<description>&lt;p&gt;As DEI programs are stripped away and historical narratives are rewritten, what’s really happening to Black communities? In this episode, we dive into the quiet yet deliberate erasure of Blackness in America, the myth of meritocracy, and why economic and political solidarity are more crucial than ever. Hosts Our hosts &lt;a href="https://www.ifeomasinachi.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"&gt;Ifeoma Ike&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="https://www.iamkellyburton.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"&gt;Kelly Burton&lt;/a&gt; break down the systemic forces at play and ask the critical question: If Black people have always led the movement, who will lead the next rebellion?&lt;/p&gt;</description>

From Chains to Links

Kelly Burton & Ifeoma Ike

Meritocracy Is A Lie | The Truth About Black Excellence

MAR 5, 202517 MIN
From Chains to Links

Meritocracy Is A Lie | The Truth About Black Excellence

MAR 5, 202517 MIN

Description

<p>As DEI programs are stripped away and historical narratives are rewritten, what’s really happening to Black communities? In this episode, we dive into the quiet yet deliberate erasure of Blackness in America, the myth of meritocracy, and why economic and political solidarity are more crucial than ever. Hosts Our hosts <a href="https://www.ifeomasinachi.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Ifeoma Ike</a> and <a href="https://www.iamkellyburton.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Kelly Burton</a> break down the systemic forces at play and ask the critical question: If Black people have always led the movement, who will lead the next rebellion?</p>