AFRICAN TOWNS UNDER WATER

The history of flooding African-majority towns in the United States is a deeply troubling and often overlooked chapter in our people's struggle. African communities have disproportionately borne the brunt of environmental injustices because of discriminatory practices embedded in settler-colonial policies, as well as urban planning and development policies. This has perpetuated systemic inequalities, as our communities—thanks to the imperialist agenda—often lack resources and political power to resist or mitigate the effects.

In this clip, comedian Amber Ruffin, host of 'The Amber Ruffin Show,' tries to bring humour to the sad reality of 'development-induced displacement.'