Antiracist Parenting Podcast

This episode is chock full of goodness and light! SooJin and Hannah are joined by Hannah's 8-and-a-half-year-old son (Anthony) for the first part of the episode. He shares what racism is, what we can do to stop it, and what has been helpful for him so far in learning about racism and antiracism. After saying goodbye to Anthony, SooJin and Hannah reflect on Season Two and the major transformations that have taken place within themselves and within their lives. It's clear: both SooJin and Hannah were different people before starting the Antiracist Parenting Podcast. And the work they've put in over the past two years is ushering in all kinds of beautiful possibilities for the future!Resources:Heal Your Way Forward by Myisha T. Hill: https://checkyourprivilege.co/heal-your-way-forward/Check Your Privilege and The Co-Conspirator's Lounge: https://checkyourprivilege.co/ The Angela Day School: https://www.theangeladayschool.org/Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine EvaristoHow We Show Up by Mia BirdsongAs We Have Always Done: Indigneous Freedom through Radical Resistance by Leanne Betasamosake SimpsonHow to be an Antiracist by Ibram X. KendiStory Tells a Story About Organizing by Renee Boney-JettSulwe by Lupita Nyong'oSeparate is Never Equal  by Duncan TonatiuhSomething Happened in Our Town by Ann Hazzard, Marianne Celano, and Marietta CollinsChocolate Me! by Taye DiggsHumphrey book series by Betty G. Birney

SooJin and Hannah round out this 4-part series by talking with Hannah's cousin, Laura Holsen. Laura reflects on how she used to notice interracial couples and wonder what that experience must be like. Then she fell in love with and married someone from a different racial background! Laura's relationship with her spouse, Sunny, has greatly shifted her awareness around privilege and motivates her to do more within her spheres of influence. In her role as a clinical neuroscientist at Brigham and Women's Hospital - Harvard Medical School, Laura is actively learning about and implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion. We discuss how the field of psychiatry has a long way to go to become antiracist. Ultimately, this conversation inspires us to reconnect with our personal histories and respective ancestral healing practices in order to expand the ways in which we remedy illness, address trauma, and repair harm. Resources:Visions, IncGather  - documentary film on NetflixThis Land is Their Land  by David SilvermanMass General Brigham - United Against Racism: https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org/who-we-are/united-against-racismDr. Camara Phyllis Jones: https://www.msm.edu/about_us/FacultyDirectory/CommunityHealthPreventiveMedicine/CamaraJones/index.phpDr. Tamarra James-Todd: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/tamarra-james-todd/National Institutes of Health DEI strategic plan: https://diversity.nih.gov/about-us/strategic-plan

SooJin and Hannah sit down with Margaret Gerstle (Hannah's 63-year-old aunt!) for this brave episode. Margaret shares how her commitment to redistributing wealth has helped her to better understand the true needs of her community, to learn new tools for addressing racism, to expand her network of friends, and to strengthen her overall sense of self-confidence. We love her humility and courage as she pushes herself to gain awareness and leverage her white privilege to help realize an antiracist future.Resources:Community Foundation of LouisvilleUrban League in Louisville“Konda Mason: Holding Love Capital Sacred” on Green Dreamer “Edgar Villanueva: Money as Sacred Medicine” on Green Dreamer The High Cost of Racism webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUvPl5j57wkWinners Take All by Anand GiridharadasDecolonizing Wealth: Indigenous Wisdom to Heal Divides and Restore Balance by Edgar Villanueva

SooJin and Hannah sit down with Delia McGrath (Hannah's 83-year-old aunt!) for this sweeping episode. Delia was born in 1939 at the outbreak of World War II. She was raised in a large family of 14 children, attended segregated schools, married a Filipino man, and raised two biracial daughters who now have their own children (Delia's four beautiful grandchildren). Delia has always known that racism is wrong. However, she hasn't always had the awareness or skills to effectively leverage her privilege for antiracism. Her story is one of hard work and perseverance. Delia's tenacity and dedication have brought new levels of consciousness, new tools and techniques, and new perspectives on how she can contribute to a better world for all of us. She is a model - a true gift - for white people doing antiracist work.Resources:Code Pink: https://www.codepink.org/Jewish Voice for Peace: https://www.jewishvoiceforpeace.org/Pacifica Peace People: http://www.pacificapeacepeople.net/Cognitive dissonance: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/cognitive-dissonanceNice White Ladies by Jessie DanielsSweet Taste of Liberty by W. Caleb McDanielFrom Orphan to Adoptee by SooJin Pate

SooJin and Hannah mix it up in this episode - featuring co-host, Hannah Carney - to launch a four-part series on What White People Are Doing. This series is in response to a question posed by previous guest Marjorie Grevious (from episode 19). Hannah opens the conversation by sharing personal stories, grappling out loud with some of the nuance that she is navigating, and providing a glimpse of what goes on behind the scenes for white people who are committed to antiracism. She shows up honestly with offerings of grace and vulnerability. Her story highlights the healing nature of antiracism and the tremendous benefits of engaging in the more difficult aspects of the work.Note: Some profanity is sprinkled throughout this episode.Resources:Strategic Diversity InitiativesAllyship Certificate SeriesHeadspace - meditation appLisa Harris & Co - narrative therapy (for people who identify as women)All About Love by bell hooks1619 Project by Nikole Hannah-Jones

SooJin and Hannah sit down with prolific author and editor, Veronica Chambers of the New York Times to discuss her recent book entitled Call and Response: The Story of Black Lives Matter. This conversation is epic, exploring the history of the BLM movement and how we can all play a part in moving the ball forward a little bit. Veronica poses thoughtful questions and weaves in her own personal experiences as a way to shine light on the complexities and realities that parents of color face - especially Black parents - as they raise their children in a society that was built to exclude them. Her book is both stunning and hopeful, and this episode is dripping with opportunity and intention. Veronica challenges us to choose our verbs wisely because what we do (or don't do) matters and will have ripple effects into future generations. The power is ours. What verb will we choose today?Resources:Call and Response: The Story of Black Lives MatterUnbought and Unbossed (film about Shirley Chisholm)When and Where I Enter by Paula GiddingsNY Times Climate Hub Veronica ChambersNY Times Climate Hub Somini SenguptaNY Times Baking the World a Better PlaceNY Times Suffrage at 100Shirley Chisholm is a Verb!

In this episode, SooJin and Hannah bring in former guest, Kate Towle (episode 3), and her long-time friend, Sharon White, to talk about building relationships across difference. We learn how Sharon and Kate were raised by parents who modeled the practice of cultivating interracial friendships, and how that translated into their own lives. As they reflect on their 20-year friendship, Sharon and Kate reveal the risks and rewards associated with going beyond a working relationship and immersing themselves into each other's families. Two of Sharon's nieces, Khadijah Segura and Shaylyn White, make guest appearances to share their perspectives - as they represent and usher in future generations. This powerful conversation uncovers how cross-racial friendships help us deepen our understanding of ourselves as well as the world around us.Resources:Sweet Burden of Crossing (novel) by Kate TowleSweet Potato Comfort PieSweet Potato Comfort Pie: MLK Day of Service Event (Registration page)‘Mom, Why Don't You Have Any Black Friends?'Before you talk to your kids about race, answer this question by Michelle Silverthorn“Cross-Racial Relationships” on Code Switch podcast (Quote by Beverly Daniel Tatum)White Supremacy Culture and Characteristics by Tema Okun and FriendsAll about Love by bell hooks

This episode is sure to lift your spirits! Hannah is back - she and SooJin are enlightened by Miranda (daughter of Emilia Gonzalez Avalos from Episode 4) and Amira (daughter of Laura and Daren Hill from Episode 10). Every word oozes with wisdom and brilliance. With the help of these two girls, we learn how to open our hearts wider, how to be more curious, how to find our people and build community, and how to embody love. If you interact with kids at all, in any capacity - this episode is a MUST LISTEN. Kids want to know the truth, and here's what can happen when we let go of fear and provide it. As we enter a new year - treat yourself to this huge dose of hope and inspiration!Resources:Apple Bitez podcast, created and hosted by Amira

In this episode, SooJin brings in spiritual wellness consultant and restorative yoga teacher Marjorie Grevious to share the wisdom and insights she's garnered from witnessing how toxic masculine definitions of what it means to be a “man” has robbed the men in her life. She discusses not only how men are complicit in toxic masculinity but also women and offers a powerful alternative to toxic masculinity, as she shares the various ways her and her partner worked to preserve the innocence and goodness of her nephew, as they worked to safeguard the #BlackBoyJoy he was born with. She also points out the responsibility that white people need to play in creating an environment where Black boys are safe and protected.Resources:Restorative Yoga with Marjorie at Yoga Sanctuarytemplewithinyoga@gmail.com (Marjorie's Email for Consultation Requests)Radiant Rest by Tracee Stanley-NewellRestorative Yoga for Race and Ethnic Stress-Based Trauma by Dr. Gail Parker“A Humanist View” Speech delivered in 1975 by Toni Morrison at Portland State University

E18: Addressing Toxic Masculinity with E.G. BaileyIn this episode, SooJin and E.G. talk about the Minnesota artist community, the importance of “being in the tradition” a la Amiri Baraka, and how he and his partner are raising their two Black boys to be sensitive, confident, and creative souls. E.G. spits all kinds of wisdom, as he discusses how the women in his life, along with embracing his own feminine energy, has nurtured a healthy masculinity that he models for his sons, encouraging them to express their full range of emotions. He also discusses the importance and power of creating a mantra, a family creed, to instill in our children the core values you want to teach them. Doing so helps to build in them a strong foundation of pride, confidence, and respect that they can draw on throughout their lives. By the way, there's an unexpected guest who makes her presence known towards the end of the episode. Her name is Prima :)Resources:United Teachers Los AngelesGodfrey Santos Plata: twitter.com/godfreyplata or instagram.com/godfreyplata Tru Ruts (Art organization founded by Sha Cage and E.G. Bailey)Tish Jones of TruArtSpeaksE.G. Bailey's CineplaysMamba Mentality: How I Play by Kobe BryantMastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment by George LeonardUltralearning: Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career by Scott H. Young

E17: BONUS EPISODE - Antiracist Schooling: The Angela Day School with Dianna MylesIn this special bonus episode, SooJin speaks to Dianna Myles, the founder of the The Angela Day School, to raise awareness of this new antiracist school that is scheduled to open in Fall 2022. Listen to find out more about this school, how you can get involved and enroll your children, and what the upcoming November info sessions will be about. Our conversation also delves into what antiracist parenting looks like when parenting young children. And we summon our ancestors, especially the words of the late great Toni Morrison and her speech from 1975 that offers a piercing critique of racism and potent instructions for how people of color should respond to racism. Hint: If we only knew our worth... Please read the speech linked below. It should be required reading in every classroom.Resources:The Angela Day SchoolCoalition to Increase Teachers of Color and American Indian Teachers in Minnesota“A Humanist View” Speech delivered in 1975 by Toni Morrison at Portland State UniversityHow the Word is Passed by Clint SmithCulturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain by Zaretta L. HammondI Learn from Children by Caroline PrattChildren of Blood and Bone by Tomi AdeyemiA Clash of Steel: A Treasure Island Remix by C.B. Lee

In this episode, SooJin and Kyle talk about how art, spoken word, and poetry can serve as door ways to talk to our children about larger, more complex systems of oppression. Through his work on dismantling toxic masculinity, Kyle points out how harmful forms of masculinity is embedded throughout white supremacist culture, capitalism, and other systems of oppression as it informs dominant notions of power and control. We must attend to the ways in which toxic forms of masculinity show up in our work and relationships in order to not only save ourselves but also save our planet. And we reflect on the word “enough” and what that has to teach us in implementing anti-oppressive ways of relating, doing, and being. To jumpstart your examination of toxic masculinity, check out this Detoxifying Masculinity Meditation by Renee Sills of Embodied Astrology. It's a great complement to this episode.Resources:Maya Daniels Patreon page (Book Club and Political Education Resources) Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall KimmererThe Characteristics of White Supremacy Culture by Tema OkunGuante (Kyle's website to pre-order Not a Lot of Reasons to Sing, But Enough)Resources for Parents What's Good, Man? podcastAll We Can Save by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and  Katharine K. WilkinsonWe are Owed by Ariana BrownThe Great Derangement by Amitav Ghosh

SooJin and Hannah bring in 9/11 expert, Deepa Iyer, to process the horrific terrorist attacks that took place twenty years ago. Deepa describes 9/11 as a watershed moment in history that significantly changed the way South Asian, Arab, Muslim, and Sikh communities were perceived in the U.S. Since then, racial anxiety, Islamophobia, and anti-immigrant sentiment have only gotten stronger - making the work of community building and advocacy more complex and challenging. Deepa is a dedicated learner and activist who helps us to better understand solidarity as a practice. Some of the fundamental features of solidarity include 1) finding commonalities, 2) understanding our unique differences and 3) centering the voices of people who are most impacted. Deepa explains how we can tailor this framework as we talk with our kids - helping them to find connection, recognize privilege, choose empathy, and prioritize the needs of people who are experiencing the most harm. We are reminded in this episode that we have much to learn from our kids too.Please note: We sometimes use the acronym BIPOC, which means Black, Indigenous and/or People of Color. Resources:Movement Building ProjectWe Too Sing America by Deepa IyerSolidarity is This podcastSolidarityStories.orgFrom Orphan to Adoptee: US Empire and Genealogies of Korean Adoption by SooJin Pate

Welcome to Season Two of the Antiracist Parenting Podcast! We start off the season with an AMAZING guest, Malaika Parker, who is the Director at Adoptive Parents of Color Collaborative. Malaika is committed to building whole and complete futures for her biological and adopted children. She does this, in partnership with her spouse, by being honest always, centering the humanity of Black people, and cultivating (literally in their urban garden) Black joy. Malaika is finding ways to build community and create environments that are free from racism and white supremacy, and she shares her “how-to” in this wonderfully filling - and nutritious - episode.Please note: We sometimes use the acronym BIPOC, which means Black, Indigenous and/or People of Color. Resources:PACT: An Adoption AllianceChildren of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi

In the last episode of Season 1, SooJin and Hannah tap into the power of Sankofa as they reflect back on the season. They discuss the ways in which their lives have been transformed by the podcast, sharing what they've learned from our past guests in order to understand their present moment and future possibilities. Hannah shares the process she's been engaged in with her white family to tackle difficult conversations around race. SooJin teaches us how, by letting go of her fear of losing what she has, she's gained more than she ever imagined. This conversation will inspire you to tap into your limitless potential by embracing uncertainty over certainty, uncertainty over a false sense of security and stability. Join us in jumpstarting your process of becoming best friends with uncertainty so that you can be FEARLESS in your parenting, work, and relationships.Please note: We sometimes use the acronym BIPOC, which means Black, Indigenous and/or People of Color. There is some profanity sprinkled (lightly!) throughout the episode.Resources:Headspace App (meditation)Radical Dharma by Rev. angel Kyodo williams and Lama Rod Owens with Jasmine SyedullahConversations with James Baldwin Edited by Fred L. Standley and Louis H. PrattA Handful of Earth, A Handful of Sky: The World of Octavia Butler by Lynell GeorgeMutual Aid by Dean SpadeWhite Tears/Brown Scars by Ruby HamadEmergent Strategy by adrienne maree brownFinding Our Way with Prentice HillPossibilities Podcast with Umang Antariksh SagarCall Your Girlfriend - listen to June 2021 episodes created for Pride MonthWhat, What? a comic book guide Lots of articles for teens: https://www.scarleteen.com/YAF books: It's not like it's a secret, The Inexplicable Logic of my Life, Queer There and Everywhere: 22 People who Changed the World, Sex ed book: http://www.heathercorinna.com/project/s-e-x-second-edition-the-all-you-need-to-know-sexuality-guide-to-get-you-through-your-teens-and-twenties/ https://www.them.us/culture online ma

E12: Antiracist Parenting in the Context of Multiracial FamiliesIn this episode, SooJin and Hannah sit down with TV personality Melissa Beck (formerly known as Melissa Howard) from MTV's reality series The Real World: New Orleans (2000). Melissa found her true calling in motherhood and is raising three mixed-race daughters with her partner, Justin. As an antiracist parent, Melissa is helping her children to “see” difference by immersing them into different - and sometimes uncomfortable - environments and has found food to be a great catalyst for learning. She reflects on her own childhood, growing up in a mixed-race family where colorism was prevalent, and describes how these experiences have shaped her approach to parenting. Melissa is building a truly safe space where her girls can explore their own racial identities and ask lots of questions. Nothing is off limits or “hushed” in their family. Melissa has a strong sense of self, a great sense of humor, and a quiet confidence that all contribute to her focused efforts to raise antiracist kids.Please note: We sometimes use the acronym BIPOC, which means Black, Indigenous and/or People of Color. Resources:Imperfect Strangers Podcast: https://www.imperfectstrangerspodcast.com/PJ Library: https://pjlibrary.org/home

In this episode, SooJin and Hannah are joined by Dr. Kale Bantigue Fajardo who shares his experience with “trans-local” (long distance) parenting. As a trans Dad living in another state, Kale is particularly committed to loving his 11-year-old daughter, Nia, unconditionally. Through their relationship, Nia is seeing that there are different ways to express love, family, and desire. She is learning how to be antiracist, as well as transpositive and LGBTQ-positive. As a result, Nia is able to define herself for herself. And she is empowered to stand up for herself and others who experience racism or bullying. The work Kale is doing around antiracist parenting is truly beautiful and transformative. And his work continues to grow, now engaging trans, queer, and non-binary youth in healing projects (see ways to connect below).Please note: We sometimes use the acronym BIPOC, which means Black, Indigenous and/or People of Color. Resources:Last Child in the Woods by Richard LouvBlue Mind by Wallace NicholsTentacle by Rita IndianaBlack Girls Do Bike: https://www.blackgirlsdobike.com/To make a donation to Kanoa-Karakoa/Salamat Po, please Venmo: @Kale-Fajardo ($45 = 1 snorkeling kit)Dr. Kale Fajardo’s email address: kfajardo@umn.edu

In this episode, SooJin and Hannah engage in a rich discussion with soulmates, Laura and Daren Hill. The conversation flows like a slow, meandering river as we challenge ourselves to slow down and be more like water: adaptable, strong, gentle, powerful, vulnerable, interconnected, and expansive. We break down “knowledge” by getting to know our ledges (boundaries) and defining ourselves on our own terms based in our own culture(s). Laura and Daren share how they lead by example, planting seeds to encourage critical thinking and cultivating their kids’ imaginations through education and art. It is truly a gift to witness the loving, healthy, and respectful relationship Laura and Daren have with each other and the world around them.Please note: We sometimes use the acronym BIPOC, which means Black, Indigenous and/or People of Color. There is some profanity at the 14:09 and 38:35 minute marks.Resources:https://millionartistmovement.comhttps://www.speakingoutcollective.comhttps://www.darenscotthill.comDaren Hill’s Instagram: @probablypicassoYour Queens, Inc. They are a character company depicting the stories of non-fictional African Kings and Queens. Creative Storytelling by Speaking Out Collective: The Man, The Serpent and the Fox: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/speakingoutcollective/episodes/2020-11-22T09_16_29-08_00Link of Laura Hill’s grandpa shoveling: https://youtu.be/_aWrDxjHDr0https://www.846s.org/ Kindred by Octavia Butler: https://bookshop.org/books/kindred-6268c8de-13c6-4936-b889-3432f8682d05/9780807083697The Invention of Nature: Alexander von Humboldt’s New World by Andrea Wulf: https://bookshop.org/books/the-invention-of-nature-alexander-von-humboldt-s-new-world-9780385350662/9780345806291Hunting in Harlem by Mat Johnson: https://www.amazon.com/Hunting-Harlem-Novel-Mat-Johnson/dp/1582344086The A to Z: Characteristics and Qualities of Being a Revolutionary by Fred Ho: https://smile.amazon.com/Characteristics-Qualities-Being-Revolutionary/dp/1570272824/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=fred+ho+revolutionary&qid=1618254097&sr=8-1Characteristics of White Supremacist Culture: https://www.showingupforracialjustice.org/white-supremacy-culture-characteristics.htmlQuote that was mentioned in the episode: “If I didn’t define myself, I would be crunched into other people’s fantasies for me and eaten alive," Audre Lorde said during a speech at Harvard University in 1982.

In this episode, SooJin and Hannah invite Karla Benson Rutten (from episode 2) back to dive deeper into raising multiracial, antiracist children. SooJin opens the conversation by naming the victims of the recent shootings in Atlanta, GA​,​ and Boulder, CO. She shares how these events are impacting her personally as a Korean​-​American woman, and she explains how white supremacy, a system of dehumanization, contributes to these violent acts. Together we recognize how antiracism helps to connect us through our shared humanity and how community plays a critical role in processing the pain.Our intention for this episode is to envision a multiracial and antiracist society and become better versed in each other’s narratives. Karla, who describes herself as a Black cis-woman, is married to a white man. Together they are raising two biracial, Black children. Karla is one of the most intentional, deliberate, and strategic antiracist parents we know. During the episode, Karla shares the ways in which she “vetted” her white partner before getting involved. She talks about some of the dynamics they had to navigate with their friends and family​,​ what it was like when they became parents​, and the racist, sexist stereotypes and biases she had to negotiate because her children didn't necessarily look like her - especially as babies​. Karla and her partner have built a strong foundation for their family, which ultimately serves to protect their children. We strongly recommend listening to this episode if you’re in an interracial relationship or are raising biracial or multiracial kids. Karla’s wisdom and experience is profoundly moving and inspiring.Please note: We sometimes use the acronym BIPOC, which means Black, Indigenous and/or People of Color. In this episode we use the term “nibling,” which is a gender-inclusive way of referring to the children of siblings - replacing niece or nephew.Resources:I'm Chocolate, You're Vanilla: Raising Healthy Black and Biracial Children in a Race-Conscious WorldRaising Multiracial Children: Tools for Nurturing Identity in a Racialized WorldWebsite to learn more about Mentored Troops: www.GirlScoutsRV.org/CommunityEngagementOde to George: Reflections on George Floyd’s Memorial Site at 38th & Chicago (Now Accepting Submissions!)Learning for Justice article: https://www.learningforjustice.org/magazine/summer-2013/when-bad-things-happen?utm_source=Learning+for+Justice&utm_campaign=ff0c94f8ab-Newsletter+3-23-2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a8cea027c3-ff0c94f8ab-101589733Medicine Stories podcast (E38) with guest Lyla June: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/38-healing-our-indigenous-european-ancestors-lyla-june/id1317478907?i=1000429149558&l=esComing to the Table (Minneapolis chapter): https://comingtothetable.org/organizer/minneapolis/TwinCare Dental on E. Lake Street: http://www.twincaredental.com/

In this final episode of our three-part series, SooJin and Hannah speak with Robin Alpern and Edie Grauer from the Center for the Study of White American Culture. We explore the complexity of white supremacist culture and how racially mixed communities are not necessarily free from racism. Both Robin and Edie talk about being raised by parents who made them aware of race and racism and instilled in them the need to actively resist racism. They share stories about their respective upbringings, how they have come to make antiracism a way of life, and how they have raised their own children to be antiracists. They also talk about their work at “the Center” and how these efforts are contributing to an antiracist and multicultural society - which is better for EVERYONE. We strongly encourage you to check out their upcoming workshops, as well as additional resources listed below!Please note: We sometimes use the acronym BIPOC, which means Black, Indigenous and/or People of Color.Resources:Center for the Study of White American CultureRaising Anti-Racist White Children workshop beginning April 9, co-led by Edie Grauer and Robin AlpernSay the Wrong Thing: Stories and Strategies for Racial Justice and Authentic CommunityWhite Kids: Growing Up with Privilege in a Racially Divided America (Critical Perspectives on YouthThe Arc of White Womanhood workshop beginning March 45 Black Comics: What Can White America Do to Help in a Society Built on Systemic Racism?Past and Power: 1967 by Edie Grauer: Past and Power: 1967, Edie Grauer | (aferro.org)Edie Grauer’s Etsy Shop: Handmade jewelry pride boho earrings anklets by EGjewelrycreations (etsy.com)

In this episode, SooJin and Hannah talk with Mary Moriarty, former Chief Public Defender in Hennepin County, Minnesota. During our discussion, Mary shares many stories that shaped her antiracism journey while living in Minnesota. Minnesota is considered to be a progressive state; however, it struggles with some of the worst racial disparities in our nation. Her examples clearly illustrate how racism can show up both subtly and explicitly in a state that strongly resists talking about race. Mary talks about how her actions and attitudes around antiracism have evolved over the years, explaining that she speaks up because she wants to live in a place where racism isn’t tolerated. And through her work, Mary is learning first-hand the risks involved when people (of any race) challenge our racist systems and institutions. We conclude that systems are made up of individuals; therefore, we need more individuals disrupting and coordinating antiracist efforts. When we have enough individuals working together, we can achieve the type of society we want to live in - a truly antiracist, inclusive society.NOTE: ​We use the acronym BIPOC, which means Black, Indigenous and/or People of Color. ​Check out these resources referenced in this episode:​Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X. KendiHow to be an Antiracist by Ibram X. KendiDying of Whiteness by Jonathan MetzlBlack-owned gift shops in MinneapolisLearn more - Mary Moriarty, Hennepin County's top public defender, surprised by suspension

E6: How White Parents and Caregivers Can Become Antiracist (Part 1 of 3)In this episode, SooJin and Hannah sit down with Dr. Kathleen Devore, a professor​ of English​ at Minneapolis Community Technical College. This is the perfect conversation to kick off a new year and our three​-​part series. As someone who experienced a challenging childhood, Kathleen understands pain and trauma. She also understands her white privilege and has been working to undo racism for decades. Kathleen talks about growing up and how, as a young adult, her Peace Corps service in South Africa helped bring about a new way of seeing racism in the U.S. Kathleen’s story will help our white audience members to better understand the work that is required, how to navigate personal struggles amidst antiracism efforts, and how to “stay in the room” and keep showing up to end racism. ​NOTE: ​Occasional profanity is used in the episode.​ We also use the acronym BIPOC, which means Black, Indigenous and/or People of Color. ​Check out these resources referenced in this episode:​Catrice Jackson and Catriceology​Books by Catrice JacksonReparations for Descendant of Enslaved Africans​ (via Home-Ownership)​Caste by Isabel WilkersonLearning to be White by Thandeka​​Lose Your Mother​ by Saidiya HartmanDaring Greatly by Brene BrownDo It Scared by Ruth SoukupFollow Black Women ConferenceFollow Black Women (FaceBook Group)Nekima Levy Armstrong

In this episode, SooJin and Hannah speak with Crixell Shell, the Assistant Executive Director of the MN Peacebuilding Leadership Institute. Our conversation is both timely and robust. Crixell shares ways she has been talking with her teenage son about the election - instilling critical values around humanity and respect while also supporting him to form his own opinions. She helps us take a big step back as we analyze what is truly dividing us as a country right now and how we can invite folks into conversations about racial reconciliation. We also talk about the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday and ways we can honor and uplift Indigenous people during this time. And finally, we begin to explore the role social media plays in antiracist parenting/caretaking and realize we need to pick that up in another episode!MN Peacebuilding Leadership Institute: https://www.mnpeace.org/Please note: In this episode, we use the acronym BIPOC, which means Black, Indigenous and/or People of Color.

In this episode, SooJin and Hannah speak with Emilia Gonzalez Avalos, the Executive Director of Navigate MN/Unidos MN. Emilia shares her powerful and painful story of coming to the US from Mexico, what life is like for undocumented immigrants living in this country, and the threat she and her children and other Latinx families face everyday because of the targeted attack against them under the current administration. Given the upcoming election, this episode comes at a crucial time, as it provides a specific call to antiracist action in an effort to manifest an antiracist world where every human being is valued and respected. Thank you for listening and making a commitment to antiracist parenting. We hope you will answer the call by the time you finish listening to this heart-wrenching episode.Warning: This episode may be triggering for some people, as stories of trauma are shared throughout the episode. In addition, there is some profanity around the 1 hour, 2 minute mark.Note: SooJin and Hannah will be on hiatus for the month of October, as we work to help mobilize people to vote. Our next episode will be available on November 6, 2020.Navigate MN / Unidos MN website: https://www.navigatemn.org/

We have been living in “COVID” times now for five months, seeing the death toll continue to rise in the United States - currently standing at more than 190,000 deaths. And our country’s other pandemic, racism, is alive and well. Breonna Taylor was murdered by police while sleeping in her home in February and George Floyd was killed, very publicly, by police in May. In this episode, SooJin and Hannah bring in two racial justice leaders, Lena Francis and Kate Towle, to share stories and process this moment. We discuss a variety of ways to talk to high school kids about racism, the impact of generational trauma, and the importance of getting first-hand knowledge around these issues (vs. just reading a book or article). Thank you for listening and making a commitment to antiracist parenting!Please note: In this episode, we use the acronym BIPOC, which means Black, Indigenous and/or People of Color.Bad at Love podcast: https://badatlovepodcast.com/Sweet Potato Comfort Pie website: https://www.sweetpotatocomfortpie.org/Birds of Peace website: https://www.birdsofpeace.org/

We have been living in “COVID” times now for five months, seeing the death toll continue to rise in the United States - currently standing at more than 170,000 deaths. And our country’s other pandemic, racism, is alive and well. Breonna Taylor was murdered by police while sleeping in her home in February and George Floyd was killed, very publicly, by police in May. In this episode, SooJin and Hannah bring in Karla Benson Rutten who is a parent of two and a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion expert to share stories and process this moment. We discuss a variety of ways to talk to middle school-aged kids about racism. Thank you for listening and making a commitment to antiracist parenting!Karla Benson Rutten’s website: https://bensonrutteninnovations.com/Girl Scouts website: https://www.girlscoutsrv.org/communityengagement

We have been living in “COVID” times now for five months, seeing the death toll continue to rise in the United States - currently standing at more than 170,000 deaths. And our country’s other pandemic, racism, is alive and well. Breonna Taylor was murdered by police while sleeping in her home in February and George Floyd was killed, very publicly, by police in May. In this inaugural episode, SooJin and Hannah bring in Daniel Shannon who is a dad of three and a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion expert to share stories and process this moment. We define racial reckoning and go deep on ways to talk with elementary school-aged kids about racism. Thank you for listening and making a commitment to antiracist parenting!Daniel Shannon's website: https://www.danielshannonspeaks.com/