Miscellaneous
In this episode, Professor Ledewitz talks race with author Damon Young. Young, one of the founders of VerySmartBrothas.com and the author of “What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Blacker” shares his doubts about Dr. King’s idea. With his usual humor and insight, Young challenges the idea that the arc of the moral universe bends toward justice. From why white audiences love famous black people but can still be racist at heart to how he tackles the challenge of socializing with Trump supporters, Ledewitz and Young have a frank discussion of class, race and politics. Young’s latest piece was an Op-Ed in the Sunday, December 1, 2019 edition of The New York Times, “In Defense of Woke.”