How to Turn a Slur Into a Symbol (Simon Tam)

from Hard Knox with Amanda Knox · host Knox Robinson Productions

Simon Tam shares how naming his band “The Slants” launched him into a decade-long legal battle over identity, free speech, and what it means to reclaim power. He and Amanda explore why owning the narrative is a form of resistance and what happens when activism becomes art—and vice versa. Reach out to us at ⁠⁠www.amandaknox.com⁠ ⁠or ⁠⁠amandaknox.substack.com⁠ X: @amandaknox IG: @amamaknox Bluesky: @⁠⁠amandaknox.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Free: My Search for Meaning⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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