Antiracist Parenting Podcast

In this episode, SooJin and Hannah talk with Mary Moriarty, former Chief Public Defender in Hennepin County, Minnesota. During our discussion, Mary shares many stories that shaped her antiracism journey while living in Minnesota. Minnesota is considered to be a progressive state; however, it struggles with some of the worst racial disparities in our nation. Her examples clearly illustrate how racism can show up both subtly and explicitly in a state that strongly resists talking about race. Mary talks about how her actions and attitudes around antiracism have evolved over the years, explaining that she speaks up because she wants to live in a place where racism isn’t tolerated. And through her work, Mary is learning first-hand the risks involved when people (of any race) challenge our racist systems and institutions. We conclude that systems are made up of individuals; therefore, we need more individuals disrupting and coordinating antiracist efforts. When we have enough individuals working together, we can achieve the type of society we want to live in - a truly antiracist, inclusive society.

NOTE: ​We use the acronym BIPOC, which means Black, Indigenous and/or People of Color. ​

Check out these resources referenced in this episode:

​Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi

How to be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi

Dying of Whiteness by Jonathan Metzl

Black-owned gift shops in Minneapolis

Learn more - Mary Moriarty, Hennepin County's top public defender, surprised by suspension

E6: How White Parents and Caregivers Can Become Antiracist (Part 1 of 3)

In this episode, SooJin and Hannah sit down with Dr. Kathleen Devore, a professor​ of English​ at Minneapolis Community Technical College. This is the perfect conversation to kick off a new year and our three​-​part series. As someone who experienced a challenging childhood, Kathleen understands pain and trauma. She also understands her white privilege and has been working to undo racism for decades. Kathleen talks about growing up and how, as a young adult, her Peace Corps service in South Africa helped bring about a new way of seeing racism in the U.S. Kathleen’s story will help our white audience members to better understand the work that is required, how to navigate personal struggles amidst antiracism efforts, and how to “stay in the room” and keep showing up to end racism. ​

NOTE: ​Occasional profanity is used in the episode.​ We also use the acronym BIPOC, which means Black, Indigenous and/or People of Color. ​

Check out these resources referenced in this episode:

​Catrice Jackson and Catriceology​

Books by Catrice Jackson

Reparations for Descendant of Enslaved Africans​ (via Home-Ownership)​

Caste by Isabel Wilkerson

Learning to be White by Thandeka​

​Lose Your Mother​ by Saidiya Hartman

Daring Greatly by Brene Brown

Do It Scared by Ruth Soukup

Follow Black Women Conference

Follow Black Women (FaceBook Group)

Nekima Levy Armstrong

In this episode, SooJin and Hannah speak with Crixell Shell, the Assistant Executive Director of the MN Peacebuilding Leadership Institute. Our conversation is both timely and robust. Crixell shares ways she has been talking with her teenage son about the election - instilling critical values around humanity and respect while also supporting him to form his own opinions. She helps us take a big step back as we analyze what is truly dividing us as a country right now and how we can invite folks into conversations about racial reconciliation. We also talk about the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday and ways we can honor and uplift Indigenous people during this time. And finally, we begin to explore the role social media plays in antiracist parenting/caretaking and realize we need to pick that up in another episode!

MN Peacebuilding Leadership Institute: https://www.mnpeace.org/

Please note: In this episode, we use the acronym BIPOC, which means Black, Indigenous and/or People of Color.

In this episode, SooJin and Hannah speak with Emilia Gonzalez Avalos, the Executive Director of Navigate MN/Unidos MN. Emilia shares her powerful and painful story of coming to the US from Mexico, what life is like for undocumented immigrants living in this country, and the threat she and her children and other Latinx families face everyday because of the targeted attack against them under the current administration. 

Given the upcoming election, this episode comes at a crucial time, as it provides a specific call to antiracist action in an effort to manifest an antiracist world where every human being is valued and respected. Thank you for listening and making a commitment to antiracist parenting. We hope you will answer the call by the time you finish listening to this heart-wrenching episode.

Warning: This episode may be triggering for some people, as stories of trauma are shared throughout the episode. In addition, there is some profanity around the 1 hour, 2 minute mark.

Note: SooJin and Hannah will be on hiatus for the month of October, as we work to help mobilize people to vote. Our next episode will be available on November 6, 2020.

Navigate MN / Unidos MN website: https://www.navigatemn.org/

We have been living in “COVID” times now for five months, seeing the death toll continue to rise in the United States - currently standing at more than 190,000 deaths. And our country’s other pandemic, racism, is alive and well. Breonna Taylor was murdered by police while sleeping in her home in February and George Floyd was killed, very publicly, by police in May. In this episode, SooJin and Hannah bring in two racial justice leaders, Lena Francis and Kate Towle, to share stories and process this moment. We discuss a variety of ways to talk to high school kids about racism, the impact of generational trauma, and the importance of getting first-hand knowledge around these issues (vs. just reading a book or article). Thank you for listening and making a commitment to antiracist parenting!

Please note: In this episode, we use the acronym BIPOC, which means Black, Indigenous and/or People of Color.

Bad at Love podcast: https://badatlovepodcast.com/

Sweet Potato Comfort Pie website: https://www.sweetpotatocomfortpie.org/

Birds of Peace website: https://www.birdsofpeace.org/

We have been living in “COVID” times now for five months, seeing the death toll continue to rise in the United States - currently standing at more than 170,000 deaths. And our country’s other pandemic, racism, is alive and well. Breonna Taylor was murdered by police while sleeping in her home in February and George Floyd was killed, very publicly, by police in May. In this episode, SooJin and Hannah bring in Karla Benson Rutten who is a parent of two and a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion expert to share stories and process this moment. We discuss a variety of ways to talk to middle school-aged kids about racism. Thank you for listening and making a commitment to antiracist parenting!

Karla Benson Rutten’s website: https://bensonrutteninnovations.com/

Girl Scouts website: https://www.girlscoutsrv.org/communityengagement

We have been living in “COVID” times now for five months, seeing the death toll continue to rise in the United States - currently standing at more than 170,000 deaths. And our country’s other pandemic, racism, is alive and well. Breonna Taylor was murdered by police while sleeping in her home in February and George Floyd was killed, very publicly, by police in May. In this inaugural episode, SooJin and Hannah bring in Daniel Shannon who is a dad of three and a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion expert to share stories and process this moment. We define racial reckoning and go deep on ways to talk with elementary school-aged kids about racism. Thank you for listening and making a commitment to antiracist parenting!

Daniel Shannon's website: https://www.danielshannonspeaks.com/