The Psychology Podcast Rhonda Magee || The Inner Work of Racial Justice
Mar 3, 2022
In this discussion, Rhonda Magee, a Professor of Law and mindfulness expert, shares her journey of integrating mindfulness into racial justice work. She emphasizes the healing power of awareness and compassion in bridging racial divides and fostering understanding. Rhonda dives into personal and systemic racism, her transformative educational experiences during desegregation, and the vital role of community in confronting injustice. The conversation highlights the importance of listening, dialogue, and collective healing as pathways toward liberation and justice.
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Rhonda Magee's Childhood
- Rhonda Magee's parents, with Southern US roots, lacked college education and faced challenges like poverty and alcoholism.
- Her public school experience offered validation and a safer space, with teachers affirming her abilities despite the desegregation context.
Understanding Racism
- Racism exists as both explicit personal biases and subtle systemic issues.
- Systemic racism, often overlooked, pervades our environment and shapes opportunities.
Experiences of Racism
- Growing up in desegregating schools, Rhonda Magee observed a bias towards white families in staffing and curriculum.
- She later faced explicit racism in university and experienced racial slurs in California, highlighting the pervasiveness of racism.
