Black Nationalist on Race, Hip Hop, and Culture - Fight Back Ep. 47

Fight Back with Jake Shields

Ayo Kimathi stopped by the Las Vegas studio to discuss his views on race, Malcolm X, Black identity, the feminization of Black men, interracial relationships, hip hop culture, and much more.

Ayo Kimathi is an American Black nationalist, author, and international lecturer. He spent his early life in Southeast Washington, D.C., where he became interested in Black history and racial politics.

00:00 Introduction

00:44 Perspectives on Race and Survival

03:46 Race Mixing and Cultural Identity

07:41 Impact of Hip Hop on Black Culture

13:57 The N-Word and Self-Respect

27:09 Systemic Issues and Family Destruction

35:11 Historical Context and Black Leaders

38:16 Malcolm X and the Garvey Movement

41:03 Systemic Racism and White Supremacy

46:33 Fighters and the Importance of Fighting Back

49:14 Black Identity and Self-Respect

50:32 Interracial Relationships and Cultural Identity

58:59 The Feminization of Black Men

01:00:54 The Role of Jews in Historical Racism

01:11:25 9/11 Conspiracy Theories

01:15:21 The Patriot Act and Its Implications

01:19:54 COVID-19 as a Bioweapon

01:26:18 Haitian Political Struggles

01:35:29 Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy

01:38:53 Jewish Influence in Civil Rights Movements

01:41:47 Call to Action and Wrap Up