“Black” has historically been seen as a monolithic category in the US. However, Black immigrant groups as well as African Americans whose ancestors were enslaved on these shores have rightfully insisted on the country’s recognition of their distinct historical and cultural identities. With Haitians currently being targeted by racist lies; with Kamala Harris’s “Blackness” being debated; and with the very concept of Blackness and Black humanity being dissected, what does the question “Who is Black?” mean for solidarity and for keeping all our communities safe in an anti-Black society?

This discussion, moderated by BRJA's Erica Taylor, PhD, featured panelists Shawn Bediako, PhD, Brother Merrick Moses, and Wendy Shaia, EdD.