

Brené with Emmanuel Acho on Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man
4 snips Jan 27, 2021
Emmanuel Acho, a former NFL player and author known for his work on race relations, dives deep into the importance of open dialogue about racism. He reflects on his journey as the son of Nigerian immigrants and the challenges of cultural identity. The conversation highlights the impact of George Floyd's murder and the necessity of addressing implicit bias, particularly in technology. Acho emphasizes genuine allyship over guilt and encourages listeners to confront uncomfortable topics with compassion and love.
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Emmanuel Acho's Identity Journey
- Emmanuel Acho describes growing up black by skin color but Nigerian by culture and attending an all-white private school.
- He experienced an identity crisis about his blackness and fully embraced black culture at University of Texas.
Origin of 'Uncomfortable Conversations'
- The video series 'Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man' was born from Emmanuel's desire to close the language barrier on race after George Floyd's murder.
- Despite challenges, he recorded the first solo episode which quickly went viral, sparking the movement.
Tech Reveals Embedded Racial Bias
- Google Photos mislabeled black people as gorillas due to programming bias, exposing societal racial bias embedded in technology.
- Bias exists not because objects are inherently racist but because they're created without diverse perspectives.