Loretta Ross, a radical Black feminist and activist, discusses the transformative concept of 'calling in' as opposed to 'calling out.' She emphasizes compassion and understanding, sharing her own experiences working with individuals from opposing sides. Loretta highlights the dangers of toxicity in online discourse and advocates for dialogue that fosters inclusivity. The conversation also touches on the challenges of social activism, the mainstreaming of fringe ideologies, and the importance of constructive communication in navigating sensitive discussions around race and justice.
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Categorizing People for Call-In
Loretta Ross categorizes people into groups based on their alignment with progressive values.
She believes those in the 50%, 75%, and 90% alignment groups can be called in.
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Bridging Differences with Shared Values
Ross's mother, a conservative Christian, ran a Black Girl Scout troop and fed the homeless.
This showed Ross how shared values can bridge ideological differences.
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Deprogramming Hate
Ross has worked with former KKK members and other hate group members.
She believes change must come from within, not through external pressure.
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On this Martin Luther King day, it’s tempting to fear that America, and the world, may never have been further away from the kind of inclusive society that Dr. King called for so eloquently. So today, we are, I hope, going to give you a little hope -- and perhaps also some ideas for how you can be an engaged citizen without losing your mind. My guest is Loretta Ross, who describes herself as a radical Black feminist, activist, and public intellectual. She’s a Visiting Associate Professor at Smith College, and she also teaches an online course that caught our eye. It’s called, “Calling in the Calling Out Culture.” She believes that “calling out,” which is quite common on social media these days, is adding way too much toxicity to the discourse and alienating people who might otherwise be allies. Instead, she believes in “calling in,” which steadfastly insists on a large measure of grace, and rejects the impulse to dehumanize. As you will hear, she is a longtime leftist, but no matter where you stand politically, she is modeling a compelling mode of engaging that is insistently open-minded and large-hearted. And, as you will hear, it is one she has personally put the test, as a Black woman who has worked with white supremacists, and a rape survivor who has worked with incarcerated rapists. Where to find Loretta Ross online: Website: https://lorettajross.com Social Media: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/LorettaJRoss • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lorettaross • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm2FxbqwV3BEhDpnAihWKqQ Take a few minutes to help us out by answering a survey about your experience with this podcast! The team here is always looking for ways to improve, and we’d love to hear from all of you, but we’d particularly like to hear from those of you who listen to the podcast and do not use our companion app. Please visit www.tenpercent.com/survey to take the survey. Thank you. Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/loretta-ross-316
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