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  • 132. When A Racist Joke Doesn't Get A Laugh...

    2 MAY 2024 · 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. That usually bursts the bubble. And I'll tell you why I think it's so important to burst the bubble: When a racist joke doesn't get a laugh, everyone wakes up to the fact that racism with a great punchline is still just racism. Listen in and let's unpack this. Related episodes: White Allies, Don’t Leave the Antiracism Work to People of Color on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/73-white-allies-dont-leave-the-antiracism-work-to-poc/id1649985239?i=1000622252254 & https://open.spotify.com/episode/06Ssz21A4iRE4bY1ciNKsg?si=c8bJouH3TmmtCglSUD1H1w Most White People Are Only Friends With White People on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/90-most-white-people-are-only-friends-with-white-people/id1649985239?i=1000635533272 and https://open.spotify.com/episode/3YqHdEKElDPHzdv8uVFfR3?si=Pb-si9ngT8iRcT8h7DTe6w To support Marie and get exclusive resources, head tohttps://patreon.com/MarieBeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head tohttps://mariebeecham.com.
    19m 39s
  • 131. The Mixed Message That's Confusing White Allies

    30 APR 2024 · 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 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/122-white-people-you-need-to-ditch-white-guilt/id1649985239?i=1000650712514 & https://open.spotify.com/episode/4w5RxWJ7zzfVSShGsZduGd?si=zyOHqinXSi6ECU4wid696w You Need to Change How You Think About Whiteness on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/57-white-allies-you-need-to-change-how-you-think-about/id1649985239?i=1000614953320 & https://open.spotify.com/episode/0DFbyDz9Lu1ARWUCxnFHT4?si=ZcxDFxzkRN2XPKBP1GA3fw What POC Want Most from Allies on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-poc-want-most-from-allies-the-dos-the-donts-the-data/id1649985239?i=1000604471297 & https://open.spotify.com/episode/6P402GNSy2qOjUjt20rzk1?si=p32Q3uFHQPqKn6874iDHnw You're Wrong About Implicit Racial Bias on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/92-everyones-wrong-about-racial-bias-a-thorough/id1649985239?i=1000637543615 and https://open.spotify.com/episode/75sgqEiLEGMOlWmsVEiRbW?si=ozaj_sXwSdWGn_5GpkMSJQ To support Marie and get exclusive resources, head tohttps://patreon.com/MarieBeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head tohttps://mariebeecham.com.
    19m 59s
  • 130. Why I'm Not Worried About Book Bans

    25 APR 2024 · 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 onhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/108-the-intellectual-rivalry-of-the-century-washington/id1649985239?i=1000644616580 &https://open.spotify.com/episode/4pkoTWcpNjCZ9vyIIEr8BC?si=0hqGif1nQrCRC6zlPeKxyg How Each Kind of Antiracism Fails on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/103-how-each-kind-of-antiracism-fails-unpacking/id1649985239?i=1000642620287 and https://open.spotify.com/episode/1wNBHB1BNcsVyfKkNpJruf?si=k3xdZS3lQimnCB4JeSEirg To support Marie and get exclusive resources, head tohttps://patreon.com/MarieBeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head tohttps://mariebeecham.com.
    27m
  • 129. Why Conservatives (And Liberals) Are Convinced They're Not Racist

    23 APR 2024 · 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 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/102-should-we-embrace-race-or-move-past-it-its-complicated/id1649985239?i=1000642080274 and https://open.spotify.com/episode/3vsyfoQRZa2jnHnnhFWNvn?si=7inpPveZSbqRaT1oA-UC_Q The Racism The Least Racist People Are Most Guilty Of on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/124-the-racism-that-the-least-racist-people-are/id1649985239?i=1000651405845 & https://open.spotify.com/episode/0tVoNnF0CZagOIqhDC0UD0?si=yUYVBC9CQJqSF55X5pZCSA Everyone’s Wrong About Implicit Racial Bias on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/92-everyones-wrong-about-racial-bias-a-thorough/id1649985239?i=1000637543615 and https://open.spotify.com/episode/75sgqEiLEGMOlWmsVEiRbW?si=ozaj_sXwSdWGn_5GpkMSJQ Systemic Racism 101 onhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/82-systemic-racism-101-learn-the-full-definition-how/id1649985239?i=1000628417128 andhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/1FKPhdjqCSMcWWEaqX21Np?si=9HKctS5OQKSQwQSc9yu_Ew To support Marie and get exclusive resources, head tohttps://patreon.com/MarieBeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to https://mariebeecham.com.
    27m 30s
  • 128. The Basics of CRT— All The Stuff You Need to Know

    18 APR 2024 · 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 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/68-crts-most-loved-hated-teaching-what-the-debate-is/id1649985239?i=1000619522181 & https://open.spotify.com/episode/1OjoHzSMIuyPFGRQDAJyZv?si=brVKSqydR1CAaRYR3Vvw3A Critical Race Theory 101 onhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/critical-race-theory-101-the-5-basic-ideas-you-need-to-know/id1649985239?i=1000586280496 &https://open.spotify.com/episode/3RivgCAAJehR42h2DAFsU9?si=EHoQO5W2Qje8VvUP9Q05Nw Critical Race Theory 102 onhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/critical-race-theory-102-three-important-criticisms/id1649985239?i=1000587125426 &https://open.spotify.com/episode/3F6BZJBBFAcf5ozdPAEhBb?si=N9LlNhYVTQa5OhH5MDBsEA Intersectionality in 30 Min on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/79-all-the-stuff-no-one-ever-taught-you-about/id1649985239?i=1000626061874 & https://open.spotify.com/episode/5BaHpqlwPu0msAO6YSWWUS?si=FmTW4O24RCGtdSw720cazA To support Marie and get exclusive resources, head tohttps://patreon.com/MarieBeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head tohttps://mariebeecham.com.
    20m 22s
  • 127. Q&A - What Counts As Cultural Appropriation? Virtue Signaling? Systemic Racism?

    16 APR 2024 · 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 Appropriation? on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/54-what-actually-counts-as-cultural-appropriation/id1649985239?i=1000613507550 & https://open.spotify.com/episode/14tX8WQanTLk8NX1GxczpP?si=fGe6RraNT3yqTq4Vm0QhBA Systemic Racism 101 onhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/82-systemic-racism-101-learn-the-full-definition-how/id1649985239?i=1000628417128 andhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/1FKPhdjqCSMcWWEaqX21Np?si=9HKctS5OQKSQwQSc9yu_Ew Exposing the Lies That Make Us Fragile onhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exposing-the-lies-that-make-us-fragile-and-the/id1649985239?i=1000613214644 &https://open.spotify.com/episode/54shtoxI0YfDLcRyXEncMM?si=OF3FLMPVTWWF3W3ohN9Cww To support Marie and get exclusive resources, head tohttps://patreon.com/MarieBeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head tohttps://mariebeecham.com.
    24m 9s
  • 126. Tone Policing 101: Learn the Full Definition, How It’s Often Misused, & Why It’s Controversial

    11 APR 2024 · 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 onhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tone-policing-problematic-prejudice-or-reasonable-request/id1649985239?i=1000587930277 &https://open.spotify.com/episode/0UeC6SSF9Nq1QNVUkhxoh2?si=CohO0EaKRBuzJ64RpDTWkQ Microaggressions in 15 Minutes on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/84-microaggressions-in-15-min-unpacking-the-confusion/id1649985239?i=1000630808594 and https://open.spotify.com/episode/2KjYa0wqHVRzbikf1nUl07?si=miaX0GhGS3WEFjwvYC1JBQ To support Marie and get exclusive resources, head tohttps://patreon.com/MarieBeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head tohttps://mariebeecham.com.
    33m 3s
  • 125. White Privilege 101: The Term's Origin & Real Meaning [Fast Facts]

    9 APR 2024 · 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 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/122-white-people-you-need-to-ditch-white-guilt/id1649985239?i=1000650712514 & https://open.spotify.com/episode/4w5RxWJ7zzfVSShGsZduGd?si=AaSOWL68QuOlejcKuroDnQ We're Getting Privilege All Wrong on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/were-getting-privilege-all-wrong/id1649985239?i=1000585767778 &https://open.spotify.com/episode/1m4LPUwRo8yh1QifS9Djv6?si=GuL2bvVxTYGnqV3Jz9edkw To support Marie and get exclusive resources, head tohttps://patreon.com/MarieBeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head tohttps://mariebeecham.com.
    10m 18s
  • 124. The Racism That The Least Racist People Are Most Guilty Of [NEW]

    4 APR 2024 · 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 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/46-the-racism-that-the-least-prejudiced-people-are/id1649985239?i=1000609791148 & https://open.spotify.com/episode/1CFrG1PjfgR1c0KziEDEr3?si=h3kQQhJ_ReO2FXl8NvnuXg 48. Pt. 2 - The Racism the Least-Prejudiced People Are Most Guilty Of on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/48-part-2-the-racism-that-the-least-prejudiced-people/id1649985239?i=1000610850951 & https://open.spotify.com/episode/16VReMAI8enxRUsqjNRI8I?si=uI4-VSvsR1OY_wZz5UYLLg Should We Embrace Race or Move Past It? on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/102-should-we-embrace-race-or-move-past-it-its-complicated/id1649985239?i=1000642080274 and https://open.spotify.com/episode/3vsyfoQRZa2jnHnnhFWNvn?si=7inpPveZSbqRaT1oA-UC_Q To support Marie and get exclusive resources, head tohttps://patreon.com/MarieBeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head tohttps://mariebeecham.com.
    25m 52s
  • 123. Is Identity Politics Really a Thing? It's Complicated.

    2 APR 2024 · 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 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/79-all-the-stuff-no-one-ever-taught-you-about/id1649985239?i=1000626061874 & https://open.spotify.com/episode/5BaHpqlwPu0msAO6YSWWUS?si=FmTW4O24RCGtdSw720cazA The All-Important Debate: Individual Vs. Group Identity onhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/78-the-all-important-debate-beneath-the-debate/id1649985239?i=1000625244106 &https://open.spotify.com/episode/3zKTDhs3IZaWkq5ChJlK1D?si=apwEDqdeSyW2l0hfijAncQ To support Marie and get exclusive resources, head tohttps://patreon.com/MarieBeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head tohttps://mariebeecham.com.
    19m 34s

Know Better Do Better makes it easy for you to get informed about race. It's hosted by Marie Beecham, a writer and speaker who has shared her fresh take on...

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Know Better Do Better makes it easy for you to get informed about race.

It's hosted by Marie Beecham, a writer and speaker who has shared her fresh take on antiracism with millions. Her unique point of view will draw you in and send you off better equipped and inspired to make a difference.

Interesting, insightful episodes on racial equity every Tuesday and Thursday.
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