Weird Science

Summary

Nicola Graham uses a metaphorical "weird science" approach to discuss antiracism, likening it to an antibody fighting the disease of racism in society, and shares her journey of becoming an antiracist through her series "The Antiracist White Chick."

Abstract

In the article "Weird Science," Nicola Graham draws a parallel between biological antibodies and antiracism, suggesting that antiracism acts as a corrective force within the "HUMANITY BODY" to neutralize the toxic effects of racism, which she equates to an antigen. Through her series "The Antiracist White Chick," specifically in Episode Two, Graham explores this concept and invites readers to engage in a metaphorical game of social biology. She emphasizes the importance of collective action against racism, which she describes as a destructive cancer affecting society. Graham, an actress, comedian, and content creator based in Los Angeles, has shifted her creative focus to social justice advocacy following the death of George Floyd. Her work now aims to educate and open dialogues on racism, with plans to develop a comedy pilot that addresses the subject in a way that is accessible to a wider audience.

Opinions

Nicola Graham views antiracism as a necessary biological response to combat racism, akin to how antibodies combat antigens in the human body.
She believes that science can play a role in societal improvement, particularly in the fight against racism.
Graham suggests that racism is a disease, specifically referring to it as a "cancer," indicating its pervasive and destructive nature within society.
Her personal journey of learning about antiracism began with self-reflection on her own past actions and inactions, leading to a significant shift in her creative work.
Graham's approach to discussing racism involves using comedy as a tool to engage and educate, planning to create a comedy pilot with the intention of demystifying racism for white audiences.
She encourages collective participation in addressing and attacking the issue of racism, framing it as a shared responsibility to heal the "DIS-EASE" of our country and world.

The Antiracist White Chick: Episode Two

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As I am learning more about antiracism, I began thinking of other words that start with ANTI…which lead me down a biological rabbit hole into a fun game of Weird Science.

An antibody is used by the immune system to identify and neutralize foreign objects, such as antigens, in the human body. In this episode, I explore how antiracism is the antibody for the HUMANITY BODY — fighting the toxic and imbalanced antigen of racism.

Come play this strange social biology game with me so we can all come together and attack the DIS-EASE of our country and world — the destructive cancer of Racism.

And now look at that. Science helping society. If you believe in Science, that is. ;)

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About Nicola Graham

Nicola Graham is an actress, comedian, host, writer, and content creator based in Los Angeles. She has acted in numerous film, television, and new media projects and has hosted multiple internet shows and podcasts. Known for comedy and her sketch projects and characters, Nicola’s passions and creative desires changed dramatically upon the death of George Floyd. Finding new social justice awareness and facing her own racist inactions caused her to reflect on the type of work she wanted to create in the world. She began the series “The Antiracist White Chick” to tell her personal journey of her learnings on how to be an antiracist. Nicola is currently writing a comedy pilot to demystify racism for White folk and further open the dialogue on this important movement.

Follow Nicola on Twitter and Instagram: @Nicola_Graham

For more on Nicola and her work, visit NicolaGraham.net