Carlin Quinn on Education for Racial Equity

May 6, 2022

Carlin Quinn, founder of Education for Racial Equity, is a dedicated coach and consultant focused on dismantling systemic oppression. She shares insights on recognizing internalized racism and the dangers of ignorance in racial equity work. Carlin emphasizes the need for white individuals to confront their trauma while being present in these discussions. She discusses the importance of curiosity over judgment and highlights her program on somatic abolitionism. The conversation advocates for active community involvement and the pivotal role of education in fostering racial awareness.

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INSIGHT

Two-Fold Path

Consciously and unconsciously, we "feed" internal patterns.
Recognize unconscious patterns like fear and separation and choose new, intentional ones.

ADVICE

Decision Tracking

Track decisions made out of fear or scarcity.
Investigate those decisions instead of immediately acting on them.

INSIGHT

Ongoing Discernment

Discernment about "feeding the good wolf" is an ongoing process.
Personal growth and learning change our understanding of the parable over time.

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Carlin Quinn is the founder and current director of Education For Racial Equity. She is also a coach, facilitator, therapist, equity consultant to organizations, communities, and individuals interested in dismantling systems of oppression and co-creating cultures of equity, mutual liberation and rooted in compassion and non-violence.

In this episode, Eric and Carlin discuss her important work in bringing awareness to and helping others to engage in racial equity work.

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Carlin Quinn and I Discuss Education for Racial Equity and…

Understanding internalized and unconscious racism
Moving out of our good/bad binary into curiosity keeps us open to learning
How our ignorance of systemic racism is incredibly harmful
The importance of white people tending to their own trauma and also staying present in racial equity work
Becoming aware of what we are triggered by and asking who we become when triggered
Her program with Resmaa Menaken, “Foundations in Somatic Abolitionism“
Defining “bodies of culture” as identified by Resmaa
The fear and ambivalence in engaging in racial equity work
Choosing to engage in equity practices in your life, with your children, and with your friends
The need for educating ourselves both individually and communally

Carlin Quinn links:

Carlin’s Website

Foundations in Somatic Abolitionism Program

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Racialized Trauma with Resmaa Menakem

Deep Transformation with Spring Washam

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