Part 11/17:
Intersecting Struggles: Race, Class, and Imperialism
The conversation critically examines America’s history of settler colonialism, slavery, and racial hierarchy. The “original sin,” the relentless conquest and domination of indigenous peoples and Africans, underpins American identity. Despite some democratic ideals, systemic violence—genocide, slavery, segregation—remains foundational. The speaker emphasizes the importance of recognizing the humanity of indigenous, Black, and oppressed peoples everywhere.