10. Important Terms You Should Know (That Are Often Misused) Part 2

6. A Teachable Moment for White Allies: For every call-to-action encouraging white people to build relationships with people of color, there should be a lesson on how to do this well. Because increased contact doesn't guarantee increased fellowship. I wanted to break up some of the... by Know Better Do Better

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10. Important Terms You Should Know (That Are Often Misused) Part 2: I’m back with a fan-favorite episode, but we’ve got all new terms to unpack. Let's talk through the dos and don'ts of common terms relating to antiracism. We're focusing on terms (like tokenizing, ally versus accomplice, racial battle fatigue, and... by Know Better Do Better

36 min listen

20. The Racial Wealth Gap Has Hardly Budged Since 1963: People really want to believe that we've gotten pretty close to achieving racial equality. That's a nice thought, but the facts on the racial wealth gap will be a wake-up call. The racial wealth gap has hardly shrunk since 1963. And that's saying... by Know Better Do Better

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13. Don't Keep Us Confined to Victimhood: A New Way to See PoC: I stopped referring to myself as a victim of racism for a few reasons, and they're worth sharing. In this episode, I weave together my personal journey with big, important topics like identity, oppression, and empowerment. Your listen next list:... by Know Better Do Better

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15. Polarization Ruins Everything, But Not In The Way You Think: When you hear that polarization is on the rise, you think it means politics is becoming more radical and extreme. That's not necessarily the case, but it still comes with big, big consequences. Huge. This episode covers all of the best, most... by Know Better Do Better

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8. Important Terms You Should Know (That Are Often Misused): Let's talk through the dos and don'ts of common terms relating to antiracism. We're focusing on terms (like BIPOC, minority, microaggression, and more) that are misused, controversial, and/ or misunderstood. When should I say "BIPOC" and when should... by Know Better Do Better

35 min listen

1. My Journey to a Better Life and a Bigger Impact: I'm sharing my story, including some things you probably don't know about me. I tell you about the mistakes I've made, the lessons I've learned, and the breakthrough that led me to overcome fear and anger. I'm sharing my story so you can learn how to... by Know Better Do Better

36 min listen

4. We're Getting Privilege All Wrong: In this episode, we rethink our entire understanding of privilege. I share some things that may surprise you. I explain that privilege isn't really about privilege, and I teach you how to elevate privilege from a passive reality to an active role.... by Know Better Do Better

45 min listen

14. The Ugly Truth About News Media: What happens when news media stops considering what we need to hear and starts playing into what we want to hear? When they stop treating us like students and start treating us like consumers? Answer: Bad stuff. Very bad stuff. In this episode, I... by Know Better Do Better

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18. All The Stuff No One Ever Taught You About Dr. King: Did you know MLK was mentored by Ghandi? Did you know that he was very controversial within the Black community? Or that he turned away demonstrators who weren't committed enough to nonviolence? I’m teaching the things about MLK's movement that they... by Know Better Do Better

36 min listen

3. Why Trigger Warnings Are Controversial (And Even Counterproductive): In this episode, I teach you everything you need to know about trigger warnings: what they are, what they aim to do, and what research has to say about it all. Trigger warnings are well-meaning efforts to consider the effects of discussing heavy... by Know Better Do Better

42 min listen

9. Tone Policing: Problematic Prejudice or Reasonable Request for Respect?: "I really didn't like his tone." "She just seems so angry." "I can't listen to her when she's heated like that." We're breaking down tone policing, setting out to answer this question: In conversations about race, does tone matter? Should it matter?... by Know Better Do Better

41 min listen

7. Critical Race Theory 102: Three Important Criticisms You Need To Know: It can be easy to dismiss any criticism and write it off as problematic, but I'm confident that there are some important things to learn from critics of CRT. Critical race theory is a great diagnosis of the issue of racism, but when we try to go from... by Know Better Do Better

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11. Unpacking (My Issues With) the Word of the Year: Gaslighting: Gaslighting is the word of the year of 2022, and I have very mixed feelings about it. In this episode, I teach you what gaslighting is, where the term comes from, and I share personal examples of feeling gaslit. But there are also a lot of issues with... by Know Better Do Better

43 min listen

36. What POC Want Most From Allies: The Dos, the Don'ts, & the Data: What are the most necessary characteristics that make for a good ally? How can you learn them? And how can we make sure good intentions don't go wrong? Let's learn from the fascinating research that sheds light on what activists actually want from... by Know Better Do Better

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2. Is it Racially Insensitive or Racist? Apathy or Hate?: Racism (as I’m speaking of it here) is a problem of hatred. But what do we do when things are not-totally-racist-but-still-not-great? When the problem is apathy rather than malice, we have a case of racial insensitivity. In this episode, I teach you... by Know Better Do Better

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12. Should White People Do Diversity Work?: Should white people be taking the lead and practicing antiracism or stepping aside and following people of color? Do people of color want to speak for themselves, or does that burden them with representing their entire race? In this episode, we... by Know Better Do Better

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19. Why Colorism Is Just As Serious As Racism: Don’t know much about colorism? After you listen to this episode, you'll better understand what colorism is and how it uniquely affects people of color, from dark-skinned to white-passing. I also open up about my biracial identity– what it's like to... by Know Better Do Better

35 min listen

41. We Need to Talk About Whitesplaining: How can we recognize and address whitesplalining? How can white people be involved, vocal allies without being guilty of whitesplaining? What's the characteristic that sets genuine allies apart? This episode is packed with answers and practical,... by Know Better Do Better

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5. Critical Race Theory 101: The 5 Basic Ideas You Need to Know: Critical race theory is misrepresented by people who oppose it and misunderstood by those who embrace it. I’d bet money that you don’t know as much as you think you know about critical race theory. I was surprised when I went to the original work of... by Know Better Do Better

45 min listen

16. What People of Color Need From Their White Friends: In interracial friendships, it's not always a huge argument that ruins things. More often, it's disconnect or a lack of feeling understood that leads to the end of interracial friendships. So how can we mend that? In this episode, I talk about what... by Know Better Do Better

23 min listen

25. 5 Common Ways White Allies Do More Harm Than Good: If you make these common mistakes, you might be doing less good than you could. And that's okay, because this episode is here to help you make the best possible impact. Your listen next list: Debunking The Model Minority Myth on... by Know Better Do Better

32 min listen

26. Should White People Feel Guilty About Racism?: Should white people feel guilty about racism? Or privilege? What about racism that happened in the past? My insights may surprise you. Whether you feel morally obligated to feel guilty or not, I have an important call-to-action for you. Your listen... by Know Better Do Better

31 min listen

22. "He's Bl- umm... African American" You Can Say Black: 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... by Know Better Do Better

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32. The History of Racism in the Justice System, Explained in 30 Min: Is today's system of mass incarceration really a descendant of slavery? Is the death penalty really "a direct descendant of lynch law?" In this episode, I go over all of the things they never taught you in school about racism and our criminal justice... by Know Better Do Better

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42. What Is Virtue Signaling & How Do You Avoid It?: Virtue signaling (AKA performative activism) is more common than you realize. How do you recognize it? And what are actions you can take to make sure that your efforts are genuine? Mentioned: Do Slogans Get in the Way of Social Progress? on... by Know Better Do Better

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30. How to Become Less Prejudiced: The Most Effective, Proven Approach: Contrary to popular belief, your unconscious prejudices aren't impossible to correct. It just takes some conscious effort. In this episode, I teach you simple but effective strategies that have been proven to reduce implicit racial bias. Your listen... by Know Better Do Better

25 min listen

23. What Microaggressions Are & Why They're Controversial: What are common examples of microagressions? Why is the topic of microaggressions controversial, even within the antiracism movement? If a person's words have a negative impact, do their good intentions count for anything? This episode will teach you... by Know Better Do Better

36 min listen

21. How The Model Minority Myth Blames Asians for Their Suffering: The model minority myth makes it seem Asians just needed to work hard to earn success. But it wasn’t their work ethic holding them back. It was discrimination. Referenced: WP, The real secret to Asian American Success Was Not Education by Jeff Guo... by Know Better Do Better

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48. PART 2 -The Racism That The Least-Prejudiced People Are Most Guilty Of: I address the most common objection I received: "Are you sure white liberals are being prejudiced, or could it be something else? Maybe they're being considerate, since Black people don't have equal access to education." Hmm. Let's talk about it.... by Know Better Do Better

29 min listen

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