Ep 19: Black Folks Weren't Born to Fight: Interrupting the Myth of Inherent Activism
Podcast: Interrupting Business As UsualPublished On: Mon May 12 2025
Description: In this episode of Interrupting Everything Nikki reintroduces herself as an artist, driven to anti-racism and anti-oppression work by a desire to shape the world that shapes her art. She teaches how to weave activism into art and everyday life and how the two are inextricably linked. In this episode you'll learn: How the burden placed on Black people to end racial injustice is a byproduct of the comodification of Black bodies and the consumption of Blackness. Various areas in everyone's lives where the skill of activism can be applied Your role in activism and the impact of oppression on your life with the aid of a set of special prompts Join Nikki as she shares her journey from artist to activist, offering practical steps for those hesitant to embrace activism. Whether you're an aspiring accomplice or a seasoned activist, this episode provides the tools and inspiration needed to contribute meaningfully to collective liberation. Take the Activist Archetype Quiz. TAP HERE to unlock your unique Activist Archetype and get detailed action steps delivered right to your inbox. Special thanks to Def Sound for providing the theme for Interrupting Everything. Where do we go from here? To learn more about what you heard on the podcast today, visit nikkiblak.com. TAP HERE to work privately with Nikki TAP HERE to subscribe to the free weekly email series Resourcing a Revolution for more exclusive content Follow Nikki on IG: @nikkiblak
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