Title: Episode 34 Stories of Revolution: Unveiling the Struggle with Haki Kweli Shakur

Recorded on: Wednesday, November 15th, 2023, at 10 am Alaska Time

Host: Christian Ace Stettler, with student co-host David Shelton

In this profound and extended episode of The Critical Social Worker: A Revolutionary Storytelling Podcast, host Christian Ace Stettler and co-host David Shelton engaged in an in-depth conversation with Haki Kweli Shakur. This episode proved to be a deep dive into topics of revolutionary import, covering areas from the ongoing genocide in Gaza to the systemic issue of anti-Blackness within social work.

Episode Highlights:

Genocide in Gaza: The episode took a deep and critical look at the current situation in Gaza, exploring the complexities and human impact of the ongoing conflict. Haki's perspective provided a unique lens through which to understand the broader implications of this geopolitical crisis.

Anti-Blackness in Social Work: A critical discussion unfolded about the prevalence of anti-Blackness within the field of social work. The dialogue touched on how systemic racism shapes social work practices and the urgent need for transformative change in the profession.

Political Prisoners: The conversation shifted to a heartfelt discussion on the lives and struggles of several political prisoners. Special focus was given to Dr. Mutulu Shakur, Assata Shakur, Delbert Africa, and the MOVE 9, as well as Leonard Peltier and H. Rap Brown (also known as Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin). Their stories illuminated the broader issues of racial injustice and the criminal justice system.

Other Revolutionary Topics: The episode didn’t shy away from exploring various other revolutionary subjects, providing a comprehensive overview of struggles and resistances in different contexts.

The episode was not only the longest in the series but also one of the most intense and enlightening. The depth of the conversation and the range of topics covered provided listeners with a comprehensive understanding of current revolutionary movements and the critical issues at their cores.

As always, the goal of The Critical Social Worker podcast is to foster critical dialogue, empathy, and understanding. This episode with Haki Kweli Shakur undoubtedly pushed the boundaries of these objectives, offering listeners a transformative experience and deeper insights into revolutionary struggles and resistance.

Listeners can catch this episode and others on their favorite podcast platforms and stay engaged with the ongoing conversation by following the UAF Social Work page on Facebook and @aconsciousparty on Instagram. Join us in this journey of understanding and change, one story at a time.