Who’s Telling the Story? (Episode 58)

History is often presented to us as a concrete fact — correct and non-negotiable. In school we are quizzed on dates and names, and taught that the stories in our textbooks depict the world exactly as it was before our time. However, this week on the show Shaunna and Lisa remind us that is often the predominant identity, or the “hero” (i.e. white, male) that is the author of the stories that are accepted as historical fact. They tell the story the way that they want to tell it. But this does not tell the complete story. Underrepresented groups and oppressed voices don’t get their stories told in our mainstream view of history. This is true in a general historical context, and also in the sporting context too. To get a full, 360 degree view of history it is important that we go out and ask more questions of everyone. Usually, we hear language like “revisionist history” but Shaunna and Lisa suggest that this approach is a farce. Instead — we are telling a more complete history, especially from those who have been systematically excluded.

Remember, voices are not silenced. Instead, there are entire systems that are not listening, reporting, or sharing those voices. It’s up to us to make sure that all are heard.

Shaunna and Lisa are also introducing a new segment this week called “Hell Yeah, or Hell Nahhh!” If you have companies or organizations that you would like to give a “Hell Yeah” or a “Hell Nah” to, send us an email or voice memo to info@unphasedpodcast.com

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