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Critical race theory (CRT) in schools has been hotly debated issue, so this series will teach you the best arguments... on both sides of the debate. In this episode, we explore how CRT could be impactful in shaping students' racial identity, considering how this can go right and how it can go wrong. Your listen next list: Critical Race Theory 101: The 5 Basic Ideas You Need to Know on Apple &...

Is today's system of mass incarceration really a descendant of slavery? Is the death penalty really "a direct descendant of lynch law?" In this episode, I go over all of the things they never taught you in school about racism and our criminal justice system. Not just racism of the past, but shocking statistics that show that racism plays a role in our current justice system. In more ways than you...

We live in a solgan-drenched society. But have we stopped to consider what slogans really achieve? In this episode, we consider the possibility that our slogans, bumper stickers, and t shirts might actually be a hindrance to really galvanizing our communities and creating social change. Your listen next list: 5 Common Ways White Allies Do More Harm Than Good on Apple & Spotify Tone Policing: P...

Contrary to popular belief, your unconscious prejudices aren't impossible to correct. It just takes some conscious effort. In this episode, I teach you simple but effective strategies that have been proven to reduce implicit racial bias. Your listen next list: Debunking The Model Minority Myth on Apple & Spotify Should White People Do Diversity Work? on Apple & Spotify Mentioned: Patricia...

Heaps of evidence has proven that trigger warnings actually hurt the people they intend to help. In this episode, I'm responding to the most common criticisms I've gotten since my first episode on trigger warnings. Because the critics have made some good points. Part 1: Why Trigger Warnings Are Controversial (And Even Counterproductive) on Apple & Spotify Your listen next list: What Microaggre...

Have you ever froze up when race comes up in the conversation? Don't know what to say because you really don't want to offend? I offer clear guidance so you can engage in these conversations with confidence and ease. Your listen next list: What People of Color Need From Their White Friends on Apple & Spotify A Teachable Moment for White Allies on Apple & Spotify Tone Policing: Problematic...

To some, racial color blindness, or "I don't see race," is forward-thinking and unifying. To others, it's problematic and terribly offensive. Which is it? When did this school of thought get so popular? And should you get on board? In this episode, we answer these questions and more, unpacking what colorblindness gets really right and what it gets really wrong. Your listen next list: A Teachable M...

Should white people feel guilty about racism? Or privilege? What about racism that happened in the past? My insights may surprise you. Whether you feel morally obligated to feel guilty or not, I have an important call-to-action for you. Your listen next list: My Journey to a Better Life and a Bigger Impact on Apple & Spotify We're Getting Privilege All Wrong on Apple & Spotify What Microag...

If you make these common mistakes, you might be doing less good than you could. And that's okay, because this episode is here to help you make the best possible impact. Your listen next list: Debunking The Model Minority Myth on Apple & Spotify A Teachable Moment for White Allies: Learn the Felt Impact of Your Words on Apple & Spotify To support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to p...

When tragic, confusing national news stories (police brutality, hate crimes, etc) fill our feeds, how should we respond? In this episode, I walk through the most common missteps and how to avoid them. Your listen next list: What People of Color Need From Their White Friends Apple & Spotify A Teachable Moment for White Allies: Learn the Felt Impact of Your Words on Apple & Spotify To suppor...

What are common examples of microagressions? Why is the topic of microaggressions controversial, even within the antiracism movement? If a person's words have a negative impact, do their good intentions count for anything? This episode will teach you everything you need to know. Your listen next list: Is It Racially Insensitive or Racist? Apathy or Hate? on Apple & Spotify We're Getting Privil...

We've all heard the awkward, "He's Bl- umm... African American." But it is it actually rude to say Black? In this episode, I explain the surprising reasons why it may actually be more rude to avoid saying Black. Your listen next list: Is It Racially Insensitive or Racist? Apathy or Hate? on Apple & Spotify A Teachable Moment for White Allies: Learn the Felt Impact of Your Words on Apple &...

The model minority myth makes it seem Asians just needed to work hard to earn success. But it wasn’t their work ethic holding them back. It was discrimination. Referenced: WP, The real secret to Asian American Success Was Not Education by Jeff Guo NPR, 'Model Minority' Myth Again Used As A Racial Wedge Between Asians And Blacks by Kat Chow Your listen next list: Critical Race Theory 101: The 5 Bas...

People really want to believe that we've gotten pretty close to achieving racial equality. That's a nice thought, but the facts on the racial wealth gap will be a wake-up call. The racial wealth gap has hardly shrunk since 1963. And that's saying something, since racial discrimination was fully legal in 1963. Listen in and you'll learn a lot. Referenced: Americans Are Determined to Believe in Blac...

Don’t know much about colorism? After you listen to this episode, you'll better understand what colorism is and how it uniquely affects people of color, from dark-skinned to white-passing. I also open up about my biracial identity– what it's like to navigate being "too Black" for white people and "too white" for Black people. Allow me to donate to The King Center on your behalf! For every new rati...

Did you know MLK was mentored by Ghandi? Did you know that he was very controversial within the Black community? Or that he turned away demonstrators who weren't committed enough to nonviolence? I’m teaching the things about MLK's movement that they didn’t teach you in school. This episode also teaches you about Dr. King denouncing the Black Power movement, his personal thoughts on Malcolm X (stra...

This episode teaches you how to present your opinions in the most compelling way possible. The right mindset and method will give you the best shot at (actually, finally) getting through to people. If you'd like to work on your skills of persuasion— especially with difficult, polarized topics— this is the episode for you! Your listen next list: Gaslighting: Unpacking (My Issues With) The Word of t...

In interracial friendships, it's not always a huge argument that ruins things. More often, it's disconnect or a lack of feeling understood that leads to the end of interracial friendships. So how can we mend that? In this episode, I talk about what people of color need from white friends. I share a couple simple practices that will help you navigate conflict in interracial friendships and prevent...

When you hear that polarization is on the rise, you think it means politics is becoming more radical and extreme. That's not necessarily the case, but it still comes with big, big consequences. Huge. This episode covers all of the best, most fascinating bits of the book, Why We're Polarized By Ezra Klein in just 15 minutes. Maybe political polarization is not a flaw in the system, but it’s the exa...

What happens when news media stops considering what we need to hear and starts playing into what we want to hear? When they stop treating us like students and start treating us like consumers? Answer: Bad stuff. Very bad stuff. In this episode, I explain how informing and entertaining have opposite purposes that don't play together nicely. We also talk about a lot of things that I’m convinced are...

I stopped referring to myself as a victim of racism for a few reasons, and they're worth sharing. In this episode, I weave together my personal journey with big, important topics like identity, oppression, and empowerment. Your listen next list: Important Terms You Should Know (That Are Often Misused) on Apple & Spotify We're Getting Privilege All Wrong on Apple & Spotify To support Marie...

Should white people be taking the lead and practicing antiracism or stepping aside and following people of color? Do people of color want to speak for themselves, or does that burden them with representing their entire race? In this episode, we examine the role that white people have to play in the antiracism movement. We talk through the ethics of different contexts: white people who have careers...

Gaslighting is the word of the year of 2022, and I have very mixed feelings about it. In this episode, I teach you what gaslighting is, where the term comes from, and I share personal examples of feeling gaslit. But there are also a lot of issues with how we think of gaslighting, and I explain how my views of gaslighting led me to get certain things really wrong. Sources BBC News, Gaslighting: Mer...

I’m back with a fan-favorite episode, but we’ve got all new terms to unpack. Let's talk through the dos and don'ts of common terms relating to antiracism. We're focusing on terms (like tokenizing, ally versus accomplice, racial battle fatigue, and more) that are misused, controversial, and/ or misunderstood. Should you call yourself a white ally? Is that up to you to decide? What do I mean when I...

"I really didn't like his tone." "She just seems so angry." "I can't listen to her when she's heated like that." We're breaking down tone policing, setting out to answer this question: In conversations about race, does tone matter? Should it matter? In this episode, I run through all of the best perspectives so you can figure out where you stand. Referenced: APA, Prospective Teachers Misperceive B...