Trauma in Black Bodies
Resmaa Menakem discusses the deep-rooted trauma in black bodies, born not only from the actions of white people but also from the history of trauma that white people have inflicted on themselves and each other. He highlights the brutalization endured during the Dark Ages and how it set the stage for the mistreatment of poor white people in America. This conversation sheds light on the embodiment of race and the need for white people to confront and address this specific form of trauma.In this clip
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How does trauma shape us as discussed in the episode Resmaa Menakem — ‘Notice the Rage; Notice the Silence’ and the clip Trauma in Black Bodies?
How does trauma shape us as discussed in the episode Why We're All Suffering from Racial Trauma (Even White People) -- and How to Handle It | Resmaa Menakem and the clip Unlocking Historical Trauma?