Podcasts about things white people can do

Today’s guest is Eva Jannotta. Eva lives in Phoenix, Arizona, and helps bold women leaders defy the status quo, amplify their influence and expand their wealth and power. She does this through providing thought leadership strategy and advisory services as well as communications support. Her Big Hairy Audacious Goal is to end gender and racial discrimination.   Many white people in the U.S. grew up believing racism was overt, discriminatory behavior. In reality, it’s a power structure that was created that we all participate in, without our consent.   In her business, Eva is committed to representing diverse voices in the content and sources she curates and shares with her clients, as well as representing diversity in the images they use. She knows some white people are uncomfortable with the idea of “counting” the number of images or people, as if we’re filling a “quota.” However, “intention does not equal impact.” You need to track and measure how you’re doing compared to your intention. That’s how you measure progress and whether you’re adhering to your values.   For example, you can set a goal such as making sure that 50% of the content you share or curate (for you or your client) is created by people of color. Then, in a spreadsheet, you can add a column to track the race of the author (or interview source, etc.).   Earlier this year, Melanie did an audit of her Deliberate Freelancer podcast guests, and found only 20% diversity (as identified by race and LGBTQ) over about a year. She recommitted to increase the diversity of her guests and began to research and ask on social media for recommendations of diverse voices. Melanie wants experts who are people of color; she isn’t asking people of color to talk only about diversity and inclusion. She is focusing on the expertise they have as it relates to a freelance business.   Melanie is also on the board of Association Media & Publishing, and for the last several years she and others have used their power to push for diversity in content and among speakers. White people need to speak up about diversity, so it’s not left to people of color to bring up the topics of representation or diversity and inclusion every time.   Melanie also talks about how freelancers can share their products with underrepresented groups for free or at a discount. So, for example, give out scholarships to your freelance business course or give away copies of your book or e-book.   Mistakes white people make as they talk and learn about racism include defensiveness (“I didn’t mean that …”) and gaslighting (“I don’t think that’s what the person was really saying …”).   “Perfectionism is the ally’s enemy,” Eva says. We are going to have to make mistakes in order to learn and grow. Perfectionism can hold us back from taking action, from having conversations that may make us feel awkward, from asking questions.   Melanie talks about how she does not like what she perceives as “conflict,” and she’s very sensitive to having uncomfortable conversations. But when it comes to anti-racism work, she knows she has to have and push through uncomfortable conversations.   Our social circles tend to look a lot like us. In a freelance business, that might mean you hire subcontractors or a virtual assistant who are the same race and gender you are, instead of, as white people, looking for more diverse candidates. Eva recognized this problem when hiring for her business — asking for referrals from her network provided candidates with identities similar to Eva’s. Instead, she posted the position on social media and went through an application process. She developed internal criteria and interviewed people.   It does take some extra time to go outside your social circle or your professional network to look for diverse candidates or sources, but it’s important to avoid perpetuating a type of nepotism and only selecting people with identities that are similar to our own.   White freelancers also have a power in referrals. If we expand our network and our pool of various types of freelancers, when our clients or potential clients ask for recommendations for graphic designers, editors, photographers, marketers, writers, translators, etc., we are more able to share names of people from underrepresented groups.   Biz Bite: Create email templates   Resources:   Eva Jannotta on LinkedIn   Eva’s free course: The 5 Pillars of Magnetic Thought Leadership   James Pogue, of JP Enterprises: “The ‘Right’ Kind of Uncomfortable”   Organizer and Activist Leslie Mac   Follow Leslie Mac on Twitter   Episode #61 of Deliberate Freelancer: 6 Ways to Be an Ally with Your Freelance Business   How the concept of “race” began with enslaved Africans in the American colonies   103 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice   These 7 courses will teach you how to be anti-racist

#PodcastersForJustice Award-winning, neo-noir novelist and short story writer, S. A. Cosby, took time to speak with me about his pulp fiction influences, the hard work that went into his 10-year overnight success, and the cinematic timbre of his writing voice. "Writing is like telling yourself a joke for nine months ... and hoping that everybody else gets the punchline."—S. A. Cosby S.A. Cosby's short story, "The Grass Beneath My Feet," won an Anthony Award for Best Short Story, 2019, and his short fiction has appeared in numerous anthologies and magazines. His latest, Blacktop Wasteland, is a reinvention of the noir genre described as "...Ocean’s Eleven meets Drive, with a Southern noir twist ... [the] story of a man pushed to his limits by poverty, race, and his own former life of crime.” Already an Amazon bestseller, the book has received extraordinary trade coverage -- starred reviews, a cover with ALA Booklist, an interview at Publishers Weekly -- and has a bevy of early supporters including legends of the genre Walter Mosley, Dennis Lehane, and Lee Child. “Sensationally good—new, fresh, real, authentic, twisty, with characters and dilemmas that will break your heart. More than recommended.”—Lee Child, bestselling author Please help us learn more about you by completing this short 7-question survey If you’re a fan of The Writer Files, please click subscribe to automatically see new interviews. In this file S. A. Cosby and I discussed: How he amassed such critical acclaim from his heroes The $1 paperbacks that influenced his writing How early advice helped him "go to where the people are" Why he wanted to incorporate the modern, rural, Black Southern experience into his writing The many films that shaped his cinematic prose And how to develop a thick skin, stand up for your work, and defend your dreams! Show Notes: Blacktop Wasteland: A Novel by S. A. Cosby S. A. Cosby Amazon author page S. A. Cosby on Facebook S. A. Cosby on Twitter Kelton Reid on Twitter #PodcastersForJustice Anti-racism Resources Donate to any of the following: Minnesota Freedom Fund Black Visions Collective Campaign Zero Black Lives Matter Podcasts to subscribe to: 1619 (New York Times) About Race Code Switch (NPR) Intersectionality Matters! hosted by Kimberlé Crenshaw Momentum: A Race Forward Podcast Pod For The Cause (from The Leadership Conference on Civil & Human Rights) Pod Save the People (Crooked Media) Seeing White Articles to read: "Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Don’t understand the protests? What you’re seeing is people pushed to the edge" | Los Angeles Times 75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice

Things get a little magical this week as the Book Squad discusses "Magic for Liars" by Sarah Gailey. We cover the inevitable comparisons to those *other* books set in a magical school, how this book works as a mystery novel, and how we feel about our narrator, Ivy. Then, Emily interviews Karen Salyer McElmurray, author of "Wanting Radiance." Later, we dig into a little listener feedback and catch up on what’s happening on the #BookSquadBlog. Rent "The Secret Garden" for our next #Othersode on August 24th, and read along with us for our next #Bookpisode on "We Set the Dark on Fire" by Tehlor Kay Mejia on September 7th!TOC0:30 — What magical subject would you teach?8:19 — Book intro10:00 — How does "Magic for Liars" work to do something different from Harry Potter?21:21 — How the novel works as a mystery37:37 — Ask a man41:42 — Ratings 51:24 — Interview with Karen Salyer McElmurray 1: 26:52 — A little listener feedback1:30:25 — What’s on the blog? What’s up next?#BLACKLIVESMATTERSome Resources to Fight Racial Injustice:PDX Portland Bail Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/pdx-protest-bail-fundBlack Lives Matter https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019NAACP Legal Defense Fund: https://org2.salsalabs.com/o/6857/p/salsa/donation/common/public/?donate_page_KEY=15780&_ga=2.209233111.496632409.1590767838-1184367471.1590767838Communities United Against Police Brutality https://www.cuapb.org/Reclaim the Block https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/home/#aboutChange.org petition for Justice for Breonna Taylor https://www.change.org/p/andy-beshear-justice-for-breonna-taylorChange.org petition for Justice for George Floyd https://www.change.org/p/mayor-of-minneapolis-justice-for-george-floydChange.org petition for Justice for Ahmaud Arbery https://www.change.org/p/liberty-county-distric-attorney-justice-for-ahmaud-arberyA Detailed List of Anti-Racism Resources: https://medium.com/wake-up-call/a-detailed-list-of-anti-racism-resources-a34b259a3eea75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice: https://medium.com/equality-includes-you/what-white-people-can-do-for-racial-justice-f2d18b0e0234

Things get a little magical this week as the Book Squad discusses "Magic for Liars" by Sarah Gailey. We cover the inevitable comparisons to those *other* books set in a magical school, how this book works as a mystery novel, and how we feel about our narrator, Ivy. Then, Emily interviews Karen Salyer McElmurray, author of "Wanting Radiance." Later, we dig into a little listener feedback and catch up on what’s happening on the #BookSquadBlog. Rent "The Secret Garden" for our next #Othersode on August 24th, and read along with us for our next #Bookpisode on "We Set the Dark on Fire" by Tehlor Kay Mejia on September 7th!TOC0:30 — What magical subject would you teach?8:19 — Book intro10:00 — How does "Magic for Liars" work to do something different from Harry Potter?21:21 — How the novel works as a mystery37:37 — Ask a man41:42 — Ratings 51:24 — Interview with Karen Salyer McElmurray 1: 26:52 — A little listener feedback1:30:25 — What’s on the blog? What’s up next?#BLACKLIVESMATTERSome Resources to Fight Racial Injustice:PDX Portland Bail Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/pdx-protest-bail-fundBlack Lives Matter https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019NAACP Legal Defense Fund: https://org2.salsalabs.com/o/6857/p/salsa/donation/common/public/?donate_page_KEY=15780&_ga=2.209233111.496632409.1590767838-1184367471.1590767838Communities United Against Police Brutality https://www.cuapb.org/Reclaim the Block https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/home/#aboutChange.org petition for Justice for Breonna Taylor https://www.change.org/p/andy-beshear-justice-for-breonna-taylorChange.org petition for Justice for George Floyd https://www.change.org/p/mayor-of-minneapolis-justice-for-george-floydChange.org petition for Justice for Ahmaud Arbery https://www.change.org/p/liberty-county-distric-attorney-justice-for-ahmaud-arberyA Detailed List of Anti-Racism Resources: https://medium.com/wake-up-call/a-detailed-list-of-anti-racism-resources-a34b259a3eea75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice: https://medium.com/equality-includes-you/what-white-people-can-do-for-racial-justice-f2d18b0e0234

#PodcastersForJustice #1 NY Times bestselling author and famed criminal lawyer, Marcia Clark, dropped by to chat about the perils of celebrity, how she got her start as a TV producer, and the highs and lows of the writing process. *This is another double-episode, with a surprise (12-year-old) debut author you won't want to miss. "It's no big surprise that Marcia Clark knows her way around a courtroom and a murder mystery—but she's also a terrific writer and storyteller."—James Patterson Marcia has been a practicing criminal lawyer since 1979 – she joined the LA District Attorney's office in '81 – and served as a prosecutor for the high-profile trials of Robert Bardo (convicted of killing actress Rebecca Schaeffer), and most notably, O. J. Simpson. She co-wrote the #1 New York Times bestseller Without a Doubt, which chronicled her work on the Simpson trial. Marcia writes the bestselling crime fiction series centered on a morally ambiguous criminal defense attorney, Samantha Brinkman. Her latest is the conclusion of that critically acclaimed thriller series, Final Judgment (Samantha Brinkman). It debuted in 2016 with the publication of #1 Amazon bestseller Blood Defense. “The plot twists are both plausible and shocking in this intelligent page-turner. Fans of whodunits featuring ethical dilemmas will be pleased.” —Publishers Weekly Marcia's been a frequent commentator on Today, Good Morning America, The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, and MSNBC, and a legal correspondent for Entertainment Tonight. Stay-tuned for this double-episode including a debut crime novelist who shares her story of rejection, stereotypes, and finding your voice. Please help us learn more about you by completing this short 7-question survey If you’re a fan of The Writer Files, please click subscribe to automatically see new interviews. In this file Marcia Clark and I discussed: How the author embraced "write what you know" How to outline ripped-from-the-headlines novels Why she misses being a prosecutor in the '80s The future of publishing And how to take a deep breath and keep going! Show Notes: MarciaClarkBooks.com Final Judgment (Samantha Brinkman) by Marcia Clark Marcia Clark's Amazon author page Marcia Clark Investigates The First 48 The Black Sisterhood Files by Kristina Naydonova Marcia Clark on Facebook Marcia Clark on Twitter Kelton Reid on Twitter #PodcastersForJustice Anti-racism Resources Donate to any of the following: Minnesota Freedom Fund Black Visions Collective Campaign Zero Black Lives Matter Podcasts to subscribe to: 1619 (New York Times) About Race Code Switch (NPR) Intersectionality Matters! hosted by Kimberlé Crenshaw Momentum: A Race Forward Podcast Pod For The Cause (from The Leadership Conference on Civil & Human Rights) Pod Save the People (Crooked Media) Seeing White Articles to read: "Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Don’t understand the protests? What you’re seeing is people pushed to the edge" | Los Angeles Times 75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice  

Join us *in the room where it happens* to talk about "Hamilton," the 2015 hit Broadway musical that recently became available to stream on Disney+! We talk about our favorite characters and moments, how women are represented, deviations from history (but in a not-annoying way!), other musicals that have had crossover cultural success, and how "Hamilton" represents our particular politico-historical moment. Also—the #BookSquadBlog is back! Check it out for brand new content! For our next #Bookpisode on August 10, read "Magic for Liars" by Sarah Gailey. Then, check out the new film adaptation of "The Secret Garden" for our next #Othersode on August 24. Send your thoughts on "Hamilton" or any other topic we’ve covered to thesquad@booksquadgoal.com or DM us on social media @booksquadgoals! TOC0:30 - Intro and icebreaker 8:21 - Musical intro11:38 - What’s your experience with this musical?19:06 - Wikes and dislikes 33:42 - Women in the musical 46:00 - Controversy about the musical, representing history 59:11 - Crossover success!1:06:07 - Recorded musicals v movies v live 1:27:57 - What’s everyone’s favorite leitmotif?1:37:40 - Listener feedback1:39:40 - Special announcements1:43:41 - What’s on the blog? What’s up next?- Historical facts: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/06/movies/hamilton-musical-history-facts.html - Hamilton cast Q&A: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFaUY3OAzow- Adam's scholarship: https://gail.uga.edu/adam-cramond-martin-giving- Kickstarter for Two Trumps and a Lie: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sethgriffin/two-trumps-and-a-lie-card-game#BLACKLIVESMATTERSome Resources to Fight Racial Injustice:PDX Portland Bail Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/pdx-protest-bail-fundBlack Lives Matter https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019NAACP Legal Defense Fund: https://org2.salsalabs.com/o/6857/p/salsa/donation/common/public/?donate_page_KEY=15780&_ga=2.209233111.496632409.1590767838-1184367471.1590767838Communities United Against Police Brutality https://www.cuapb.org/Reclaim the Block https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/home/#aboutChange.org petition for Justice for Breonna Taylor https://www.change.org/p/andy-beshear-justice-for-breonna-taylorChange.org petition for Justice for George Floyd https://www.change.org/p/mayor-of-minneapolis-justice-for-george-floydChange.org petition for Justice for Ahmaud Arbery https://www.change.org/p/liberty-county-distric-attorney-justice-for-ahmaud-arberyA Detailed List of Anti-Racism Resources: https://medium.com/wake-up-call/a-detailed-list-of-anti-racism-resources-a34b259a3eea75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice: https://medium.com/equality-includes-you/what-white-people-can-do-for-racial-justice-f2d18b0e0234

Join us *in the room where it happens* to talk about "Hamilton," the 2015 hit Broadway musical that recently became available to stream on Disney+! We talk about our favorite characters and moments, how women are represented, deviations from history (but in a not-annoying way!), other musicals that have had crossover cultural success, and how "Hamilton" represents our particular politico-historical moment. Also—the #BookSquadBlog is back! Check it out for brand new content! For our next #Bookpisode on August 10, read "Magic for Liars" by Sarah Gailey. Then, check out the new film adaptation of "The Secret Garden" for our next #Othersode on August 24. Send your thoughts on "Hamilton" or any other topic we’ve covered to thesquad@booksquadgoal.com or DM us on social media @booksquadgoals! TOC0:30 - Intro and icebreaker 8:21 - Musical intro11:38 - What’s your experience with this musical?19:06 - Wikes and dislikes 33:42 - Women in the musical 46:00 - Controversy about the musical, representing history 59:11 - Crossover success!1:06:07 - Recorded musicals v movies v live 1:27:57 - What’s everyone’s favorite leitmotif?1:37:40 - Listener feedback1:39:40 - Special announcements1:43:41 - What’s on the blog? What’s up next?- Historical facts: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/06/movies/hamilton-musical-history-facts.html - Hamilton cast Q&A: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFaUY3OAzow- Adam's scholarship: https://gail.uga.edu/adam-cramond-martin-giving- Kickstarter for Two Trumps and a Lie: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sethgriffin/two-trumps-and-a-lie-card-game#BLACKLIVESMATTERSome Resources to Fight Racial Injustice:PDX Portland Bail Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/pdx-protest-bail-fundBlack Lives Matter https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019NAACP Legal Defense Fund: https://org2.salsalabs.com/o/6857/p/salsa/donation/common/public/?donate_page_KEY=15780&_ga=2.209233111.496632409.1590767838-1184367471.1590767838Communities United Against Police Brutality https://www.cuapb.org/Reclaim the Block https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/home/#aboutChange.org petition for Justice for Breonna Taylor https://www.change.org/p/andy-beshear-justice-for-breonna-taylorChange.org petition for Justice for George Floyd https://www.change.org/p/mayor-of-minneapolis-justice-for-george-floydChange.org petition for Justice for Ahmaud Arbery https://www.change.org/p/liberty-county-distric-attorney-justice-for-ahmaud-arberyA Detailed List of Anti-Racism Resources: https://medium.com/wake-up-call/a-detailed-list-of-anti-racism-resources-a34b259a3eea75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice: https://medium.com/equality-includes-you/what-white-people-can-do-for-racial-justice-f2d18b0e0234

#PodcastersForJustice Award-winning international journalist, author, and serial pundit, Adam Skolnick, co-hosted our pandemic edition "state of travel writing" roundtable with several like-minded travel junkies. Adam is an award-winning independent journalist and author covering adventure sports, environmental issues, travel, and human rights for The New York Times, Outside, Playboy, and many others. He recently began a co-hosting gig on The Rich Roll Podcast. He’s traveled to over 50 countries, worked on six continents, and contributed to over 35 Lonely Planet travel guides. He is also the author of One Breath: Freediving, Death and the Quest to Shatter Human Limits, and was the ghostwriter and narrator of David Goggins’ hit memoir and audiobook Can’t Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds, which has sold over two million copies and counting worldwide. MaSovaida Morgan is a travel journalist whose wayfaring tendencies have taken her to more than 50 countries across all seven continents. As a Lonely Planet author, she contributes to guidebooks on destinations throughout Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas. Prior to going freelance in 2018, MaSovaida spent four years in-house at Lonely Planet's Nashville office as a Destination Editor, where she oversaw all of the company's content on South America and Antarctica. Celeste Brash has been a travel writer for Lonely Planet since 2005 and has contributed to over 80 books and countless articles. Her travels have brought her to around 45 countries and have helped her learn to communicate in French, Spanish, Thai, Malay and Tahitian. Along the way, she's written for numerous other outlets such as Islands Magazine and National Geographic's Intelligent Travel. She's also had her photography published in magazines including Travel & Leisure and has starred in videos produced by Lonely Planet. Aaron Millar is an award-winning travel writer, photographer, journalist, and podcast host who has worked for National Geographic Traveller (UK), The Times of London, The Guardian, The Telegraph and others. He has also taught travel writing at a university level. His travel podcast, Armchair Explorer – "The world's greatest adventurers tell their best story from the road," – was named Best Podcasts for Pure Escapism by Sunday Times and Best Travel Podcasts 2020 by The Guardian. *NOTE: Host Kelton Reid had technical difficulties on the recording thus Adam Skolnick took over most of the hosting duties. Please help us learn more about you by completing this short 7-question survey If you’re a fan of The Writer Files, please click subscribe to automatically see new interviews. In this file Adam Skolnick and the panel discussed: The unknown and unstable future of travel, tourism, and travel writing How the industry can change for the better post COVID-19 The different types of travel writers and the impacts of geo-tagging Instagram photos Why humans need to travel The pitfalls of being a female or a woman of color as a travel writer What the travel writing revolution means for the industry And insider tips on how to break into writing about exotic (and not so) locales Show Notes: How to Ghostwrite a Bestseller with Author Adam Skolnick: Part One AdamSkolnick.com Adam Skolnick on Instagram Adam Skolnick on The Rich Roll Podcast Masovaida.com MaSovaida Morgan on Instagram CelesteBrash.com Celeste Brash on Instagram Aaron Millar -- TheBlueDotPerspective.com Aaron Millar on Instagram Armchair Explorer podcast hosted by Aaron Millar Kelton Reid on Twitter #PodcastersForJustice Anti-racism Resources Donate to any of the following: Minnesota Freedom Fund Black Visions Collective Campaign Zero Black Lives Matter Podcasts to subscribe to: 1619 (New York Times) About Race Code Switch (NPR) Intersectionality Matters! hosted by Kimberlé Crenshaw Momentum: A Race Forward Podcast Pod For The Cause (from The Leadership Conference on Civil & Human Rights) Pod Save the People (Crooked Media) Seeing White Articles to read: "Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Don’t understand the protests? What you’re seeing is people pushed to the edge" | Los Angeles Times 75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice  

#PodcastersForJustice The creator, executive producer, and showrunner of the award-winning TV series The Handmaid’s Tale, Bruce Miller, spoke with me about his storied career as a TV writer/producer, what it's like to work with author Margaret Atwood, and adapting a modern classic for the small screen. The Emmy award-winning TV writer and producer has worked on dozens of shows and movies (including Medium, Eureka, Alphas, and The 100), and got his start working on NBC's long-running hit ER in the early '90s. Miller's adaptation of Margaret Atwood's prescient, critically acclaimed 1985 novel, The Handmaid’s Tale – considered by many to be a modern classic of dystopian literature – is a drama about a "... totalitarian society [that] subjects fertile women, called 'Handmaids,' into child-bearing slavery." In its first season, the show won multiple Emmy awards – including Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series for Miller – and became the first on a streaming platform to win an Emmy for Outstanding Series (beating out nominees House of Cards, The Crown, Stranger Things from Netflix, HBO’s Westworld, AMC’s Better Call Saul, and NBC’s This Is Us). "Handmaid’s” has gone on to win the Peabody Award; a Golden Globe for Best Television Series, Drama; Critics Choice Award for Best Drama Series; the PGA Award for Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Drama; two WGA Awards, for Best Drama Series and Best New Series; was honored by AFI as one of the top ten TV programs of the year, and garnered dozens of Emmy nominations. The show has been picked up for a fourth season by Hulu. Please help us learn more about you by completing this short 7-question survey If you’re a fan of The Writer Files, please click subscribe to automatically see new interviews. In this file Bruce Miller and I discussed: How getting "fired" from so many gigs helped his career The brilliance of Margaret Atwood and the influence it had on both the writer and the adaptation Why TV production is all about schedule and writing is the opposite A day in the life of a TV writer Why he doesn't believe in tables in the writer's room And the one thing you have to be able to do when you get your big break Show Notes: Bruce Miller on IMDb The Handmaid’s Tale on Hulu Bruce Miller on Twitter Kelton Reid on Twitter #PodcastersForJustice Anti-racism Resources Donate to any of the following: Minnesota Freedom Fund Black Visions Collective Campaign Zero Black Lives Matter Podcasts to subscribe to: 1619 (New York Times) About Race Code Switch (NPR) Intersectionality Matters! hosted by Kimberlé Crenshaw Momentum: A Race Forward Podcast Pod For The Cause (from The Leadership Conference on Civil & Human Rights) Pod Save the People (Crooked Media) Seeing White Articles to read: "Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Don’t understand the protests? What you’re seeing is people pushed to the edge" | Los Angeles Times 75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice  

How I met my husband at disneyland! We're telling the story of how we met, and our relationship road map from meeting and our first date story time until marriage. Getting married at 21 may be unusual for some people, but for us it was the perfect decision and my wedding day was the best day of my life. Proposal Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFOGJcvmPRE Wedding Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63y1XkwcQgY Wedding Day Vlog Get Ready with Me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Xe9KlI3Bn8 Shop Amber Richelle Tie Dye Sets https://www.shopamberrichele.com/ WAYS TO HELP BLM: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ Register to Vote!! https://www.vote.org/register-to-vote/ BLM National Resource List: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjZMORRVuv-I-qo4B0YfmOTqIOa3GUS207t5iuLZmyA/mobilebasic 75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice https://medium.com/equality-includes-you/what-white-people-can-do-for-racial-justice-f2d18b0e0234 Donate: George Floyd Memorial Fund https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd Justice for Breonna Taylor https://www.gofundme.com/f/9v4q2-justice-for-breonna-taylor Color of Change https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/support-us Minnesota Freedom Fund https://minnesotafreedomfund.org

In this episode we pay attention to the deep and traumatic roots of Black Lives Matter and unpack the layers of how to respond effectively as individuals and within communities. I dialogue with mental health professional, Ornge trauma team lead and anti-racism trainer, Tom Walker. After the murder of George Floyd the public outcry continues to be a powerful voice that is awakening the world to the injustice of systemic racism that so many have turned their backs on for too long.   At this critical moment while witnessing continued acts of social injustice and violence against Persons of Color – it is important that we take pause to understand what it means to Bear Witness while engaging in right action moving toward meaningful solutions. I am personally in awe of the continued courage and persistence of those directly participating in the Black Lives Matter protests happening in the U.S. and around the world. Those who are putting their voices and actions forward, are speaking out clearly about what has to change in our perceptions, in our daily actions and in the way we create societies that will truly respect and include everyone with dignity and equality. It is no doubt, hard for many to focus and listen deeply to the painful voices of the #BlackLivesMatter movement. There is much shame in "white privilege" and there is longing for some to turn away. It is important to address one's own views and be uncomfortable with the reality of racism in our lives. This is the moment to grapple with the reality of our inaccurate perception of being "nice normal folks, in a nice normal world".  This is simply not always true, and with this limited perspective we may fail to see the experiences of friends, neighbours and colleagues that are confronted with racism every day. We will discuss and explore: Why #Black lives Matter accurately represents the issue and Why "All Lives Matter" phase is a distraction. What #Defund the Police, actually means and how it could benefit all including policing services.  Michael Moore does a great job explaining this. Also related is "8 Anti-Racism Policing Policies that cannot wait". What the Anti-Racism Experts like Reni Eddo-Lodge, Robin DeAngelo, and Resmaa Menakem (author of Notice the Rage; Notice the Silence" ongoing.org) have to say. What White Fragility is (Robin DeAngelo coined the phrase) and knowing when it strikes. Using "Love, Kindness and Wisdom" to help us through this. Resmaa Menakem provides incredibly meaningful guidance on this. Why Anitifa is NOT the same as #Black Lives Matter and why you need to know this. Anti-Racism Resources: Resources for white parents to raise anti-racist children:   Books: Coretta Scott King Book Award Winners: books for children and young adults Podcasts: Parenting Forward podcast episode 'Five Pandemic Parenting Lessons with Cindy Wang Brandt'  Fare of the Free Child podcast Articles: PBS's Teaching Your Child About Black History Month The Conscious Kid: follow them on Instagram and consider signing up for their Patreon   Articles to read:   "America's Racial Contract Is Killing Us" by Adam Serwer | Atlantic (May 8, 2020)   Ella Baker and the Black Freedom Movement (Mentoring a New Generation of Activists    "My Life as an Undocumented Immigrant" by Jose Antonio Vargas | NYT Mag (June 22, 2011)    The 1619 Project (all the articles) | The New York Times Magazine    The Combahee River Collective Statement    "The Intersectionality Wars" by Jane Coaston | Vox (May 28, 2019)    Tips for Creating Effective White Caucus Groups developed by Craig Elliott PhD    "White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack" by Knapsack Peggy McIntosh     "Who Gets to Be Afraid in America?" by Dr. Ibram X. Kendi | Atlantic (May 12, 2020)   Videos to watch: Black Feminism & the Movement for Black Lives: Barbara Smith, Reina Gossett, Charlene Carruthers (50:48) "How Studying Privilege Systems Can Strengthen Compassion" | Peggy McIntosh at TEDxTimberlaneSchools (18:26)   Podcasts to subscribe to:   1619 (New York Times)    About Race Code Switch (NPR)        Intersectionality Matters! hosted by Kimberlé Crenshaw     Momentum: A Race Forward Podcast             Pod For The Cause (from The Leadership Conference on Civil & Human Rights)          Pod Save the People (Crooked Media)            Seeing White   Books to read:   Black Feminist Thought by Patricia Hill Collins Eloquent Rage: A Black Feminist Discovers Her Superpower by Dr. Brittney Cooper Heavy: An American Memoir by Kiese Laymon How To Be An Antiracist by Dr. Ibram X. Kendi I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou   Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson Me and White Supremacy by Layla F. Saad Raising Our Hands by Jenna Arnold Redefining Realness by Janet Mock  Sister Outsider by Audre Lorde So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander The Next American Revolution: Sustainable Activism for the Twenty-First Century by Grace Lee Boggs The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston This Bridge Called My Back: Writings by Radical Women of Color by Cherríe Moraga When Affirmative Action Was White: An Untold History of Racial Inequality in Twentieth-Century America by Ira Katznelson  White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo, PhD Films and TV series to watch: 13th (Ava DuVernay) — Netflix         American Son (Kenny Leon) — Netflix        Black Power Mixtape: 1967-1975 — Available to rent         Clemency (Chinonye Chukwu) — Available to rent             Dear White People (Justin Simien) — Netflix              Fruitvale Station (Ryan Coogler) — Available to rent          I Am Not Your Negro (James Baldwin doc) — Available to rent or on Kanopy            If Beale Street Could Talk (Barry Jenkins) — Hulu              Just Mercy (Destin Daniel Cretton) — Available to rent               King In The Wilderness  — HBO        See You Yesterday (Stefon Bristol) — Netflix             Selma (Ava DuVernay) — Available to rent        The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution — Available to rent  The Hate U Give (George Tillman Jr.) — Hulu with Cinemax         When They See Us (Ava DuVernay) — Netflix Organizations to follow on social media:   Antiracism Center: Twitter        Audre Lorde Project: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook     Black Women's Blueprint: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook          Color Of Change: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook              Colorlines: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook        The Conscious Kid: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook           Equal Justice Initiative (EJI): Twitter | Instagram | Facebook               Families Belong Together: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook          The Leadership Conference on Civil & Human Rights: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook             MPowerChange: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook                Muslim Girl: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook              NAACP: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook             National Domestic Workers Alliance: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook RAICES: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook           Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ): Twitter | Instagram | Facebook     SisterSong: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook              United We Dream: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook More anti-racism resources to check out:   75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice Anti-Racism Project Jenna Arnold's resources (books and people to follow) Rachel Ricketts' anti-racism resources Resources for White People to Learn and Talk About Race and Racism Save the Tears: White Woman's Guide by Tatiana Mac Showing Up For Racial Justice's educational toolkits "Why is this happening?" — an introduction to police brutality from 100 Year Hoodie Zinn Education Project's teaching materials  

Three requests for the podcast right now: I want to do an Ask Me Anything episode. Please email or DM via Twitter your questions about the business of freelancing and I’ll answer them on a future episode. You can share your name or be anonymous. melanie@meledits.com or DM @MelEdits on Twitter I’m considering a series interviewing freelancers who make six figures. So, if you have earned $100,000 or more as a freelance business owner, let me know. I’d love to talk with you more about how you got there so we can provide tactics and inspiration to other freelancers. melanie@meledits.com or DM @MelEdits on Twitter I am looking for diverse guests, so please reach out and pitch me your podcast episode idea or recommend guests who are from marginalized groups. I’m doing my own research and outreach, but I’m open to pitches and recommendations too. melanie@meledits.com or DM @MelEdits on Twitter In this week’s episode I want to offer six ways you can be an ally through your freelance business. Your first reaction may be that you’re “just” a freelancer or solopreneur, that you don’t have a lot of power or a huge platform. But there are things that you can do through your role as a business owner to support Black and Brown people and those from other marginalized groups, especially if you are White. Hire diverse subcontractors. Not all of us have regular subcontractors, but occasionally we do hire people to help us with a project or partner with us on a proposal or we hire a virtual assistant to help our business. When you are considering hiring subcontractors, do a bit more research and reach beyond your immediate networks to see if you can hire someone from a marginalized group.   Humans often interact and hire people who look like us. Our circles are not often that diverse. It’s the same reason that people from marginalized groups have trouble getting hired as employees. But you can help break down the barriers in your own little world by asking people for recommendations and reaching out to a more diverse group. And just be honest: Tell people you are looking to expand your list of potential subcontractors to have a more diverse pool to choose from. Refer and recommend work. Many of us refer other freelancers or pass on work to people when we are over capacity or a gig isn’t right for us. As you expand your list of diverse freelancers, consider passing on that work to someone from a marginalized group. You can help them open the door to a new client and give them a connection they didn’t have before. This helps all of us because the more diversity we have in the workforce—and in the content we create—the more creative we all become.   You can also be transparent in Facebook groups and other networks you belong to, telling fellow freelancers what a client might pay, which clients are not great to work for, and recommending clients and projects when you hear of an opportunity.   Widen and diversify your network. It can be difficult to learn different viewpoints or to hire for diversity if your network isn’t that large. Often, again, we hang out with and work with people who look like us.   You can do this quite easily on social media. On Twitter, I follow a lot of Black professors, journalists, authors, researchers and other freelancers. I also file several transgender people. All of this diversifies the news and perspectives that are reaching me. On Instagram you can follow a lot of great entrepreneurs, influencers and freelance business owners from diverse backgrounds. You can also follow specific hashtags, which lead you to more and more people and new ideas.   You can also do research and consider joining more diverse groups. Ask around. Ask people in your industry what other groups they’re members of. Look at any statements associations or organizations put out recently about Black Lives Matter and then look at the photos of their boards to see if they really are diverse.   Amplify diverse voices. Are you a member of or a volunteer in a group in your industry? You can be a champion in helping make the groups you’re involved in more diverse. It’s not just about encouraging your friends and colleagues who are Black or Brown to join and get more involved. That can be important, but you need to make sure you’re inviting them into a safe and inclusive space, not just one that talks the talk without doing the work. First, ask questions like why isn’t the volunteer board more diverse; who chooses the volunteer committee members; how can you make conference sessions, webinar speakers and tweet chat hosts more diverse? This last one about having more diverse speakers is really important and overdue at a lot of organizations.   How many times do you see all-male panels? There’s even a name for this: manels. You would think we would have at least moved beyond this antiquated situation and added a few women. But nope, it still goes on.   A software company called Bizzabo did a survey analyzing the gender diversity of more than 60,000 event speakers over a five-year period, from 2013 to 2018 in 23 countries. They found that 69% of all speakers were male. So, how do you think these organizations are doing on racial and ethnic diversity? I bet we can all guess.   This brings up another issue: Pay your conference speakers when you can. We often ask people to volunteer as speakers for webinars and events. I volunteer all the time, both as a way to give back to my industry and to expand my network, which can lead to new clients in the future. However, the people who can often speak for free at an event have the money to be able to do this, especially if they have to pay for travel. These are likely wealthier freelancers and/or employees representing companies that want to connect with that audience.   It can be more difficult for people from marginalized groups to spend the time and money to work for free. Freelancers in general are often asked to work for free, and it’s often only the privileged freelancers who can do this. But other freelancers in marginalized groups are practically forced to do this as they build their portfolio or are asked to take free tests in order to get a gig.   And think about what a group is doing when it asks a person from a marginalized group to present or speak on a panel about diversity and being marginalized in their industry. And then the group doesn’t pay them? They’re doing the very thing they asked the person to speak out about.   Don’t just invite people from marginalized groups to speak at your event or webinar only on the topics of diversity. I have seen this a lot—the diversity panel is the only spot of diversity at a conference. You should be inviting diverse voices to speak on topics they’re actually experts on, whether that is graphic design, video production, photography or building their freelance business.   Educate your clients. Some of you may balk at this. You may think that you’re not an “activist” or you don’t want to be “radical.” But if you are a White person who truly wants to be an ally, you have to work on being “anti-racist” (against racism—as opposed to just “not racist” yourself).   You can speak out on the systemic racist policies you see around you. And you can still do this in professional ways with your clients. If they are looking to hire people, you can recommend diverse candidates. If you are an editor or writer, you can ask them for—or choose on your own—diverse sources to interview and include in articles. As an editor, I point out problematic phrasing or errors and make sure to explain why I edited something as a way to educate people.   Look for ways you can educate your clients about their hiring practices, their language and their ideas.   Buy from minority-owned businesses. Recently, there has been an uptick in book sales from Black-owned bookstores. And people have been sharing lists of local Black-owned restaurants and national online businesses they can buy from.   Do some research and ask around to see what local businesses you can buy from to support minority-owned businesses. Buying local is a good idea can in general, but this takes it one step further. Instead of buying from one of the big box stores, is there a local alternative?   Biz Bite: Share your pronouns   The Bookshelf: “She Came to Slay: The Life and Times of Harriet Tubman” by Erica Armstrong Dunbar   Resources:   97 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice   All-male panels called out on Tumblr   Bizzabo study: Almost 70% of Professional Event Speakers Are Male   Being anti-racist (lessons from the National Museum of African American History and Culture) Drop the Hyphen in Asian American These 7 courses will teach you how to be anti-racist   Black-owned independent bookstores   Black-owned bookstores by state   Black-owned business directory—provided by Official Black Wall Street   Bookshop.org—Buy books from the independent bookstore of your choice  

There is a weariness that a lot of us are experiencing these days with everything going on in our country and our world the past few weeks and months.  On today’s episode, I share five specific things we can think about and focus on to navigate these challenging times and hang in there: 1. Pace Ourselves 2. Check in with Others 3. Stay in the Present Moment 4. Remember...This, Too, Shall Pass 5. Don’t Waste This Crisis   Resources: We’re All in This Together - eBook special ($1.99 through June 28) Mike Robbins Website Mike Robbins Blog Mike Robbins Podcast Mike Robbins on Facebook Mike Robbins on Twitter Mike Robbins on Instagram Mike Robbins on YouTube We’re All in This Together - virtual program We’re All in This Together (new book), by Mike Robbins Black Lives Matter Anti-Racism Resources 75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice How to Be an Antiracist (book), by Ibram X. Kendi White Fragility (book) by Robin DiAngelo   Shareables: “Hang in there.” — @MikeDRobbins “Remember...this, too, shall pass.” — @MikeDRobbins “It’s important to remember that just about everyone, including you, is doing the best they can with what they have right now.” — @MikeDRobbins  

Dealing with hate comments and online criticism is a tough part of being an influencer. In this episode of Sierra Unfiltered, Sierra and Skylar talk about the kind of online hate they face, how they handle it, and Skylar talks about how she's been contemplating quitting instagram altogether. WAYS TO HELP BLM: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ Register to Vote!! https://www.vote.org/register-to-vote/ BLM National Resource List: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjZMORRVuv-I-qo4B0YfmOTqIOa3GUS207t5iuLZmyA/mobilebasic 75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice https://medium.com/equality-includes-you/what-white-people-can-do-for-racial-justice-f2d18b0e0234 Donate: George Floyd Memorial Fund https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd Justice for Breonna Taylor https://www.gofundme.com/f/9v4q2-justice-for-breonna-taylor Color of Change https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/support-us Minnesota Freedom Fund https://minnesotafreedomfund.org

Sorry for the unplanned hiatus. We're back! While the pandemic rages, another kind of rage has dominated headlines: the righteous anger around police brutality and systemic racism that puts black people of color at great risk in our society. Reanna is joined by Davis in this episode for a frank (and sometimes, admittedly, fumbling) discussion from our point of white privilege about what's going on, how we're working to be better, and the eye-opening experiences we've had in this light. The point is: We haven't done nearly enough, but we're committed to being better. Donate: Birthing Beautiful Communities YWCA of Greater Cleveland The Bail Project Black Lives Matter Raise your voice: Register to vote (Ohio) Educate yourself: 75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice We also talk about how we're--correctly or not--balancing safety and social distancing with the need for human interaction as this pandemic drags on. Since this discussion (recorded June 3), we've enrolled our kids in part-time daycare and will talk more about that decision soon. The recommendations keep shifting, the data keeps evolving, and what feels right one day may feel reckless the next. But we're doing our best. If you're enjoying the show, please consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. You can support indie bookstores and the podcast by making your online book purchases through our Bookshop affiliate site: https://bookshop.org/shop/socialdistance. Tweet to the podcast @distancehour Find us on Instagram @socialdistancehappyhour Email your questions, comments, guest suggestions or topic ideas to distancehour@gmail.com Go to the podcast page and leave me a voice message. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/socialdistance/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/socialdistance/support

Things continue to be incredibly intense in our country and our world these days.  And, if we want to make a difference, have impact, and create real change, we have to get in the “game.”  In other words, we need to put ourselves out there, take action, and actually do things that align with our values and our desires for change, growth, and success.  Doing this takes courage and a willingness to fail.  Simultaneously, we can’t be in the game all the time or we will burn ourselves out.  We have to take time to rest, re-charge, and rejuvenate, which is something I’ve been struggling with recently, but is so important.  We talk about these important dynamics on this episode. Resources: Black Lives Matter Anti-Racism Resources 75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice How to Be an Antiracist (book), by Ibram X. Kendi White Fragility (book) by Robin DiAngelo   We’re All in This Together (new book), by Mike Robbins Mike Robbins Website Mike Robbins Blog Mike Robbins Podcast Mike Robbins on Facebook Mike Robbins on Twitter Mike Robbins on Instagram Mike Robbins on YouTube We’re All in This Together - virtual program   Shareables:   “Life happens in the game, not in the stands.” — @MikeDRobbins   “Jump and find your wings on the way down.” — @MikeDRobbins   “Taking time to rest and rejuvenate is essential for us to do if we want to be of service in the most effective way we can.” — @MikeDRobbins

The brutal killing of George Floyd shook the world, as it was shared virally online and has sparked protests around the world in the past weeks. We're discussing how people are using social media to advocate for Black Lives Matter and the controversy around #BlackoutTuesday. We also talk about terms, like systemic racism, implicit biases and virtue signalling, and break down what they actually mean. We recently started video recording our podcast episodes. Subscribe to our YouTube channel, The Positive Edge, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on our latest episodes and exclusive content.

Annnnd we’re back. We recorded this episode a few weeks prior to the tragic murder of George Floyd, but we wanted to take a moment at the top of the podcast to address what happened (and has been happening to the Black community for years) as well as point our white listeners to easy-to-access resources where they can educate themselves, donate to Black organizations and charities, sign petitions, etc.Black lives matter.The rest of the episode is filled with fun as Jenn and Chels talk with their friend Amanda (who since the recording of this episode has finished the entire series of Community!) about some of their favorite tragically cancelled shows — kicking off the conversation discussing Single Parents. They made lists of their top 5 unjust TV cancellations and kept the lists secret until recording. Can you guess what Jenn, Chels, and Amanda chose as their tragically cancelled favorites? (Hint: A lot of them happened in the early- to mid-2010s.) Enjoy the conversation!And, as promised, list of helpful resources for you to peruse:Black Lives Matter (places to donate, call, resources to read, etc.). There is a LOT here and it’s all helpful: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/. Don’t forget about Breonna Taylor. Please consider matching our donation: https://www.gofundme.com/f/9v4q2-justice-for-breonna-taylorConsider matching our $25 donation to the Loveland Therapy Fund for Black women and girls too: https://www.flipcause.com/secure/team_fundraiser/NzU4MzM=/6860This article also features a list of places to donate to, broken down categorically: https://lifehacker.com/where-to-donate-to-help-people-fighting-for-racial-just-1843852418Here are 75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice: https://medium.com/equality-includes-you/what-white-people-can-do-for-racial-justice-f2d18b0e0234Add shows like Insecure, Atlanta, and blackish (among many others) to your queue. Watch documentaries and films like 13th, If Beale Street Could Talk, and The Hate U Give (again, among many others).June is Pride Month and so much of our progress is because Black trans women protested police brutality. Please consider matching The Community Rewatch’s donations to Trans Women of Color Collective (https://www.twocc.us/donate/) and LGBTQ Freedom Fund (https://secure.actblue.com/donate/lgbtq-freedom-fund-1).

We’re off to sunny, sweaty Florida to talk about “Mostly Dead Things,” the debut novel by Kristen Arnett. We discuss taxidermy, the characters, grossness, and the ideas of masculinity and vulnerability. Then, Emily interviews Erica Boyce, author of the new book “Lost at Sea.” Then we dig into some listener feedback from a few of our earlier book picks. In light of recent events, we’ve changed our next Othersode topic—read along with us for our June 29 discussion of Ibram X. Kendi’s book “Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America” (available for free on Spotify right now!). Our next Bookpisode will cover “The Water Dancer” by Ta-Nehisi Coates, and we’ll be joined by returning guest Said on July 13! 0:30 – Announcements5:30 – Intro q14:20 – Book intro16:36 – Taxidermy as the center of the novel23:50 – Characters and character development 41:40 – Gross stuff! 52:50 – Masculinity and vulnerability59:55 – Ratings 1:09:25 – Interview with Erica Boyce!1:39:02 – Listener feedback 1:45:07 – What’s up next?Links: The End of Policing: https://www.versobooks.com/books/2426-the-end-of-policingKandis’s film, Edible: https://www.gofundme.com/f/edible-short-filmSnap4Freedom: https://www.snap4freedom.org/homeThe Okra Project: https://www.theokraproject.comACLU: https://www.aclu.org/Audre Lorde Project: https://alp.org/ #BLACKLIVESMATTERMore Resources to Fight Racial Injustice:Black Lives Matter https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019 NAACP Legal Defense Fund: https://org2.salsalabs.com/o/6857/p/salsa/donation/common/public/?donate_page_KEY=15780&_ga=2.209233111.496632409.1590767838-1184367471.1590767838Communities United Against Police Brutality https://www.cuapb.org/Reclaim the Block https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/home/#aboutChange.org petition for Justice for Breonna Taylor https://www.change.org/p/andy-beshear-justice-for-breonna-taylorChange.org petition for Justice for George Floyd https://www.change.org/p/mayor-of-minneapolis-justice-for-george-floydChange.org petition for Justice for Ahmaud Arbery https://www.change.org/p/liberty-county-distric-attorney-justice-for-ahmaud-arberyA Detailed List of Anti-Racism Resources: https://medium.com/wake-up-call/a-detailed-list-of-anti-racism-resources-a34b259a3eea75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice: https://medium.com/equality-includes-you/what-white-people-can-do-for-racial-justice-f2d18b0e0234

The Nothing Exists Radio Hour stands with Black Lives Matter. These are some resources to assist in learning more about actively practicing anti-racism in our lives. Somewhere to Start Guide to Allyship https://guidetoallyship.com/ White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack https://www.racialequitytools.org/resourcefiles/mcintosh.pdf “Dear White People, This Is What we Want You To Do” https://insidethekandidish.wordpress.com/2020/05/30/dear-white-people-this-is-what-we-want-you-to-do/?fbclid=IwAR2hDzM1jRE2bQDgF4LNWfJQftxywBSycH3gJ43bkTQ1vC2CTamKchq4764 “Showing Up For Racial Justice: Five Ways White people Can Take Action in Response to White and State-Sanctioned Violence” https://medium.com/@surj_action/5-ways-white-people-can-take-action-in-response-to-white-and-state-sanctioned-violence-2bb907ba5277 75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice https://medium.com/equality-includes-you/what-white-people-can-do-for-racial-justice-f2d18b0e0234 Information for Parents “George Floyd's mother was not there, but he used her as a sacred invocation” An essay by Lonnae O'Neal https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/2020/05/george-floyds-mother-not-there-he-used-her-as-sacred-invocation/?fbclid=IwAR1QwvwtWe-JfD_Jea-eV1Fk1pUCLmq49f6V023YRM92-y_PYYLeQBk1TAs The Black Mamas Matter Alliance https://blackmamasmatter.org/ 30 Books to Help You Talk to Your Kids about Racism https://www.todaysparent.com/family/books/kids-books-that-talk-about-racism/?fbclid=IwAR3zCe3-Kt2Ayz9wf4iWuIKLrrBwsnXPOEQ1mrAp3IjGs9DphBwHHLQ9-t4#gallery/books-that-talk-about-racism/slide-1 Where to Find Diverse Kids Books https://www.embracerace.org/resources/where-to-find-diverse-childrens-books Your Kids Aren't Too Young to Talk About Race: Resource Roundup https://www.prettygooddesign.org/blog/Blog%20Post%20Title%20One-5new4 Information for Theatre People “We See You, White American Theatre” https://www.weseeyouwat.com/ Off-Broadway's Response to Black Lives Matter https://www.playbill.com/article/how-have-off-broadway-theatre-companies-responded-to-black-lives-matter?fbclid=IwAR2B_68JXoYOQNq3vbLxgYCTONmXk-Xz2xAaSfksy45e1CqfLASxi9bF348 Information for Cannabis Users Race and Drug War https://www.drugpolicy.org/issues/race-and-drug-war “Here's How to Start Fixing Racism in Cannabis Dispensaries” https://www.leafly.ca/news/industry/heres-how-to-start-fixing-racism-in-cannabis-dispensaries Information for Community-Builders Racial Equity Tools: Community Builders (Resource list) https://www.racialequitytools.org/act/strategies/community-building Anti-Racism and Anti-Discrimination for Municipalities: Introductory Manual http://www.ohrc.on.ca/en/book/export/html/2495 Anti-Racist Organizational Change: Resources and Tools for Nonprofits https://coco-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Anti-Racist-Organizational-Change-Resources-Tools-for-Nonprofits.pdf “Defunding the Police Will Save Black and Indigenous Lives in Canada” by Sandy Hudson (Co-founder of Black Lives Matter Toronto) https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/entry/defund-police-canada-black-indigenous-lives_ca_5ed65eb2c5b6ccd7c56bdf7d?fbclid=IwAR2AWe3BPOEIPdHDKvFN7Hino_38SH7sp54fqUYAUNJ3YUubWhjHfn4kj24&guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9sLmZhY2Vib29rLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAGpVKJDTmAiin1B0xuk8zTYg0VgFlsESr7jfjLNsaWW5bP67Dunn97ZAD3rHaK6cm0eEK4IA7j00MEkde84j0E23kX5fBqXA9PDPyuci7RTb-dKlbgVZMbjQKmBk_5a1vUOJdGZt_mXZG9ErGsqVBDBciyWxgDyqE0sip2E_eUCR This episode contains material from: Mary Helen Kennerly https://www.creativenonfiction.org/authors/mary-helen-kennerly Audre Lorde https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/audre-lorde Angela Y. Davis https://guides.library.cornell.edu/davis/publications Rachel Cargle https://www.rachelcargle.com/ bell hooks http://www.bellhooksinstitute.com/ Sandy Huffman https://blacklivesmatter.ca/ A.B. Cofer https://www.instagram.com/a.b.cofer/?hl=en Music By: Beyonce Shad Alicia Keys Lauryn Hill Bad Brains Ray Charles J Cole Bloc Party Lizzo Big thanks and much love to Elyse, Julien, and Maya Comire for their beautiful voices!

We’re off to sunny, sweaty Florida to talk about “Mostly Dead Things,” the debut novel by Kristen Arnett. We discuss taxidermy, the characters, grossness, and the ideas of masculinity and vulnerability. Then, Emily interviews Erica Boyce, author of the new book “Lost at Sea.” Then we dig into some listener feedback from a few of our earlier book picks. In light of recent events, we’ve changed our next Othersode topic—read along with us for our June 29 discussion of Ibram X. Kendi’s book “Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America” (available for free on Spotify right now!). Our next Bookpisode will cover “The Water Dancer” by Ta-Nehisi Coates, and we’ll be joined by returning guest Said on July 13! 0:30 – Announcements5:30 – Intro q14:20 – Book intro16:36 – Taxidermy as the center of the novel23:50 – Characters and character development 41:40 – Gross stuff! 52:50 – Masculinity and vulnerability59:55 – Ratings 1:09:25 – Interview with Erica Boyce!1:39:02 – Listener feedback 1:45:07 – What’s up next?Links: The End of Policing: https://www.versobooks.com/books/2426-the-end-of-policingKandis’s film, Edible: https://www.gofundme.com/f/edible-short-filmSnap4Freedom: https://www.snap4freedom.org/homeThe Okra Project: https://www.theokraproject.comACLU: https://www.aclu.org/Audre Lorde Project: https://alp.org/ #BLACKLIVESMATTERMore Resources to Fight Racial Injustice:Black Lives Matter https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019 NAACP Legal Defense Fund: https://org2.salsalabs.com/o/6857/p/salsa/donation/common/public/?donate_page_KEY=15780&_ga=2.209233111.496632409.1590767838-1184367471.1590767838Communities United Against Police Brutality https://www.cuapb.org/Reclaim the Block https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/home/#aboutChange.org petition for Justice for Breonna Taylor https://www.change.org/p/andy-beshear-justice-for-breonna-taylorChange.org petition for Justice for George Floyd https://www.change.org/p/mayor-of-minneapolis-justice-for-george-floydChange.org petition for Justice for Ahmaud Arbery https://www.change.org/p/liberty-county-distric-attorney-justice-for-ahmaud-arberyA Detailed List of Anti-Racism Resources: https://medium.com/wake-up-call/a-detailed-list-of-anti-racism-resources-a34b259a3eea75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice: https://medium.com/equality-includes-you/what-white-people-can-do-for-racial-justice-f2d18b0e0234

Rob and Tom discuss the death of George Floyd and the ensuing protests worldwide with a specific focus on the US and UK protests and government responses.BLACK LIVES MATTER RESOURCES- 75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice- Me And White Supremacy- How To Be An Antiracist- Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race- YouTube: Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race- Support Podcasts in Colour- Support Black People Google Doc- Petitions and Donations Google DocTOPICS- [0:00] Intro- [0:51] George Floyd- [8:33] Protests- [16:01] Facing Our White Privilege- [19:30] Structural Racism- [22:02] Trump's Response- [29:06] James Mattis Speaks Out- [36:42] Biden's Response- [40:28] UK Protests- [47:32] Removal Of Statues- [57:16] UK Government ResponseSUPPORTSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonSHOWNOTES- 'Say their names': Stories of black Americans killed by police- YouTube: John Oliver: Police- Left, Right & Centre: Will waves of protest bring waves of change?- Rocket 282- The Atlantic: James Mattis Denounces President Trump, Describes Him as a Threat to the Constitution- BBC: Biden: Trump ‘despicable’ for invoking George Floyd- BBC: Biden on George Floyd: Death is great 'inflection point in US history'- BBC: George Floyd death: 'We have a pandemic of black people dying every day'- Twitter: BBC London News as statue is take down- BBC: Boris Johnson Speech- Join us on Discord!DISCUSS- Reddit- Twitter- FacebookATTRIBUTION- Recording engineer: Ennuicastr- Theme song: Handel's Water Music (Public Domain under CC0 1.0) with Big Ben Chimes (By hyderpotter under CC0 1.0).- Black Lives Matter by Tom, inspired by the list of names at Baby Names

#PodcastersForJustice The writer, producer, and actor – best known for It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and recent hit Apple TV+ show Mythic Quest: Raven's Banquet – Rob McElhenney took a timeout at the apocalypse to rap with me about how he runs his writer's room, his humble beginnings and admiration for the great TV comedies, and advice for aspiring TV producers. "Everyone is going through the same things. At least, people that respect science are. That sense of loneliness and despair ... needs to be addressed in some way, but ultimately we want to leave people with a sense of optimism." – Rob McElhenney FX recently renewed his irreverent "It’s Always Sunny..." for a 15th season, making it officially the longest-running live-action sitcom in US history. The multihyphenate's latest, Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet, is a comedy series "...that follows a team of video game developers as they navigate the challenges of running a popular video game," The Apple TV+ show was co-created with "Sunny" alums Charlie Day and Megan Ganz (executive produced by McElhenney and Day), and has been described as "... the travails of a boisterous video game studio – think Silicon Valley meets Veep." *Note: Though I was lucky enough to catch Rob in his natural LA habitat, sadly the interview was cut short due to technical difficulties, our apologies for the abrupt ending. Please help us learn more about you by completing this short 7-question survey If you’re a fan of The Writer Files, please click subscribe to automatically see new interviews. In this file Rob McElhenney and I discussed: How It's Alway Sunny in Philadelphia almost didn't make it to the fourth season The inner-workings of a perpetual creativity engine How little episodic and streaming models of TV differ from a sitcom producer's perspective His relationships with Danny DeVito and F. Murray Abraham The evolution of "It's Always Sunny..." and why it stays culturally relevant And how the greatest indie production tool you own is in your pocket Show Notes: Rob McElhenney on IMDb Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet – Apple TV+ It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia now longest-running live-action comedy series ever after season 15 renewal Rob McElhenney on Twitter Kelton Reid on Twitter   #PodcastersForJustice Anti-racism Resources Donate to any of the following: Minnesota Freedom Fund Black Visions Collective Campaign Zero Black Lives Matter Podcasts to subscribe to: 1619 (New York Times) About Race Code Switch (NPR) Intersectionality Matters! hosted by Kimberlé Crenshaw Momentum: A Race Forward Podcast Pod For The Cause (from The Leadership Conference on Civil & Human Rights) Pod Save the People (Crooked Media) Seeing White Articles to read: "Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Don’t understand the protests? What you’re seeing is people pushed to the edge" | Los Angeles Times 75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice  

How do you teach yoga during a crisis? Whether the crisis is personal or political, local or universal, what is the best way to show up for your students? This episode contains advice for yoga teachers on how to teach classes and serve your students during times of turmoil.  Episode Highlights: 7 tips for teaching during a crisis. How crisis can bring greater purpose and clarity  What to do if you feel overwhelmed, confused, or uninspired  The crucial importance of self care for yoga teachers during a crisis  How our brain responds to stress and trauma  The relationship between discomfort and growth How to mitigate our personal blindspots    Links & Resources   NEW! Become a patron of the yoga teacher resource podcast for exclusive bonus content and online workshops Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group  Sign up for Mado's email list and get a free download of 100 yoga class themes How to set up your own peer mastermind workshop  “5 Minute Relationship Repair” by Susan Campbell, PhD. and John Grey, PhD. Layla Saad’s book “Me and White Supremacy”    More anti-racism resources (note - the links in this list are NOT affiliate links. They link to bookshop.com which donates a portion of sales to independent bookstores.) Articles: 75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice Books: Me and White Supremacy by Layla F Saad, White Fragility by Robin DeAngelo,  How To Be An Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi, So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo Movies: 13th   

David and Marcus explore the concepts or racism and privilege through the lenses of their own lives. This is the start of a conversation that we hope you will explore in your own corners of the world. Below are some resources we leveraged for definitions as well as some places to look to for concrete action: Definitions were adapted from the Racial Equity Tools site JSTOR's collection entitled Institutionalized Racism: a syllabus is an excellent resource for further study on the topic Corrine Shutak's list—from 2017, mind you—of 75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice is a good set of concrete actions we can all take to work for change Finally, Oscar Perry Abello has published a collection of articles highlighting how black people are working to make change beyond the protests by simply saying Black People Have Been Building a Better World. Who Will Join Them? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letusdigress/message

This episode is an attempt to provide a way forward through conversations across race about the difficult topics of racism, white privilege, conscious and unconscious biases, how to identify them and how to address them. This episode is our effort to call in white people to increase their knowledge around racism in its historical and present contexts and engage in positive action to support Black Lives Matter. It also an attempt to extend an open hand in support of people of color. The Evolved Caveman is committed to anti-racism. This is an attempt to join with Black people and other people of color. Now is the time when we anti-racist white people need to commit to having intentional conversations with the people in our lives and on social media who might be conflicted about the protests because of the narratives of violence and looting outlined by those with other agendas. We need to start these uncomfortable, yet supremely important, conversations. Below are resources to begin your education… Articles to read: • Ella Baker and the Black Freedom Movement (Mentoring a New Generation of Activists • My Life as an Undocumented Immigrant' by Jose Antonio Vargas | NYT Mag (June 22, 2011) • The 1619 Project (all the articles) | The New York Times Magazine • The Combahee River Collective Statement • The Intersectionality Wars' by Jane Coaston | Vox (May 28, 2019) • White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack' by Knapsack Peggy McIntosh • Who Gets to Be Afraid in America?' by Dr. Ibram X. Kendi | Atlantic (May 12, 2020) Podcasts to check out: • 1619 (New York Times) • About Race • Code Switch (NPR) • Momentum: A Race Forward Podcast • Pod For The Cause (from The Leadership Conference on Civil & Human Rights) • Pod Save the People (Crooked Media) • Seeing White Books to read: • Eloquent Rage: A Black Feminist Discovers Her Superpower by Dr. Brittney Cooper • Heavy: An American Memoir by Kiese Laymon • How To Be An Antiracist by Dr. Ibram X. Kendi • I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou • Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson • Me and White Supremacy by Layla F. Saad • Raising Our Hands by Jenna Arnold • Redefining Realness by Janet Mock • Sister Outsider by Audre Lorde • So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo • The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin • The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander • The Next American Revolution: Sustainable Activism for the Twenty-First Century by Grace Lee Boggs • The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson • Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston • When Affirmative Action Was White: An Untold History of Racial Inequality in Twentieth-Century America by Ira Katznelson • White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo, PhD Films and TV series to watch: • 13th (Ava DuVernay) Netflix • American Son (Kenny Leon) Netflix • Black Power Mixtape: 1967-1975 Available to rent • Clemency (Chinonye Chukwu) Available to rent • Dear White People (Justin Simien) Netflix • Fruitvale Station (Ryan Coogler) Available to rent • If Beale Street Could Talk (Barry Jenkins) Hulu • Just Mercy (Destin Daniel Cretton) Available to rent • King In The Wilderness HBO • See You Yesterday (Stefon Bristol) Netflix • Selma (Ava DuVernay) Available to rent • The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution Available to rent • The Hate U Give (George Tillman Jr.) Hulu with Cinemax • When They See Us (Ava DuVernay) Netflix Organizations to follow on social media: • Antiracism Center: Twitter • Audre Lorde Project: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook • Black Women's Blueprint: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook • Color Of Change: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook • Colorlines: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook • The Conscious Kid: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook • Equal Justice Initiative (EJI): Twitter | Instagram | Facebook • Families Belong Together: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook • The Leadership Conference on Civil & Human Rights: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook • NAACP: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook • National Domestic Workers Alliance: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook • RAICES: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook • Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ): Twitter | Instagram | Facebook More anti-racism resources to check out: • 75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice • Anti-Racism Project • Jenna Arnold's resources (books and people to follow) • Rachel Ricketts' anti-racism resources • Resources for White People to Learn and Talk About Race and Racism • Showing Up For Racial Justice's educational toolkits • The [White] Shift on Instagram This is an edited version of document compiled by Sarah Sophie Flicker, Alyssa Klein in May 2020. A big thank you to Sarah and Alyssa. Check us out on Google Play and give us a Like and Subscribe! https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Imo4l6pgrbmeklxvec6pgwzxnz4 If you like what you've heard, support us by subscribing, leaving reviews on Apple podcasts. Every review helps to get the message out! Please share the podcast with friends and colleagues. Follow Dr. John Schinnerer on | Instagram | Instagram.com/@TheEvolvedCaveman | Facebook | Facebook.com/Anger.Management.Expert | Twitter | Twitter.com/@JohnSchin | LinkedIn | Linkedin.com/in/DrJohnSchinnerer Or join the email list by visiting: GuideToSelf.com Please visit our YouTube channel and remember to Like & Subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/user/jschinnerer Editing/Mixing/Mastering by: Brian Donat of B/Line Studios www.BLineStudios.com Music by: Zak Gay http://otonamimusic.com/

In the midst of all that has been happening in our country in the past few weeks, I’ve been hearing a lot of people ask the question, “What can I do?”  I think the answer to this question does depend a bit on who we are, where we are, our level of privilege and power, our background and identity, our experience, and more.  And, even with all of these variables and the intensity of this moment, on this episode I share some thoughts and ideas about how we can be a positive force for change in our country and our world right now - by listening/learning, speaking up, supporting people and organizations doing important work, and being willing to make mistakes. Resources: Black Lives Matter Campaign Zero #8CantWait Together Rising Anti-Racism Resources 75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice How to Be an Antiracist (book), by Ibram X. Kendi White Fragility (book) by Robin DiAngelo   We’re All in This Together (new book), by Mike Robbins Mike Robbins Website Mike Robbins Blog Mike Robbins Podcast Mike Robbins on Facebook Mike Robbins on Twitter Mike Robbins on Instagram Mike Robbins on YouTube We’re All in This Together - virtual program   Shareables:   “It’s time for many of us to do and say things we have never done and said before.” — @MikeDRobbins   “It’s time for courageous action and real change.” — @MikeDRobbins   “Be willing to say or do the wrong thing, in service of showing up, supporting others, and having a positive impact” — @MikeDRobbins

August shares highlights from her “Fight Like a Girl” interview with filmmaker Jill Morley, including ways boxing helped her manage childhood trauma. Then they reconnect to explore sexual self-discovery, unlearning damaging messages, supporting people of color and more. Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener who wants to feel more connected to her body and her boners.   75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice: https://bit.ly/3hfgDED Box with Jill: http://www.jillmorley.com/flag-boxing/ Shop with Pride: https://thepleasurechest.com (free shipping in June!) Sex drive article: https://bit.ly/2XzbkrP Free challenge: https://greatlifegreatsex.com/pleasure/ More: http://girlboner.org

Sharing my feelings around why we need to take action with Black Lives Matter. A little background and how we as women can do better. #BlackLivesMatter Everyday.  Ways you can help Donate. Petition. Share,: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ 75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice:  https://medium.com/equality-includes-you/what-white-people-can-do-for-racial-justice-f2d18b0e0234 Ways you can educate yourself: Read -  Just Mercy- Bryan Stevenson James Cone: Malcolm & Martin & America; & The Cross and the Lynching Tree Ta Nahesi Coates- Between the World & Me; & A Case for Reparations Born a Crime- Trevor Noah The New Jim Crow- Michelle Alexander White Fragility- Robin Diangelo How to Be an Anti Racist- Ibram X Kendi The Hate You Give- Angie Thomas Listen - Podcasts 1916: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/23/podcasts/1619-podcast.html NPR’s Code Switch: https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/ Beyond Prisons: https://shadowproof.com/beyond-prisons/ Ear Hustle: https://www.earhustlesq.com/ The #GroundingsProject: https://groundings.simplecast.com/ Watch - 13th - on Netflix The Death and Life of Marsha P Johnson - on Netflix Just Mercy - on Amazon Prime Explained: The Racial Wealth Gap - on Netflix When They See Us - on Netflix Selma - on Amazon Prime If Beale Street Could Talk - on Amazon Prime To my non-white friends, my family, my clients and neighbors: I see you and I hear you. I want to be more actively engaged, but I know I still have so many blind spots, but will continue to grow. You matter, your lives MATTER.   Connect with Jordan: https://www.instagram.com/jgofitlife Apply to be a part of my signature 12-week program, Body Confident Blueprint: https://www.jgofit360.com/body-confident-blueprint Join my FREE Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/JGoFitFam/

We’re re-releasing another episode this week as we continue to be in the midst of a crisis point of racial injustice here in the United States. Ruth King is another leading voice on this important issue and we hope that you find wisdom and healing in her words.We hope you’ll take some time to pause, listen to what she has to say, and consider the ways in which you might take some action to further healing and justice at whatever scope and scale you are able. To that end, we’ve created a small resource guide to point you in a few directions that we think might be helpful as you look to further educate yourself on what action steps to take. Donate to or get involved with:Southern Poverty Law Center- The Southern Poverty Law Center is dedicated to fighting hate and bigotry and to seeking justice for the most vulnerable members of our society. Using litigation, education, and other forms of advocacy, the SPLC works toward the day when the ideals of equal justice and equal opportunity will be a reality. https://www.splcenter.org/ NAACP Legal Defense Fund- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. is America’s premier legal organization fighting for racial justice. Through litigation, advocacy, and public education, LDF seeks structural changes to expand democracy, eliminate disparities, and achieve racial justice in a society that fulfills the promise of equality for all Americans. https://www.naacpldf.org/Campaign Zero- Funds donated to Campaign Zero support the analysis of policing practices across the country, research to identify effective solutions to end police violence, technical assistance to organizers leading police accountability campaigns and the development of model legislation and advocacy to end police violence nationwide. https://www.joincampaignzero.org/Ideas of other ways to get involved:Sign the petition for George Floyd- Yes millions have signed and so can you.- https://www.change.org/p/mayor-jacob-frey-justice-for-george-floydI found this to be a great article that had lot’s of action to take- 75 Things White People Can Do for Racial JusticeSo many of the changes we need to see regarding police brutality have to happen at the local level. That is good news because it’s easier to get involved and have more impact. This page has Campaign Zero’s list of issues by city and state:There are so many books out there but here are some books that come highly recommended:“White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk about Racism” by Robin DiAngelo“How to Be an Antiracist” by Ibram X. Kendi“Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think, and Do” by Jennifer L. Eberhardt “Raising White Kids” by Jennifer Harvey “So You Want to Talk About Race” by Ijeoma Oluo “The Black and the Blue: A Cop Reveals the Crimes, Racism, and Injustice in America’s Law Enforcement” by Matthew Horace and Ron Harris “The Fire Next Time” by James Baldwin“Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race” by Reni Eddo-Lodge“They Can’t Kill Us All: Ferguson, Baltimore, And A New Era In America’s Racial Justice Movement” by Wesley Lowery“The Third Reconstruction: How a Moral Movement Is Overcoming the Politics of Division and Fear” by Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove and William Barber II“Between the World and Me” by Ta-Nehisi Coates“Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You” by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi“The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness” by Michelle AlexanderThe End of Policing- Alex S. Vitale (free book)In This Interview, Ruth King and I Discuss Healing Racism and …Her book, Mindful of Race: Transforming Racism From The Inside OutThe value of being curious about the good and bad wolves inside of usRacism being a heart disease that is curableHer open heart surgery at the age of 27Rage being an exit routeRage being energy moving through the bodyHabitual patterns of racism being a layer on top of the real issue that we can’t tolerate – they are defense mechanismsRacial affinity groups6 hindrancesThe structure of racismRacism vs PrejudiceRacist vs RacismUnderstanding our own experience with racism and talking about itWhat it’s like to be “membered”Individual vs group identityDiversity within the body of colorRuth King LinksRuthking.netFacebookDaily Harvest: Delivers absolutely delicious organic, carefully sourced, chef-created fruit and veggie smoothies, soups, overnight oats, bowls, and more. 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Discussion: Ghostly activity is on the rise as people are spending more time at home. Rissa tells stories of people who are being haunted while on pandemic lockdown.   Discussion starts: (00:06:31)   Sources Quarantined in a Ghost Town Cerro Gordo (@cerro.gordo.ca) • Instagram photos and videos Cerro Gordo YouTube Brent Underwood, trapped in a town with only ghosts for company How to Quarantine in a Ghost Town Haunted House? These People Are in Isolation With Ghosts. Mental illness or mob hit? Questions arise as man moves into home where family was slaughtered Quarantined with Tampa Bay's ghosts? Some wonder if they are stuck in haunted houses. Zak Bagans quarantined in Haunted Museum for 'Ghost Adventures'   Resources for Allies Justice in June - get educated Anti-Racism Resources 75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice Ally Resources   Podcasts 1619  Code Switch  Pod Save The People The Nod The Stoop Identity Politics Ear Hustle Fanti Minority Korner   Donate Donate to anti-white supremacy work such as your local Black Lives Matter Chapter, the National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls, the NAACP, Southern Poverty Law Center, United Negro College Fund, Black Youth Project 100, Color of Change, The Sentencing Project, Families against Mandatory Minimums, A New Way of Life, Equal Justice Initiative, and Dream Defenders. Join some of these list-serves and take action as their emails suggest.

How to Take ActionRegister to voteVote411.orgCheck in on your black friends, family, partners, and colleaguesEducate yourself and read up on what it means to  be anti-racistScreenshot, share, and re-post resources to educate those around youDon't center the narrative around you. Identify privilege and condemn itStop supporting organizations that promote hateBe an ally and advocate after the outrage endsContinue to donate to fund and support initiatives you care about if you have the meansNeed more ideas?  Color Of Change helps you do something about injusticeSee the political affiliations of thousands of brands and companies! Goods Unite UsLet down your guard and listen: Uncomfortable Conversations With a Black Man Pt: 138 Black Owned Banks and Credit Unions: Putting Your Money Where It Counts The E Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Business Don't Work and What to Do About It - Michael E. GerberOrganizations to follow on social media:Antiracism Center: TwitterAudre Lorde Project: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookBlack Women’s Blueprint: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookColor Of Change: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookColorlines: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookThe Conscious Kid: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookEqual Justice Initiative (EJI): Twitter | Instagram | FacebookFamilies Belong Together: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookThe Leadership Conference on Civil & Human Rights: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookMPowerChange: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookMuslim Girl: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookNAACP: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookNational Domestic Workers Alliance: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookRAICES: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShowing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ): Twitter | Instagram | FacebookSisterSong: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookUnited We Dream: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookMore anti-racism resources to check out:75 Things White People Can Do for Racial JusticeAnti-Racism ProjectJenna Arnold’s resources (books and people to follow)Rachel Ricketts’ anti-racism resourcesResources for White People to Learn and Talk About Race and RacismSave the Tears: White Woman’s Guide by Tatiana MacShowing Up For Racial Justice’s educational toolkitsThe [White] Shift on Instagram“Why is this happening?” — an introduction to police brutality from 100 Year HoodieZinn Education Project’s teaching materials 

Articles to educate and learn how to help:The Real Reason White People Say 'All Lives Matter'Take an implicit bias testJustice in JuneBlack Workers, Already Lagging, Face Big Economic RisksSamuel Sinyangwe: Research-based solutions to stop police violence75 Things White People Can Do for Racial JusticeAnti-racism resources for white peopleHow The Crisis Is Making Racial Inequality WorseMovies to Watch to Educate Yourself About Racism, Protests | TimePodcasts:The Breakdown with Shaun KingShaka Senghor | Writing My WrongsRatchet & RespectableBooks:The Miseducation of the Negro by Carter G WoodsonI Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya AngelouI’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness by Austin Channing BrownBetween the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi CoatesEvicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City by Matthew Desmond

As people gather to protest the murder of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmed Arbery and so many Black people before them, Nzinga takes the opportunity to talk about how racism biologically and psychologically impacts our black and brown communities. Yes, this kind of chronic trauma leads to increased substance use disorders. But even more so, this episode explores how racism itself is the addiction of America.  Please note, In Recovery contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.  Want to follow Dr. Harrrison? Of course you do! Find her on Twitter, IG, and FB @naharrisonmd Did you know that this show is supported by listeners like you? You can become a member, get exclusive bonus content, and discounted merch at www.lemonadamedia.com/membership. Anti-racism isn’t easy work, so make sure you’re also taking care of yourself: ●      truebotanicals.com/InRecovery will get you 15% your first purchase of organic skin care products ●      Go to www.loveislouder.org/recovery for great resources for self care like breathing exercises, journaling workshops, and conflict resolution Here are some resources for folks who want to learn more, donate, and take action. ●      Anti-Racism Resources. This has podcasts, books, articles, and movies. ●      75 Things White People Can Do ●      Our friends at PBS have a podcast, America Interrupted, about how coronavirus is changing the way we live, and how that impacts our communities of color. ●      “What Does It Mean To Be Anti-Racist?” From the Racial Healing Handbook Local elections are so important! Make sure you’re registered to vote at www.vote.gov To follow along with a transcript and/or take notes for friends and family, go to www.lemonadamedia.com/show/in-recovery shortly after the air date. Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re pushing out our next episode in the Giant Robots startup series. We want to pause to acknowledge, reflect, and take action against injustices against the black community. thoughtbot stands with the black community. We’re outraged by the systematic racism and violence in the US. George Floyd, Tony McDade, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Eric Garner, Trayvon Martin, and too many other members of the black community have lost their lives due to racial injustice. It needs to end. We recognize we haven’t been doing enough to fight this injustice and need to be active in anti-racism. Our D&I council and many others on the thoughtbot team are discussing how we can do more and are working on new initiatives to better support our black colleagues, friends, and beyond - far into the future. We're looking to do things both large and small. For example, this week we changed our conference reimbursement benefit to only be applicable to conferences that have a diverse speaker lineup and a code of conduct. We hope our efforts will be useful to others as well, and plan to make them available to other companies to work from. In the meantime, we’re going to link to a reading list that we recommend. Today we’re resharing a past episode that features a black voice in the tech community that we look up to and you should know - Shelly Bell. Shelly is the founder of Black Girl Ventures, an organization that creates access to social and financial capital for Black and Brown women founders. She’s been named in the Top 100 Power Women by Entrepreneur Magazine and has a fantastic story you don’t want to miss. Stay safe and see you soon. 75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice (https://medium.com/equality-includes-you/what-white-people-can-do-for-racial-justice-f2d18b0e0234) How To Be An Antiracist (https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1)- Ibram X. Kendi Behind By Design (https://medium.com/@OneBandwagonFan/behind-by-design-ad2c81f01b14) So You Want to Talk About Race (https://www.sealpress.com/titles/ijeoma-oluo/so-you-want-to-talk-about-race/9781580056779/)- Ijeoma Oluo Save the Tears (https://tatianamac.com/posts/save-the-tears/) White Guyde To The Galaxy (https://tatianamac.com/posts/white-guyde/) Black Tech for Black Lives (https://www.blacktechforblacklives.com/) Original Notes from Giant Robots Episode 354 Shelly Bell, CEO & Founder of Black Girl Ventures, discusses working to open up your messaging, what makes for a good pitch, and the current state of the investment landscape. Black Girl Ventures (https://www.blackgirlventures.org/) Ragbaby Exchange (http://ragbabyexch.org/) BEACON (https://www.thebeacondc.com/) "Male and Female Entrepreneurs Get Asked Different Questions by VCs — and It Affects How Much Funding They Get" (https://hbr.org/2017/06/male-and-female-entrepreneurs-get-asked-different-questions-by-vcs-and-it-affects-how-much-funding-they-get)- Harvard Business Review SheRaise (https://www.sheraise.com/) Shelly on Twitter (https://twitter.com/iamshellybell)

In this episode, Kelle addresses the current global environment regarding racial injustice and the escalating civil unrest. She gives her perspective on why this is escalating now and why it is an important time for us to stand up and raise our collective voices for change that will persist and where we need to be pulling our energy from to help support that change. References:-For more information about Kelle Sparta or Kelle Sparta Enterprises:--Website: www.kellesparta.com--Email: kelle@kellesparta.com--Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KelleSparta1/-To take advantage of Kelle’s First Time Energy Scan, go to: kellesparta-energy-scan-new.youcanbook.me-To join the Spirit Sherpa Podcast After Party Facebook Group:--Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2262979307345944/-For more information about Joe Caliendo Jr (Joey C) or Honu Voice Productions:--Email: joeyc@honuvoice.com--Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HonuJoeyC/-Driveabout (Spirit Sherpa Theme): Driveabout (Full Version)--Written by: Kelle Sparta--Performed by: Kelle Sparta and Daniel Singer--Produced by: Daniel Singer-Medium.com article: “75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice”--https://medium.com/equality-includes-you/what-white-people-can-do-for-racial-justice-f2d18b0e0234Keywords:spirit guides, spiritual guidance, spiritual therapist, spiritual counseling near me, spiritual therapist near me, types of spirit guides, 7 spiritual laws, metaphysical properties, finding your spirit guide, contacting your spirit guide, list of spirit guides, contacting spirit guides, my spirit guide, spiritual guidance near me, spiritual energy healing, spirit guides and angels, spiritual guide near me, a spirit guide, spiritual marriage counseling, angel spirit guides, spiritual psychotherapy, free spiritual guidance, spiritual healing therapy, angels and guides, the spirit guide, your spirit guide, metaphysical healing, channeling spirit guides, spirit guides in dreams, meeting spirit guides, asking spirit guides for help with love, spiritual healing hands, shaman spirit guide, spiritual guidance counselor, psycho spiritual therapy, understanding spirit guides, metaphysical properties of, spirituality guidance, i need spiritual guidance, spirituality and psychotherapy, master spirit guide, guide to spiritual awakening, spiritual couples counseling, Kelle Sparta, The Spirit Doctor, Spirit Sherpa, Spirit, Spiritual Life, Manifestation, Magick, Realms, Shaman, Shamanism, Wicca, Paganism, Life Transformation, Personal JourneyCredits and Licensing:“Spirit Sherpa” is the sole property of Kelle Sparta Enterprises and is distributed under a Creative Commons: BY-NC-ND 4.0 license. For more information about this licensing, please go to www.creativecommons.org. Any requests for deviations to this licensing should be sent to kelle@kellesparta.com. To sign up for, or get more information on the programs, offerings, and services referenced in this episode, please go to www.kellesparta.com. This episode of “Spirit Sherpa” has been produced by Honu Voice Productions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello there, Gamers, and welcome back to episode 43 of The Gamecasters! In this episode we discuss our thoughts on some new games, such as In The Hall Of The Mountain King, Far Away, Masters of Renaissance and more! We play a new emag for you all, Blood Rage gets the Boardgame Beatdown treatment, and we end the show with out Top 10 Games of all Time!! We also talk about our good friend Jim Gamer's new website www.whatboardgame.com  Go check that out if you're looking for a new boardgaming website. It's a very cool place to hang out :)   We also touch a bit on the racial atrocities that have been going on in our country and would like to emphatically restate that we firmly stand together with the black lives matter movement. If you're looking for ways to get involved, here are a few links to check out: 75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice Anti-Racism Project Resources for White People to Learn and Talk About Race and Racism Rachel Ricketts' anti-racism resources   Thank you and we sincerely hope you enjoy the episode!!   -The Gamecasters

This episode shares my quick reflections on the racist and political events of May/June of 2020.  I am reaching out to my community in the hopes that I can ease overwhelm, validate the swirling emotions many of us are feeling and offer some resources to begin actively being antiracist everyday. The First Steps You Can Take Sign petitions and donate: Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatter.com/ Change.org: https://www.change.org/ Color of Change: https://colorofchange.org/   Next, Educate yourself Films: Just Mercy: https://www.justmercyfilm.com/ (currently free on many platforms) Neflix Original, 13th: https://www.netflix.com/title/80091741   Books: How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo Me and White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor by Layla F. Saad Please consider buying your books from black-owned businesses: https://afrotech.com/10-black-owned-online-bookstores-to-support-while-at-home   Other podcast episode for white women: Speaking Your Brand, The Work of Anti-Racism as White Women with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz: https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/work-of-anti-racism-as-white-women-ep-175/   Massive Resource list https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BRlF2_zhNe86SGgHa6-VlBO-QgirITwCTugSfKie5Fs/mobilebasic?fbclid=IwAR2mUzWm1BXxQZ-pV-zxzvR8J16Zipi2h5H1P8bz5kMOeO6bGnwJOEYP6Vo   Articles on how to be an Ally: For Our White Friends Desiring To Be Allies, https://sojo.net/articles/our-white-friends-desiring-be-allies?fbclid=IwAR21Gm97ZmSRSAp0MST1ZPbfOaulK0VDlaT10N9Aot3dQy-80e_59hJNBxU 75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice, https://medium.com/equality-includes-you/what-white-people-can-do-for-racial-justice-f2d18b0e0234 The Great Unlearn (Patreon): https://www.patreon.com/thegreatunlearn?fbclid=IwAR1KwfHB2ZdujGv9FrxfY9BlBAD1VixReHoyq-7Z8MazHkvkpfC18Gr0irw   Other resources: The Center for Transformation and Change: https://drkathyobear.com/   As always, I hope this was of value to you and here’s to your success!   Thank You to Our Sponsors! Zebralove Web Solutions: Your website tells a story about your business! At Zebralove Web Solutions, Milly and her team are going to make sure your website tells the story you want your customers to hear. Connect with Milly at zebralovewebsolutions.com to create the impression you want to make!

In this week's episode, we talk about robotic footwear, dino tummies, planet jewelry, and much more.We also took some time to address the ongoing protests against police brutality and the murder of George Floyd. It's a heavier topic than we usually get into, but this is way too important to not talk about. Please see below for links to resources as well as organizations that need your support.New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more. Follow us on Twitter at @KnickKnackNews and Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews, and buy merch at http://bit.ly/KKNshop.Alex's Stories This Week: Rings: https://bit.ly/306YqTLBoots: https://bit.ly/3gV3EYyTigers: https://cnn.it/371MgNnAnthony's Stories This Week: Snail: https://bit.ly/36ZIPa3Nodosaur: https://cnet.co/2XAqEooMoon: https://cnet.co/3dvDUA1Breaking News: Coaster: https://bit.ly/2Y0Y5iFBeans: https://bit.ly/2A3dB5KResources:75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice: https://bit.ly/3ctBi4oGeorge Floyd Memorial Fund: https://bit.ly/2XzkwwDNational Bail Fund Network: https://bit.ly/2Xz98AHBlack Lives Matter: https://bit.ly/373OTyeACLU: https://www.aclu.orgSouthern Poverty Law Center: https://www.splcenter.org#8CantWait (8 Policies to Reduce Police Violence): https://8cantwait.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Correction: Sorry, I got two names wrongs; William Chapman II (Not Thomas Chapman II) & Micheal Lee Marshall (Not Michael Lee Taylor)Resources:https://ebwiki.org/https://blacklivesmatter.com/https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd75 Things White People Can Do for Racial JusticeWhat Do We Do With White Folks?White FragilityAmy Cooper, White Spaces and the Political Projection of WhitenessWhy White People Freak Out When They’re Called Out About RaceThe Sugarcoated Language of White Fragility My White Friend Asked Me to Explain White PrivilegeTeaching Your Child About Black History MonthWho Gets to Be Afraid in AmericaA Timeline of Events That Led to the 2020 ‘Fed Up’-rising“We are not okay. And you shouldn’t be either.”Op-Ed: Kareem Abdul Jabbar: Don’t understand the protests? What you’re seeing is people pushed to the edgeHow to Make this Moment the Turning Point for Real Change Reckoning with white supremacy: Five fundamentals for white folksWhite People: This Is How To Check Your Privilege When Asking People Of Color For Their LaborHow To Be An Ally If You Are a Person With PrivilegeWhite Anti-Racism: Living The LegacyBooksHow to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. KendiWhy I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race by Renni Eddo-LodgeThe World That Made New Orleans by Ned SubletteBlack Feminist Thought by Patricia Hill CollinsI Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya AngelouMe and White Supremacy by Layla F. SaadSo You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma OluoThe Bluest Eye by Toni MorrisonThis Bridge Called My Back: Writings by Radical Women of Color by Roasrio MoralesWomen, Race, and Class by Angela DavisWaking Up White, and Finding Myself in the Story of Race by Debby Irving

As protest and pandemic overwhelm our news feeds, the power of language, storytelling and narrative-shaping has never been more apparent — or more important. Christina Blacken of The New Quo, a narrative intelligence consultancy, joins The Breadwinners to talk about how she works with leaders to connect with the values, emotions and needs of their listeners to get them where they need them to go — and why it's so important to match story and narrative with lived action. “The stories that they tell, no matter how true they are or not, become the dominant narrative in the lexicon. That's why we need to have counter-narratives so that we can inform people and stop that and focus on the real issues.” — Christina Blacken Episode Links Sway Them in Color podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/0pB6p8cte9I3ckSVFfGH4u?si=mXHsVsqMQQOXrLgfU7xC3g How Being 'Different' Helped These 14 Female Entrepreneurs Find Their Niche and Made Them More Successful https://www.businessinsider.com/how-being-different-made-14-female-entrepreneurs-more-successful-2020-3 Understanding and Dismantling Racism: A Booklist for White Readers https://www.charisbooksandmore.com/understanding-and-dismantling-racism-booklist-white-readers 75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice https://medium.com/equality-includes-you/what-white-people-can-do-for-racial-justice-f2d18b0e0234 Want more Jennifer? Visit Jennwork: www.jennwork.com Want more Rachael? Visit Reworking Parents: www.reworkingparents.com Want more Christina? Visit The New Quo: https://www.thenewquo.com/ Our music is “Run for your Money,” by Devil and Perfects. Listen to them on Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“For me, I believe that Black lives matter. That’s what I said. Anyone with a functioning brain understands that all lives matter. Anybody. But right now there is a portion of our community that is frustrated, and they are suffering, and they are hurting. So, as an empathetic Christian I’m gonna go and say I agree with the statement Black lives do matter. But I was glad some people disagreed with me, because I kept saying, do Black lives matter yes or no? yes but…I’m like there is no but. We disagree. Those are the same type of people that would have interrupted Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus would have been like, blessed are the poor…no Jesus blessed are all people. Since when does highlighting one issue disparage another? Are we not secure enough to be able to sit here and go issue by issue and talk about one without disparaging another? Of course all lives matter, but it’s okay to say Black lives matter. What’s wrong with you? This is not rocket science. All lives matter. No kidding. That’s why Black lives matter, because until all lives matter equally, we need to focus on this.” -Carl Lentz, 2016   This is the most important episode I will ever release. I hope you approach it with an open heart.   Just recently: George Floyd was murdered by a police officer while three other police officers stood by and did nothing. Breonna Taylor was in her home in the middle of the night when police broke in, unannounced, and shot her to death. Ahmaud Arbery was out for a run when two men chased him and shot him to death. Christian Cooper was bird watching in Central Park when a woman threatened to call the police and say that an African American man was threatening her life. He was not.   It doesn’t stop there. The following Black men and women have been murdered by police: Philando Castile Atatiana Jefferson Eric Reason Natasha McKenna Botham Jean Walter Scott Bettie Jones Tamir Rice Michael Brown Dominique Clayton Eric Garner Trayvon Martin  Tanisha Anderson Sandra Bland Freddie Gray   THESE ARE JUST THE NAMES WE KNOW. Do you know how hard it is to find a full list of Black people who have been murdered at the hands of police brutality?    Here’s a brief history of the Black lives lost in our country over the past few years along with the #Blacklivesmatter gaining momentum:   ·      2013: #Blacklivesmatter first appears on twitter ·      7/17/14: Eric Garner dies in NY after being arrested ·      8/9/14: Michael Brown is killed during an encounter with police officer in Ferguson, MO. ·      11/22/14: Tamir Rice is killed by police in Cleveland while playing with a toy gun ·      11/24/14: Announcement that there will be no indictment in Michael Brown case ·      4/19/15: Freddie Gray dies in Baltimore while in police custody ·      6/17/15: Charleston church shooting kills 9 people ·      7/13/15: Sandra Bland is found hung in Texas jail cell   STATS ·      99% of killings by police from 2013-2019 have not resulted in officers being charged with crime. ·      Unarmed Black people were killed by police at 5x the rate of unarmed white people in 2015. ·      Police killed at least 104 unarmed Black people in 2015— nearly 2x a week. ·      1 in 3 young Black men will be incarcerated in their life (compared to 1 in 17 white men). ·      13TH DOC: “The film’s premise is that while the 13th Amendment to the Constitution eliminated slavery and involuntary servitude, it in effect had an unintentional loophole that asserted “except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted.”” ·      Black people make up 6.5% of the American population but make up 40.2% of the prison population. ·      Our prison population went from less than 200k in 1970 to 2.3m today. This is what we refer to when we talk about mass incarceration.   THERE ARE PROVEN STRATEGIES that significantly reduce police killings, but very few Police Departments have adopted them. These are: Requirements that officers use all means other than shooting (decreases death by 25%) Requires all use of force be reported (decreases death by 25%) Bans chokeholds + strangleholds (decreases death by 22%) Has use of force continuum (decreases death by 19%) Requires de-escalation (decreases death by 15%) Duty to intervene if another officer uses excessive force (decreases death by 9%) Restricts shooting at moving vehicles (decreases death by 8%) Requires warning before shooting (decreases death by 5%) *You can call your local representatives and demand these 8 things be instituted with your local law enforcement. Want to learn more? Click here: https://8cantwait.org   WHY DO BLACK LIVES MATTER? My Personal Reckoning: 2016 ·      I didn’t realize my own white privilege for a long time. I felt better than the other white people when it came to bias and racism because I grew up in a broken home filled with drugs, addiction, affairs, and even lived in a town where I was a minority. The reality is I have loved Black culture for most of my life, but I have done very little to be an advocate for justice for my Black brothers and sisters. I’m so sorry for this. ·      I received a DM from a Black woman who encouraged me to diversify who I was interviewing on The Refined Woman. Almost all of my collaborations and interviews for the first few years of The Refined Woman were with white women. I was a white girl blogger. ·      In 2016 I also wrote an All Lives Matter blog post that fortunately never went live. I didn’t understand what it meant that Black Lives Matter. As a Christian I assumed didn’t all lives matter? Thank God I have a team, and thank God I didn’t go live with that painful article. I was very, very wrong.    Black Lives Matter, and here’s why:   Jesus was a 1st Century Palestinian Jewish man. He had brown skin and was hated by the religious, and beaten and killed by law enforcement. If he was alive today in America, he’d be a minority immigrant who probably wouldn’t step foot inside white evangelical churches except to flip over tables. The Western Evangelical Church in America has become a religion for rich, advantaged, and privileged white people—which is the exact opposite of the roots of Christianity and the life of Jesus. Jesus hung out with the oppressed people of society, those ostracized, those who didn’t feel safe in the church—those who were judged and cast off. He fought for justice, restored dignity and humanity from the woman at the well, woman caught in adultery, to touching people with contagious diseases and engaging with people outside of the Jewish law which would have made him unclean in Jewish circles. But he didn’t care, because He was on a mission to do God’s work.   Friend, if you are a follower of Jesus and do not have a heart for justice, racial reconciliation and to see the systemic walls, pillars, and foundations of racism in our country to be dismantled, you are out of alignment with the heart of God.   Who does Jesus care about?   -       Prodigal Son returns: the jealous brother instead of the father rejoicing over the return + safety of his son. But don’t I matter—OF COURSE YOU MATTER, BUT YOUR BROTHER WAS LOST + NOW IS FOUND.    -       Luke 15: Jesus leaves the 99 to go after the one sheep. He cares about the individual.   It’s time to get back in touch with the heart of Jesus. Do all lives matter? YES. But until Black lives matter—we better go after that. Jesus went after the one.   What can you do?    #1: Acknowledge If we don’t heal our past, it will follow us. And ours is HAUNTING US. -Kat Harris   1.     Until we acknowledge the experience of what it means to be a Black person in America there is no chance at healing. 2.     When someone dies, you show up. 3.     “I don’t know the full story.” You don’t have to. 4.     “People are just reposting for attention…not for the right reasons.” You don’t know their hearts. And so what? Does that mean you get to stay silent? 5.     Here’s what’s true: in 1619 was when the first wave of Black people were kidnapped from Africa to become slaves in Jamestown. July 4th isn’t a celebration of independence for Black people. They weren’t free when those freedom bells rang. America was built on the backs of terrorism and genocide and slavery of Black people, people of color and indigenous people. 6.     If we don’t heal our past, it will follow us. And ours is HAUNTING US. 7.     We have to look back before we can move forward. 8.     One of the first things we can do is acknowledge our white privilege. What is white privilege and how do you know if you have it? Go through these statements.   #2: Get Curious I STARTED NOTICING + GETTING CURIOUS: ·      Why did I have so few Black friends? ·      Why were there some Black people and people of color at my church but none on staff or leadership or in the decision-making rooms? ·      I changed churches because I wanted to be a part of a community with women in leadership, then I noticed almost every week at church I could count on one hand the number of Black people at my church…why? ·      Why were influential Black Christian people like Lecrae + Andre Henry leaving the church? ·      How come at my favorite salad place every single person in line buying was white and all the people working in the buffet are Black? ·      How come the expensive gym I had a membership to had mostly white members, and yet almost every single one of the people working there from front desk to maintenance are Black? ·      This started making me very uncomfortable. I didn’t know what to do—so I’d talk with my friends about it…but really I didn’t do much about it. I deeply regret this. #3: PRAY + REPENT: ·      When have you been complicit, silent, and chosen ignorance out of comfort and convenience? Write it down, say it out loud, pray, and repent. ·      Psalm 13 is great to walk through lament. ·      Psalm 51 is great to walk through repentance. #4: ACTIVATE: ·      Sign petitions for racial justice. change.org is a great start for this! ·      Talk with friends and family. ·      When you see racism, call it out. ·      Post on your platforms. ·      Call your local representatives and demand justice. ·      Support Black-owned businesses. ·      Donate to Historically Black Colleges and Universities. ·      Go to https://www.grassrootslaw.org to find out how you can support policing and justice in America. ·      Read this: 75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice by Corinne Shutack    #5: ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT: ·      Equal Justice Initiative (Bryan Stevenson) ·      Be the Bridge (Latasha Morrison) and her wonderful resource page, “Where Do I Start?” ·      WhereChangeStarted.com has a great anti-racism starter kit ·      The Innocence Project ·      To help pay bail for protestors in NYC, money can be Venmo’ed to @bailoutnycmay.  ·      City-specific bailouts. ·      ACLU ·      NAACP ·      UNCF   #6: READ: “Stop asking us to give you books. Stop asking us to do research. Listen y’all were able to do mathematic equations through some Black women and then your own stuff and to be able to go to the moon, and put a flag in it and dance around and do the west coast strut. How in the world can you go from the earth to the moon and you can’t do research on the racial history that we need to fight in this country. I don’t want to be traumatized by teaching you history. I want you to grow up in your spiritual maturity, and grow up in your faith, and go on the sanctifying journey of overriding the patriotic way that we’ve learned history in America.” - Pastor Eric Mason   1.     White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo 2.     So You Want to Take About Race by Ijeoma Oluo 3.     The Person You Mean to Be by Dolly Chugh 4.     We Were Eight Years in Power by Ta-Nehisi Coates 5.     How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi 6.     I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness by Austin Channing Brown 7.     Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates 8.     Woke Church by Eric Mason 9.     The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander 10.  Jesus and the Disinherited by Howard Thurman 11.  Great Speeches by Frederick Douglass 12.  Waking up White and Finding Myself in the Story of Race by Debby Irving 13.  Ghetto by Mitchell Duneier 14.  More than Just Race: Being Black and Poor in the Inner City by William Julius Wilson 15.  Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America by Ibram X. Kendi 16.  A Testament of Hope by Martin Luther King Jr. 17.  Prejudice and Racism by James M. Jones 18.  Blindspot: Hidden Biases of Good People by Mahzarin R. Banaji 19.  Tears We Cannot Stop: A Sermon to White America by Dr. Michael Eric Dyson 20.  I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou 21.  All About Love by Bell Hooks 22.  Well-Read Black Girl by Glory Edim 23.  Go Tell it on the Mountain by James Baldwin 24.  Heavy: An American Memoir by Kiese Laymon 25.  There Will Be No Miracles Here by Casey Gerald 26.  Paradise by Toni Morrison 27.  Healing Racial Trauma by Sheila Wise Rowe 28.  Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston 29.  The Lies that Bind: Rethinking Identity by Kwame Anthony Appiah 30.  The Very Good Gospel by Lisa Sharon Harper 31.  The Prophetic Imagination by Walter Brueggemann 32.  Prophetic Lament: A Call for Justice in Troubled Times by Dr. Soong-Chan Rah 33.  Divided by Faith: Evangelical Religion and the Problem of Race in America by Michael O. Emerson and Christian Smith 34.  Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson 35.  The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America by Richard Rothstein 36.  Human(Kind) by Ashlee Eiland 37.  A Day Late and a Dollar Short by Terry McMillan 38.  Kindred by Octavia E. Butler 39.  Beloved by Toni Morrison 40.  White Teeth by Zadie Smith 41.  Discerning the Voice of God by Priscilla Shirer 42.  Detours: The Unpredictable Path to Your Destiny by Tony Evans 43.  Unashamed by Lecrae 44.  Believe Bigger by Marshawn Evans Daniels   ARTICLE + WEBSITES 1.     Code Switch: Race in Your Face 2.     White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack by Peggy McIntosh 3.     NYTimes An Antiracist Reading List compiled by Ibram X. Kendi 4.     Goodgooodgood.co Anti-racism resources compiled by Sarah Sophie Flicker and Alyssa Klein 5.     Buzzfeed’s An Essential Reading Guide for Fighting Racism by Arianna Rebolini 6.     1619 Project (NY Times) – an article series on the history and legacy of slavery in America (also a podcast below). There is a book project in the works to expand on what they’ve started. 7.     The America We Need (NY Times) – a NYT Opinion series that touches on justice in the midst of the pandemic. 8.     “Walking While Black” by Garnette Cadogan   WATCH: 1.     Pastor Eric Mason: Don’t Lose Heart: Why It’s Worth It to Fight for Racial Harmony Even When We Don’t See Progress 2.     Pastor Carl Lentz: I said, “Black Lives Matter” 3.     Dr. Robin DiAngelo’s talk on White Fragility at the University of Washington 4.     How to Deconstruct Racism One Headline at a Time, TEDtalk, Baratunde Thurston  5.     How Racism Makes Us Sick, TEDtalk, David R. Williams  6.     Racial Reconciliation, Latasha Morrison’s sermon, National Community Church  7.     The Privilege Walk   8.     Jon Tyson and David Bailey, class, race, reconciliation, and the Kingdom of God   9.     Becoming Brave: Reconciliation Rooted in Prayer – “why do we need the church?” by Rev. Dr. Brenda Salter McNeil     Movies to watch on Netflix: 1.     13th 2.     American Son 3.     Dear White People 4.     See You Yesterday 5.     When They See Us   Movies to watch on Hulu: 1.     If Beale Street Could Talk 2.     The Hate U Give   Movies to rent: 1.     Black Power Mixtape: 1967-1975 2.     Clemency 3.     Fruitvale Station 4.     I am Not Your Negro 5.     Just Mercy 6.     Selma 7.     The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution 8.     BlacKkKlansman 9.     Burden 10.  The Color of Fear   Listen to these podcasts: 1.     NPR’s Code Switch 2.     Season 2 of In the Dark 3.     Hope & Hard Pills with Andre Henry 4.     Her with Amena Brown 5.     Truth’s Table Podcast 6.     Fights and Feelings with Joseph Solomon 7.     Anti-Racism with Andre Henry on The Liturgists 8.     Pod Save the People 9.     1619 Project Podcast 10.  Scene on Radio’s “Seeing White” 11.  Why Tho   The Refined Collective episodes on race: 1.     Anxiety, Race, and Healing Community with Nikia Phoenix 2.     I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness with Austin Channing Brown 3.     Why Being a ‘Good Person’ Prevents You From Being Better with Jeana Marinelli   People to follow: 1.     @austinchanning 2.     @theconsciouskid 3.     @blackcoffeewithwhitefriends 4.     @theandrehenry 5.     @colorofchange 6.     @rachel.cargle 7.     @ibramxk 8.     @mspackyetti 9.     @blklivesmatter 10.  @osopepatrisse 11.  @reformlajails 12.  @akilahh 13.  @showingupforracialjustice 14.  @tyalexander 15.  @tiffanybluhm 16.  @natashaannmiller 17.  @thefaithfeast 18.  @louisa.wells 19.  @abigaileernisse 20.  @jessicamalatyrivera 21.  @thegreatunlearn 22.  @laylafsaad 23.  @luvvie 24.  @pastorgabbycwilkes 25.  @elevateny 26.  @pastoremase 27.  @lecrae 28.  @whatisjoedoing 29.  @sarahjakesroberts 30.  @bishopjakes 31.  @devonfranklin 32.  @iammiketodd 33.  @amenabee 34.  @shaunking   You don’t have to read all 44 books in one day. You don’t have to start a non-profit. BUT YOU DO HAVE TO DO SOMETHING. I have not read every single one of these resources, but am making my way through them one by one. I am with you on the journey.   What are you committed to? How are you going to ensure that you are no longer silent? It’s time for white people to do something.   We are co-creators with God; it’s time to get to work.

Black Lives Matter. 75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice: https://medium.com/equality-includes-you/what-white-people-can-do-for-racial-justice-f2d18b0e0234

This week’s podcast was recorded on May 31, 2020. We won’t be discussing a new piece of media; we’re discussing a nation at war. Over the past week, we have watched as righteous protests rise in the wake of the Minneapolis police murder of George Floyd—and the deaths of many other black people including Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and Tony McDade. In response, the white supremacist American state apparatus has activated violently. Today, we want to share with you some of what we’ve seen, resources that might help you take action, and ways to make sense of some of the conflicting narratives we’re being fed. #blacklivesmatter RESOURCE LIST: PETITIONS, DONATE, CALL AND EMAIL TO DEMAND JUSTICE AND SHARE: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-0KC83vYfVQ-2freQveH43PWxuab2uWDEGolzrNoIks/mobilebasic?fbclid=IwAR0zIYlxvOAQh6LDych9e3LCZ8nf2I43gPzEnfWCeYMAe1zB00tTv0PEHZs ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT (but please do your own research):List of BLM suggested ways to support: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/Reclaim The BlockNorthstar Health (street medic collective)Black VisionsMN Freedom FundBlack-Led Orgs in Minnesota Leading Efforts Against Police Brutality, Paying Bail, Treating ProtestorsList of various relevant organizations: https://twitter.com/Party_Harderson/status/1267954497831104512?s=20Bail funds by city: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X4-YS3vFn5CLL9QtJSU0xqmTh_h8XilXgOqGAjZISBI/preview?pru=AAABcpuvZgw*9qAq-y8AlfZOJsK6hO1N9A LINKS FOR READINGS AND REFERENCE:Article: “Thousands of Complaints Do Little to Change Police Ways”Thinking of Protesting? Here’s Some TipsHow to Prep for Direct ActionIt’s Not Enough to Be An Ally. You Need to be Actively Anti-RacistA History of Racist Violence in the USAlternatives to Calling the Police26 Ways to be in the Struggle Beyond the StreetsQuick Ally Tips from Anita: https://twitter.com/anitasarkeesian/status/1266971731937259521?s=20Book recommendations by: Andrien GbinigieResources to support Black disabled folks by Alice WongBook: How to Be Less Stupid About Race by Crystal M. FlemingBook: So You Want to Talk about Race by Ijeoma OluoBook: How We Get Free: Black Feminism and the Combahee River Collective by Keeanga-Yamahtta TaylorBook mentioned in the episode: Enlightened Racism: The Cosby Show, Audiences, and the Myth of the American Dream RECOMMENDED RESOURCES (COMPILED BY Sarah Sophie Flicker and Alyssa Klein) Articles to read:• “America's Racial Contract Is Killing Us” by Adam Serwer         Atlantic (May 8, 2020)• Ella Baker and the Black Freedom Movement (Mentoring        a New Generation of Activists• ”My Life as an Undocumented Immigrant” by Jose         Antonio Vargas | NYT Mag (June 22, 2011)• The 1619 Project (all the articles) | The New York Times        Magazine• “The Intersectionality Wars” by Jane Coaston | Vox (May         28, 2019)• Tips for Creating Effective White Caucus Groups         developed by Craig Elliott PhD• ”White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack” by         Knapsack Peggy McIntosh• “Who Gets to Be Afraid in America?” by Dr. Ibram X.         Kendi | Atlantic (May 12, 2020)Videos to watch:• Black Feminism & the Movement for Black Lives:        Barbara Smith, Reina Gossett, Charlene Carruthers        (50:48)• "How Studying Privilege Systems Can Strengthen         Compassion" | Peggy McIntosh at        TEDxTimberlaneSchools (18:26) Podcasts to subscribe to:• 1619 (New York Times)• About Race• Code Switch (NPR)• Intersectionality Matters! hosted by Kimberlé Crenshaw• Momentum: A Race Forward Podcast• Pod For The Cause (from The Leadership Conference on        Civil & Human Rights)• Pod Save the People (Crooked Media)• The Combahee River Collective StatementBooks to read:• Black Feminist Thought by Patricia Hill Collins• Eloquent Rage: A Black Feminist Discovers Her        Superpower by Dr. Brittney Cooper• Heavy: An American Memoir by Kiese Laymon• How To Be An Antiracist by Dr. Ibram X. Kendi• I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou• Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson• Me and White Supremacy by Layla F. Saad• Redefining Realness by Janet Mock• Sister Outsider by Audre Lorde• So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo• The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison• The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin• The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of         Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander• The Next American Revolution: Sustainable Activism for         the Twenty-First Century by Grace Lee Boggs• The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson• Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston• This Bridge Called My Back: Writings by Radical Women        of Color by Cherríe Moraga• When Affirmative Action Was White: An Untold History of        Racial Inequality in Twentieth-Century America by Ira        Katznelson• White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk        About Racism by Robin DiAngelo, PhD Films and TV series to watch:• 13th (Ava DuVernay) — Netflix• American Son (Kenny Leon) — Netflix• Black Power Mixtape: 1967-1975 — Available to rent• Clemency (Chinonye Chukwu) — Available to rent• Dear White People (Justin Simien) — Netflix• Fruitvale Station (Ryan Coogler) — Available to rent• I Am Not Your Negro (James Baldwin doc) — Available to        rent or on Kanopy• If Beale Street Could Talk (Barry Jenkins) — Hulu• Just Mercy (Destin Daniel Cretton) — Available to rent• King In The Wilderness  — HBO• See You Yesterday (Stefon Bristol) — Netflix• Selma (Ava DuVernay) — Available to rent• The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution —        Available to rent• The Hate U Give (George Tillman Jr.) — Hulu with        Cinemax• When They See Us (Ava DuVernay) — Netflix Organizations to follow on social media:• Antiracism Center• Audre Lorde Project• Black Women's Blueprint• Color Of Change• Colorlines• The Conscious Kid• Equal Justice Initiative• Families Belong Together• The Leadership Conference on Civil & Human Rights:• MPowerChange• Muslim Girl• NAACP• National Domestic Workers Alliance• RAICES• Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ)• SisterSong• United We Dream More anti-racism resources to check out:• 75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice• Anti-Racism Project• Jenna Arnold's resources (books and people to follow)• Rachel Ricketts' anti-racism resources• Resources for White People to Learn and Talk About        Race and Racism• Showing Up For Racial Justice's educational toolkits• “Why is this happening?” — an introduction to police         brutality from 100 Year Hoodie• Zinn Education Project's teaching materials Photo credit:Alex Wong | Getty Images Follow Us:Join our PatreonOur WebsiteSubscribe on to FFR on Apple PodcastsTwitterInstagram

Austin Channing Brown is a writer, speaker, and practitioner who helps schools, nonprofits, and religious organizations practice genuine inclusion. She is passionate about the advancement of racial justice and reconciliation and her words will most certainly move you to action. In her work, she shares her experiences as a black woman who “navigates whiteness on a regular basis”. After listening to this interview and reading her book, your mind and heart will be broadened towards understanding and inclusion – regardless of where you are on that spectrum today. We’re re-releasing this episode because as we’re in the midst of a crisis point of racial injustice here in the United States, Austin Channing Brown is a leading voice on racial justice and her wisdom and perspective can benefit us all. We hope you’ll take some time to pause, listen to what she has to say, and consider the ways in which you might take some action to further healing and justice at whatever scope and scale you are able. To that end, we’ve created a small resource guide to point you in a few directions that we think might be helpful as you look to further educate yourself on what action steps to take. Donate to or get involved with:Southern Poverty Law Center- The Southern Poverty Law Center is dedicated to fighting hate and bigotry and to seeking justice for the most vulnerable members of our society. Using litigation, education, and other forms of advocacy, the SPLC works toward the day when the ideals of equal justice and equal opportunity will be a reality. https://www.splcenter.orgNAACP Legal Defense Fund- –https://www.naacpldf.org/– The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. is America’s premier legal organization fighting for racial justice. Through litigation, advocacy, and public education, LDF seeks structural changes to expand democracy, eliminate disparities, and achieve racial justice in a society that fulfills the promise of equality for all Americans. Campaign Zero- https://www.joincampaignzero.org/– Funds donated to Campaign Zero support the analysis of policing practices across the country, research to identify effective solutions to end police violence, technical assistance to organizers leading police accountability campaigns and the development of model legislation and advocacy to end police violence nationwide.Ideas of other ways to get involved:Sign the petition for George Floyd- Yes millions have signed and so can you.75 Things White People Can Do for Racial JusticeSo many of the changes we need to see regarding police brutality have to happen at the local level. That is good news because it’s easier to get involved and have moe impact. This page has Campaign Zero’s list of issues by city and state:There are so many books out there but here are some books that come highly recommended:“White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk about Racism” by Robin DiAngelo“How to Be an Antiracist” by Ibram X. Kendi“Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think, and Do” by Jennifer L. Eberhardt “Raising White Kids” by Jennifer Harvey “So You Want to Talk About Race” by Ijeoma Oluo “The Black and the Blue: A Cop Reveals the Crimes, Racism, and Injustice in America’s Law Enforcement” by Matthew Horace and Ron Harris “The Fire Next Time” by James Baldwin“Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race” by Reni Eddo-Lodge“They Can’t Kill Us All: Ferguson, Baltimore, And A New Era In America’s Racial Justice Movement” by Wesley Lowery“The Third Reconstruction: How a Moral Movement Is Overcoming the Politics of Division and Fear” by Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove and William Barber II“Between the World and Me” by Ta-Nehisi Coates“Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You” by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi“The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness” by Michelle AlexanderIn This Interview, Austin Channing Brown and I Discuss Racial Justice and…Her book, I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in A World Made for WhitenessThe importance and value of angerHow we can fight the monsters without becoming the monstersThat anger reveals something is wrongWhite fragility – sadness and angerNaming the things that can come in the way of a discussion, before the discussion happensRealising racial biasTransformation comes after a moment of realizationThe idea of “whiteness being normal”Books to read to gain an understanding of racial injusticeDisunity in ChristWhy Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?: And Other Conversations About RaceHow to look for opportunities to talk with others about topics of racial injusticeCheck out “Be the Bridge”The white confessional being a shortcut to true reconciliationSkipping the confessional story and moving straight to the action step you’ll take nextWhat reconciliation means to herRacial justice and reconciliationRadical ReconciliationHow reconciliation should revolutionize the relationships we have with each otherThe celebration of blackness that is throughout the bookCultural misappropriationAustin Channing Brown Linksaustinchanning.comFacebookTwitterDaily Harvest: Delivers absolutely delicious organic, carefully sourced, chef-created fruit and veggie smoothies, soups, overnight oats, bowls, and more. 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Hello Gorgeous Souls. In today’s podcast episode, I am sharing a message with you that is long overdue. It has been an incredibly dark week in the world, as we mourn the loss of another innocent black person who was murdered, simply for the color of his skin. In today’s episode I want to shine a light on the racial injustice that is so evident in this world and how I am doing my part (and what you can do) to be a part of the solution.    In today’s episode I’m going to talk about manifestation and how it relates to white privilege, social justice, and more importantly what we can do about it. I am committed to manifesting a world where this is no longer a reality for ANYONE.    I am committed to making changes on my platform, in my life, in my business that will support inclusion. I am committed to doing the best I can, even if I make mistakes along the way. I am committed to empowering people to manifest money for GOOD, so that they use their resources to empower less-privileged communities. Linked below are resources, books, and accounts of BIPOC and action you can take now to help create change in this world.  In This Episode You Will Learn:    What I discovered about White Privilege (6:45)  Social Injustice & Manifestation (11:51)  A manifestation misconception (16:30)  Empowering questions to ask yourself right now (17:46)  Links/Resources   Books on White Fragility, Social Injustice, & more   *All links support the author directly* So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo Me and White Supremacy by Layla F. Saad White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo Local Shop : bookshop.org Social Justice, Anti-Racism, White Privilege Resources Compilation of resources by Rachel Ricketts:    Compilation of Black/Indigenous founded companies you can purchase from and support:    Antiracist Checklist:    An essay on the effects of White Privilege:    Webinar Recording on Spiritual Activism, Anti-Racism & Inclusion (Workshop by Rachel Ricketts)    75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice:    Anti-Racism Resources for White People (another compilation of various resources):   Accounts To Follow    @iamrachelricketts   @laylafsaad   @theconsciouskid   Click This Link To Find Small Black Owned Businesses To Support  Manifestationbabe.com/links

Rather than this week's regularly-scheduled episode, I'm using this time to address my commitment to learning and growing and being anti-racist. Please check out the resources in the show notes for further insight on how you can help and get involved. Show Notes: Anti-Racism Resources 75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice Black Lives Matter NAACP Legal Defense Fund How to be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi White Fragility by Robin D'Angelo I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness by Austin Channing Brown

While we do our best to make this a light-hearted comedy show, sometimes we need to talk about real subjects such as the inequality and racism plaguing our country. In this episode, we revisit my mom's experience with Rodney King and share our hopes and personal plans to improve our society. We recognize this is a scary time for many, so we also include some humor related to my mom's upcoming hysterectomy, my desire to touch a finger, and someone getting freaky with a mailbox. If you are white and wanting to learn what we can do during this time, please take a look at this article of 75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice. Also, if you're curious about what "Privilege" is, check out this essay, "White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack" by Peggy McIntosh We're under a lot of stress and we need to remember to keep our immunity up! Boost your immunity with Billy's Infinity Greens! They make the best green superfoods and vitamin-C blends to ward off any viruses! Get 15% off your order with code "MOM" at www.infinitygreens.com. Join our convo by texting or leaving a voicemail at (YES) TEXT-MOM, or (937)-839-8666. Follow us on Instagram @SexTalkWithMyMom, so you'll be notified when we go live weekdays around noon PT! Talk about sex with us anytime in our private Facebook Group just for STWMM fans, Sex Talk With My Mom And Friends. Thank you for all the love over the past 300+ episodes. Get close with us on socials at: Facebook/Instagram - @SexTalkWithMyMom Twitter - @SexTalkPodcast Website - www.SexTalkWithMyMom.com Our podcast's music was crafted by the wildly talented Freddy Avis! Check out his work at http://www.freddyavismusic.com/ Sex Talk With My Mom is a proud member of Pleasure Podcasts, a podcast collective revolutionizing the conversation around sex.

#PodcastersForJustice The bestselling, award-winning novelist, Aris Janigian, had a candid conversation with me about the recently "mandated dystopia," his circuitous path to bestselling author, the city as muse, and what it means to be a transgressive writer. “As a cognitive social psychologist, I can tell you without any hesitation that the human mind really is built for deception.” – Aris Janigian The author of six novels (all without traditional representation), critics hailed his 2012 novel This Angelic Land – set during the 1992 Los Angeles Riots – as "today's necessary book," and his novel Waiting for Lipchitz at Chateau Marmont, spent 17 weeks on the Los Angeles Times bestseller list. Janigian holds a PhD in psychology from the Claremont Graduate School and was formerly Senior Professor of Humanities at the Southern California Institute of Architecture. He was a finalist for Stanford University's William Saroyan Fiction Prize and has been a contributing writer to West, the Los Angeles Times Sunday magazine. The second book of Janigian's Waiting for... trilogy, Waiting for Sophia at Shutters on the Beach, "... is a satirical mashup of Nabokov's Lolita and Dostoevsky's Notes from the Underground." The book has be described as "... an unflinching, deadly serious ... tragic-comic view of male sexuality in the era of #metoo." *Note: This interview was recorded at the beginning of May, 2020. Please help us learn more about you by completing this short 7-question survey If you’re a fan of The Writer Files, please click subscribe to automatically see new interviews. In this file Aris Janigian and I discussed: The life of a lazy author Why graduate school corrupts good writers Wisdom on the importance of mentorship How the cruel mistress of Los Angeles plays a character in his works The self-censorship of academia And why life is the best teacher Show Notes: ArisJanigian.com Waiting for Sophia at Shutters on the Beach by Aris Janigian [Amazon] Aris Janigian Amazon author page “When the Lunatics Run the Asylum: On Aris Janigian’s “Waiting for Sophia at Shutters on the Beach” - LA Review of Books "Governors should trust mayors and county officials on reopening. California shows why." - Washington Post Aris Janigian on Twitter Kelton Reid on Twitter #PodcastersForJustice Anti-racism Resources Donate to any of the following: Minnesota Freedom Fund Black Visions Collective Campaign Zero Black Lives Matter Podcasts to subscribe to: 1619 (New York Times) About Race Code Switch (NPR) Intersectionality Matters! hosted by Kimberlé Crenshaw Momentum: A Race Forward Podcast Pod For The Cause (from The Leadership Conference on Civil & Human Rights) Pod Save the People (Crooked Media) Seeing White Articles to read: "Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Don’t understand the protests? What you’re seeing is people pushed to the edge" | Los Angeles Times 75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice  

Episode 13 - Pillow Talk With Bros is observing blackout Tuesday to combat racial discrimination and social injustice. I will use this time to reflect on the actions I need to take to support the black community. I implore you to do the same. Today's episode is 8 minutes and 46 seconds of silence. The amount of time Officer Chauvin had his knee on George Floyd's neck. I ask that you take the full 8:46 to reflect on what you can DO to help support our black community. I encourage you to read, and educate yourself. Below is a list of resources where you can start. #theshowmustbepaused #blacklivesmatterAnti-racism resources for white people: https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1BRlF2_zhNe86SGgHa6-VlBO-QgirITwCTugSfKie5Fs/mobilebasicResources for white parents to raise anti-racist children:Books:Coretta Scott King Book Award Winners: books for children and young adults31 Children's books to support conversations on race, racism and resistancePodcasts:Parenting Forward podcast episode ‘Five Pandemic Parenting Lessons with Cindy Wang Brandt’Fare of the Free Child podcastArticles:PBS’s Teaching Your Child About Black History MonthYour Kids Aren't Too Young to Talk About Race: Resource Roundup from Pretty GoodThe Conscious Kid: follow them on Instagram and consider signing up for their Patreon Articles to read:“America’s Racial Contract Is Killing Us” by Adam Serwer | Atlantic (May 8, 2020)Ella Baker and the Black Freedom Movement (Mentoring a New Generation of Activists”My Life as an Undocumented Immigrant” by Jose Antonio Vargas | NYT Mag (June 22, 2011)The 1619 Project (all the articles) | The New York Times MagazineThe Combahee River Collective Statement“The Intersectionality Wars” by Jane Coaston | Vox (May 28, 2019)Tips for Creating Effective White Caucus Groups developed by Craig Elliott PhD”White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack” by Knapsack Peggy McIntosh“Who Gets to Be Afraid in America?” by Dr. Ibram X. Kendi | Atlantic (May 12, 2020) Videos to watch:Black Feminism & the Movement for Black Lives: Barbara Smith, Reina Gossett, Charlene Carruthers (50:48)"How Studying Privilege Systems Can Strengthen Compassion" | Peggy McIntosh at TEDxTimberlaneSchools (18:26) Podcasts to subscribe to:1619 (New York Times)About RaceCode Switch (NPR)Intersectionality Matters! hosted by Kimberlé CrenshawMomentum: A Race Forward PodcastPod For The Cause (from The Leadership Conference on Civil & Human Rights)Pod Save the People (Crooked Media)Seeing White Books to read:Black Feminist Thought by Patricia Hill CollinsEloquent Rage: A Black Feminist Discovers Her Superpower by Dr. Brittney CooperHeavy: An American Memoir by Kiese LaymonHow To Be An Antiracist by Dr. Ibram X. KendiI Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya AngelouJust Mercy by Bryan StevensonMe and White Supremacy by Layla F. SaadRaising Our Hands by Jenna ArnoldRedefining Realness by Janet Mock Sister Outsider by Audre LordeSo You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma OluoThe Bluest Eye by Toni MorrisonThe Fire Next Time by James BaldwinThe New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle AlexanderThe Next American Revolution: Sustainable Activism for the Twenty-First Century by Grace Lee BoggsThe Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel WilkersonTheir Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale HurstonThis Bridge Called My Back: Writings by Radical Women of Color by Cherríe MoragaWhen Affirmative Action Was White: An Untold History of Racial Inequality in Twentieth-Century America by Ira KatznelsonWhite Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo, PhD Films and TV series to watch:13th (Ava DuVernay) — NetflixAmerican Son (Kenny Leon) — NetflixBlack Power Mixtape: 1967-1975 — Available to rentClemency (Chinonye Chukwu) — Available to rentDear White People (Justin Simien) — NetflixFruitvale Station (Ryan Coogler) — Available to rentI Am Not Your Negro (James Baldwin doc) — Available to rent or on KanopyIf Beale Street Could Talk (Barry Jenkins) — HuluJust Mercy (Destin Daniel Cretton) — Available to rentKing In The Wilderness  — HBOSee You Yesterday (Stefon Bristol) — NetflixSelma (Ava DuVernay) — Available to rentThe Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution — Available to rentThe Hate U Give (George Tillman Jr.) — Hulu with CinemaxWhen They See Us (Ava DuVernay) — Netflix Organizations to follow on social media:Antiracism Center: TwitterAudre Lorde Project: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Black Women’s Blueprint: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookColor Of Change: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookColorlines: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookThe Conscious Kid: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookEqual Justice Initiative (EJI): Twitter | Instagram | FacebookFamilies Belong Together: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookThe Leadership Conference on Civil & Human Rights: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookMPowerChange: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Muslim Girl: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookNAACP: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookNational Domestic Workers Alliance: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookRAICES: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ): Twitter | Instagram | FacebookSisterSong: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookUnited We Dream: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook More anti-racism resources to check out:75 Things White People Can Do for Racial JusticeAnti-Racism ProjectJenna Arnold’s resources (books and people to follow)Rachel Ricketts’ anti-racism resourcesResources for White People to Learn and Talk About Race and RacismSave the Tears: White Woman’s Guide by Tatiana MacShowing Up For Racial Justice’s educational toolkits“Why is this happening?” — an introduction to police brutality from 100 Year HoodieZinn Education Project’s teaching materials Document compiled by Sarah Sophie Flicker, Alyssa Klein in May 2020.

Rather than this week's regularly-scheduled episode, I'm using this time to address my commitment to learning and growing and being anti-racist. Please check out the resources in the show notes for further insight on how you can help and get involved. Show Notes: Anti-Racism Resources 75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice Black Lives Matter NAACP Legal Defense Fund How to be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi White Fragility by Robin D'Angelo I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness by Austin Channing Brown

This week I didn't want to say much because at this time people don't need to listen to me talk right now.  But I did want to share some of the voices and speeches given by black mayors. CityLab put together a piece with quotes and I took the audio so you could hear their voices. We also shared a few articles Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Op-Ed - Los Angeles Times 75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice - Corinne Shutack on Medium The Black Urbanist - Kristen Jeffers Stop Killing Us: Tamika Butler on Medium Violence Against Black Americans a Moment of Reckoning for Planning Profession - Planetizen with lots of links to black voices.

“You've got no idea what it's like to live with a monster inside of you.”   This week, we’re talking Static Shock Season 3, Episodes 5 and 8: The Usual Suspect and Showtime Featuring: Virgil learns that people are more than their worst instincts and Static gets his own reality tv show Plus: IS HBO Max worth it for DC fans?   Static Shock on DC Universe: https://www.dcuniverse.com/videos/static-shock/40/season-3   0:00 Intro / News 30:48 The Usual Suspect 55:18 Showtime 1:11:12 Cameron’s Question Corner 1:23:53 Bat Plugs 1:29:14 Outro   Bat Plugs Undercover Brother on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RmfAfEgmaw Hygge from Frozen: The Broadway Musical https://open.spotify.com/track/6OQPRssA9NnxypcQbYoWv4?si=cTDNAY2yRGmSNY4vaa8F7A  An American in Paris on HBO Max https://play.hbomax.com/feature/urn:hbo:feature:GXjS6HwoxAY-njwEAAAT0 The 9th House by Leigh Bardugo https://bookshop.org/books/ninth-house/9781250313072 Medium - 75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice https://medium.com/equality-includes-you/what-white-people-can-do-for-racial-justice-f2d18b0e0234 Justice for George Floyd petitions: Mayor Jacob Frey and DA Mike Freeman to file charges http://chng.it/6nhGPMCfcc & http://chng.it/PYgjg8hLg7 Donate to the Minnesota Freedom Fund  https://minnesotafreedomfund.org/donate   Intro Music by Ardeshir Adhami Intro SFX by Grant Evans via Soundbible.com   Subscribe and review on iTunes! http://bit.ly/TimmTalk   Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/timmtalkpod IG: https://www.instagram.com/timmtalkpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/timmtalkpod/ Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/timmtalkspotify YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/timmtalkyoutube   Follow Cameron on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameron.dexter and https://www.instagram.com/camdexter_adventures   Follow Chris on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordopher/ and Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lordopher   Check out Chris’ other podcast, Gay it Forward, where he learns to be a better gay, on iTunes http://bit.ly/GIFPod, YouTube http://bit.ly/GIFPodYT, Facebook http://bit.ly/GIFPodFB, Twitter http://bit.ly/GIFPodTW, and Instagram http://bit.ly/GIFPodIG

Join Broderick Greer, Brit Barron, Robin DiAngelo, Darren Calhoun, Robyn Henderson-Espinoza, and Kenji Kuramitsu for this special compilation episode about liberation and justice. Links & Resources Care by and for Black and Brown folks (white folks, give these orgs money): The Mystic Soul Project The Nap Ministry Sweet Rest Other Links and Resources: Google (learn how to use it) National Bail Fund Network Donate to Black Lives Matter Anti-racism Resources for White People 75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice White Homework by Torri Williams Douglass AnaYelsi Velasco-Sanchez A Booklet of Uncommon Prayer Nordstrom Corporate Statement White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Race Darren Calhoun Dr. Robyn Henderson Espinoza Activist Theology Brit Barron Worth It: Overcome Your Fears and Embrace the Life You Were Made For Broderick Greer  

Here is a shorter link: bit.ly/ANTIRACISMRESOURCESResources for white parents to raise anti-racist children:Books:Coretta Scott King Book Award Winners: books for children and young adultsPodcasts:Parenting Forward podcast episode ‘Five Pandemic Parenting Lessons with Cindy Wang Brandt’Fare of the Free Child podcastArticles:PBS’s Teaching Your Child About Black History MonthThe Conscious Kid: follow them on Instagram and consider signing up for their PatreonArticles to read:“America’s Racial Contract Is Killing Us” by Adam Serwer | Atlantic (May 8, 2020)Ella Baker and the Black Freedom Movement (Mentoring a New Generation of Activists”My Life as an Undocumented Immigrant” by Jose Antonio Vargas | NYT Mag (June 22, 2011)The 1619 Project (all the articles) | The New York Times MagazineThe Combahee River Collective Statement“The Intersectionality Wars” by Jane Coaston | Vox (May 28, 2019)Tips for Creating Effective White Caucus Groups developed by Craig Elliott PhD”White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack” by Knapsack Peggy McIntosh“Who Gets to Be Afraid in America?” by Dr. Ibram X. Kendi | Atlantic (May 12, 2020)Videos to watch:Black Feminism & the Movement for Black Lives: Barbara Smith, Reina Gossett, Charlene Carruthers (50:48)"How Studying Privilege Systems Can Strengthen Compassion" | Peggy McIntosh at TEDxTimberlaneSchools (18:26)Podcasts to subscribe to:1619 (New York Times)About RaceCode Switch (NPR)Intersectionality Matters! hosted by Kimberlé CrenshawMomentum: A Race Forward PodcastPod For The Cause (from The Leadership Conference on Civil & Human Rights)Pod Save the People (Crooked Media)Seeing WhiteBooks to read:Black Feminist Thought by Patricia Hill CollinsEloquent Rage: A Black Feminist Discovers Her Superpower by Dr. Brittney CooperHeavy: An American Memoir by Kiese LaymonHow To Be An Antiracist by Dr. Ibram X. KendiI Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya AngelouJust Mercy by Bryan StevensonMe and White Supremacy by Layla F. SaadRaising Our Hands by Jenna ArnoldRedefining Realness by Janet MockSister Outsider by Audre LordeSo You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma OluoThe Bluest Eye by Toni MorrisonThe Fire Next Time by James BaldwinThe New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle AlexanderThe Next American Revolution: Sustainable Activism for the Twenty-First Century by Grace Lee BoggsThe Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel WilkersonTheir Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale HurstonThis Bridge Called My Back: Writings by Radical Women of Color by Cherríe MoragaWhen Affirmative Action Was White: An Untold History of Racial Inequality in Twentieth-Century America by Ira KatznelsonWhite Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo, PhDFilms and TV series to watch:13th (Ava DuVernay) — NetflixAmerican Son (Kenny Leon) — NetflixBlack Power Mixtape: 1967-1975 — Available to rentClemency (Chinonye Chukwu) — Available to rentDear White People (Justin Simien) — NetflixFruitvale Station (Ryan Coogler) — Available to rentI Am Not Your Negro (James Baldwin doc) — Available to rent or on KanopyIf Beale Street Could Talk (Barry Jenkins) — HuluJust Mercy (Destin Daniel Cretton) — Available to rentKing In The Wilderness  — HBOSee You Yesterday (Stefon Bristol) — NetflixSelma (Ava DuVernay) — Available to rentThe Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution — Available to rentThe Hate U Give (George Tillman Jr.) — Hulu with CinemaxWhen They See Us (Ava DuVernay) — NetflixOrganizations to follow on social media:Antiracism Center: TwitterAudre Lorde Project: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookBlack Women’s Blueprint: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookColor Of Change: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookColorlines: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookThe Conscious Kid: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookEqual Justice Initiative (EJI): Twitter | Instagram | FacebookFamilies Belong Together: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookThe Leadership Conference on Civil & Human Rights: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookMPowerChange: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookMuslim Girl: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookNAACP: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookNational Domestic Workers Alliance: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookRAICES: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShowing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ): Twitter | Instagram | FacebookSisterSong: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookUnited We Dream: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookMore anti-racism resources to check out:75 Things White People Can Do for Racial JusticeAnti-Racism ProjectJenna Arnold’s resources (books and people to follow)Rachel Ricketts’ anti-racism resourcesResources for White People to Learn and Talk About Race and RacismSave the Tears: White Woman’s Guide by Tatiana MacShowing Up For Racial Justice’s educational toolkits“Why is this happening?” — an introduction to police brutality from 100 Year HoodieZinn Education Project’s teaching materialsDocument compiled by Sarah Sophie Flicker, Alyssa Klein in May 2020.

Join the Book Squad as we discuss "Atlanta’s Missing and Murdered: The Lost Children," an HBO docuseries that is more relevant than ever. We discuss the nature of the crimes, the racial tensions and violence plaguing Atlanta in the 1970s and 80s, the questionable “evidence,” and how well the series works as a whole. Next, Susan interviews Mary Kay McBrayer, author of the new book "America’s First Female Serial Killer: Jane Toppan and the Making of a Monster." Then we dig into some listener feedback on "Devs" and update you on all the good stuff on the blog! Read "Mostly Dead Things" by Kristen Arnett for our next #bookpisode on June 15, and watch "Shirley" on Hulu for our next #othersode on June 29! TOC:00 – Black Lives Matter1:20 – what’s your favorite doc?13:01 – documentary summary and our previous experience with the case 28:39 – but why Wayne Williams?39:54 – let’s talk about the KKK guy50:20 – Maynard Jackson54:17 – how does this function as a documentary?1:01:12 – feelings about the series1:04:00 – interview with Mary Kay McBrayer!1:38:58 – listener feedback 1:44:39 – what’s on the blog? What’s up next?Link to buy America’s First Female Serial Killer from Mango Publishing: https://mango.bz/books/americas-first-female-serial-killer-by-mary-kay-mcbrayer-927-b#BLACKLIVESMATTERResources to Fight Racial Injustice:George Floyd Memorial Fund https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloydBlack Lives Matter https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019 NAACP Legal Defense Fund https://org2.salsalabs.com/o/6857/p/salsa/donation/common/public/?donate_page_KEY=15780&_ga=2.209233111.496632409.1590767838-1184367471.1590767838Communities United Against Police Brutality https://www.cuapb.org/Campaign Zero https://www.joincampaignzero.org/solutions#solutionsoverviewReclaim the Block https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/home/#aboutChange.org petition for Justice for Breonna Taylor https://www.change.org/p/andy-beshear-justice-for-breonna-taylorChange.org petition for Justice for George Floyd https://www.change.org/p/mayor-of-minneapolis-justice-for-george-floydChange.org petition for Justice for Ahmaud Arbery https://www.change.org/p/liberty-county-distric-attorney-justice-for-ahmaud-arberyA Detailed List of Anti-Racism Resources: https://medium.com/wake-up-call/a-detailed-list-of-anti-racism-resources-a34b259a3eea75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice: https://medium.com/equality-includes-you/what-white-people-can-do-for-racial-justice-f2d18b0e0234

In response to the killing of George Floyd and the subsequent protests that have erupted throughout our country, I have noticed my own tendency to want to blame others or simply check out and go numb.  While these are understandable reactions, they are not helpful or healthy.  On today’s show I talk about how we can avoid these traps, and explore some ways we can stay open, curious, and engaged - even if we feel scared, angry, confused, or overwhelmed by all that is happening.  This is a time for us to wake up, step up, lean in, and for us to be willing to learn, grow, and change - individually and collectively.  We’re all in this together.   Resources:Killer Mike speaking on May 29 Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms on May 29 Black Lives Matter 75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice GoFundMe Campaign for George Floyd’s Family Anti-Racism Resources How to Be an Antiracist (book), by Ibram X. Kendi White Fragility (book) by Robin DiAngelo   We’re All in This Together (new book), by Mike Robbins Mike Robbins Website Mike Robbins Blog Mike Robbins Podcast Mike Robbins on Facebook Mike Robbins on Twitter Mike Robbins on Instagram Mike Robbins on YouTube We’re All in This Together - virtual program   Shareables:   “Blaming others or numbing out right now are not going to move us in the direction of healing, accountability, change, and justice that is necessary.” — @MikeDRobbins   “It’s time for many of us to do and say things we have never done and said before.” — @MikeDRobbins   “We can and we must do better.” — @MikeDRobbins    

Normally we talk about Christmas on this podcast, but in light of the recent events that have swept through our country in the last few days, we felt that we had to say something, even if it had nothing to do with the holidays. If that isn't for you, please feel free to skip this episode and join us on June 25th for an episode full of holiday cheer.If you do decide to listen, first off, neither of us has all the answers and we are in no way perfect. We welcome constructive feedback, especially from the black community that has lived experiences that we don't have. Please feel free to message us via Facebook or Twitter, our DMs are open.As mentioned in the episode, here is a list of resources that we think can be helpful:75 Things White People Can Do for Racial JusticeWays You Can HelpWhite Guyde To The Galaxy (for men) and Save the Tears: White Woman's Guide (for women)If you are going to a protest, here's how to do it as safely as possibleAntiracist Allyship Starter PackFinally, if you are a black-owned business with a bit of holiday flair, we 100% want to talk to you, please reach out on social media or email us.  

Join the Book Squad as we discuss "Atlanta’s Missing and Murdered: The Lost Children," an HBO docuseries that is more relevant than ever. We discuss the nature of the crimes, the racial tensions and violence plaguing Atlanta in the 1970s and 80s, the questionable “evidence,” and how well the series works as a whole. Next, Susan interviews Mary Kay McBrayer, author of the new book "America’s First Female Serial Killer: Jane Toppan and the Making of a Monster." Then we dig into some listener feedback on "Devs" and update you on all the good stuff on the blog! Read "Mostly Dead Things" by Kristen Arnett for our next #bookpisode on June 15, and watch "Shirley" on Hulu for our next #othersode on June 29! TOC:00 – Black Lives Matter1:20 – what’s your favorite doc?13:01 – documentary summary and our previous experience with the case 28:39 – but why Wayne Williams?39:54 – let’s talk about the KKK guy50:20 – Maynard Jackson54:17 – how does this function as a documentary?1:01:12 – feelings about the series1:04:00 – interview with Mary Kay McBrayer!1:38:58 – listener feedback 1:44:39 – what’s on the blog? What’s up next?Link to buy America’s First Female Serial Killer from Mango Publishing: https://mango.bz/books/americas-first-female-serial-killer-by-mary-kay-mcbrayer-927-b#BLACKLIVESMATTERResources to Fight Racial Injustice:George Floyd Memorial Fund https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloydBlack Lives Matter https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019 NAACP Legal Defense Fund https://org2.salsalabs.com/o/6857/p/salsa/donation/common/public/?donate_page_KEY=15780&_ga=2.209233111.496632409.1590767838-1184367471.1590767838Communities United Against Police Brutality https://www.cuapb.org/Campaign Zero https://www.joincampaignzero.org/solutions#solutionsoverviewReclaim the Block https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/home/#aboutChange.org petition for Justice for Breonna Taylor https://www.change.org/p/andy-beshear-justice-for-breonna-taylorChange.org petition for Justice for George Floyd https://www.change.org/p/mayor-of-minneapolis-justice-for-george-floydChange.org petition for Justice for Ahmaud Arbery https://www.change.org/p/liberty-county-distric-attorney-justice-for-ahmaud-arberyA Detailed List of Anti-Racism Resources: https://medium.com/wake-up-call/a-detailed-list-of-anti-racism-resources-a34b259a3eea75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice: https://medium.com/equality-includes-you/what-white-people-can-do-for-racial-justice-f2d18b0e0234

This week instead of sharing a new episode, I am participating in a Podcast Blackout protesting the deaths of the Black people slain by police violence or victims of hate crimes. I will share some links and resources below if you would like to do more work around anti-racism and don't know where to begin. (This list is missing MANY names) Trayvon Martin age 17 2012 Tamir Rice age 12 2014 Eric Garner 2014 Sandra Bland age 28 2015 Freddie Gray age 25 2015 Alton Sterling age 37 2016 Philando Castile age 32 2016 Botham Jean age 26 2018 Atatiana Jefferso age 28 2019 Ahmaud Arbery age 25 2020 Doug Lewis age 39 2020 Breonna Taylor age 26 2020 George Floyd age 46 2020 Resources: I have compiled and organized resources on this Pinterest page according to themes I’ve observed online in this Responding to White Supremacy Pinterest Board, feel free to send me other resources or topics to include. A good start is to learn how to apologize when you inevitably do something wrong, this video from Franchesca Ramsey on Getting Called Out: How to Apologize is a good start. Then read this article, White people, stop asking us to educate you about racism to understand why it is our responsibility as white people to educate ourselves and then pay BIPOC educators who specialize in this area to go deeper. Educate yourself on being a better ally, some of these posts are a good start, and reading some of these books would be even better, and better yet pay anti racism educators for their trainings. Then take action, these two posts are a good start: Want to do better, but aren’t sure where to start? Start here and 75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice.

Candace Newmaker was a 10-year-girl who tragically died in the process of rebirthing therapy, a variation of a pseudoscientific treatment of childhood trauma known as attachment therapy. This episode comes with a big trigger warning. If you were in a room where a child was being suffocated, would you do anything to stop her death?   Thank you for listening. Support the show by becoming a monthly subscriber on Patreon to receive access to bonus episodes or by making a one-time contribution via PayPal.   Show Notes: Anti-racism resources Anti-Racist Reading List from Ibram X. Kendi 75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice 5 Racist Anti-Racism Responses “Good” White Women Give To Viral Posts ‘Rebirthing’ Therapist Denies Guilt The Tragic Tale Of Candace Newmaker, The Girl Who Died In A “Rebirthing” Treatment The therapy that killed Candace Newmaker (Wikipedia) Attachment therapy (Wikipedia) Very Bad Therapy: Website / Facebook / Tell Us Your Story

Ally is a Verb Curt and Katie chat about how to engage in ally work. We look at white fragility, helpful and harmful responses during times of crisis, and how to leverage privilege appropriately to work to address systemic racism and oppression. We encourage people to step beyond keyboard warriorship and focusing on ourselves to taking actions that can impact real change. It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age. In this episode we talk about: Latest incidences of systemic oppression (George Floyd, Christian Cooper) and how they have impacted the current conversations about racism, ally work, and therapy White Fragility and how it can show up during times of crisis How white women in distress distract ALLY (from Kayla Reed): A- always center the impacted L- listen & learn from those who live in the oppression L- leverage your privilege Y-yield the floor The need to identify positive ways to do anti-racist, ally work Assessing your motivation to say things publicly The lure of taking actions that only check a box or make us feel better Discomfort and pain that we must sit in, if we’re going to really do the work What can actually move the needle for systemic change Amplifying voices versus shifting the focus or stepping in front of people who need to be heard Bullying and bystanders Learning and researching on our own, versus requiring clinicians of color to do the emotional labor of teaching us Myths of being an ally Therapists who are invested in the status quo and the white washing that happens when those types of comments are erased The importance of acknowledging history (including racism) and whiteness The difference between “all racists are bad people” and we are in a racist system and thus are all racist The damage done when denying the past, gaslighting communities of color Showing up as a white therapist with a client who is in a marginalized community The need for cultural humility and awareness of what is going on Recognizing reality and how we cannot just “cope” hard enough to make this goes away Crisis management when you are working with risk factors (suicidality, homicidality, abuse) and the importance to understand the additional risk calling police or other government agencies on your clients within the black community Alternatives for managing risk, looking at community resources The challenges of doing ally work as a therapist The slow and arduous process of treating overtly racist clients: listening to fears and perspective   Our Generous Sponsor: SimplePractice Running a private practice is rewarding, but it can also be demanding. SimplePractice changes that. This practice management solution helps you focus on what's most important—your clients—by simplifying the business side of private practice like billing and scheduling. More than 60,000 professionals use SimplePractice —the leading EHR platform for private practitioners everywhere – to power telehealth sessions, schedule appointments, file insurance claims, communicate with clients, and so much more—all on one HIPAA-compliant platform.  Get your first 2 months of SimplePractice for the price of one when you sign up for an account today. This exclusive offer is valid for new customers only.  Go to www.simplepractice.com/therapyreimagined to learn more.    Resources mentioned: We’ve pulled together resources mentioned in this episode and put together some handy-dandy links. Please note that some of the links below might be affiliate links, so if you purchase after clicking below, we may get a little bit of cash in our pockets. We thank you in advance! White Fragility by Robin J. DiAngelo ALLY Tweet from Kayla Reed Kayla Reed’s Twitter Profile 5 Racist Anti-Racist Responses “Good” White Women Give to Viral Posts 75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice How to be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi 17 Myths About Being a Good Ally Anti Racism On Ramp Resource Page Ce Anderson   Therapy Reimagined 2020: Therapy Reimagined 2020 Conference: Speakers!! Therapy Reimagined 2020 Call for Sponsors   Relevant Episodes: Let’s Talk About Race Let’s Talk About Race Again Black Mental Health Privileged and Biased The Person of the Therapist   Connect with us! Our Facebook Group – The Modern Therapists Group Get Notified About Therapy Reimagined 2020 (and TR2019 Virtual Conference)   Our consultation services: The Fifty-Minute Hour   Who we are: Curt Widhalm is in private practice in the Los Angeles area. He is the cofounder of the Therapy Reimagined conference, the CFO of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, an Adjunct Professor at Pepperdine University, a former Subject Matter Expert for the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, and a loving husband and father. He is 1/2 great person, 1/2 provocateur, and 1/2 geek, in that order. He dabbles in the dark art of making "dad jokes" and usually has a half-empty cup of coffee somewhere nearby. Learn more at: www.curtwidhalm.com Katie Vernoy is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, coach, and consultant supporting leaders, visionaries, executives, and helping professionals to create sustainable careers. Katie, with Curt, has developed workshops and a conference, Therapy Reimagined, to support therapists navigating through the modern challenges of this profession. Katie is also President of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. In her spare time, Katie is secretly siphoning off Curt's youthful energy, so that she can take over the world. Learn more at: www.katievernoy.com A Quick Note: Our opinions are our own. We are only speaking for ourselves – except when we speak for each other, or over each other. We’re working on it. Our guests are also only speaking for themselves and have their own opinions. We aren’t trying to take their voice, and no one speaks for us either. Mostly because they don’t want to, but hey.   Stay in Touch: www.mtsgpodcast.com www.therapyreimagined.com Our Facebook Group – The Modern Therapist’s Group https://www.facebook.com/therapyreimagined/ https://twitter.com/therapymovement https://www.instagram.com/therapyreimagined/   Credits: Voice Over by DW McCann https://www.facebook.com/McCannDW/ Music by Crystal Grooms Mangano http://www.crystalmangano.com/

Alex + Koku drop in to offer a word of encouragement to black people who are struggling right now as we fight for our lives and process the deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor & George Floyd. We apologize for the audio issues—please bear with us. If you're looking for causes to donate to, we encourage you to start here: - Columbus Freedom Fund: https://www.paypal.me/columbusfreedomfund - Minnesota Freedom Fund: https://minnesotafreedomfund.org/donate - Sole Classics: https://bit.ly/2ZWs26k White listeners, if you're looking for ways you can help, start here: - Anti-racism resources for white people: http://bit.ly/ANTIRACISMRESOURCES - 75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice: https://bit.ly/2Xi9vzx --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alex-and-koku/support

Today on NYAF, Sarah and Amanda discuss the Karen Meme. They also have an honest discussion regarding racial inequities and how conservative white women can be a part of advancing racial justice throughout our communities and de-escalating situations.Sarah: Samantha Turnbull on How not to be a 'Karen'https://www.abc.net.au/life/how-not-to-be-a-karen/11806882Amanda: Christian Cooper’s Videohttps://www.facebook.com/671885228/videos/10158742130625229/Sarah: The Editors Podcast, Episode 222 (the first half) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-editors/id1150237453Sarah: You should follow @charlescwcooke on TwitterArticles for Thought :75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice - https://medium.com/equality-includes-you/what-white-people-can-do-for-racial-justice-f2d18b0e0234POC In the Outdoors - https://www.instagram.com/p/CAImIQCp5nb/

Welcome to our weekend grab bag, where we follow up on stories from throughout the week and talk about what we're listening to, reading and watching to stay grounded in this unsettling time.As always on Fridays, we start with a look at the numbers from both a public health perspective and an economic one. Here in Texas, Thursday saw the "largest single-day number of new coronavirus cases"; 2.2 million Texans have filed for unemployment since the COVID-19 crisis began.Next, we look at the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, the President's vile response, and what white people need to be doing right now to combat white supremacy. Lucas shares a Medium post from Corinne Shutack on 75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice, and Antoinette recommends a list of Ally Reading Materials from Black Lives Matter Austin. A March for Black Lives and Freedom is scheduled for Sunday at the Texas State Capitol. As for weekend recs, Lucas suggests Uncut Gems, which just started streaming on Netflix (also worth a look: this Ringer piece on how Kevin Garnett ended up in the movie). Antoinette, meanwhile, has been devouring the now-departed The Newsroom.Stay safe this weekend and we'll see you on Monday.This episode was recorded on Friday, May 29, 2020.

One of the biggest things currently frustrating me, is people’s lack of compassion towards the next human being. I just don’t understand how someone can turn off their compassion, or pick and choose when they care. Tune in to hear more about this as I try to wrap my mind around the ways that we’re all seeing that black lives clearly don’t matter... Here’s one of the articles discussing the Ahmaud Arbery killing https://www.essence.com/amp/news/video-released-ahmaud-arbery-black-georgia-jogger/ Here’s an article (with a video clip) discussing the George Floyd killing https://www.cbsnews.com/news/minneapolis-police-george-floyd-died-officer-kneeling-neck-arrest/ Here’s an article about the Douglas Lewis killing https://blavity.com/white-man-follows-then-kills-unarmed-black-delivery-driver-claims-he-was-afraid-for-his-life?category1=news&subCat=Social-Justice Here’s the article “75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice” https://medium.com/equality-includes-you/what-white-people-can-do-for-racial-justice-f2d18b0e0234 Here’s the link to the IG video I referenced https://www.instagram.com/p/CAsUV-sniil/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Thanks so much for tuning in! The love and support y’all have been showing is definitely appreciated! I would love your feedback, leave me a voicemail at 720-457-4022 and you might be featured on a future show! Follow me on Twitter , IG, or like the Facebook page. Click the link below for your one-stop access to all the social media platforms that Tamara til the break of Dawn is on! https://linktr.ee/TamaraDawn You can email me at: tamaratilthebreakofdawn@gmail.com If you feel generous Cashapp: $SendTamCash Intro and Outro beats by: $niper T Twitter/Instagram: @Sniper_T2x **Weekly Podcast Shoutout- Check out: A Blunted Conversation https://open.spotify.com/show/7DJlZoVzb3D8gyyq1h7B7g?si=ImHtYu8FQD26g0Pu4lnbcw --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On today’s show I share some passionate thoughts, feelings, and perspectives on the recent killings of George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery...and how we can authentically address issues of racial justice in our culture.  I clearly don’t have the answers to these complex and painful challenges, but I do think we can and we must have a deeper, more authentic conversation about these things collectively.  And, more than talking, it’s important for us to take actions that can impact positive change. Resources: Black Lives Matter 75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice GoFundMe Campaign for George Floyd’s Family Anti-Racism Resources How to Be an Antiracist (book), by Ibram X. Kendi   We’re All in This Together (new book), by Mike Robbins Mike Robbins Website Mike Robbins Blog Mike Robbins Podcast Mike Robbins on Facebook Mike Robbins on Twitter Mike Robbins on Instagram Mike Robbins on YouTube We’re All in This Together - virtual program   Shareables:   “Black Lives Matter.” — @MikeDRobbins   “We can and we must do better.” — @MikeDRobbins   “We’re all in this together.” — @MikeDRobbins

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