Today, we interview Akilah Cadet, founder and CEO of Change Cadet, to discuss her debut essay collection White Supremacy Is All Around — a powerful narrative examining what actually changed (and what didn’t) after the so-called “summer of allyship.”
Dr. Cadet breaks down how white supremacy isn’t just extremism — it’s a system this country worships, protects, and normalizes through the white male patriarchy. That system didn’t fail — it worked exactly as designed. And it’s the same system that elevated Donald Trump.
We talk honestly about:
Why allyship faded when it became uncomfortable
How white supremacy disguises itself as “normal,” “law & order,” and “tradition”
Why symbolic progress means nothing without structural change
What it actually takes to dismantle white supremacy — not just talk about it
This conversation isn’t performative. It’s about accountability, action, and refusing to protect a system built on exclusion.
If you’re serious about justice, equality, and confronting power — this episode is required viewing.
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