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Know Better Do Better makes it easy for you to get informed about race.
It's hosted by Marie Beecham, a writer and speaker who has shared her fresh take on antiracism with millions. Her unique point of view will draw you in and send you off better equipped and inspired to make a difference.
Interesting, insightful episodes on racial equity every Tuesday and Thursday.
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142. Intersectionality in 30 Min: How it Originated, Gained Popularity, & Has Rapidly Changed
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.
This episode has been pulled from the archives and given a fresh twist.
Related episodes:
Should We Embrace Race or Move Past It? It's Complicated. on Apple and Spotify
Antiracism 101: 3 Basic Ideas You Need to Know on Apple & Spotify
To support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com. Leave a new rating or review this month, and I'll donate $1 to EJI.org on your behalf.
Mentioned:
Crenshaw, Demarginalizing the Intersection of Race and Sex (1989)
Vox, Intersectionality, explained -
141. White Allies, You Need a New Way to Think About Whiteness
White people often make sense of their racial identity by thinking of themselves as an oppressor or savior. But these flawed core beliefs don’t translate into much.
To gain a better view of yourself and other white people, you need a healthier way to make sense of white identity.
This episode has been pulled from the archives and given a fresh twist.
Related episodes
Dissecting Robin DiAngelo's (Other) Book on Apple or Spotify
Unpacking Robin DiAngelo's Most Problematic Teaching (PT 2) on Apple or Spotify
Mentioned:
Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? By Dr. Beverly Daniel-Tatum
The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander
To support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com. Leave a new rating or review this month, and I'll donate $1 to EJI.org on your behalf. -
140. My Story
Now that we're a year and a half into this thing, I figured it's about time I revist my story and share details I never have before. I open up about my hardships, my radical transformations, my plentiful mistakes, and how I got to where I am now.
Don't miss this rare, unguarded episode — it'll probably be another two years before I decide to be this open again. Kidding. Well, only kind of.
Related episodes:
Microaggressions in 15 Minutes on Apple and Spotify
How to Cure Racism's Psychological Effects on Apple and Spotify
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139. What an Uber Lawsuit Teaches Us About Systemic Racism
From Ubers to courtrooms to classrooms, there's a pernicious kind of racial discrimination in which a few bad apples spoil the bunch.
In this episode, I'm sharing a perfect case study — one that will make it easy for you to explain what systemic racism really is and how it works.
Related episodes:
Systemic Racism 101 on Apple and Spotify
Antiracism 101: The 3 Basic Ideas You Need to Know on Apple & Spotify
Referenced: Yale Insights, "Ratings Systems Amplify Racial Bias on Gig-Economy Platforms"
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138. A Final Word on DiAngelo — 3 Key Criticisms You Need to Know
Despite being widely criticized, White Fragility has been hugely successful. The best-selling book, which fraught with mistaken assumptions and misguided directives, epitomizes a very flawed approach to antiracism.
This episode is a clear, concise explainer of three major issues — and these are critiques you'll want to hear.
Related episodes:
Everyone’s Wrong About Racial Bias on Apple and Spotify
Should We Embrace Race or Move Past It? on Apple and Spotify
You Need to Change How You Think About Whiteness on Apple & Spotify
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137. Unpacking Robin DiAngelo's Most Problematic Teaching (PT 2)
Robin DiAngelo's rationale is littered with issues, but this episode is devoted to one error in particular — a teaching that I followed until it just about ran me into the ground. A teaching that too many of us have adopted.
Related episodes:
Systemic Racism 101 on Apple and Spotify
Microaggressions in 15 Minutes on Apple and Spotify
Referenced:
Nice Racism by Robin DiAngelo
New Yorker Interview, "Robin DiAngelo Wants White Progressives to Look Inward"
"The Fight To Redefine Racism" by Kelefa Sanneh
"White fragility is real. But ‘White Fragility’ is flawed." by Carlos Lozada
"I'm A Black Professor. You Don't Need to Bring That Up." by Tyler Austin Harper
To support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.