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This episode is a goodbye, at least for now. (And it's also a few quick words on The Fourth of July, since that feels relevant.) I'll miss ya dearly. If you want to keep hearing from Marie each week, head to patreon.com/mariebeech for a new article in your inbox every Friday. Related episode: The War Within Antiracism: Why the Movement is Divided on Apple & SpotifyIf you're not ready for it to be over yet, here are Marie's top 3 picks from the vault:Should We Embrace Race or Move Past It?  on Apple & SpotifyThe Intellectual Rivalry of the Century: Washington vs. Du Bois on Apple & SpotifyTone Policing 101: What It Really Is & Why It's Controversial on Apple & Spotify

A concerning op-ed revealed that “three quarters of white people don't have any non-white friends.” Why is this? What are the most shocking stats? And what should you do?This is a new, updated version of one of the most popular episodes. I've filled it out with more context, more info, and answers to the questions that you sent in. Related episodes:Diversifying Your Social Circle– the Dos and Don'ts on Apple & SpotifySource: Washington Post, Three quarters of whites don't have any non-white friendsTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com. Leave a new rating or review this month, and I'll donate $1 to EJI.org on your behalf. 

Why is cultural appropriation such a controversial topic? How are opinions on cultural appropriation changing in recent years? What actually counts as cultural appropriation? Are you guilty of it?This episode has been pulled from the archives. I answer all of the most pressing questions and offer clear guidance. Enjoy.To support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com. Leave a new rating or review this month, and I'll donate $1 to EJI.org on your behalf. 

There is a way that we are unintentionally amplifying the negative impacts of racism. Some of our most celebrated methods of antiracism are provoking a little thing called stereotype threat. Okay, so it's actually a big thing, and it's very bad news for people of color. I explain all that in the episode and reveal the surprising way we can correct course. This is a new, updated version of one of the most popular episodes.Related episodes:Should We Embrace Race or Move Past It? It's Complicated. on Apple and SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com. Leave a new rating or review this month, and I'll donate $1 to EJI.org on your behalf. 

A clear, concise lesson on what systemic racism actually is. What is the full definition of racism? Why do I take issue with how I hear people using the term systemic racism? And how do you avoid that common mistake? I've got you covered.This is a new, updated version of one of the most popular episodes.Mentioned: Biased by Dr. Jennifer EberhadtRelated episodes:Should We Embrace Race or Move Past It? on Apple and SpotifyMicroaggressions in 15 Minutes on Apple and SpotifyCRT's Most Loved & Hated Teaching on Apple & SpotifyWhat an Uber Lawsuit Teaches Us About Systemic Racism on Apple and SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com. Leave a new rating or review this month, and I'll donate $1 to EJI.org on your behalf. 

Learn the complicated origin of Juneteenth, get informed about the best terms to use, and gain clarity on what Juneteenth means for us today.This episode is a new, update version of previous releases related to Juneteenth.Related episodes:Slavery—  All the Stuff No One Ever Taught on Apple and SpotifyThe Forgotten Period of Unbelievable Racial Progress: Reconstruction on Apple and SpotifyA Deep Dive on Frederick Douglass on Apple and SpotifyUnpacking Robin DiAngelo's Most Problematic Teaching on Apple or SpotifyMentioned:We Need to Talk About Racism in the Criminal Justice System on Apple & SpotifyWhat does Juneteenth Really Mean? by Sean CollinsThe New Jim Crow by Michelle AlexanderThe documentary '13th'To support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com. Leave a new rating or review this month, and I'll donate $1 to EJI.org on your behalf. 

I'd bet money that you don't know as much as you think you know about critical race theory. I was surprised when I went to the original work of the scholars who created it.In this episode, we clear away the assumptions and we get right at the heart of the matter: What is critical race theory, really? And why is it so controversial?This is a new, updated version of one of the earliest, most popular episodes.Related episodes:Learn Critical Race Theory in 20 Minutes on Apple & SpotifyCRT's Most Loved & Hated Teaching (Normality of Racism) on Apple & SpotifyPro-CRT or Anti-CRT, This is What You Need to Hear on Apple and SpotifyDebunking The Model Minority Myth on Apple & SpotifyDissecting Robin DiAngelo's (Other) Book on Apple or SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com. Leave a new rating or review this month, and I'll donate $1 to EJI.org on your behalf. Sources:Critical Race Theory: An Introduction by Jean Stefancic and Richard DelgadoCritical Race Theory: Why It Matters and Why You Should Care by Victor RayThe Basic Tenets of Critical Race Theory via BritannicaIntersectionality, Explained by Jane CoastonA Lesson on Critical Race Theory via American Bar AssociationStereotype Threat: The effect of racial primes on the test performance of African-American and European-American children by Steele, Bianchi, Ambady

Consider this Intersectionality 101. Learn about the origins of intersectional theory, how intersectionality gained widespread attention, what critics take issue with, and why it matters.This episode has been pulled from the archives and given a fresh twist.Related episodes:Should We Embrace Race or Move Past It? It's Complicated. on Apple and SpotifyAntiracism 101: 3 Basic Ideas You Need to Know on Apple & SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com. Leave a new rating or review this month, and I'll donate $1 to EJI.org on your behalf. Mentioned:Crenshaw, Demarginalizing the Intersection of Race and Sex (1989)Vox, Intersectionality, explained

White people often make sense of their racial identity by thinking of themselves as an oppressor or savior. But these flawed core beliefs don't translate into much.To gain a better view of yourself and other white people, you need a healthier way to make sense of white identity.This episode has been pulled from the archives and given a fresh twist.Related episodes Dissecting Robin DiAngelo's (Other) Book on Apple or SpotifyUnpacking Robin DiAngelo's Most Problematic Teaching (PT 2) on Apple or SpotifyMentioned:Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? By Dr. Beverly Daniel-TatumThe New Jim Crow by Michelle AlexanderTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com. Leave a new rating or review this month, and I'll donate $1 to EJI.org on your behalf. 

Now that we're a year and a half into this thing, I figured it's about time I revist my story and share details I never have before. I open up about my hardships, my radical transformations, my plentiful mistakes, and how I got to where I am now.Don't miss this rare, unguarded episode  — it'll probably be another two years before I decide to be this open again. Kidding. Well, only kind of. Related episodes:Microaggressions in 15 Minutes on Apple and SpotifyHow to Cure Racism's Psychological Effects on Apple and SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

From Ubers to courtrooms to classrooms, there's a pernicious kind of racial discrimination in which a few bad apples spoil the bunch.In this episode, I'm sharing a perfect case study — one that will make it easy for you to explain what systemic racism really is and how it works. Related episodes:Systemic Racism 101 on Apple and SpotifyAntiracism 101: The 3 Basic Ideas You Need to Know on Apple & SpotifyReferenced: Yale Insights, "Ratings Systems Amplify Racial Bias on Gig-Economy Platforms"To support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

Despite being widely criticized, White Fragility has been hugely successful. The best-selling book, which fraught with mistaken assumptions and misguided directives, epitomizes a very flawed approach to antiracism.This episode is a clear, concise explainer of three major issues —  and these are critiques you'll want to hear. Related episodes:Everyone's Wrong About Racial Bias on Apple and SpotifyShould We Embrace Race or Move Past It? on Apple and SpotifyYou Need to Change How You Think About Whiteness on Apple & SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

Robin DiAngelo's rationale is littered with issues, but this episode is devoted to one error in particular — a teaching that I followed until it just about ran me into the ground. A teaching that too many of us have adopted. Related episodes:Systemic Racism 101 on Apple and SpotifyMicroaggressions in 15 Minutes on Apple and SpotifyReferenced:Nice Racism by Robin DiAngeloNew Yorker Interview, "Robin DiAngelo Wants White Progressives to Look Inward""The Fight To Redefine Racism" by Kelefa Sanneh"White fragility is real. But ‘White Fragility' is flawed." by Carlos Lozada"I'm A Black Professor. You Don't Need to Bring That Up." by Tyler Austin HarperTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

When it comes to DiAngelo's approach to antiracism, I have some weighty grievances. Concerns, if you will. Let's talk about them. Related episodes:Identity Politics... It's Complicated on Apple & SpotifyExposing the Lies That Make Us Fragile on Apple & SpotifyWhite Allies, You Need to Change How You Think About Whiteness on Apple & SpotifyReferenced:Nice Racism by Robin DiAngeloNew Yorker Interview, "Robin DiAngelo Wants White Progressives to Look Inward""The Fight To Redefine Racism" by Kelefa Sanneh"White fragility is real. But ‘White Fragility' is flawed." by Carlos Lozada"I'm A Black Professor. You Don't Need to Bring That Up." by Tyler Austin HarperTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

Let's turn our attention to misogynoir, the unique struggle of Black women. Related episodes:Intersectionality in 30 Min: How it Originated, Gained Popularity, & Has Rapidly Changed on Apple & SpotifySources:Demarginalizing the Intersections of Race and Sex by Kimberle CrenshawPBS, "Not All Women Gained the Vote in 1920"NPR, "The Root: How Racism Tainted Women's Suffrage"To support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

I have good news and bad news. I'll start with the bad news: The desire to be thought of as antiracist doesn't actually make you antiracist. If only!The good news: If you do want to be antiracist, there's a clear and attainable threshold that you can meet, and it's probably not what you think. Related episodes: Ep. 1, sharing my story on Apple & SpotifyExposing the Lies That Make Us Fragile on Apple & SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

I'm feeling brave enough to address criticism I've received in response to previous episodes. Since I talk a big game about facing conflict and disagreement, I figured it's time to practice what I preach. So, buckle up. My critics make some good points. Related episodes:Why I'm Not Worried About Book Bans on Apple & SpotifyLearn Critical Race Theory in 20 Minutes on Apple & SpotifyThe Full, True Story of Malcolm X's Life on Apple & SpotifyFirst Episode on Trigger Warnings on Apple & SpotifyNewer Episode on Trigger Warnings on Apple & SpotifySources:TIME, The Heavy Cost of Banning Books About Black ChildrenNAACPLDF, The War on Truth: Anti-CRT Mania and Book Bans Are The Latest Tactics to Halt Racial Justice To support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

When I hear something that's obviously racist, it's always a joke. They get to the punchline. I don't laugh— I never do. That usually bursts the bubble. And I'll tell you why I think it's so important to burst the bubble: When a racist joke doesn't get a laugh, everyone wakes up to the fact that racism with a great punchline is still just racism.Listen in and let's unpack this.Related episodes:White Allies, Don't Leave the Antiracism Work to People of Color on Apple & SpotifyMost White People Are Only Friends With White People on Apple and SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

The mixed messages are confusing. Should white people be vocal antiracists ("Silence is violence") or just center people of color and step aside ("Don't steal the mic")? Let's shed some light on white people's role in antiracism. Related episodes:White People, You Need to Ditch White Guilt on Apple & SpotifyYou Need to Change How You Think About Whiteness on Apple & SpotifyWhat POC Want Most from Allies on Apple & SpotifyYou're Wrong About Implicit Racial Bias on Apple and SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

Like you, I've been petrified by the headlines that race-related books are being banned from schools and libraries across the country. But I have some surprisingly good news.Listen in to learn about the current state of race-related books in libraries. Related episodes:The Intellectual Rivalry of the Century on Apple & SpotifyHow Each Kind of Antiracism Fails on Apple and SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

Conservatives say that liberals are the real racists. Liberals say that conservatives couldn't be more wrong.Who's right? Who's not? Who's delusional? Who's ready to dive into the heated debate?Related episodes:Should We Embrace Race or Move Past It? on Apple and SpotifyThe Racism The Least Racist People Are Most Guilty Of on Apple & SpotifyEveryone's Wrong About Implicit Racial Bias on Apple and SpotifySystemic Racism 101 on Apple and SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

There's so much confusion surrounding what critical race theory is and what it isn't. Critical race theory is misrepresented by those who oppose it and misunderstood by those who embrace it.In this episode, I clear away that confusion so you can confidently answer the question: What is critical race theory, really?Related episodes:CRT's Most Loved & Hated Teaching on Apple & SpotifyCritical Race Theory 101 on Apple & SpotifyCritical Race Theory 102 on Apple & SpotifyIntersectionality in 30 Min on Apple & SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

In this episode, I'm answering questions I've received from all of you! We cover a bunch of important topics: How do I really focus on combatting systemic racism? Am I guilty of cultural appropriation without even realizing it? I know we should engage in tough disagreements, but where do we draw the line? Listen up and learn a whole lot.Related episodes:What Actually Counts As Cultural Appropriation? on Apple & SpotifySystemic Racism 101 on Apple and SpotifyExposing the Lies That Make Us Fragile on Apple & SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

What actually counts as tone policing? You might not really know - it's a terribly misunderstood concept. That's why we need to set the record straight. In this episode, you'll learn what tone policing is, what it isn't, why it matters, and why it's so controversial. Related episodes:Tone Policing on Apple & SpotifyMicroaggressions in 15 Minutes on Apple and SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

In this quick episode, you'll learn about the surprising origins of the term white privilege, how even the most well-meaning people get it wrong, and how we should describe privilege to skeptics. Related episodes:White People, You Need to Ditch White Guilt on Apple & SpotifyWe're Getting Privilege All Wrong on Apple & SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

The group of people most passionate about racism are as guilty as anyone. On the whole, progressives are heading down a wayward path— generalizing, stereotyping, discriminating— and don't even know it. We need to unpack how "antiracism" can get really racist so you can know how to avoid the major missteps. Related episodes:46. The Racism the Least-Prejudiced People Are Most Guilty Of on Apple & Spotify48. Pt. 2 - The Racism the Least-Prejudiced People Are Most Guilty Of on Apple & SpotifyShould We Embrace Race or Move Past It? on Apple and SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

If you've got questions about "identity politics," well, I do too. To really understand this topic, there's some serious baggage we need to unpack. Related episodes:Intersectionality in 30 Min on Apple & SpotifyThe All-Important Debate: Individual Vs. Group Identity on Apple & SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

You're tired of it. I'm tired of it. Good-for-nothing white guilt has got to go. Related episodes:On Intersectionality, Breaking Down Collective vs Indiviudual Identity  Apple & SpotifyDebunking Implicit Racial Bias on Apple and SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

Recently, more and more schools and companies have been in hot water for trying to create "safe spaces." The issue? In certain cases, these DEI developments are considered legal discrimination. Learn why this is & what to make of all of this.Related episodes:What Makes Safe Spaces Controversial on Apple & SpotifyExposing the Lies That Make Us Fragile on Apple & SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.Sources: The Washington Post, A group demanded a space for students of color. Now they say they're being called racists. (Phillips, 2017) The Atlantic, The Fine Line Between Safe Space and Segregation (DeRuy, 2016); The New York Post, Segregating kids by race — even as a class exercise — will only fuel endless racial conflict (Tobin, 2021); EdWeek, Safe Space or Segregation? Affinity Groups for Teachers, Students of Color (Pendharkar, 2022).

I'm answering more of your burning questions! Can racism ever work in reverse? What's wrong with the whole "racism = prejudice + power" definition? What are my honest thoughts on Malcolm X? How should we feel about the term 'woke'? What should we teach kids about microaggressions? I hope you're ready for more of my hot takes. Your listen next list:Microaggressions in 15 Minutes on Apple and SpotifyThe Full, True Story of Malcolm X's Life on Apple & SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

In this episode, I decided to answer questions I've received from all of you! We wade into a whole lot of big topics: Is showing support for police offensive to Black people? How do I know if I'm whitesplaining? What's with the term 'racialized' and when should I be using it? Is it okay for white people to adopt children of color? Listen up and learn a whole lot. Mentioned101. Is Race Real or Not? on Apple and Spotify102. Should We Embrace Race or Move Past It? on Apple and Spotify65. Prejudice in Policing– the Part No One Understands on Apple & SpotifyBiased by Dr. Jennifer Eberhardt41. We Need to Talk About Whitesplaining on Apple & SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

White liberals now have much more "progressive" stances on issues of race than people of color themselves, and that's not a good thing.In this episode, we pull back the curtain: liberals are overestimating racism's reach and that's actually a huge problem. We talk through what liberals tend to get wrong and how to make it right. Your listen next list:Microaggressions in 15 Minutes on Apple and SpotifyCRT's Most Loved & Hated Teaching on Apple & SpotifyWe're Getting Unconcious Bias Really Wrong on Apple & SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

In society, more and more things are being deemed racist or problematic. White liberals are leading the charge. The problem? Their views are only getting further from the perspective of people of color.As a matter of fact, white liberals now have much more "progressive" stances on issues of race than people of color themselves, and that's not a good thing. Learn how liberals are prone to do more harm than good.Your listen next list:White People Are Only Friends With White People on Apple and SpotifyHow to Cure Racism's Psychological Effects, a 30 Min Deep Dive on Apple and SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

A lot of people are opposed to interracial relationships. My primary concern is how come liberals have arrived at this conclusion, and it's probably not for the reasons you think. I'll unpack the core beliefs that have led some progressives to oppose interracial marriage - beliefs you probably share, in part. Beliefs we all need to examine and reevaluate.Your listen next list:Should We Embrace Race or Move Past It? on Apple and SpotifyCritical Race Theory 101: The 5 Basic Ideas You Need to Know on Apple & SpotifyLearn Critical Race Theory in 20 Minutes on Apple & SpotifyMentioned: Liberals Once Embraced Interracial Relationships Like Mine. What Changed? by Paul KixTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

Unconscious racial bias is shrouded in mystery and misunderstanding. Learn what unconscious bias really is, and more importantly, what it isn't. Only when the misconceptions are cleared away can you really know how to do something about it. Your listen next list:91. A Thorough Debunking of The Racial Bias Test on Apple and Spotify92. Everyone's Wrong About Racial Bias, Part Two on Apple and SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

In this explainer, we're addressing the most relevant issues and breaking down the cultural debate. What's the concensus within social justice movement? What's the dominant view of everybody else? And where do you land?Mentioned episodes:68. CRT's Most Loved & Hated Teaching on Apple & Spotify92. Everyone's Wrong About Implicit Racial Bias on Apple and Spotify102. Should We Embrace Race or Move Past It? on Apple and Spotify46. The Racism the Least-Prejudiced People Are Most Guilty Of on Apple & Spotify67.The War Within Antiracism: Why the Movement is Divided on Apple & SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

Starting with the Black Panthers and working our way to the present, we're getting a crash course on Black American history, decade by decade. When it comes to the Black Panthers and the Black Power movement, myths and misconceptions abound. In this episode, we set the record straight. Learn what they really stood for, what truths get distorted, and how their influence is still shaping the modern antiracism movement today.Your listen next list: What You Need to Know About the Affirmative Action Ruling on Apple & SpotifyThe War on Drugs, Racism in the Criminal Justice System on Apple & SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.Sources: History, How the Black Power Movement Influenced the Civil Rights Movement; NMAAHC, The Foundations of Black Power; Britannica, War On Drugs - History & Mass Incarceration; AJC, Million Man March: A Day of Atonement; Briannica, Los Angelos Riots of 1992; What We Don't Learn About the Black Panther Party — but Should; The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander.

Until his dying day, Malcolm X was writing his detailed (17 hour) autobiography– and every shocking twist and turn is distilled down into this episode. This will be the most informative, thought-provoking hour of your whole week.Learn the story of his younger years, his crimes, his prison time, his radical beliefs, his late-in-life departure from them, and his devotion to a corrupt leader who, in the end, had him killed. Your listen next list: 7 Things You Need to Know About Dr. King on Apple and SpotifySource: The Autobiography of Malcolm X, as told to Alex HaleyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

You may think you get the gist of the Civil Rights Era, but you don't even know what you don't know. In this episode, I'll lay out all of the major happenings at the peak of the movement, explaining how they changed history.Your listen next list:100. 7 Things You Need to Know About Martin Luther King Jr. on Apple and Spotify102. Is Race Real or Not? According to the Experts, It's Complicated. on Apple and SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.Sources: Britannica, African American History, Facts, & Culture; The Autobiography of Martin Luther King Jr, edited by Clayborne Carson; The Autobiography of Malcolm X, as told to Alex Haley; NPR, Stokely Carmichael, A Philosopher Behind The Black Power Movement.

Rosa Parks' story keeps getting mucked up - especially in recent years. From emphasizing that she "wasn't the first" Black woman to do this to characterizing her as a tired woman who didn't feel like standing, she hasn't gotten her flowers. Your listen next list:7 Things You Need to Know About Dr. King on Apple and SpotifySlavery— All the Stuff No One Ever Taught on Apple and SpotifyThe Escaped Slave Who Ended Slavery on Apple and SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.Sources: Stanford University's Martin Luther King Institute, Rosa Parks; History.com, Rosa Parks' Biography; Stride Toward Freedom by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.; Women's History, Rosa Parks's Biography; The WP, Pitting Rosa Parks against Claudette Colvin distorts history.

Sandwiched between the better-known periods of history, we have a lesser-known set of events that served as the catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement. There are four major happenings that define the 1900s - 1950s. In this episode, we'll uncover them all. Your listen next list: The Intellectual Rivalry of the Century: Washington vs. Du Bois, BHM Biopic on Apple & SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.Books Mentioned: Warriors Don't Cry by Melba Patillo-Beals; White Rage by Carol Anderson; The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson. Other Sources: History, Black History Milestones; Britannica, African American History; Britannica, The Harlem Renaissance; Britannica, The Great Migration; History, The Great Migration.

Just on the heels of slavery, two Black intellectuals rose to national fame. With opposing ideas about Black progress, they ushered in an ideological rivalry that has raged on for generations. Long before MLK vs Malcolm X or LeBron vs Jordan, there was Booker T. Washington versus W.E.B. Du Bois. The debate that they started (about the best route for achieving racial equity) is the exact same feud we're still living in today. They have been so influential that our current culture war perfectly takes the shape of Washington versus Du Bois. We're adopting their ideas, and we don't even know it. Your listen next list:The War Within Antiracism: Why the Movement is Divided on Apple & SpotifyThe All-Important Debate: Individual Vs. Group Identity on Apple & SpotifyEp 101, Is Race Real or Not? It's Complicated on Apple & SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.Sources: History, W.E.B. Du Bois; History, Booker T. Washington; History, W.E.B. Du Bois vs. Booker T. Washington; Clint Smith for CrashCourse; PBS Archives, The Debate Between W.E.B. Du Bois and Booker T. Washington; Atlantic Online, Ralph McGill Interview With W.E.B. Du Bois

Many people don't know that the civil rights being fought for in the 1960s were actually a reality a century earlier, in the 1860s, for a few short years. Immediately after slavery, Black Americans saw integrated schooling, Black officials elected to office, and social and economic advancement. However, all of this progress was met with such fury, we forget it was ever made at all. Too many history lessons skip over this eventful period of time. The cultural war that followed the Civil War; surprising gains made; secret, off-the-books political deals... There's a whole lot more to the story than "40 acres and a mule."Your listen next list:Juneteenth— All the Stuff No One Ever Taught You on Apple & SpotifyThe History of Racism in the Criminal Justice System on Apple & SpotifySources: TIME, How the 1876 Election Tested the Constitution and Effectively Ended Reconstruction; TIME, How Reconstruction Still Shapes American Racism; Vox, How Hillary Clinton got on the wrong side of liberals' changing theory of American history; History, The Perils and Promise of America's Third Reconstruction; History, Reconstruction; History, The Great Migration.

Frederick Douglass, the former slave who escaped, bought his freedom, and went on to change the course of history. Douglass played a pivotal role in making the Emancipation Proclamation a reality, bringing about the Union victory in the civil war, and bringing down the institution of slavery for good.This is the second episode of the Black History Month series. Enjoy!Your listen next list: Should We Celebrate Fourth of July When So Much Needs to Change? on Apple & SpotifyThe War Within Antiracism: Why the Movement is Divided on Apple & SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.Sources: Smithsonian, Frederick Douglass (Our American Story); Britannica, Biography of Frederick Douglass; National Parks Service, Frederick Douglass National Historic Site; Freedom Center, Agitation and Activism: The Life and Legacy of Frederick Douglass; Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Frederick Douglass.

Myths and misconceptions abound. If you're relying on what you learned over a decade ago in school, you probably don't have your facts straight about slavery— how it began, grew, and changed over time.As we walk through five big ideas, you'll learn the major milestones spanning over 200 foundational years in US history.Your listen next list:Juneteenth— All the Stuff No One Ever Taught You on Apple & SpotifyCommon Terms I Stopped Using (And What I Say Instead) on Apple & SpotifyLearn Critical Race Theory in 20 Minutes on Apple & SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.Sources: TIME, The First Africans in Virginia Landed in 1619. It Was a Turning Point for Slavery in American History—But Not the Beginning; Smithsonian, The Misguided Focus on 1619 as the Beginning of Slavery in the U.S. Damages Our Understanding of American History; Britannica, Dred Scott Decision; Vox, How slavery became America's first big business. EJI, The Transatlantic Slave Trade.

We've all heard the awkward, "He's Bl- umm... African American." But it is it actually rude to say Black? In this episode, I explain the surprising reasons why it may actually be more rude to avoid saying Black. Your listen next list:Is It Racially Insensitive or Racist? Apathy or Hate? on Apple & SpotifyA Teachable Moment for White Allies: Learn the Felt Impact of Your Words on Apple & SpotifyReferenced: Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? by Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum; Gallup, No Preferred Racial Term Among Most Black, Hispanic AdultsTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

What's wrong with how we view race? Well, on both sides of the partisan divide, how we view race can perpetuate racism. Totally embracing race ("Race is an important part of who you are") comes with serious consequences for people of color, and so does totally rejecting race ("Let's just not see color").Full-transparency: no matter which side you're on, my hope is that you'll gain a better understanding of its potential weaknesses. If you think your approach to antiracism is flawless, I want you to think again. Your listen next list:Intersectionality in 30 Min on Apple & SpotifyIntro to Stereotype Threat, How It's a Self-Fulfilling Prophecy on Apple & SpotifyIndividual Vs. Group Identity on Apple & SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

If racial categories were created for purposes of oppression, then why keep it? Shouldn't we get rid of this thing? That's what a lot of people are asking. You're going to need to know where you stand: embrace race or reject race?I'll be honest - there are strengths and weaknesses on both sides of this debate. In this episode, I break it all down and unpack the key points.Your listen next list:91. Debunking The Implicit Racial Bias Test on Apple and Spotify6. The first episode I released on this subject on Apple & Spotify (and its follow-up, ep. 13)46. The Racism the Least-Prejudiced People Are Most Guilty Of on Apple & Spotify (and its follow-up, ep 48)77. How Do We Actually Close “Achievement Gaps?”on Apple & Spotify (and its follow-up, ep 78)Mentioned: TED, A Case for Color BlindnessWhy Is TED Afraid of Color Blindness? by Coleman HughesOn melting pots and salad bowls: A meta-analysis of the effects of identity-blind and identity-conscious diversity ideologiesTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

To understand the concept of race, there are 3 essential facts (unanimously agreed upon by experts) that you need to know, and in this episode, you'll learn them all. We unpack what race is, what race isn't, and whether race is real or not. Because before we can form opinions about antiracism, we need to get our facts straight about race. Your listen next list:Microaggressions in 15 Minutes on Apple and SpotifySystemic Racism 101 on Apple and SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

Did you know MLK was mentored by Ghandi? Did you know that he was very controversial within the Black community? Or that he turned people away from his demonstrations if they weren't committed enough to nonviolence? What about his denunciation of the Black Power movement and personal thoughts on Malcolm X? There's a lot to learn about MLK that they didn't teach you in school. It's time we set things straight on this leader who is so often misunderstood. We're learning from Dr. King in his own words - and even his personal diary entries.Your listen next list:Why the Antiracism Movement is Divided on Apple & SpotifyWhite Allies, You Need to Change How You Think About Whiteness on Apple & SpotifyThe Racism the Least-Prejudiced People Are Most Guilty Of on Apple & SpotifyWorks by Dr. KingThe Autobiography of Martin Luther King Jr., Edited by Clayborne CarsonThe Drum Major InstinctLetter From Birmingham JailWhere Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community?Also, a short read on Vox: How Martin Luther King Jr.'s faith drove his activismTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

A clear, concise run-through of the dos and don'ts of common terms related to race. We're focusing on terms (like minority, BIPOC, microaggression, and more) that are misused, controversial, and/ or misunderstood.Your listen next list:Microaggressions in 15 Minutes on Apple and SpotifySystemic Racism 101 on Apple and Spotify(The Original, Extended Episode) Important Terms You Should Know on Apple & SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.