L-Lawliet14
    @L-Lawliet14 Месяц назад

    Audhubillah from the people of innovation.

  • @burbbhy
    @burbbhy Месяц назад

    Muslims can be asexual spectrums?

  • @pumpkinpatch5609
    @pumpkinpatch5609 Месяц назад

    Deadnaming is a woke virus and a deep rooted confusion or just delusion. Wasting time practicing to feed your delusion is just a waste of time. Get a fugging helmet.

  • @Potato-mu7nu
    @Potato-mu7nu Месяц назад

    Idiocracy here we are

  • @Flintlock1776
    @Flintlock1776 Месяц назад

    This is 100%, industrial-scale, bullshit. I'm going to spend exactly zero seconds on my intersectionality score. professional victims. F off.

  • @jaysenwarner6125
    @jaysenwarner6125 2 месяца назад

    So, calling someone "karen" is a racist remark. I thought so.

  • @tannerschramm3196
    @tannerschramm3196 2 месяца назад

    😂😂😂👌

  • @tearsxo
    @tearsxo 2 месяца назад

    just remember, you will answer to god in the end

  • @misersmakeup-nguoihatien2316
    @misersmakeup-nguoihatien2316 2 месяца назад

    Thank you thank you thank you so much!!!! I learnt so much from this one short video! I subbed to Aubrey's podcast ASAP and I'm binging now ❤ In case anyone's missed it, it's Dwarfism History with Aubrey Smalls 💕

  • @annaburns2865
    @annaburns2865 2 месяца назад

    So basically you can make an -ism out of anything and get people offended? How do you feel about school supply-ism, or gasoline-ism, and don’t forget the shopping-ism, or the day-of-the-week-ism. The weather-ism is a big one too! You know with earth-ism, and erode-ism, at the forefront. I see a lot more people about to get offended by something.

    • @misszombiesue
      @misszombiesue 2 месяца назад

      "So basically when people insult you, you get offended?" Yeah that is in fact how it works, hope that helps

  • @Shreddy08
    @Shreddy08 2 месяца назад

    Shut up Blair.

  • @BeepBeepRayya
    @BeepBeepRayya 2 месяца назад

    Thank you for the video! I will definitely be sharing!

  • @issawicheima8128
    @issawicheima8128 2 месяца назад

    The perfect example of intersectionality is the black Muslim woman. I mean she hit the jackpot of inequality

  • @ShoulderMonster
    @ShoulderMonster 2 месяца назад

    Thank you for the section on appropriate terminology! I knew that m* is a slur, but wasn't sure which other term was respectful if any at all.

  • @shayelea
    @shayelea 2 месяца назад

    We stan for Ms. Bledicon! ❤

  • @EnbyFranziskaNagel
    @EnbyFranziskaNagel 2 месяца назад

    Great Video.

  • @cheflynne1359
    @cheflynne1359 2 месяца назад

    🙏 THANK YOU! RA OA & SPINAL STENOSIS….

  • @apparentlylivin
    @apparentlylivin 2 месяца назад

    This was lovely 🎉. Appreciate it ❤

  • @newsjunkie7135
    @newsjunkie7135 2 месяца назад

    Thanks for making this video! I learned a lot!

  • @StevenGalway-m4d
    @StevenGalway-m4d 2 месяца назад

    Land of confusion.

  • @SarahToddHammer
    @SarahToddHammer 2 месяца назад

    So thrilled to be a part of this fantastic kick off to Disability Pride Month! ❤️

  • @jeffbrooks3832
    @jeffbrooks3832 2 месяца назад

    As a cis gender biological male gynosexual I am so happy to see people in my LGBTQIA2S+ community recognizing that the plus sign is for inclusion. So happy to be apart of my LGBTQIA2S+ community! So happy for inclusion and for being seen 🥰

  • @Rob-xb8xh
    @Rob-xb8xh 2 месяца назад

    We celebrate white history July... And I'm black so stop the racial divide 😂

  • @takahiro7383
    @takahiro7383 2 месяца назад

    Stop changing the gender politically bc you can’t change it biologically.

  • @lisagrina9591
    @lisagrina9591 2 месяца назад

    Can rhe woman speak without trying to sound like she's seducing someone this is becomingridiculous

  • @fartexplosion4480
    @fartexplosion4480 2 месяца назад

    Invented in 1990 out of thin air by a few gay Native Americans to skirt around anti-gay laws at the time. It's not a thing and we shouldn't accept it. Stop trying to fight biology. You can't do it yet.

  • @janhamer7933
    @janhamer7933 2 месяца назад

    satan. the father of all lies

  • @robertrichardson9923
    @robertrichardson9923 2 месяца назад

    You realize all this phyco babble was and is designed by the communists to DESTROY the west including all your Tribal history and culture right? The term wasn't used until 1990, but kids don't realize the communists have had our country by the balls since the 1960's when we started accepting leftism. In the 80's, a KGB defector explained to the U.S. the KGB only spends 15% of it's budget on espionage and the other 85% is spent on "Subversion" in the West which translates to brainwashing. I'm guessing back in the days when Native American's like myself were living before modern times, if a boy didn't want to hunt and wanted to stay home and cook and make beads with the wemon, and also wanted to take one of the tribes strong men for himself, he was most likely killed by the tribe, same thing for a woman that didnt want to cook with the girls and didn't want to put out for a strong man in the tribe. You all realize just when you think you've achieved this "Socialist Utopia" the hardcore communists are gonna take over and kill all the weak socialists and YOU WILL produce for the state, none of this "I wanna do my own thing" communists think that's nonsense. It's WORK, WORK, WORK, when you can't afford to live you will once again protest the government asking why? The communist government will curse you and say "How dare you complain!!! Everyone around you can't afford to live...you should thank us for making all the classes equal!!" You will all be equally poor, equally starving, equally barely to live.

  • @ChadtheHammer
    @ChadtheHammer 2 месяца назад

    I just see a bunch of narcissistic knuckle-draggers trying to get others to pay attention to them.