Travelling While Black, with Nanjala Nyabola and Yousra Elbagir

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🗓️ 27 November 2020

⏱️ 60 minutes

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At this point in history we are witnessing the highest levels of migration on record. About 258 million people, or one in every 30, were living outside their country of birth in 2017. But whatever an individual’s reason for travel the experience tends to vary greatly depending on the colour of the traveller’s skin. In November 2020, writer and political analyst Nanjala Nyabola came to Intelligence Squared to discuss her new book 'Travelling While Black' and offer thoughtful and original reflections on migration, race and identity from an African woman abroad. She will speak of her experiences exploring the world, from working with migrants crossing the Mediterranean to confronting how tourism is often exclusively designed for white people. Drawing from her experiences in places including Nepal, Botswana, Sicily, Haiti, New York and Nairobi, Nyabola asks tough questions and offers surprising, shocking and sometimes funny answers. The event was hosted by award-winning journalist Yousra Elbagir. To find out more about the book click here: https://amzn.to/33qj6XM Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/intelligencesquared. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hey Intelligence Square listeners, producer Fayy Adobeitha here.
0:04.0	I just wanted to let you know about our first Intelligence Squared collection, Black History and Culture.
0:10.0	We're revisiting some of our favorite live events and podcasts from the past 20 years, showcasing
0:16.3	great creators and thinkers, including the co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement,
0:21.4	Alicia Garza, poet and activist Benjamin Zephania, and playwright, novelist,
0:27.0	critic and broadcaster Bonnie Greer.
0:30.1	We also delve into debates such as, should the West pay reparations for slavery and hip-hop versus
0:36.0	Shakespeare. Just search, Intelligence Squared, Black History and Culture wherever you get your podcasts.
0:43.0	So you've arrived.
0:45.0	You head to the brasserie, then the terrace.
0:48.0	Cocktail?
0:49.0	Don't mind if I do.
0:51.0	You raise your glass to another guest because you both know the holidays just beginning.
0:57.0	And you're only in Terminal 3.
1:01.0	Welcome to Virgin Atlantic's unique upper-class clubhouse experience where you feel like you've arrived before you've taken off.
1:10.0	Virgin Atlantic, see the world differently.
1:13.2	Hello podcast listeners, I'm Connor and welcome to this week's episode of Intelligence Squared.
1:17.4	Today we're joined by Nanjala NiaBola, author of the new book Traveling While Black,
1:21.8	Essays inspired by life on the move.
1:23.8	And in conversation with the award-winning journalist Yusera Elbager,
1:27.0	they explored what travel and migration tell us about race, identity, politics and culture.
1:32.4	It's a really fascinating conversation and if you do enjoy it,
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