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011: Marissa Valentine: Inclusion and Exclusion as a Biracial Person in the Workplace and in the World
Marissa Valentine began her career in public affairs in 2011 when she embarked on her journey in the United States navy as a mass communications specialist. In civilian terms, that would be a journalist providing public affairs support for United States Captains, Admirals and Foreign Dignitaries. After her service was completed, Marissa worked in the Municipal Government as an aid to the Mayor of Bay City and the city manager. Currently, Marissa is a business manager in the office of finance at a Liberal Arts College. Marissa enjoys crafting arts, writing poetry, reading and skateboarding with her son and crafting with her younger children.
In this episode Dr. Gaye Lang and Marissa Valentine discuss:
- Facing exclusion in schools and the big difference with inclusive environments
- Exclusion experiences in athletics in rural areas
- Teaching the truth about racism and discrimination with your children
- How you can respond to discrimnation against your child
Key Takeaways:
- In more rural schools, there tends to be a hierarchy of who’s important and who isn’t - children of color unfortunately tend to receive that treatment.
- In rural sports, people will choose based on popularity - the big difference can be really noticed when you come to big cities and play on more even fields.
- Talk about the truth about racial bias and prejudice to your kids at an appropriate time but also talk about hope for change in the future and how they can find worth in their identity.
- Ask your children how their day went, how teachers and students treated them today. Ask them how they were talked to and how it made them feel.
“Advocate for your child. Know the handbook for the child’s school, know the area in which you live… talk to your child about bias, stereotypes and about what they can and can do… always be present.” - Marissa Valentine
Connect with Marissa Valentine:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissa-valentine-306786113/
Connect with Dr. Gaye Lang:
Don’t forget to subscribe to the show, so that you don’t miss a single episode; and please leave a rating and review. I would greatly appreciate it.
Follow our show on Facebook and check out our Website for more details and to engage with our podcast community. You can also follow Dr. Lang on LinkedIn.
Download Three Vital Practices to avoid a potential lawsuit for free by clicking this link: www.WorkplaceRestorativePracticesInc.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaye-lang-1735761b5/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gaye.lang.779/
KEY WORDS:
Diversity, inclusion, equity, tolerance, racism, bias, implicit bias, and explicit bias.
Show notes by Podcastologist: Justine Talla
Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.
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Marissa Valentine began her career in public affairs in 2011 when she embarked on her journey in the United States navy as a mass communications specialist. In civilian terms, that would be a journalist providing public affairs support for United States Captains, Admirals and Foreign Dignitaries. After her service was completed, Marissa worked in the Municipal Government as an aid to the Mayor of Bay City and the city manager. Currently, Marissa is a business manager in the office of finance at a Liberal Arts College. Marissa enjoys crafting arts, writing poetry, reading and skateboarding with her son and crafting with her younger children.
In this episode Dr. Gaye Lang and Marissa Valentine discuss:
- Facing exclusion in schools and the big difference with inclusive environments
- Exclusion experiences in athletics in rural areas
- Teaching the truth about racism and discrimination with your children
- How you can respond to discrimnation against your child
Key Takeaways:
- In more rural schools, there tends to be a hierarchy of who’s important and who isn’t - children of color unfortunately tend to receive that treatment.
- In rural sports, people will choose based on popularity - the big difference can be really noticed when you come to big cities and play on more even fields.
- Talk about the truth about racial bias and prejudice to your kids at an appropriate time but also talk about hope for change in the future and how they can find worth in their identity.
- Ask your children how their day went, how teachers and students treated them today. Ask them how they were talked to and how it made them feel.
“Advocate for your child. Know the handbook for the child’s school, know the area in which you live… talk to your child about bias, stereotypes and about what they can and can do… always be present.” - Marissa Valentine
Connect with Marissa Valentine:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissa-valentine-306786113/
Connect with Dr. Gaye Lang:
Don’t forget to subscribe to the show, so that you don’t miss a single episode; and please leave a rating and review. I would greatly appreciate it.
Follow our show on Facebook and check out our Website for more details and to engage with our podcast community. You can also follow Dr. Lang on LinkedIn.
Download Three Vital Practices to avoid a potential lawsuit for free by clicking this link: www.WorkplaceRestorativePracticesInc.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaye-lang-1735761b5/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gaye.lang.779/
KEY WORDS:
Diversity, inclusion, equity, tolerance, racism, bias, implicit bias, and explicit bias.
Show notes by Podcastologist: Justine Talla
Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.