Power and Resistance in a gaslit nation | Kelechi Okafor

“If you want fascism to rise, you have to convince white working-class people that their suffering isn’t caused by the elite who strip them of resources — it’s because Black and brown people are here. Muslims are here. Don’t you know?” In this eye-opening episode of The Tea with Myriam François, we sit down with multi-award-winning powerhouse Kelechi Okafor and expose the uncomfortable truths the British establishment doesn’t want to confront — from the strategic use of anti-Black propaganda to distract from class warfare, to the growing surveillance state targeting working-class and racialised communities. From the vilification of Diane Abbott to the state’s embrace of surveillance and Britain’s refusal to reckon with slavery reparations, we connect the dots between racism, authoritarianism, and the illusion of inclusion. In this episode, we unpack: 🚨 Diane Abbott & the politics of silencing Black women 🚨 Britain’s refusal to pay reparations (and who did get paid) 🚨 Surveillance tech, the “Brit Card” & the creep of fascism 🚨 The class con driving division in the UK 🚨 What it takes to build real resistance & trust This isn't just about racism. It’s about how the power protects itself — and how we can fight back. 🎧 Subscribe and listen wherever you get your podcasts:    / @thetea_network   💬 Join the conversation — we need it now more than ever. #TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #KelechiOkafor #DianeAbbott #AntiBlackRacism #UKPolitics #SurveillanceState #ReparationsNow #Fascism #WhiteSupremacy #BritainRacism #SolidarityNotSilence #BlackVoicesMatter #TrustEachOther AUDIO CREDITS Presenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam François Guest: Kelechi Okafor Senior producer: Sara Farolfi Producer: Nadège Bizimungu Assistant producer: Poppy Jacobs Video Editor: Peter Zacaroli An MPWR Productions show. 🎥 Click to watch. Subscribe for new episodes ❤️ Support independent journalism that tells hard truths. https://www.patreon.com/TheTeawithMyr... Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the guest(s) on The Tea YouTube series and podcast are their own and do not reflect those of MPWR Productions or its licensees. The appearance of this YouTube programme and podcast on social media platforms does not imply endorsement by MPWR Productions. MPWR Productions disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use of the podcast and its recordings to the fullest extent permissible by law. This video is intended for informational and commentary purposes only and reflects the personal opinions of the guest and creators. The inclusion of public figures or journalists is based on publicly available information and does not imply guilt or wrongdoing. The views in this video do not establish a professional relationship with viewers and do not constitute legal, professional, or personal advice. Viewer discretion is advised.