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18/01/2019

"While the thin veneer of a post-racial society that descended during the Obama years has been ripped away by our current political reality, most white people continue to conceptualize racism as isolated and individual acts of intentional meanness. This definition is convenient and comforting, in that it exempts so many white people from the system of white supremacy we live in and are shaped by. It is at the root of the most common kind of white defensiveness. If racists are intentionally and openly mean, then it follows that nice people cannot be racist."

While most of us see ourselves as ‘not racist’, we continue to reproduce racist outcomes and live segregated lives

08/01/2019

Doctors, lawyers and others described the steps that people of color must take to avoid unwarranted suspicion and bolster their credibility.

09/10/2018

San Francisco listeners, one of our recent guests, Corey Ponder, is giving a talk on October 17th from 6 to 9 PM (it's FREE to participate) at 225 Bush Street, 5th Floor (East Entrance) San Francisco, CA 94104.

The session will walk through what it means to build meaningful and equitable partnerships with members of marginalized groups within the tech industry. Check it out!

This workshop is for people in tech at all stages of allyship who seek progress. You will be guided through a conversation on the emotional and practical

05/10/2018

Take a listen to Robin DiAngelo, author of "White Fragility," talk about why "I'm not a racist" is only half of the story...

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04/10/2018

I've been on a little travel break for the past two Wednesdays, but I'll have a new episode up for you on October 10th! In the meantime, catch up on our most recent episodes:

In a week when Black women are facing very public micro (and macro) aggressions, Nicole shares a story about a colleague who was worried about her leadership. Steph de Wolfe joins this week to help us

24/09/2018

Don’t have SoundCloud? Don’t worry. We’ve got you covered on iTunes, Stitcher, CastBox, and wherever you get your podcasts!

Zakiya Jackson is back this week to talk to us ab…

19/09/2018

Zakiya Naema Jackson is back this week! She shares a story about a microaggression surrounding her name. Take a listen!

Zakiya Jackson is back this week to talk to us about a bogus elevator exchange and the many ways that racism privileges some names and experiences over others.

12/09/2018

Serena Williams, Maxine Waters, Naomi Osaka, Black women are catching microaggressions left and right these days. This week's episode is about microaggressions in the workplace for Black women. The brilliant Stephanie de Wolfe is our special guest. Take a listen!

In a week when Black women are facing very public micro (and macro) aggressions, Nicole shares a story about a colleague who was worried about her leadership. Steph de Wolfe joins this week to help us

10/09/2018

The music you hear every week on the podcast is original work by lionsoul featuring manchile, produced by B Reid. Check out their amazing music on Soundcloud:

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07/09/2018

Do you have a story of a microaggression you would like to share? Inbox me and be a part of our next episode!

06/09/2018

A reminder that good intentions are not enough to disrupt racist systems. Sacrifice and action are a part of good allyship.

The sociologist Margaret Hagerman spent two years embedded in upper-middle-class white households, listening in on conversations about race.

05/09/2018

We've got another new episode for you! Corey Ponder shares a story about a good day making a bad turn at allergic reactions and microaggressions...

Good fences make good neighbors. At least that's the general sentiment in America these days. This week's guest, Corey Ponder, shares a story about desperately needing good neighbors when none could b

04/09/2018

A new episode will be out tomorrow! Haven't listened to last week's episode yet? Now's your chance to get caught up.

This week we talk through the really absurd questions people ask when they want to know "what" you are. Martian? Human? Asian? Our guest, Greg Callaham, helps us break it down.

29/08/2018

Ever been asked "What are you?" by another human? This week's guest, Greg Callaham, helps us break that particular question down.

This week we talk through the really absurd questions people ask when they want to know "what" you are. Martian? Human? Asian? Our guest, Greg Callaham, helps us break it down.

28/08/2018

We've got a brand new episode for you tomorrow! Stay tuned!

24/08/2018

Listening to Episode 5 and wondering who BBQ Becky is? Don't worry; we've got you covered...

The memes shine a spotlight on the day-to-day realities of racism.

22/08/2018

I know, I know, you didn't believe me, but I've got a new episode up for you! Thanks to Zakiya Naema Jackson for joining this week and sharing her story.

Ever been minding your own business and have someone threaten to call the cops on you? This week's guest, Zakiya Jackson, shares her story.

21/08/2018

Spread the good news! New episode tomorrow 😁

17/08/2018

New episodes every Wednesday! Catch up in the meantime!

15/08/2018

We've got a new episode for you! Thanks to the lovely Joanna Sese for sharing her story and breaking it all down for us!

We're back in the saddle! This week's guest, Joanna Sese, shares about a weird exchange that happened late one night at a fried food joint in New Orleans.

15/08/2018

Testing, testing. Is this thing on? We've been gone for a little while, but a new episode will be dropping tomorrow on iTunes, Stitcher, SoundCloud, and wherever you get your podcasts!