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That saying about Black people "working twice as hard to get half as far" is way too real. In this episode, you'll learn why "just working harder" isn't the magical fix that people think it is. In some cases, it actually makes things much worse.There's a phenomenon called over-efforting: as it turns out, Black people really do tend to work twice as hard, and it really is getting them half as far. Just working harder doesn't always work out.Mentioned: Ep 58. Do You Know the Shocking Hidden Impact of Stereotypes? on Apple & SpotifySource: Whistling Vivaldi by 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.

You've probably heard the basics and "impact over intent," but there's more you should know about microaggressions. Learn why I believe that impact should be the primary focus, but not the sole focus, and why intent is a helpful piece of the puzzle.By walking you through personal examples and the most common viewpoints, this quick explainer will help you with hashing out conflict.Listen next: What Microaggressions Are & Why They’re Controversial 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 the complexities of implementing critical race theory in education, highlighting conflicting perspectives. Emphasizing the need for diverse viewpoints and critical evaluation. Advocating for nuanced dialogue and understanding both sides. Includes a chapter with a gratitude message and advertisement for Chevy's truck month specials.

A clear, concise lesson on what systemic racism actually is. What is the full definition of racism? Why do I take issue with how I hear people using the term systemic racism? And how do you avoid that common mistake? I've got you covered.Your listen next list:What Microaggressions Are & Why They’re Controversial on Apple & SpotifyCRT's Most Loved & Hated Teaching (Normality of Racism) on Apple & SpotifyResponding to Colorblindness 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 you have a hard time bringing yourself to speak up about racism, today's your lucky day. I'll teach you an alternative to fight (relying on a swell of anger) or flight (being driven by fear). No matter your natural disposition, you'll finally know how to approach those hard conversations about racism.Your listen next:How to Actually Get Through to People on Apple & SpotifyGaslighting: Unpacking (My Issues With) The Word of the Year on Apple & SpotifyExposing the Lies That Make Us Fragile (And The Truth About Resilience) on Apple & SpotifyWhat Microaggressions Are & Why They’re Controversial 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.

Pools and beaches have been the site of some of the worst racial violence in US history. The water has also been the locale of monumental racial progress— progress that desperately needs to be continued today.Learn 100 years of forgotten history in just 25 minutes, and you'll see why it's worth remembering. Your listen next list:Prejudice in Policing– the Part No One Understands on Apple & SpotifyWhat No One Ever Taught You About Intersectionality 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.Sources: NPR, Racial History of America and Swimming Pools; Britannica, Chicago Race Riot of 1919; ARD, How Wade-Ins Helped Desegregate the Country; The Guardian, America’s segregated shores: beaches' long history as a racial battleground; Smithsonian Mag, Racism Kept Connecticut’s Beaches White Up Through the 1970s; BBC, Why don’t Black Americans Swim?

Consider this Intersectionality 101. Learn about the origins of intersectional theory, how intersectionality gained widespread attention, what critics take issue with, and why it matters. Your listen next list:Part one (ep. 77) on Apple & SpotifyPart two (ep. 78) on Apple & SpotifyMentioned: Crenshaw, Demarginalizing the Intersection of Race and Sex (1989)Vox, Intersectionality, explainedTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

How you view identity informs how you engage with antiracism. It undergirds everything, so if you don't understand this topic yet, you're probably missing a whole lot. We need to unpack individual identity, collective identity, and what to make of it all.Your listen next list:My Journey (Ep 1) on Apple & SpotifyDon't Keep Us Confined to Victimhood: A New Way to See PoC 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, we uncover a point of contention that's easy to miss, but it's the source of deep divides. Learn what it is, why it matters, and what the experts have to say about it.Your listen next list:Learn Critical Race Theory in 20 Minutes on Apple & SpotifyWhen & How To Talk With People of Color About Race on Apple & SpotifySource: Whistling Vivaldi by Dr. Claude Steele; research conducted by Edward Jones and Richard Nisbett.To support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

White allies, learn the psychology of in-group-out-group dynamics, why it's hard for you "see" whiteness, and what you can do about it.Mentioned: Making Sense of Racial Colorblindness on Apple & SpotifyHow to Become Less Prejudiced on Apple & SpotifyDiversifying Your Social Circle– the Dos and Don’ts 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.