Is there any Space for Partying in the Revolution?

Season 1, Episode 3,   Mar 31, 2025, 03:17 PM

Subscribe

In this episode of Diaspora Diaries, Stephanie and her friends Sari Dom and Henna discuss the role of partying in the revolution. They explore the concept of revolution as the dismantling of oppressive systems, and the importance of joy and celebration. They emphasise the need for safe spaces for marginalised groups. As well as, highlighting the political nature of partying, the importance of community, and the balance between theory and practice. They also touch on Dom’s experience at PXSSY PALACE and the challenges of maintaining these party spaces! 


REFERENCES


  • “political with a small p” - a phrase which was mentioned in class by Professor Tariq Jazeel 

  • PXSSY PALACE is a platform which organises “intentional nightlife events”  for Queer and POC identifying people. 

Jingle “Niamey Nights”, Bamako Bae, Shutterstock, ⁠https://www.shutterstock.com/music/track-1221135-niamey-nights⁠


CONTRIBUTORS

Host: Stephanie Iyala

Guests: Dominic Arzadon & Sari Hellara Hernández 

Fact Checker: Henna Randhawa

Edited by: Stephanie Iyala