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If you make these common mistakes, you might be doing less good than you could. And that's okay, because this episode is here to help you make the best possible impact.Your listen next list: Debunking The Model Minority Myth on Apple & SpotifyA Teachable Moment for White Allies: Learn the Felt Impact of Your Words 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 tragic, confusing national news stories (police brutality, hate crimes, etc) fill our feeds, how should we respond? In this episode, I walk through the most common missteps and how to avoid them.Your listen next list: What People of Color Need From Their White Friends Apple & SpotifyA Teachable Moment for White Allies: Learn the Felt Impact of Your Words 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 are common examples of microagressions? Why is the topic of microaggressions controversial, even within the antiracism movement? If a person's words have a negative impact, do their good intentions count for anything? This episode will teach you everything you need to know.Your listen next list:Is It Racially Insensitive or Racist? Apathy or Hate? on Apple & SpotifyWe're Getting Privilege All Wrong on Apple & SpotifyMentioned:The Coddling of the American Mind by Jonathan Haidt and Greg LukianoffTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

We've all heard the awkward, "He's Bl- umm... African American." But it is it actually rude to say Black? In this episode, I explain the surprising reasons why it may actually be more rude to avoid saying Black. Your listen next list:Is It Racially Insensitive or Racist? Apathy or Hate? on Apple & SpotifyA Teachable Moment for White Allies: Learn the Felt Impact of Your Words on Apple & SpotifyReferenced: Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? by Dr. Beverly Daniel TatumTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

The model minority myth makes it seem Asians just needed to work hard to earn success. But it wasn’t their work ethic holding them back. It was discrimination. Referenced:WP, The real secret to Asian American Success Was Not Education by Jeff GuoNPR, 'Model Minority' Myth Again Used As A Racial Wedge Between Asians And Blacks by Kat ChowYour listen next list:Critical Race Theory 101: The 5 Basic Ideas You Need to Know on Apple & SpotifyImportant Terms You Should Know (That Are Often Misused) 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.

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.