Facing Racism in Analytics and Beyond with Mary Owusu + Pierre DeBois The Present Beyond Measure Show: Data Storytelling, Presentation & Visualization

Mary Owusu and Pierre DeBois are celebrated experts and speakers in the digital analytics field.
They graciously offered heartbreaking stories of racial oppression and discrimination both in the tech field and their personal lives, helping me unpack and uncomfortably face the dark truth that racism is still at large all around us.
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In This Episode, You’ll Learn…
The hidden dark side of racial inequality that still exists in the corporate tech field

Why listening, empathy, and identity politics are the keys to inspiring activism

How would-be white allies can take an active role in helping to eradicate racial injustice and inequality (it’s easier than you think)

People, Blogs, and Resources Mentioned

White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo


13 Ways of Looking at a Black Man by Henry Louis Cates

“13th” - Netflix documentary on the criminalization of African Americans and the US prison industry

How You Can Get Support and Take a Stand to Help End Racism
Call your lawmakers with the free 5 Calls App


Join the Digital Analytics Association’s Anti-Racism Committee with Mary by sending an email to info at daa dot org.

Self-educate with anti-racism books and movies, and fact-checked news sources like the Winno App


How to Keep Up with Mary and Pierre:
Mary: Gurubound Website and LinkedIn


Pierre: Zimana Analytics Blog and LinkedIn