Whiteness In America Podcast

In this episode Josh, Josie, and Thomn continue their discussion about critical race theory by focusing on intersectionality and an amazing analogy about sour cream, whiteness, and cultural appropriation.  In addition, we talk about the failure of DEI work and offer some suggestions on changing the approach.   #CRT #whitenesspodcast #intersectionality #DEIevolution

In this episode Josie, Josh, and Thomn begin to explore, as part of the first installment of a multipart series on CRT, the importance of Critical Race Theory. We talk about our experiences using CRT and what it means to us, as well as exploring three of the tenets. #CRT, #antiracism, #podcast, #counterstory, #love, #socialchange

The whiteness in America podcast is BACK!!! In today's episode Dra. Josefina Carmona officially joins the host team. Josie, Josh, and Thomn talk about the late activist scholar bell hooks and reflect on her influence. In addition we talk about the concept of taking space, and discuss he epic Super Bowl half time show.

In this episode, Josh and Thomn reflect on the election. What it means, and what is next for the fight for racial justice. Stay to the end for a reading of the brilliant Leslé Honoré's poem "Brown Girl, Brown Girl". You can find more of her work at https://www.leslehonore.com/

This week Josh and Thomn invite Dra. Josie Carmona and Dr. David Luke to talk about how race shapes our society. We also discuss the President’s Executive Order banning Critical Race Theory and the decision to not charge any of the officers for the murder of Breonna Taylor #sayhername.

In this episode we chat with guest host Dr. Lindsay Wagner. We talk about Senator Kamala Harris, the shelved episode of Blackish, and keeping up the momentum.

In this episode, Josh and Thomn interview the MC of the group Wheelchair Sports Camp, Kalyn Heffernan. Kalyn talks about the intersection of music and activism and her life experience as an advocate for social change. In addition, Josh and Thomn talk with Dra. Josie Carmona regarding what it will take for schools to open up safely.

In this episode Josh and Thomn discuss the three options schools are facing when trying to develop plans for Fall. There are no good options and all add to the systemic barriers that exist for kids with minoritized identities. We also talk about that football team in Washington, DC.

In this episode, Josh and Thomn talk about Trump’s 4th of July speech, the push for states to open up schools in the fall, and how white people need to keep actively engaging in the movement. Please let us know how you are working to engage, send us your thoughts at whitenessinamerica@gmail.com OR via twitter @disruptwhiteness

In this episode Josh and Thomn talk with Dr. Nolan Cabrera. We chat about his new website https://chicanostocracy.com/, his hope for the future, higher education, and many other topics.

In this episode we say goodbye for now to Dr. Erica Britt. Thomn interviews the Executive Director of WordsAlive a non-profit in San Diego California, and we introduce the new co-host, Joshua Trinidad.

In this episode Erica and Thomn talk with two activists that are shaking up their community and making a difference. Tyrice Denson and Lucine Jarrah talk about the OneU campaign and many other projects.

Episode 9 is a special live recorded episode which was a featured event for the University of Michigan-Flint Intercultural Center’s Lunch and Learn Series. In this episode Erica and Thomn engage with students, faculty, and staff on various topics but focus most of the discussion on cancel culture.

In this episode Erica and Thomn talk about a recent article indicating African American Women carry a significant amount of student loan debt compared to white men. We also discuss how to begin to decenter whiteness in our daily praxis.

In this episode, Erica and Thomn break down the term racist and present a different way to address racism. In addition, we talk about the legacy of the great Toni Morrison, the intersection of gun violence and whiteness, and Joe Biden's whiteness problem.

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Joyce Piert and discuss deconstructing and unpacking white supremacy as terrorism.

This episode introduces new co-host Dr. Erica Britt to the podcast. Erica and Thomn interview each other and talk about how whiteness has impacted their lives.

In this episode we talk about the concept of neutrality in education and whether or not it helps uphold whiteness.

This episode features three guest panelists talking about recent events related to sexual misconduct and sexual assault and whiteness. Brandon Ice, Dr. Gwen Schimek, and John Gardner lend their expertise in this fascinating discussion on the intersection of masculinity and whiteness in America.

In this episode we talk about Melissa's experiences as a teacher in Baltimore and teaching immigrant and undocumented students, race relations in Baltimore, white savior teachers, and how white people can be effective change agents in dismantling whiteness.  As always leave your comments below, i look forward to the feedback and discussion.

Joshua Trinidad a musician, educator, scholar activist joins Thomn to talk about his life and his experiences with race, racism, and whiteness. Josh and Thomn also address the Supreme Court nominee and a few other present day issues.

This episode is an introduction to the podcast, to the host Thomn Bell, and announcement of the first guest of the podcast.