How Media Shapes Anti-Blackness (Part 1): A Conversation on History, Power, and Liberation

Summary Recorded after the inaugural 2023 BLACK conference, Shawn and Graham reconnect with Lyndsey Beutin as part of this two-part series reflecting on how to build spaces to discuss the legacy of anti-Black racism, media, and liberation. Lyndsey, a scholar of media studies and African diaspora studies, explains her research on the racial politics of communication and anti-trafficking campaigns. The conversation shifts through historical examples of anti-black racism in the media, and addresses Canada’s branding, missionary/humanitarian harms, marketing tropes and DEI backlash. Key Topics Trafficking in Anti-Blackness Framework Historical Context & Data Visual Culture & Media Representation White Fragility & Solidarity Allyship vs. Accompliceship Credits Hosted by Shawn Smith and Graham Nickerson Produced by Loyalist Connections Creative Society (LCCS) Special thanks to Lyndsey Beutin Connect With Us Follow the Loyalist Connections Podcast on Instagram @LoyalistConnectionPodcast for updates and behind-the-scenes content. Listen, like, follow, and share on your favourite platforms Resources Black Loyalist Heritage Centre Trafficking in Antiblackness: Modern-Day Slavery, White Indemnity, and Racial Justise