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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 Tatum; Gallup, No Preferred Racial Term Among Most Black, Hispanic AdultsTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

What's wrong with how we view race? Well, on both sides of the partisan divide, how we view race can perpetuate racism. Totally embracing race ("Race is an important part of who you are") comes with serious consequences for people of color, and so does totally rejecting race ("Let's just not see color").Full-transparency: no matter which side you're on, my hope is that you'll gain a better understanding of its potential weaknesses. If you think your approach to antiracism is flawless, I want you to think again. Your listen next list:Intersectionality in 30 Min on Apple & SpotifyIntro to Stereotype Threat, How It's a Self-Fulfilling Prophecy on Apple & SpotifyIndividual 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.

If racial categories were created for purposes of oppression, then why keep it? Shouldn’t we get rid of this thing? That's what a lot of people are asking. You're going to need to know where you stand: embrace race or reject race?I'll be honest - there are strengths and weaknesses on both sides of this debate. In this episode, I break it all down and unpack the key points.Related episodes:91. Debunking The Implicit Racial Bias Test on Apple and Spotify6. The first episode I released on this subject on Apple & Spotify (and its follow-up, ep. 13)46. The Racism the Least-Prejudiced People Are Most Guilty Of on Apple & Spotify (and its follow-up, ep 48)77. How Do We Actually Close “Achievement Gaps?” on Apple & Spotify (and its follow-up, ep 78)Mentioned: TED, A Case for Color BlindnessWhy Is TED Afraid of Color Blindness? by Coleman HughesOn melting pots and salad bowls: A meta-analysis of the effects of identity-blind and identity-conscious diversity ideologiesTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

To understand the concept of race, there are 3 essential facts (unanimously agreed upon by experts) that you need to know, and in this episode, you'll learn them all. We unpack what race is, what race isn't, and whether race is real or not. Because before we can form opinions about antiracism, we need to get our facts straight about race. Your listen next list:Microaggressions in 15 Minutes 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.

Did you know MLK was mentored by Ghandi? Did you know that he was very controversial within the Black community? Or that he turned people away from his demonstrations if they weren't committed enough to nonviolence? What about his denunciation of the Black Power movement and personal thoughts on Malcolm X? There's a lot to learn about MLK that they didn’t teach you in school. It's time we set things straight on this leader who is so often misunderstood. We're learning from Dr. King in his own words - and even his personal diary entries.Your listen next list:Why the Antiracism Movement is Divided on Apple & SpotifyWhite Allies, You Need to Change How You Think About Whiteness on Apple & SpotifyThe Racism the Least-Prejudiced People Are Most Guilty Of on Apple & SpotifyWorks 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?Also, a short read on Vox: How Martin Luther King Jr.'s faith drove his activismTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

A clear, concise run-through of the dos and don'ts of common terms related to race. We're focusing on terms (like minority, BIPOC, microaggression, and more) that are misused, controversial, and/ or misunderstood.Your listen next list:Microaggressions in 15 Minutes on Apple and SpotifySystemic Racism 101 on Apple and Spotify(The Original, Extended Episode) Important Terms You Should 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.

In this episode, I share about my experience in predominantly-white environments and navigate the murky waters of tokenism, this time, from a very different angle. Your listen next list:How Antiracists Unintentionally Amplify the Impacts of Racism on Apple & SpotifyCRT's Most Loved & Hated Teaching on Apple & SpotifyHow to Cure Racism's Psychological Effects, 30 Min Deep Dive on Apple and SpotifySources Mentioned:Why Are All of The Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria by Dr. Beverly-Daniel-TatumHow Far to the Promised Land by Esau McCaulleyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

A clear, concise lesson on what tokenism really is. What actually counts as tokenism? How can you spot tokenism in all of its different forms? Why do I take issue with how many people define and identify tokenism? In this deep dive, I cover all of the bases.Your listen next list:A Thorough Debunking of The Racial Bias Test on Apple and SpotifySources: White Rage by Carol Anderson; Oxford dictionaries online; ARD Glossary, Tokenism; Malcolm X criticizes early desegregation victories as "tokenism"; Why We Can't Wait by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.To support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

I'll teach you a simple practice that will help you navigate conflict in cross-racial friendships. If you're wanting to build healthy, resilient relationships that can hold up to conflict, I've got you covered.Your listen next list:What People of Color Need From Their White Friends Apple & SpotifyWhat People of Color Need from Their White Friends (PART 2- Q&A) on Apple & SpotifyHow to Check Assumptions, A Skill Necessary for Conflict Resolution 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.

A clear, concise lesson on what intersectionality actually is. Fast facts. What does it actually mean? How do so many people get it wrong? And why is it so controversial? I've got you covered.Your listen next list:Intersectionality in 30 Min: The Deep Dive on Apple & SpotifyThe All-Important Debate: Individual Vs. Group Identity on Apple & SpotifySource: Intersectionality, explained by Jane CoastonTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.