Know Better Do Better

Marie Beecham
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Know Better Do Better

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.

  1. JUL 2

    149. Saying Goodbye (& Some Brief Thoughts on The Fourth of July)

    This episode is a goodbye, at least for now. (And it's also a few quick words on The Fourth of July, since that feels relevant.) I'll miss ya dearly.  If you want to keep hearing from Marie each week, head to patreon.com/mariebeech for a new article in your inbox every Friday.  Related episode: The War Within Antiracism: Why the Movement is Divided on Apple & Spotify If you're not ready for it to be over yet, here are Marie's top 3 picks from the vault: Should We Embrace Race or Move Past It?  on Apple & Spotify The Intellectual Rivalry of the Century: Washington vs. Du Bois on Apple & Spotify Tone Policing 101: What It Really Is & Why It’s Controversial on Apple & Spotify

    17 min

  2. JUN 27

    148. Most White People Are Only Friends With White People

    A concerning op-ed revealed that “three quarters of white people don’t have any non-white friends.” Why is this? What are the most shocking stats? And what should you do? This is a new, updated version of one of the most popular episodes. I've filled it out with more context, more info, and answers to the questions that you sent in.  Related episodes: Diversifying Your Social Circle– the Dos and Don’ts on Apple & Spotify Source: Washington Post, Three quarters of whites don't have any non-white friends 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.

    33 min

  3. JUN 25

    147. What Actually Counts as Cultural Appropriation?

    Why is cultural appropriation such a controversial topic? How are opinions on cultural appropriation changing in recent years? What actually counts as cultural appropriation? Are you guilty of it? This episode has been pulled from the archives. I answer all of the most pressing questions and offer clear guidance. Enjoy. 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.

    19 min

  4. JUN 20

    146. Stereotype Threat 101: How Antiracists Unintentionally Amplify The Impacts of Racism

    There is a way that we are unintentionally amplifying the negative impacts of racism. Some of our most celebrated methods of antiracism are provoking a little thing called stereotype threat. Okay, so it's actually a big thing, and it's very bad news for people of color. I explain all that in the episode and reveal the surprising way we can correct course.  This is a new, updated version of one of the most popular episodes. Related episodes: Should We Embrace Race or Move Past It? It's Complicated. on Apple and 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.

    25 min

  5. JUN 18

    145. Systemic Racism 101: What It Is, How It's Often Misused, & Why It's Controversial

    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. This is a new, updated version of one of the most popular episodes. Mentioned:  Biased by Dr. Jennifer Eberhadt Related episodes: Should We Embrace Race or Move Past It? on Apple and Spotify Microaggressions in 15 Minutes on Apple and Spotify CRT's Most Loved & Hated Teaching on Apple & Spotify What an Uber Lawsuit Teaches Us About Systemic Racism on Apple and 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.

    26 min

  6. JUN 13

    144. Juneteenth 101 — All the Stuff No One Ever Taught You

    Learn the complicated origin of Juneteenth, get informed about the best terms to use, and gain clarity on what Juneteenth means for us today. This episode is a new, update version of previous releases related to Juneteenth. Related episodes: Slavery—  All the Stuff No One Ever Taught on Apple and Spotify The Forgotten Period of Unbelievable Racial Progress: Reconstruction on Apple and Spotify A Deep Dive on Frederick Douglass on Apple and Spotify Unpacking Robin DiAngelo's Most Problematic Teaching on Apple or Spotify Mentioned: We Need to Talk About Racism in the Criminal Justice System on Apple & Spotify What does Juneteenth Really Mean? by Sean Collins The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander The documentary '13th' 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.

    30 min

  7. JUN 11

    143. A Comprehensive Deep-Dive on CRT — Everything You Need to Know

    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 the scholars who created it. In this episode, we clear away the assumptions and we get right at the heart of the matter: What is critical race theory, really? And why is it so controversial? This is a new, updated version of one of the earliest, most popular episodes. Related episodes: Learn Critical Race Theory in 20 Minutes on Apple & Spotify CRT's Most Loved & Hated Teaching (Normality of Racism) on Apple & Spotify Pro-CRT or Anti-CRT, This is What You Need to Hear on Apple and Spotify Debunking The Model Minority Myth on Apple & Spotify Dissecting Robin DiAngelo's (Other) Book on Apple or 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.  Sources: Critical Race Theory: An Introduction by Jean Stefancic and Richard Delgado Critical Race Theory: Why It Matters and Why You Should Care by Victor Ray The Basic Tenets of Critical Race Theory via Britannica Intersectionality, Explained by Jane Coaston A Lesson on Critical Race Theory via American Bar Association Stereotype Threat: The effect of racial primes on the test performance of African-American and European-American children by Steele, Bianchi, Ambady

    1h 8m

  8. JUN 6

    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

    33 min
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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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  • Creator
    Marie Beecham
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    150
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Marie Beecham
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