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I have good news and bad news. I'll start with the bad news: The desire to be thought of as antiracist doesn't actually make you antiracist. If only!The good news: If you do want to be antiracist, there's a clear and attainable threshold that you can meet, and it's probably not what you think. Related episodes: Ep. 1, sharing my story on Apple & SpotifyExposing the Lies That Make Us Fragile 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'm feeling brave enough to address criticism I've received in response to previous episodes. Since I talk a big game about facing conflict and disagreement, I figured it's time to practice what I preach. So, buckle up. My critics make some good points. Related episodes:Why I'm Not Worried About Book Bans on Apple & SpotifyLearn Critical Race Theory in 20 Minutes on Apple & SpotifyThe Full, True Story of Malcolm X's Life on Apple & SpotifyFirst Episode on Trigger Warnings on Apple & SpotifyNewer Episode on Trigger Warnings on Apple & SpotifySources:TIME, The Heavy Cost of Banning Books About Black ChildrenNAACPLDF, The War on Truth: Anti-CRT Mania and Book Bans Are The Latest Tactics to Halt Racial Justice To support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

When I hear something that's obviously racist, it's always a joke. They get to the punchline. I don't laugh— I never do. Turns out, it's actually pretty easy (and really important) to burst the bubble. Related episodes:White Allies, Don’t Leave the Antiracism Work to People of Color on Apple & SpotifyMost White People Are Only Friends With White People 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.