58. The Eras of Racism

REPRESENTED with Annie Gichuru

Later this week on March 21st is not only my birthday, but also the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. It's a day that calls on all of us to reckon with racism, because racism is not something in the past, it's alive and evolving today.

In this episode, I take you on a journey through the Eras of Racism. From the Transatlantic Slave Trade right up to today’s world of AI bias.

Here’s what you’ll take away from this episode:

🎙 What racism really is beyond individual prejudice, as a global system built to uphold power.

🎙 The motivation for racism and how it was constructed to justify slavery, colonisation, and exploitation.

🎙 Why March 21 matters, and the tragic event that led to this global day of reflection.

🎙 How racism has shapeshifted across history from overt violence to sophisticated systems, including the AI tools we use in business today.

🎙 And most importantly what role we can play as online business owners to stop perpetuating racism and take meaningful action.

This episode is about understanding the history that brought us here and asking:
What are you going to do differently?

If you’ve ever wondered how to build an online business that doesn’t just talk about diversity but actively works to dismantle exclusion, this episode is for you.

And if you're ready to take that next step, I’m also sharing more about REPRESENTED, my 10-week program that helps online business owners create businesses rooted in integrity, equity, and deep humanity because AI is reshaping the world, but whether it will be inclusive depends on us.

Links
Episode 52 with Marie Beecham

Episode 54 with Christelle Mombo-Zigah

Ruha Benjamin Book - Race After Technology

Free Live Webinar on 19th March. Secure Your Spot 👉🏾 Creating an Inclusive AI Strategy For Your Business

I'd love to invite you to dive deeper into racial inclusion work by joining me for the next round of my 10 week online program REPRESENTED. Check out all the details and join the waitlist 👉🏾 https://anniegichuru.com/represented
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