For the first time in #WUWReine history we recorded a podcast episode with a live audience. A podcastshow about politics and how people of the black community (in Belgium) are instrumentalised by political parties, right before the elections. Is the interest genuine or is this another case of tokenism? And how can black people participate in politics without falling prey to these practices? Watch the full episode to find out what has been said on the matter. ⚠️ Comments should at all times be respectful. There's a zero-tolerance policy for ignorant and unconstructive opinions. Don't cry if your account is blocked and your comment deleted. 00:00 - 00:34 Intro 00:35 - 08:34 ABC of Belgian politics 08:35 - 23:12 Experiences in politics with Aïssatou Cissé 23:44 - 25:34 What is tokenism? 25:35 - 27:08 Is it black politicians’ duty to keep issues, that matter to the black community, on the agenda? 27:06 - 28:12 Why aren’t we able to unite as a community? 28:20 - 31:45 Is the color of our skin enough to rally around? 31:46 - 38:34 Is it really complicated to unite or are we just making it hard on ourselves? 38:35 - 38:50 The problem is that we’re too concerned with obeying the party line. 38:53 - 40:55 How to combine our multilayered identity and daily struggles with the cause? 40:57 - 41:58 The theory of the 1 or 2 (essay by Ish Ait Hamou) 42:22 - 44:34 We need more conversations between the different African communities. 44:35 - 46:00 Work on your own identity first, so you can uplift others. 47:40 - 51:37 Is the formation of a black centered political party the answer? 53:20 - 54:34 Do we have the luxury to dwell on black people’s multilayeredness? 55:08 - 1:01:40 Are certain political parties, by default, a hindrance to the progress of the black community? 1:05:55 - 1:06:48 The desire to act for the black community should be visible way before the elections and political campaigns. 1:07:10 - 1:09:05 The Moroccan community is highly represented in different political parties in Belgium. 1:10:44 - 1:11:41 Outro Credits: 🎥 Video, edits, subtitles (Dutch & French): Momentum Consulting - https://www.momentumconsulting.be/ser... 🎨 Original #WUWReine - logo: Anne-Sophie Chioma Opara -   / helloimanso   🎼 #WUWReine - beat: Zeity Gomes -   / zeitygomes