Instead of wondering what it is about them that has made them a target, we should be wondering what it is about us that we tolerate a mob mentality or, much worse, participate in it.
Source: The Stan Grant pile-on says way more about us than about him
Grant is expected to participate in media coverage of the event later on Saturday, despite the Wiradjuri man arguing the monarchy represents suffering for Australia’s First Nations people.
On Wednesday night I interviewed Liberal Party MP Ken Wyatt for 7.30. This shouldn’t be remarkable but I suppose it is. The fact that it has taken until 2017 makes it so, writes Stan Grant.
“Name a revolution that was started without your middle class?” – Warren Mundine
Identity is a two-way mirror – what we project and what others perceive, but Indigenous people are constantly reminded that their identities are in question.
Source: Stan Grant: ‘Can an Aborigine be a Smiths fan? I can be whatever I damn like’
Stan Grant strides towards me. It is easy to see why the television camera so loves his face. We meet at the plush Sofitel Hotel in Melbourne, where tea is poured from an elegant pot. Halfway through our conversation, the NSW honorary consul for Mongolia comes up for a chat. He seems in awe of Grant and tells him that his children are great fans: they’ve watched his speeches on YouTube. He thanks Grant for appearing on TV with him once. “Give my regards to President Elbegdorj,” Grant tells him.
Source: The advocate: On Stan Grant’s radical hope | The Monthly
Inspired by my father and to honour the traditions of our people, I have learned more of the Wiradjuri language. But I am the sum of many parts
Source: If language tells us who we are, then who am I? | Stan Grant | Culture | The Guardian
Indigenous broadcaster Stan Grant has delivered an impassioned speech on Aboriginal rights and recognition following the treatment of indigenous boys in detention in the Northern Territory.
Source: Stan Grant delivers fiery speech on Indigenous rights in wake of abuse scandal
Stan Grant says he knows more – and has worked harder – than any of our frontbench politicians. And he’s ready to take them on.
Source: Stan Grant’s challenge to Australia: How seriously are you going to take me?’
The News Corp columnist quotes my references to how racism has impacted on my people but he fails to mention my essential point: “we are better than this”
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