My Racist Friend

Episode 2.12: Seeing Karen

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On the cusp of Indiana announcing plans to re-open parts of the state's economy, Amy and Don invite Dr. LaShawn Williams to join their conversation from her Utah home. They discuss the response to 'Karen' and the power dynamics embedded in the that slang term. They also discuss the risks of opening up states too soon and who carries the brunt of that risk.

Additional resources:

  • "About Caucasity and the Difference Between a Becky, a Karen and a Susan" (Awesomely Luvvie, by Luvvie Ajayi, April 27, 2020)
https://www.awesomelyluvvie.com/2020/04/caucasity-karen-becky-susan.html

  • International Center for Growth and Connection - Works in Progress
    • https://www.growthinconnection.org/collections

  • "Each of Indiana's reopening stages, explained" (Indianapolis Star, by Ethan May, May 1, 2020)
    • https://www.indystar.com/story/news/health/2020/05/01/when-indiana-reopen-here-phases-set-reopening/3067992001/

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