All the Things—PNW

Part 2 of our series on the 13 characteristics of white supremacy culture. Today's episode discusses the toxic perfectionism that white supremacy perpetuates, and the fallacy of either/or thinking. The trio shares their experiences with being frozen by the perfectionist white gaze, and their path towards liberating themselves from the detrimental expectations.

The descriptions of these characteristics come from "Dismantling Racism: A Workbook for Social Change GroupsDismantling Racism: A Workbook for Social Change Groups" by Kenneth Jones and Tema Okun

Music: It Just Makes Me Happy by Dj Quads

This chapter of "All the Things—PNW" confronts and engages with whiteness and the ways in which it poisons all of our lives. From the assimilation it forces to the dangers it inflicts, our hosts emphasize telling the truth about white supremacy culture, in order to protect Black folks and heal White folks from the ways their actions/attitudes are killing them too.

For the article on the characteristics of white supremacy:

https://www.showingupforracialjustice.org/white-supremacy-culture-characteristics.html

Our third episode! The fantastic three unfold each of their origin stories, remembering how they became their most authentic selves. Racial otherness, gender identity, multiculturalism, academic/athletic excellence—the trio details coming together to do the work and growing together to be a family amidst a pandemic.

Today, the trio reminisces on each of their successful and meaningful athletic careers. Whether it be gymnastics, baseball, basketball, soccer, or life in general, the friends discuss what it means to really show up—especially as women of color and gender-nonconforming individuals. Listen in as they discuss assimilation, failure, and what it means to be yourself to the fullest.

Welcome to the first installment of "All the Things—PNW"! In this episode, Erin unpacks a racially-tense altercation with her neighbors. Fernell and Dr. J join in a discussion about how we can be present and support each other in the face of racial abuse and trauma. 

Music: It Just Makes Me Happy by Dj Quads