The Keys To Gems

The passing of Justice Ginsburg, Truth, Breonna Taylor... a through-line is present and is discussed. Thanks for listening!

Reliable sources and information is mandatory, hysterectomies being given to immigrants are not, and there is a reason to choose come this November. Thanks for listening!

Reminder to vote, Argument structure, “what about-isms”, and some motivation. Thank you for listening!

The ability to affect the now is available. A story of doing just that is presented and the importance mental health is asserted. Thank you for listening!

Another shooting, another chance to look at how systematic racism is still very much alive; in the way African Americans are policed; and how society views policing.

The responsibility of the truth is action, and here’s why that is important. Thank you for listening!

We made progress but we can’t stop. Another first for our country, the One Drop Rule, and WAP by Cardi B and Meg Thee Stallion are discussed. Thank you for listening!

We must speak and communicate better. I make the case for this assertion. Thank you for listening!

We need to discuss White Fragility (WF). In the need for allies recognizing WF presence will lead to a better understanding of Black Culture, and the struggle Black Americans face. As always, thank you for listening!

What’s your role? Bigger than what many imagine, and this is a reminder. Thanks for listening!

Words of thankfulness and respect for the late-Civil Rights Leader and United States House of Representative member, John Robert Lewis.

Choices present us with a chance to grown, learn, and become better. Yet, some deny these benefits. This episode presents the reason why you should not deny your chance to grow. Thank you for listening!

The commonality we all possess is sometimes obscured by the stress that life presents. We must not let bullying scare us into tribalism. We must fight for each other’s improvement. Thank you for listening!

Racism is still present in society; prayer, faith, and positive vibes hasn’t enough to fight it. This is discussed. Thank you for listening!

Focusing on “being equal” is perhaps more fruitful; and longer lasting if building equity is the focus. This episode presents an argument for that. Thank you for listening!

I was told I sounded white on a business phone call recently. This is discussed, as well as the False Consensus Effect. Thanks for listening!

‘But’ is often the roadblock to understanding, helping someone, or helping someone help themselves. This episode presents the problem with that line of thinking, and a way to over come this issue.

Quick update on drop-day, and other things.

Sit back, open your mind, and let’s think better together.