Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLC

The audience will gain a deeper understanding of the experiences within Latin and Latin American communities, and receive insight about how they can stop perpetuating the ideals and supporting systems that contribute to the oppression of those communities.    The impact of anti-blackness and colorism has been worldwide. Those with lighter skin are systematically and culturally favored in virtually...

Self-reflection is a beautiful, difficult, and sometimes painful journey that can lead to freedom, significant growth, and harmonious relationships with others.   The end result of this process can have a profound impact on our spiritual awakening,  especially as it relates to unraveling racism, past and present.   Journey with Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest, Hillary Larson , who will share her spirit...

How many times have you seen God portrayed as a woman in the movies? With few exceptions, God is typically portrayed as a white male. How is the view of God related to racism and white supremacy? Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest, Monette Chilson , as they discuss the intersection of religion, patriarchy, and racism. Monette argues that if one has difficulty seeing God as anything other than male, t...

There is power in truth and transparency. The truth is that we have all been raised under oppressive systems, so we all have both learning and unlearning to do. The key to growth is fully accepting and recognizing that there is room for that growth to happen. Nurturing our expanding minds and hearts without feeding into the compulsion to judge or be “right” or “perfect” will produce the best resul...

We have seen great progress in the journey to racial equality in the past few decades. There are more black students and students of color entering and graduating from institutions of higher education than ever before. But true racial equity in higher education does not mean inserting BIPOC into systems built on ideals of white supremacy and celebrating when they survive those systems. It means bu...

The concept of learning from our past mistakes is a concept we are taught from early childhood. How else do we learn algebra or how to cook or have success with any basic skill? How else do we become developed, well-adjusted individuals? So why is it so difficult for white Americans to look back on the past misdeeds of their communities and move forward with that knowledge on a more informed and p...

Racial bias follows us everywhere, and the workplace is certainly no exception. Implicit bias and microaggressions in professional environments have detrimental effects and often lead to employers' more explicit discriminatory incidents that result in lawsuits against the employer.   Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest Eric Sarver, Esq. as they explore solutions to this issue and talk about how em...

Anti-abortion is a hot button issue these days. Is it only about a woman’s right to choose? Is it really about one’s religious beliefs or is it much deeper? Did you know that the start of the movement is connected to racist practices? Join Rev. Dr. TLC as she talks with Kate Rice , an award wining reporter, activist, and author of Jesus Is Not Republican: A Secular Liberal’s Adventures with Religi...

Surviving systemic racism and all of its reaches as BIPOC is taxing for many reasons. The inequities that these harmful ideologies have created make it more difficult for disempowered communities to properly maintain their physical and mental health and benefit from opportunities that should afford them upward social mobility.   We have spoken of the bodily, emotional, and spiritual toll living un...

Women of color, specifically black women, have been at the forefront of countless social movements. It is black women who birthed the Black Lives Matter movement and continue to keep it alive. Black women, their culture, and their image have been the blueprint for so much of what has become considered American culture, and have had an undeniable impact on the artistic world. Join Reverend Dr. TLC...

What you don't know can hurt you and others!   We have been miseducated in this country and are provided with limited information about the contributions of Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC). Understanding the cultural contributions of those who came before us has the ability to empower, inspire, motivate, and activate us to manifest greatness in our lives. There is much to uncover.   W...

You may know about Rosa Parks; but, do you know Claudette Colvin. If you do and are proud that you know of her, do you know the next tier down, and the next tier down, and so on? Do you know the history of your neighborhood and in your family? We often celebrate about 10 Black, Hispanic, etc. folks during the months relegated to celebrate BIPOC. It makes folks, particularly white folks, feel that...

After the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and countless other black Americans, the American Public Health Association and other leading medical organizations have declared racism as a public health crisis. As a result, those in medical education began to look inward toward how their systems of training and service could be perpetuating racism and the varied health inequities that physician...

Have you noticed a recent surge in the number of people of color who appear on company websites and in commercials? You might have even observed companies highlighting or even promoting people of color in and to top leadership positions. While these efforts point in the right direction of dismantling racism, they fall flat if the intent is for "show only" and there is little sustained comm...

Arthur Ashe once said, “ Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can .” His powerful words encourage us to move from places of fear, complacency, stagnation, ignorance and more to conscious, courageous and committed actions. Often people wonder where to start and believe they are powerless to make changes to dismantle racism. Yet if each of us starts where we are, our daily choices can...

Members of the clergy face a uniquely precarious challenge during times of peril. The church is so often where people who are confused, frustrated, in pain and in need of refuge turn for help and counsel. America currently faces a moment of history marked with racial tumult, so how will clergy members choose to wield the power of the pulpit?   Join Reverend Dr. TLC and her guest, Reverend Shannon...

As we learned after the nationwide reaction following the murder of George Floyd last year, it often takes a substantial wake up call for people to recognize the experiences of people outside of their communities. It took a deadly pandemic and the circulation of gruesome and disturbing footage to create the uproar that resulted in unprecedented accountability for the police officer who committed m...

We are living in a new world in which virtually any knowledge is at our fingertips. The age of technology has completely revolutionized our daily lives, but specifically how we absorb information and stay updated on current events. This means that the way racism is viewed has been transformed as has the perspective on how to tackle it.   Join Reverend Dr. TLC and her guests, Ruby Avery and Sage Fo...

In 1925, Langston Hughes published the poem “I, Too, Sing America,” eloquently putting into words the yearning for equality by many people who are black. While many things have changed, inequalities abound. For black and brown communities the realities of these inequalities must be juxtaposed with the strength, beauty, and brilliance of their culture. How does one navigate such a society? How does...

Educational disparities are not a surprise to any of our listeners. What might be a surprise to some are the obstacles that many face. Not only underfunded schools and poor understanding of what it means to work with BIPOC children but the day to day assault and microaggressions that come from the school system itself. Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest, Dr. Marilyn Easter, as they discuss racial cha...

In 1925, Langston Hughes published the poem “ I, Too, Sing America ,” eloquently putting into words the yearning for equality by many people who are black. While many things have changed, inequalities abound. For black and brown communities the realities of these inequalities must be juxtaposed with the strength, beauty, and brilliance of their culture. How does one navigate such a society? How do...

Racism is insidious, and its impact can be deadly for people of color, emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually. Contributing to this demise is the stress that comes from the daily mental maneuvers of dealing with racism and the plethora of health related disparities in the black and brown communities. The strain of racism can kill the soul, but healing is possible. Join Rev. Dr. TLC as...

The idea of dismantling racism can be overwhelming and complicated. The sudden attention to the topic in 2020 stopped some people in their tracks. Fear, doubt, shame, and guilt were just a few of the emotions that surfaced, especially for people who already believed that they “treated all people the same.” How do we move people from overwhelm to action? We answer some of this question and more in...

Videos capturing everyday indignities and injury toward Black or Brown consumers have become media staples, showing the complexity, risk, and traumas many shoppers encounter in retail, restaurants, and other marketplaces. But each one quickly fades in the media spotlight. Join Rev. Dr. TLC as she talks with Dr. Michelle Dunlap , author of Retail Racism: Shopping While Black and Brown in America ....

Race is a social construct and is not real. Yet, we place so much emphasis on it. From filling out forms at the doctor's office to completing the census and more, we ask people to check off the box that indicates their racial identity. Though there is an "other" box, it does little to accurately describe those who are biracial. They often have to pick a side not only on such forms but...