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By now, you're familiar with racism's seemingly-inescapable psychological effects (hypervigilance, fear of being discriminated against, fear of being stereotyped), but I've been holding out on you. In this long-awaited deep-dive, I *finally* reveal the solution— and it's one you never could've guessed. A Slew of Mentioned/ Related Episodes:Intro to Stereotype Threat on Apple & SpotifyHow Antiracists Unintentionally Amplify the Impacts of Racism on Apple & SpotifyThe People Who Need to "See Color" Less on Apple & SpotifyCRT's Most Loved & Hated Teaching on Apple & SpotifyMy Thoughts on Affinity Groups, often called "Safe Spaces" on Apple & SpotifySource: Whistling Vivaldi by Dr. Claude SteeleTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

The Changemaker is now Know Better Do Better. (Don't worry, nothing's changed but the name!) With new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday, it'll leave you better informed, better inspired, and better equipped to make a difference.

There's one final crucial detail that you need to know about the Implicit Association Test.And yes, you'll be getting two episodes each week now-- hooray!Your listen next list:91. A Thorough Debunking of the Racial Bias Test on Apple or Spotify 92. Everyone's Wrong About Racial Bias on Apple or SpotifySource: The Quick Fix by Jesse Singal; Vox, "For years, this popular test measured anyone’s racial bias. But it might not work after all."To support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

The most popular understanding of racial bias is so backwards. We have been led to believe racial bias is lurking in the depths of our minds and somehow wholly absent from our lives. Yeah, that's not exactly how it works. Your racial bias is subtle, but not invisible. It has real effects. That means it's findable, and it's even kind of treatable. Learn how to actually assess your own levels of racial bias. (No silly computer test necessary.)Your listen next list:A Thorough Debunking of The Racial Bias Test 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.

The Implicit Association Test sold us all on a neat story that wasn't totally right. As it turns out, the test that introduced the concept of implicit bias to the world is kind of a sham.The IAT doesn't actually measure prejudice; it's been debunked and rejected by experts; and the test's creators have even backtracked on all of their original claims... but for some reason, it seems like nobody knows that. We need to face the facts and correct course.Your listen next list:Do You Know the Shocking Hidden Impact of Stereotypes? on Apple & SpotifyAll the Stuff No One Ever Taught You About Intersectionality on Apple & SpotifySources: The Cut, Psychology's Racism-Measuring Tool Isn't Up to the Job; The Quick Fix by Jesse Singal; APA, Attributions of Implicit Prejudice/ "Would Jesse Jackson 'Fail' the Implicit Association Test?"To support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

A concerning op-ed revealed that “three quarters of white people don’t have any non-white friends.” Why is this? What are the most shocking stats? And what should you do?Your listen next list:Why Aren't We Talking About White Flight? on Apple & SpotifyDiversifying Your Social Circle– the Dos and Don’ts on Apple & SpotifySource: Washington Post, Three quarters of whites don't have any non-white friendsTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

White flight is as relevant now as it's ever been. We're living through its lasting effects. And on top of that, in current day we're seeing it take on new forms.No one seems to know about it, but researchers have noted a recent reversal. White flight is changing direction.Your listen next list: All the Stuff No One Ever Taught You About Intersectionality on Apple & SpotifyImportant Terms You Should Know (That Are Often Misused) on Apple & SpotifySources: White Rage by Carol Anderson; The Atlantic, White Flight Never Ended; Brookings, The end of suburban white flight; What is White Flight? by Jone GoreyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

This question is notorious. It's asked by well-meaning white people who are unknowningly unloading their own wrong assumptions. What's so wrong with this question? Why is it so common? And how should you talk with people of color about race instead?Your listen next list:When & How To Talk With People of Color About Race on Apple & SpotifyDo You Know the Shocking Hidden Impact of Stereotypes? 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.

It's a plain fact that Black Americans don't live as long as non-Black Americans, but there's much debate about what's shaving years off our lives. One increasingly popular theory is that these premature deaths may be caused by the chronic stress of racism.With the issue being chronic stress, there's something we can do about this.Your listen next list:The Racial Wealth Gap Has Hardly Budged Since 1963 on Apple & SpotifyWhat Actually Counts As Cultural Appropriation? on Apple & SpotifySources: Discrimination isn't just infuriating, it steals Black people's time, by Sean Collins and Izzie Ramirez; A racist society is detrimental to your health by Margo Snipe; Inflamed: Deep Medicine and the Anatomy of Injustice by Rupa Marya and Raj PatelTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

Racism wastes Black people's time and steals Black people's time in ways you could never guess. Across multiple areas of life, time just might be one of the greatest hidden costs of racism. Your listen next list:Why Colorism Is Just As Serious As Racism on Apple & SpotifyLearn Critical Race Theory in 20 Minutes on Apple & SpotifySource: Discrimination isn't just infuriating. It steals Black people's time. by Sean Collins and Izzie RamirezTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.