S4 Episode 1: White Fragility with Dr. Robin DiAngelo, Ph.D.

Dr. Robin DiAngelo is an Affiliate Associate Professor of Education at the University of Washington, she holds two Honorary Doctorates, and her primary area of research is in Whiteness Studies. Dr. DiAngelo has been leading courses and facilitating workshops on issues of racial and social justice for more than 25 years and as a public speaker she provides keynote presentations on whiteness, white fragility, race relations, and racial justice. Dr. DiAngelo is the author or coauthor of several books, including the number-one New York Times bestseller - White Fragility, a book about race relations in the United States. Dr DiAngelo coined the term “White Fragility” to describe what she views as any defensive response by a white person when their whiteness is highlighted or mentioned, or their racial worldview is challenged, whether this response is conscious or otherwise. Dr. DiAngelo believes that the journey to confronting racism head on and effectuating change is painful at times, but there’s nothing more growth enhancing and challenging on every possible level than this journey.

Connect with Dr. DiAngelo:

Website - www.robindiangelo.com

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