EP15. Race and Identity | How do we face our demons? w/ Hatim El Tayeb 🇸🇩🇪🇬🇿🇦

What happens when we excavate our race/identities and the demons that they carry?

Hatim El Tayeb, CEO and Ex-Dean of the African Leadership Academy, tackles his identities as a Sudanese who grew up in Oman and Egypt, studied in Boston and now living in South Africa.

We’ll cover our journey in uncovering out identities, and reflect back on our relationship in high school and how far we have come on these topics.

We quickly realize that opening up some of these old conversations is a major opportunity to own up to our ignorance, and celebrate what we have learned about ourselves since.

What You'll Learn:

• How cultural displacement and being an "outsider" shapes our understanding of self
• The nuanced relationship between race, nationality, and privilege in different cultural contexts
• Why excavating our identities rather than ignoring them leads to personal growth
• How friendship can provide safe spaces for difficult conversations about race
• The importance of examining intentions behind words when discussing sensitive topics
• Why reading fiction builds compassion and emotional intelligence

Guest Bio:

Hatim El Tayeb is the CEO of the African Leadership Academy, a prestigious pan-African institution developing the next generation of African leaders. Originally from Sudan, Hatim grew up in various countries including Kuwait, Oman, and Egypt before studying at Harvard University. His unique perspective on identity and belonging comes from navigating multiple cultures throughout his life.

Resources Mentioned:

• The History Behind Sudan's Identity Crisis | An article exploring the complex racial dynamics in Sudan
• How reading fiction can make you a better person | Research on how fiction builds empathy and compassion
• African Leadership Academy | The institution where Hatim serves as CEO

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