In this episode of Queer Talker, host Ben Cicchetti sits down with Blair Imani—historian, educator, author, and creator of Smarter in Seconds—to explore her remarkable journey as a Black, queer, Muslim woman navigating identity, visibility, and activism in today’s world.
Blair shares how her early experiences shaped her deep sense of purpose, how discovering intersectionality changed everything, and why authenticity—online and offline—is the key to her voice and platform. She reflects on moments of erasure, finding community, and the personal cost of being visible in a time of increasing political hostility.
She also dives into the evolution of Smarter in Seconds, the power of reclaiming terms like “woke” and “DEI,” and how education, storytelling, and joy can be acts of resistance.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about intersectionality, representation, and the ongoing fight to ensure every queer person is seen, celebrated, and safe.
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