Finding the North Star

Krista Savage-White•podcasters.spotify.com

Inspired by the star that was a symbol of freedom for slaves, Finding the North Star revolves around the exploration of Krista Savage-White’s African-American identity. While on that journey, she speaks on topics involving race, history, culture and contemporary issues about Black Americans and the Black diaspora. Through speaking about those subjects, Krista seeks to educate herself, others, and ultimately find the north star.

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4. Is Black History Month Really for Black People?

Black History Month was created to highlight the societal contributions of Black people, but is the month really about honoring Black people or is it an excuse for non-Black people to be performative? In this episode, Krista speaks about the history of Black History Month, including its commemoration in Canada, the UK, and Germany. She takes into account the praise and criticism for Black History Month, while at the same formulating an argument about what Black History Month should really be abo...

Nov 13, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 4

8. Slavery Reparations: What Would Be Beneficial?

For the past few years, there has been a debate on whether descendants of slaves should be granted reparations. The ideal scenario would be to have free access to everything, but is that a realistic solution? In this episode, Krista takes off her rose-colored glasses and examines arguments for and against slavery reparations. While on that touchy subject, she talks about what feasible solution world work for reparations, if any, and concerns about reparations that exist on both sides of the argu...

Nov 13, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 8

5. The Miseducation of a Wannabe Activist

For centuries, Black people have been jailed, harassed, and killed for standing up for their humanity. Now in the age of computers, smartphones, and social media, people can speak out about causes from the comfort of their own homes. It sounds good in theory, but how useful is it when people risk their lives every day to fight for causes they care about? In this episode, Krista speaks about the history of BLM, the 2020 Great Awakening and how it made many White people and non-Black POC pay close...

Nov 13, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 5

7. Let's Walk Through Black Wall Street

Tulsa, Oklahoma houses Greenwood District, better known as Black Wall Street. Black Wall Street was one of the most powerful Black neighborhoods in the U.S. That is, until White Tulsans decided to destroy it out of rage. In this episode, Krista and her listeners will walk through Black Wall Street, exploring the history of how Greenwood District became Black Wall Street. Plus, she speaks on the Tulsa Race Massacre, its effects, and how meritocracy is a myth perpetuated to ignore the struggles of...

Nov 13, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 7

1. Newsflash: Black People Are Not a Monolith

From behavior to individual worldviews, the media has generalized Black people as one and the same. However, differences in family history, upbringing, and environment highlight the distinctions among what the U.S. categorizes as “Black.” The series premiere of “Finding the North Star” will pinpoint some of the generalized viewpoints White people have on Black people and how the “Black” label masks the differences between Africans, African-Americans, Afro-Latinos, half-Black people, Afro-Caribbe...

Nov 13, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 1

3. Let's Talk Misogynoir: Misogyny Against Black Women

Misogynoir is a term coined by Moya Bailey that combines the word “misogyny” and the French word for black, “noir.” While there is no denying that misogyny exists, it does not affect all women in the same way. Episode 3 will cover how misogynoir is different from misogyny towards White women and the ways that people participate in it knowingly and unknowingly. As even Black people can participate in misogynoir, its existence the hip-hop world and its presence in the Black community will be exami...

Nov 13, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 3

6. The Gentrification of Black Lives Matter

During the Civil Rights Movement, White people rallying against racism was crucial for the advancement of Black rights, but what role(s) should White people play in activism? Have White people gentrified movements like Black Lives Matter? In this episode, Krista speaks on the effects of White people at BLM protests, performative activism, and what White people can do to support Black causes. She will also speak on the effects of circulating graphic videos and images and racial fatigue, as well a...

Nov 13, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 6

2. Light Skin Privilege? Colorism in America

There are all sorts of privileges out there: White privilege, Male privilege, Heterosexual privilege, the list goes on. But there is another privilege that doesn’t always get talked about: light skinned privilege. Colonialism has perpetuated the idea that light skin and Eurocentric features such as a thin nose and a slim body are the most beautiful features. In the follow up to the series premiere, Krista speaks about colorism, how it affects people from all races, and the behaviors that continu...

Nov 13, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 2