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Marie Beecham
A better kind of antiracism. Brought to you by Marie Beecham — a writer and speaker who shares her practical knowledge, applicable insights, and fresh perspective on race.For access to exclusive new episodes every week, beome a member today.
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Apr 30, 2024 • 20min
131. The Mixed Message That's Confusing White Allies
Should white people be vocal antiracists ("Silence is violence") or just center people of color and step aside ("Don't steal the mic")? The mixed messages are confusing. Let's shed some light on white people's role in antiracism. Related episodes:White People, You Need to Ditch White Guilt on Apple & SpotifyYou Need to Change How You Think About Whiteness on Apple & SpotifyWhat POC Want Most from Allies on Apple & SpotifyYou're Wrong About Implicit Racial Bias on Apple and SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

Apr 25, 2024 • 27min
130. Why I'm Not Worried About Book Bans
Like you, I've been petrified by the headlines that race-related books are being banned from schools and libraries across the country. But I have some surprisingly good news.Listen in to learn about the current state of race-related books in libraries. Related episodes:The Intellectual Rivalry of the Century on Apple & SpotifyHow Each Kind of Antiracism Fails on Apple and SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

Apr 23, 2024 • 28min
129. Why Conservatives (And Liberals) Are Convinced They're Not Racist
Conservatives say that liberals are the real racists. Liberals say that conservatives couldn't be more wrong.Who's right? Who's not? Who's delusional? Who's ready to dive into the heated debate?Related episodes:Should We Embrace Race or Move Past It? on Apple and SpotifyThe Racism The Least Racist People Are Most Guilty Of on Apple & SpotifyEveryone’s Wrong About Implicit Racial Bias on Apple and SpotifySystemic Racism 101 on Apple and SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

Apr 18, 2024 • 20min
128. The Basics of CRT— All The Stuff You Need to Know
There's so much confusion surrounding what critical race theory is and what it isn't. Critical race theory is misrepresented by those who oppose it and misunderstood by those who embrace it.In this episode, I clear away that confusion so you can confidently answer the question: What is critical race theory, really?Related episodes:CRT's Most Loved & Hated Teaching on Apple & SpotifyCritical Race Theory 101 on Apple & SpotifyCritical Race Theory 102 on Apple & SpotifyIntersectionality in 30 Min 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.

Apr 16, 2024 • 24min
127. Q&A - What Counts As Cultural Appropriation? Virtue Signaling? Systemic Racism?
Exploring cultural appropriation, systemic racism, and virtue signaling, this episode delves into the nuances of these topics. It emphasizes engaging in tough disagreements while maintaining relationships with diverse perspectives. The chapter highlights the significance of endurance and relationship-building in advocacy work for social progress.

Apr 11, 2024 • 33min
126. Tone Policing 101: Learn the Full Definition, How It’s Often Misused, & Why It’s Controversial
What actually counts as tone policing? You might not really know - it's a terribly misunderstood concept. That's why we need to set the record straight. In this episode, you'll learn what tone policing is, what it isn't, why it matters, and why it's so controversial. Related episodes:Tone Policing on Apple & SpotifyMicroaggressions in 15 Minutes on Apple and SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

Apr 9, 2024 • 10min
125. White Privilege 101: The Term's Origin & Real Meaning [Fast Facts]
In this quick episode, you'll learn about the surprising origins of the term white privilege, how even the most well-meaning people get it wrong, and how we should describe privilege to skeptics. Related episodes:White People, You Need to Ditch White Guilt 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.

Apr 4, 2024 • 26min
124. The Racism That The Least Racist People Are Most Guilty Of [NEW]
The group of people most passionate about racism are as guilty as anyone. On the whole, progressives are heading down a wayward path— generalizing, stereotyping, discriminating— and don't even know it. We need to unpack how "antiracism" can get really racist so you can know how to avoid the major missteps. Related episodes:46. The Racism the Least-Prejudiced People Are Most Guilty Of on Apple & Spotify48. Pt. 2 - The Racism the Least-Prejudiced People Are Most Guilty Of on Apple & SpotifyShould We Embrace Race or Move Past It? on Apple and SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

Apr 2, 2024 • 20min
123. Is Identity Politics Really a Thing? It's Complicated.
If you've got questions about "identity politics," well, I do too. In this episode, I'm spilling all of my honest thoughts because here's some serious baggage we need to unpack. Related episodes:Intersectionality in 30 Min on Apple & SpotifyThe All-Important Debate: Individual Vs. Group Identity 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.

Mar 28, 2024 • 31min
122. White People, You Need to Ditch White Guilt
You're tired of it. I'm tired of it. Good-for-nothing white guilt has got to go. Related episodes:On Intersectionality, Breaking Down Collective vs Indiviudual Identity Apple & SpotifyDebunking Implicit Racial Bias on Apple and SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.