No one should be told they can’t contribute to a topic or discussion because of their race, gender or social status. No one should be shut down and no one’s opinion should be dismissed.

This work is all about challenging the main narratives about race and culture and bringing new perspectives to the table.

Browse the podcasts and videos below.

Is European Intervention The Only Possible Reason For African Underdevelopment? Pt 1

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Are there any other reasons that come to mind?

Dive into today’s episode of the thought-provoking series “How Africans Underdeveloped Africa.”

Disclaimer: The goal of this series is to look into topics that are rarely discussed in mainstream circles, as they are more concerned with keeping certain narratives alive. The goal isn’t to provoke a reaction or minimise specific historical events. This disclaimer is provided not out of fear or reluctance to speak the truth, but to allow as many people as possible to freely engage in this topic without feeling as if they are betraying their own core beliefs.

 

Be social and share this episode. You are free to connect with me on social media at @itsadakpala

You can also send me an email with your concerns, queries, or questions at differentvoicex@gmail.com

How Africans Underdeveloped Africa

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Few People Deny That The Western World’s Continued Exploitation Of African Resources Is Wreaking Economic Havoc On The Continent.

Is There, However, Another Side To The Story? This Is The Question That This New Series Seeks To Explore.

Read the full article that this series is based on here; https://hauda.org

S2 E6: Reverse Racism

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“Racism is an evil; and evil does not need systemic power to be able to manifest itself”

Hope you find value in this episode.

You can find full the transcript to this episode on my patreon – www.patreon.com/adaakpala, there are some other cool things there too!

Connect with me on social media – @itsadaakpala
Speak soon x

S2 E5: Being Black III – The Community & Groupthink

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Many black people are more concerned about the black thing to do, rather than the right thing to do.

In this episode, I discuss how groupthink stifles growth and limits people’s ability to think authentically.

I’ve spoken with hundreds of black people, and they all say the same thing: groupthink and gatekeeping from the “black community” has had a greater negative impact on them than racism. This, however, is a topic that isn’t widely discussed.

But the thing is, we cannot go through life living by the expectations of others, especially if they are strangers. People do not owe each other any allegiance simply because they have the same skin colour or belong to the same racial identity group. It’s ridiculous!

Hope you find value in this episode.

You can find full the transcript to this episode on my patreon – www.patreon.com/adaakpala, there are some other cool things there too!

Connect with me on social media – @itsadaakpala
Speak soon x

S2 E4: Being Black II – “Internal Racism”

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Here I open up about when I was bullied in secondary school by another black boy; and he bullied me because I was black. It was rather odd. I also explain how it marked me and contributes to the mindset I have today.

I also answer your questions! Today’s question is in relation to the possibility of being offended on behalf of others.

If you have a question you want answered on an episode, please send it to differentvoicex@gmail.com.

You can support this work by becoming a Patron today! https://www.patreon.com/adaakpala.

Connect with me, let’s have a conversation. @itsadaakpala

S2 E3: Being Black I

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There have been many instances where I have been told that I was somehow not “black enough”, so I want to explore what it means to be black, and what it meant to me.

From series: Thoughts of a self hating black woman.

The aim of the series is to share some of my thoughts and experiences that have often caused me to be labeled as a self hating black woman.

You can support this show on Patreon – www.patreon.com/adaakpala

You can share your thoughts, ask questions or leave your feedback by connecting with me on social media.

@itsadaakpala

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