Black Nationalist on Race, Hip Hop, and Culture - Fight Back Ep. 47

Ayo Kimathi stopped by the Las Vegas studio to discuss his views on race, Malcolm X, Black identity, the feminization of Black men, interracial relationships, hip hop culture, and much more.

Ayo Kimathi is an American Black nationalist, author, and international lecturer. He spent his early life in Southeast Washington, D.C., where he became interested in Black history and racial politics. 

00:00 Introduction
00:44 Perspectives on Race and Survival
03:46 Race Mixing and Cultural Identity
07:41 Impact of Hip Hop on Black Culture
13:57 The N-Word and Self-Respect
27:09 Systemic Issues and Family Destruction
35:11 Historical Context and Black Leaders
38:16 Malcolm X and the Garvey Movement
41:03 Systemic Racism and White Supremacy
46:33 Fighters and the Importance of Fighting Back
49:14 Black Identity and Self-Respect
50:32 Interracial Relationships and Cultural Identity
58:59 The Feminization of Black Men
01:00:54 The Role of Jews in Historical Racism
01:11:25 9/11 Conspiracy Theories
01:15:21 The Patriot Act and Its Implications
01:19:54 COVID-19 as a Bioweapon
01:26:18 Haitian Political Struggles
01:35:29 Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy
01:38:53 Jewish Influence in Civil Rights Movements
01:41:47 Call to Action and Wrap Up