Bridge To U:

Diversity and Inclusion in Black Cultures

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I just had to bring these ladies back for a joint episode and when you listen to it you will understand why.

Jessica Reed is a writer, youth educator, and proud ice cream lover from Detroit, Michigan. She first appeared in episode 4.

Jennifer Tomlinson is a college Professor of African American Studies and Interim Dean of Learning Support. She first appeared in episode 6.

In this episode we discussed: 

  • The definitions of colorist, elitism, and classism.
  • How colorism, elitism, classism as being a trauma response in Black Cultures.
  • The difference between a generalization and a stereotype and how adding stereotypes to a generalization is where it becomes problematic. 
  • Learning and understanding history in order to move forward.  



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