"Sometimes people do stupid or mean things." "Cancel culture" is a term we hear often but what does it really mean? Michael Harriot explains the reality behind the concept and proves why it's nothing new. TheGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified
"The insurrection wasn't just a thing that happened on one day, it's a thing that's continuing to happen to us all." The January sixth capitol riot is not the first time an angry mob of white people turned to violence to interfere with the political process. Michael Harriot tells the story of The Hamburg Massacre, the bloodbath in South Carolina you've likely never heard of. TheGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified
"When Black people wear certain things they are automatically transformed to becoming Black clothes." Clothes have a special place in the Black community and Michael Harriot breaks down Black fashion into seven categories including church clothes, play clothes, and going out clothes. TheGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified
The term "white mediocrity" isn't meant to offend, it's simply a reality. Michael Harriot explains why average white people can achieve great things because they live in a society that's designed for them to succeed. TheGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified
"When they see Black people living without pain and suffering it is shocking" Michael Harriot analyzes why society is so infatuated with watching trauma in entertainment especially when it comes to stories about Black people. TheGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified
"There are people who are too poor or too needy to get help to feed a needy family." The welfare scandal involving NFL Hall of Fame Quarterback Brett Farve is nothing new. Michael Harriott explains how states often use money intended for the poorest residents on other things including creating jobs for the middle class.
"What are you going to do when the people loading you onto the bus got guns?" Migrants being bused from Texas and Florida to other states has become common practice in recent months. Michael Harriot believes the U.S. government is human trafficking these people who are seeking asylum. He explains his theory and discusses past instances of these same practices being used in Black communities. TheGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified
Mary Frances Winters, one of the original thought leaders in the diversity field and cross-race conversations, joins me in this conversation on race.
We talk about:
Key topics:
[2:06] Why it’s important to talk about race, and why people are reluctant to talk about it
[4:54] Her new book, “Racial Justice at Work”
[8:25] How we all swim in the water of white supremacy
[10:25] The way history of people from non-dominant groups is being wiped out
Example: Florida banning diversity training, and Don’t say gay bills
[14:53] When will teaching history of slavery be forbidden in public schools
[16:51] The fear that this country is becoming too Black or Brown and will have too much political clout that drives white supremacy
[21:15] The difficulty of discussing the topic of race at work
[23:47] Self-loathing and internalized oppression
[25:16] When Mary Frances was called the N-word at the age of five and the reaction from her parents
[29:02] The real history and current state of diversity, (equity and inclusion) today
[32:02] Why Mary Frances is not a fan of adding more letters to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
[34:17] How some people who are not qualified are being asked to be diversity leaders just because they belong to a dimension of diversity
Why do some people take on the role without the requisite expertise?
[40:35] What is generational wealth? What is informational wealth?
[46:42] The biggest challenge Mary Frances has seen from white women
Guest Bio
Mary Frances Winters is President and CEO of The Winters Group, Inc., a 38-year-old diversity and inclusion consulting firm, and the author of six books, including her best seller, We Can't Talk about That at Work!: How to Talk about Race, Religion, Politics, and Other Polarizing Topics; and her two latest books, Inclusive Conversations: Fostering Equity, Empathy, and Belonging Across Differences and Black Fatigue: How Racism Erodes the Mind, Body, and Spirit.
Learn More About The Winters Group on their website, here.
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Host Bio
Simma Lieberman, The Inclusionist helps leaders create inclusive cultures. She is a consultant, speaker and facilitator and the host of the podcast, “Everyday Conversations on Race for Everyday People.”
Contact Simma@SimmaLieberman.com
Go to www.simmalieberman.com and www.raceconvo.com for more information
Simma is a member of and inspired by the global organization IAC (Inclusion Allies Coalition)
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