Jaded by History: Kahlil Greene on Gun Culture, Censorship & Anti-Intellectualism

What happens when staying curious becomes a radical act? This week on JADED, Jade sits down with "Gen Z Historian" and digital educator Kahlil Greene to discuss the dangerous rise of anti-intellectualism and the weaponization of history.The two dive into Kahlil’s viral experience being escorted out of a Forbes conference after an intervention for gun violence prevention. From the racialized origins of American gun culture and the dangers of the "thoughts and prayers" cycle that blocks real change, to the importance of Black-Indigenous solidarity, Kahlil shares how he’s using digital education to combat censorship and reclaim the narrative.Follow @JadeBegay on Instagram and @IndigenousHouse across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook to keep up with JADED and other exciting content. Follow @JadeBegay on Instagram and @IndigenousHouse across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook to keep up with JADED and other exciting content.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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