About J. La'Shay Black: She has spent more than 20 years as an asset integrity engineer in the oil and gas industry working abroad and domestically. She is also an Army Veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

 

In this episode Dr. Gaye Lang and J. La'Shay Black discuss:

• Listening to people’s stories

• Recognizing and challenging biases

• The golden rule and the platinum rule

• Standing up for what’s right 

 

Key Takeaways: 

• Cultivate a heart of discovery. Treat every opportunity to learn from someone’s culture as sacred, listen carefully, and hear their stories. Ask sincere questions and be genuine. 

• Recognize your own bias and the biases of others. Take the time to discuss stereotypes around your culture with people around you and try to explain why they are incorrect or why things might not be as they appear in the world or in the media. 

• Practice the golden rule and the platinum rule. Treat people the way that you want to be treated and also, ask them how they want to be treated and treat them as such. 

• When negative biases and stereotypes are pointed toward you, don’t be afraid, don’t shy away from them. Stand up for yourself and show them your true self. Show them that they’re wrong and that you are the living evidence of that fact. 

 

“I've always tried to do is show people, that the things that they may see in the movies or on television aren't necessarily the truth, aren't the only stories that are happening in the United States. And here I am an example of what makes that different.” – J. La'Shay Black

 

 

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KEY WORDS: 

Diversity, inclusion, equity, tolerance, racism, bias, implicit bias, and explicit bias.

 

 

Show notes by Podcastologist: Justine Talla

 

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