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When I hear something that's obviously racist, it's always a joke. They get to the punchline. I don't laugh— I never do. Turns out, it's actually pretty easy (and really important) to burst the bubble.  Related episodes: White Allies, Don’t Leave the Antiracism Work to People of Color on Apple & Spotify Most White People Are Only Friends With White People on Apple and Spotify To support Marie...

Should white people be vocal antiracists ("Silence is violence") or just center people of color and step aside ("Don't steal the mic")? The mixed messages are confusing. Let's shed some light on white people's role in antiracism.  Related episodes: White People, You Need to Ditch White Guilt on Apple & Spotify You Need to Change How You Think About Whiteness on  Apple & Spotify What POC Wa...

Like you, I've been petrified by the headlines that race-related books are being banned from schools and libraries across the country. But I have some surprisingly good news. Listen in to learn about the current state of race-related books in libraries.  Related episodes: The Intellectual Rivalry of the Century on Apple & Spotify How Each Kind of Antiracism Fails on Apple and Spotify To suppor...

Conservatives say that liberals are the real racists. Liberals say that conservatives couldn't be more wrong. Who's right? Who's not? Who's delusional? Who's ready to dive into the heated debate? Related episodes: Should We Embrace Race or Move Past It? on Apple and Spotify The Racism The Least Racist People Are Most Guilty Of on   Apple & Spotify Everyone’s Wrong About Implicit Racial Bias on...

There's so much confusion surrounding what critical race theory is and what it isn't. Critical race theory is misrepresented by those who oppose it and misunderstood by those who embrace it. In this episode, I clear away that confusion so you can confidently answer the question: What is critical race theory, really? Related episodes: CRT's Most Loved & Hated Teaching on Apple & Spotify Cri...

In this episode, I'm answering questions I've received from all of you! We cover a bunch of important topics: How do I really focus on combatting systemic racism? Am I guilty of cultural appropriation without even realizing it? I know we should engage in tough disagreements, but where do we draw the line? Listen up and learn a whole lot. Related episodes: What Actually Counts As Cultural Appropria...

What actually counts as tone policing? You might not really know - it's a terribly misunderstood concept. That's why we need to set the record straight. In this episode, you'll learn what tone policing is, what it isn't, why it matters, and why it's so controversial.  Related episodes: Tone Policing on Apple & Spotify Microaggressions in 15 Minutes on Apple and Spotify To support Marie and get...

In this quick episode, you'll learn about the surprising origins of the term white privilege, how even the most well-meaning people get it wrong, and how we should describe privilege to skeptics.  Related episodes: White People, You Need to Ditch White Guilt on Apple & Spotify We're Getting Privilege All Wrong on Apple & Spotify To support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon...

The group of people most passionate about racism are as guilty as anyone. On the whole, progressives are heading down a wayward path— generalizing, stereotyping, discriminating— and don't even know it. We need to unpack how "antiracism" can get really racist so you can know how to avoid the major missteps.  Related episodes: 46. The Racism the Least-Prejudiced People Are Most Guilty Of on  Apple &...

If you've got questions about "identity politics," well, I do too. In this episode, I'm spilling all of my honest thoughts because here's some serious baggage we need to unpack.  Related episodes: Intersectionality in 30 Min on Apple & Spotify The All-Important Debate: Individual Vs. Group Identity on Apple & Spotify To support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebe...

You're tired of it. I'm tired of it. Good-for-nothing white guilt has got to go.  Related episodes: On Intersectionality, Breaking Down Collective vs Indiviudual Identity  Apple & Spotify Debunking Implicit Racial Bias 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 .

Recently, more and more schools and companies have been in hot water for trying to create "safe spaces." The issue? In certain cases, these DEI developments are considered legal discrimination. Learn why this is & what to make of all of this. Related episodes: What Makes Safe Spaces Controversial on Apple & Spotify Exposing the Lies That Make Us Fragile on Apple & Spotify To support Ma...

I'm answering more of your burning questions! Can racism ever work in reverse? What's wrong with the whole "racism = prejudice + power" definition? What are my honest thoughts on Malcolm X? How should we feel about the term 'woke'? What should we teach kids about microaggressions? I hope you're ready for more of my hot takes.  Related episodes: Microaggressions in 15 Minutes on Apple and Spotify T...

In this episode, I decided to answer questions I've received from all of you! We wade into a whole lot of big topics: Is showing support for police offensive to Black people? How do I know if I'm whitesplaining? What's with the term 'racialized' and when should I be using it? Is it okay for white people to adopt children of color? Listen up and learn a whole lot.  Mentioned 101. Is Race Real or No...

White liberals now have much more "progressive" stances on issues of race than people of color themselves, and that's not a good thing. In this episode, we pull back the curtain: liberals are overestimating racism's reach and that's actually a huge problem. We talk through what liberals tend to get wrong and how to make it right.  Related episodes: Microaggressions in 15 Minutes on Apple and Spoti...

In society, more and more things are being deemed racist or problematic. White liberals are leading the charge. The problem? Their views are only getting further from the perspective of people of color. As a matter of fact, white liberals now have much more "progressive" stances on issues of race than people of color themselves, and that's not a good thing. Learn how liberals are prone to do more...

A lot of people are opposed to interracial relationships. My primary concern is how come liberals have arrived at this conclusion, and it's probably not for the reasons you think. I'll unpack the core beliefs that have led some progressives to oppose interracial marriage - beliefs you probably share, in part. Beliefs we all need to examine and reevaluate. Related episodes: Should We Embrace Race o...

Unconscious racial bias is shrouded in mystery and misunderstanding. Learn what unconscious bias really is, and more importantly, what it isn't. Only when the misconceptions are cleared away can you really know how to do something about it. Related episodes: 91. A Thorough Debunking of The Racial Bias Test on Apple and Spotify 92. Everyone’s Wrong About Racial Bias, Part Two on Apple and Spotify T...

In this explainer, we're addressing the most relevant issues and breaking down the cultural debate. What's the concensus within social justice movement? What's the dominant view of everybody else? And where do you land? Mentioned episodes: 68. CRT's Most Loved & Hated Teaching on Apple & Spotify 92. Everyone’s Wrong About Implicit Racial Bias on Apple and Spotify 102. Should We Embrace Rac...

Starting with the Black Panthers and working our way to the present, we're getting a crash course on Black American history, decade by decade. When it comes to the Black Panthers and the Black Power movement, myths and misconceptions abound. In this episode, we set the record straight. Learn what they really stood for, what truths get distorted, and how their influence is still shaping the modern...

Until his dying day, Malcolm X was writing his detailed (17 hour) autobiography – and every shocking twist and turn is distilled down into this episode. This will be the most informative, thought-provoking hour of your whole week. Learn the story of his younger years, his crimes, his prison time, his radical beliefs, his late-in-life departure from them, and his devotion to a corrupt leader who, i...

You may think you get the gist of the Civil Rights Era, but you don't even know what you don't know. In this episode, I'll lay out all of the major happenings at the peak of the movement, explaining how they changed history. Related episodes: 100. 7 Things You Need to Know About Martin Luther King Jr. on Apple and Spotify 102. Is Race Real or Not? According to the Experts, It's Complicated. on App...

Rosa Parks' story keeps getting mucked up - especially in recent years. From emphasizing that she "wasn't the first" Black woman to do this to characterizing her as a tired woman who didn't feel like standing, she hasn't gotten her flowers. Related episodes: 7 Things You Need to Know About Dr. King on Apple and Spotify Slavery— All the Stuff No One Ever Taught on Apple and Spotify The Escaped Slav...

Sandwiched between the better-known periods of history, we have a lesser-known set of events that served as the catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement. There are four major happenings that define the 1900s - 1950s. In this episode, we'll uncover them all. Your listen next list: The Intellectual Rivalry of the Century: Washington vs. Du Bois, BHM Biopic on Apple & Spotify To support Marie and g...

Just on the heels of slavery, two Black intellectuals rose to national fame. With opposing ideas about Black progress, they ushered in an ideological rivalry that has raged on for generations. Long before MLK vs Malcolm X or LeBron vs Jordan, there was Booker T. Washington versus W.E.B. Du Bois. The debate that they started (about the best route for achieving racial equity) is the exact same feud...