People really want to believe that we've gotten pretty close to achieving racial equality. That's a nice thought, but the facts on the racial wealth gap will be a wake-up call.The racial wealth gap has hardly shrunk since 1963. And that's saying something, since racial discrimination was fully legal in 1963. Listen in and you'll learn a lot.Referenced:Americans Are Determined to Believe in Black Progress by Jennifer A. RichesonThe Racial Wealth Gap, Explained on NetflixYour listen next list:Should White People Do Diversity Work? on Apple & SpotifyTone Policing: Problematic Prejudice or Reasonable Request for Respect? on Apple & SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

Don’t know much about colorism? After you listen to this episode, you'll better understand what colorism is and how it uniquely affects people of color, from dark-skinned to white-passing. I also open up about my biracial identity– what it's like to navigate being "too Black" for white people and "too white" for Black people.Allow me to donate to The King Center on your behalf! For every new rating or review for The Changemaker on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify, I’ll donate. The couple of seconds you spend to rate the podcast will be well worth it!Sources:TIME, The Difference Between Racism and ColorismPew Research Center, Majority of Latinos Say Skin Color Impacts Opportunity in America and Shapes Daily LifeYour listen next list:Is It Racially Insensitive or Racist? Apathy or Hate? on Apple & SpotifyTone Policing: Problematic Prejudice or Reasonable Request for Respect? on Apple & SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com. With business inquiries, reach out to hello@mariebeecham.com.

Did you know MLK was mentored by Ghandi? Did you know that he was very controversial within the Black community? Or that he turned away demonstrators who weren't committed enough to nonviolence? I’m teaching the things about MLK's movement that they didn’t teach you in school.This episode also teaches you about Dr. King denouncing the Black Power movement, his personal thoughts on Malcolm X (straight from his autobiography), his issues with greed within the system of capitalism, and more. It's time for a refresher on this world-changing man.Allow me to donate to The King Center on your behalf! I'm donating money for every single rating you leave for The Changemaker on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify. Take a few seconds to join the cause!Works by Dr. KingThe Autobiography of Martin Luther King Jr., Edited by Clayborne CarsonThe Drum Major InstinctLetter From Birmingham JailWhere Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community?Your listen next list:Critical Race Theory 101: The 5 Basic Ideas You Need to Know on Apple & SpotifyCritical Race Theory 102: Three Important Criticisms You Need to Know on Apple & SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

This episode teaches you how to present your opinions in the most compelling way possible. The right mindset and method will give you the best shot at (actually, finally) getting through to people. If you'd like to work on your skills of persuasion— especially with difficult, polarized topics— this is the episode for you!Your listen next list: Gaslighting: Unpacking (My Issues With) The Word of the Year on Apple & SpotifyPolarization Ruins Everything, But Not In The Way You Think on Apple & SpotifySources:How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale CarnegieNYT, The Key to Political Persuasion By Robb Willer and Matthew FeinbergVox, How to Argue Better, According to Science By Brian ResnickTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

In interracial friendships, it's not always a huge argument that ruins things. More often, it's disconnect or a lack of feeling understood that leads to the end of interracial friendships. So how can we mend that?In this episode, I talk about what people of color need from white friends. I share a couple simple practices that will help you navigate conflict in interracial friendships and prevent it before it starts. Whether you're looking to avoid hurt or repair it, I've got you covered.Your listen next list:A Teachable Moment for White Allies: Learn the Felt Impact of Your Words on Apple & SpotifyShould White People Do Diversity Work? on Apple & SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

When you hear that polarization is on the rise, you think it means politics is becoming more radical and extreme. That's not necessarily the case, but it still comes with big, big consequences. Huge.This episode covers all of the best, most fascinating bits of the book, Why We're Polarized By Ezra Klein in just 15 minutes. Maybe political polarization is not a flaw in the system, but it’s the exact outcome the system is designed to achieve.Your listen next list:The Ugly Truth About News Media on Apple & SpotifyMy Journey to a Better Life and a Bigger Impact on Apple & SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

What happens when news media stops considering what we need to hear and starts playing into what we want to hear? When they stop treating us like students and start treating us like consumers? Answer: Bad stuff. Very bad stuff.In this episode, I explain how informing and entertaining have opposite purposes that don't play together nicely. We also talk about a lot of things that I’m convinced are bad for your soul (doomscrolling, political memes, echo chambers, etc) and how to take care of yourself (ditching the memes, diversifying your news feed, local engagement, etc).Referenced: Why We're Polarized by Ezra KleinYour listen next list:Polarization Ruins Everything, But Not In The Way You Think on Apple & SpotifyMy Journey to a Better Life and a Bigger Impact on Apple & SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

I stopped referring to myself as a victim of racism for a few reasons, and they're worth sharing. In this episode, I weave together my personal journey with big, important topics like identity, oppression, and empowerment. Your listen next list:Important Terms You Should Know (That Are Often Misused) on Apple & SpotifyWe're Getting Privilege All Wrong on Apple & SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

Should white people be taking the lead and practicing antiracism or stepping aside and following people of color? Do people of color want to speak for themselves, or does that burden them with representing their entire race?In this episode, we examine the role that white people have to play in the antiracism movement. We talk through the ethics of different contexts: white people who have careers in antiracism, whether white people should lead antiracism-focused organizations, and what role white people have in conversations about race. (Spoiler: It's an important one!)Sources:HBR, Does Diversity Training Work the Way It’s Supposed To? (2019)HBR, Unconscious Bias Training That Works (2021)Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? By Dr. Beverly Daniel-TatumThe Autobiography of Martin Luther King Jr.Your listen next list:Critical Race Theory 101: The 5 Basic Ideas You Need to Know on Apple & SpotifyCritical Race Theory 102: Three Important Criticisms You Need to Know on Apple & SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

Gaslighting is the word of the year of 2022, and I have very mixed feelings about it. In this episode, I teach you what gaslighting is, where the term comes from, and I share personal examples of feeling gaslit. But there are also a lot of issues with how we think of gaslighting, and I explain how my views of gaslighting led me to get certain things really wrong. SourcesBBC News, Gaslighting: Merriam-Webster picks its word of the year Merriam-Webster, Word of the Year 2022: Gaslighting CNN, Believe it – Merriam-Webster’s word of the year is ‘gaslighting’ By Scottie AndrewNBC, ‘Gaslighting’ is the word of the year. What took it so long?NPR, It's no trick; Merriam-Webster says 'gaslighting' is the word of the yearYour listen next list:Why Trigger Warnings Are Controversial (And Even Counterproductive) on Apple & SpotifyTone Policing: Problematic Prejudice or Reasonable Request for Respect? on Apple & SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.