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Donny Jackson
Poet, clinical psychologist, and Emmy-winning television producer whose work explores race, empathy, and social justice; author of a collection of poems discussed on the episode.
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Nov 17, 2025
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Donny Jackson: The Internalized Stains of Slavery and Why Empathy Cannot Develop Without Interaction Across Racial Lines
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Donny Jackson, a poet, clinical psychologist, and Emmy-winning producer, delves into the lasting impacts of slavery on race relations. He reflects on his upbringing in a working-class environment and discusses how tribalism hinders empathy by separating communities. Jackson critiques media portrayals of urban neighborhoods and shares personal encounters with racism. He emphasizes the structural racism rooted in New Deal-era policies and argues that understanding each other's experiences is crucial for fostering genuine empathy and social change.
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