Dr. Brian Culp: How Spatial Injustice Relates to African Americans

#043: What does spatiality mean for you as a black person? It is important to educate yourself with African American history to understand spatial injustice and how it is still used to oppress us today.

In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Dr. Brian Culp, the assistant chair of the Department of Health Promotion and Physical Education, and professor of health and physical education at Kennesaw State University. His current research interests are biopolitics, leadership, archetypes, community physical activity, kinesiology, and spatial injustice. Dr. Culp has written and published many peer-reviewed journals and book chapters and received several significant awards and distinctions. He talks about the meaning of spatiality and the African American history that has been suppressed from us.

Listen in to learn about some pieces that are involved in the issues of space, movement, and power in America. You will also learn the importance of African Americans advocating for more representation in things other than entertainment.

“You got to know where you’ve been in order to know where you’re going to go.”- Brian [38:02]

What you will learn in this episode:

· [2:34] Brian describes his childhood and education background and his experience with social injustice growing up.

· [8:14] The meaning of spatiality and its relation to black people in America.

· [15:04] Understanding the concept of targeting black people with voter restriction.

· [22:16] He explains the three people that represent our past, present, and future as African Americans.

· [30:26] Why African Americans need more representation in curriculum and things that don’t necessarily involve entertainment.

· [34:08] The importance of understanding that racism still exists, just hidden.

· [35:44] How to bring change by teaching financial education and historically zoning some communities.

Relevant Links:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briculp/