Speaking of Racism

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A podcast celebrating everyday activists who are disrupting, deconstructing, and dismantling racism.

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Speaking of Racism episodes:

12.20.2022
Reparations with Kina Reed and Caroline Kauffman
On this episode of Speaking of Racism, Kina Reed of J. Reed Consulting LLC and Caroline Kauffman talk about reparations. Joquina M. Reed is a lifelong learner published researcher and a JEDI (Justice, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) practitioner who sits as...
12.02.2022
American Detox and Finding Refuge with Kerri Kelly and Michelle Cassandra Johnson
On this episode of Speaking of Racism, Tina and Jen are joined by Kerri Kelly and Michelle Cassandra Johnson. Support the work of Tina Strawn and this podcast by joining the Speaking of Racism community on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakingOfRacism Pre-order Tina's book,...
11.25.2022
Deconstructing Karen with Regina Jackson and Saira Rao
Regina Jackson and Saira Rao are co-founders of Race2Dinner, co-authors of White Women: Everything You Already Know About Your Own Racism and How To Do Better, and the subjects and Executive Producers of the film Deconstructing Karen. Regina Jackson was born...
10.20.2022
How Row House Publishing is Changing the Publishing World
To find out more about Row House Publishing: https://www.rowhousepublishing.com/ Pre-order Tina's book, Are We Free Yet? The Black Queer Guide to Divorcing America here: https://www.amazon.com/Are-We-Free-Yet-Divorcing/dp/1955905053?dplnkId=e61d76be-3bbb-4a3b-9db1-124e799b4586&nodl=1
10.13.2022
Walking Toward Healing with Patty Taylor
On this special episode of Speaking of Racism, guest host Patty Taylor sat down with Marla Taviano, Pleasance Silicki, and Nicki Pappas to talk about the power of pilgrimage, healing in community, and how they experienced these things on a...
10.05.2022
Blaxit with Tina Strawn
On this episode of Speaking of Racism, Tina and Jen sit down to talk about Blaxit- what it is, how Tina started her Blaxit journey, and why she's made it a mission to help other Black people on their journey. Follow...
09.28.2022
Speaking of Racism is Back!
Speaking of Racism is back with a new season! Join Tina and Jen as they share what they've been up to and what's in store for the new season. Join our Patreon community at Speaking of Racism for bonus content, unedited...
09.21.2022
The Importance of Black Leadership: Replay
In this mini-episode, Speaker, coach, and anti-racism educator, Tina Strawn joins Jen to talk about the importance of Black leadership in anti-racism spaces, an exciting announcement about the podcast, and what it looks like to live anti-racism work in action.
09.23.2021
Healing Racial Trauma with Dr. Candice Nicole Hargons (Repost)
Dr. Candice Nicole Hargons directs the Center for Healing Racial Trauma, where they provide therapy services to the global majority and consulting services to organizations on anti-racism. "Dr. Hargons (formerly Crowell) earned her PhD from the University of Georgia in 2015....
07.01.2021
A June Benediction
We're closing out June with Permission To Be Podcast Co-Host and Speaking of Racism Advisory Board Member Tommy Allgood.
06.29.2021
All the Pride with Nandi Kayyy
Nandi Kayyy is a Queer, southern-born, non-binary musician & activist with a passion for Black liberation, soul music, and fried chicken. Nandi is the frontman of Nandi Kayyy & The They Agenda, an Alternative R&B band as well as the...
06.14.2021
Juneteenth: Repair, Revelations and Reverence
June 19 marks Juneteenth, a day of remembrance for the Black community, specifically recognizing Emancipation Day. And while HIStory tells us on June 19, 1865, General Order No. 3 was read in Galveston, Texas there is so much more to...
05.31.2021
Abolitionist Therapy: Possibilities for Transformation with Dr. Travis Heath & Gabes Torres
Travis is a licensed psychologist and has served as a professor of psychology at Metropolitan State University of Denver for the last 12 years. In July, he will become an Associate Professor at the University of Denver and assume co-directorship of the...
05.28.2021
The Science and Spirit of Collective Healing with Tanya Ranchigoda and Gabes Torres
Tanya Ranchigoda grew up surrounded by her Sri-Lankan community in Southern California. It is through her immigrant family upbringing that she learned about collective and inclusive communities. She took this worldview and professionalized it by becoming a social worker. She now...
05.19.2021
Policing in the Mental Health Industry with Ji-Youn Kim & Gabes Torres
Ji-Youn (she/her) is a justice-oriented therapist of Corean ancestry, located in what is colonially known as Vancouver, Canada. With collective liberation as her vision, she aims to disrupt oppressive practices of the mental health industry and its complicities, and envision new ways...
05.13.2021
Stories in the Pasifika: Ancestral Grief and Strength with Sage Ke’alohilani Quiamno & Gabes Torres
It is important to listen to the peoples of the Pasifika and Oceania during Asian Pacific Islander/Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and beyond. Here, Gabes has a conversation with Sage Ke’alohilani Quiamno. Sage is an Indigenous Native Hawaiian award-winning entrepreneur, speaker, and...
05.05.2021
De-centering Whiteness in Therapy with Gabes Torres and Melody Li
We are back for a new season! For the month of May, we will have the honor of hearing from Gabes Torres. Gabes is a Filipino/a/x psychotherapist, organizer, and member of the Speaking of Racism community + Advisory Board. Melody Li...
03.19.2021
Fighting The Rise Of Xenophobia with Kathy Khang: Replay
We are replaying this episode with Kathy Kang from March 22nd, 2020. We stand in solidarity with the AAPI community and commit to end white supremacist delusion. Today's episode is with writer, speaker, yoga teacher, and social justice advocate Kathy Khang. Kathy...
02.28.2021
Reflections on Black History Month with Myisha T.
Tune in to our final reflection for BHM with Myisha T. Hill of Check Your Privilege.
02.22.2021
Black History Month Reflections
On this week's episode of Speaking of Racism, you'll hear from 5 of our Board Members as they reflect on Black History Month.
02.12.2021
Black History Moment with Tina Strawn
We are kicking off our Black History Month series with Speaking of Racism owner and co-host, Tina Strawn. Tune in and listen as Tina highlights two people who have impacted her: Alice Walker, and her debate and speech teacher- Electra...
01.29.2021
Black Sisterhood with Tressie McMillan Cottom
Tressie McMillan Cottom joined Tina to talk about her book Thick: And Other Essays (2019), winning the MacArthur Foundation's Genius Grant, Black Sisterhood, and more. "Tressie McMillan Cottom, Ph.D. is an associate professor in the School of Information and Library Science...
01.14.2021
We Want Our Bodies Back with Jessica Caremoor
On this episode of Speaking of Racism, Tina is joined by Jessica Care Moore to talk about her latest book- We Want Our Bodies Back. Jessica Care Moore is the CEO of Moore Black Press, Executive Producer of Black WOMEN Rock!, and founder of...
12.15.2020
Embracing Yoga's Roots with Susanna Barkataki
In this week's episode, Tina speaks with Susanna Barkataki about her new book. An Indian yoga practitioner in the Shankaracharya tradition, Susanna Barkataki supports practitioners to lead with equity, diversity, and yogic values while growing thriving practices and businesses with...
12.03.2020
A Conversation with Anti-Racism Educator Monique Melton
"Monique Melton is a highly sought-after anti-racism educator, published author, international speaker, and host of the Shine Brighter Together podcast. She is also the founder of Shine Brighter Together, which is a community dedicated to healthy relationships & diverse unity." Monique...
11.18.2020
Healing Racial Trauma with Dr. Candice Nicole Hargons
Dr. Candice Nicole Hargons directs the Center for Healing Racial Trauma, where they provide therapy services to the global majority and consulting services to organizations on anti-racism. "Dr. Hargons (formerly Crowell) earned her PhD from the University of Georgia in 2015....
11.03.2020
"When They Call You A Terrorist" Discussion with Kina Reed of the AntiBlackness Reader
In today's episode, Jen is joined by Kina Reed, creator of The AntiBlackness Reader and Hug Your White Friends to talk about the book, When They Call You A Terrorist, A Black Lives Memoir. Joquina M. Reed thrives as an educator,...
10.20.2020
Rodney Reed One Year Later with Rodrick Reed
As a follow-up to our November 3rd, 2019 episode on Rodney Reed, Tina spoke with Rodrick Reed, the brother of Rodney Reed, to find out how everyone is doing, get a status on the case, and learn about what kind...
10.08.2020
Do The Work
Tina and Jen introduce you to an exciting new podcast called Do The Work.
09.21.2020
Election 2020 with Johnathan Perkins of black&
Tina and Jen are joined by friend and avowed political geek Johnathan Perkins of black& podcast to talk politics, the upcoming election, and what it looks like to engage the upcoming election from an anti-racist perspective.
08.25.2020
Race 2 Dinner with Regina Jackson and Saira Rao
On this week's episode of Speaking of Racism, Tina and Jen are joined by Regina Jackson and Saira Rao, the creators of Race 2 Dinner. Tune in to learn more about what brought Regina and Saira together and how they are...
08.05.2020
Women, Prison, and the Criminal Justice System with Brittany White- Repost
In this episode of Speaking of Racism, Tina is joined by Decarceration Manager, Brittany White. Brittany is a formerly incarcerated Black woman who serves as the Decarceration Manager for the faith in action campaign- Live Free National. Brittany is passionate about...
06.30.2020
Fighting For Racial Justice in Schools with Megan Torres and Janelle Faison
Megan Torres and Janelle Faison stood up to their children's private Montessori school in 2019 after the director locked herself and Janelle's four-year-old child in a room the size of a closet. Prior to this incident, Megan's 6-year-old son was asked...
06.22.2020
Womanism with EbonyJanice- Womanist Scholar, Author, and Activist
EbonyJanice is the founder of Black Girl Mixtape, a multi-platform safe think-space, centering the intellectual authority of black women in the form of a lecture series, a podcast, and an online learning institute lead by black women scholars. Learn more...
06.10.2020
How To Be Less Stupid About Race Book Discussion with Myisha T From Check Your Privilege
We are reposting Tina's favorite episodes.In this episode, Myisha T from Check Your Privilege joins Jen to discuss the book How To Be Less Stupid About Race by Crystal M. Fleming. The book is a must-read for anyone stepping into...
06.08.2020
Practical Insights Into Anti-Racism with Andre Henry_ Repost
We are reposting several of our favorite episodes, and this one is from a conversation with Andre Henry. Andre is a writer and speaker with a passion for racial justice. He writes a weekly email giving practical insight on antiracism and...
06.04.2020
A Response to Chelsea Handler's Documentary on White Privilege_Repost
...Alternatively Titled: "Hello Chelsea, It's Tina and Jen, Let's Talk About Your Privilege"Before Tina became the owner and host of Speaking of Racism, she and Jen did this episode on the Chelsea Handler documentary. It's one of our most popular...
05.29.2020
Historical Storytelling with Jermaine Fowler of The Humanity Archive
Jermaine Fowler is a public educator, historical storyteller, writer, and founder of The Humanity Archive- a media company committed to telling the stories of history in the most compelling way possible. Much of his work deals with unsettling history and the...
04.30.2020
Living Into the Work with Myisha T from Check Your Privilege
Myisha T is an awesome and sometimes exhausted mom to 3 different-ability children. She is an anti-racism guide, mental health activist, speaker, and entrepreneur who is passionate about women’s mental wellness and empowerment. A passionate advocate for mental wellness, Myisha...
04.21.2020
Storytelling from a Biracial P.O.V. with Rebekah Borucki
In this episode, Tina is joined by Rebekah Borucki, to talk about her children's "Big Messy Books" series, the importance of diversity and representation in publishing, and her own experience as a Black Biracial author. Rebekah "Bex" Borucki, the founder...
04.13.2020
Behind The Scenes with Change.org
If you're like us, you've likely signed a petition with Change.org but aren't quite sure how to organize or start one of your own.In today's episode, we talk to two campaigners- Ansa and Rashawn from Change.org to learn about the...
04.02.2020
Just Mercy Book Review
In this episode, Tina and Jen talk about the book Just Mercy. If you've been planning to see the movie or read the book, but haven't had a chance to yet, this podcast episode will not ruin anything for you.
03.23.2020
Fighting the Rise of Xenophobia and Racism with Kathy Khang
We are bringing you a special marathon of episodes for this time of national pause and quarantine. Today's episode is with writer, speaker, yoga teacher, and social justice advocate Kathy Khang. Kathy joined Tina and Jen to talk about what life...
03.20.2020
A Conversation With Beatrice Dixon, Founder of The Honeypot Company
Beatrice Dixon, the founder of The Honey Pot Company, joined Tina and Jen in this episode. Beatrice talks about her company, her partnership with Target, and what it was like to be the recipient of racist attacks after a Target...
03.06.2020
Healing the Impact of Colonialism with Gabes Torres
On this episode, Jen is joined by Gabes Torres to unpack concepts behind colonialism, its lasting impact on all people, and the power of healing, hope and community.Gabes is a researcher, speaker, theologian, singer-songwriter, and psychotherapist in training. Her life’s...
02.25.2020
Celebrating Black History with Historian Lettie Shumate
Historian Lettie Shumate joins Tina and Jen to talk about her recent trip to the EJI's National Memorial For Peace And Justice and Legacy Museum, her life and work as a Historian, and the importance of historical literacy.
02.12.2020
Women, Prison, and the Criminal Justice System with Brittany White
In this episode of Speaking of Racism, Tina is joined by Decarceration Manager, Brittany White. Brittany is a formerly incarcerated Black woman who serves as the Decarceration Manager for the faith in action campaign- Live Free National. Brittany is passionate about...
02.05.2020
The Importance of Community and Rest in Anti-Racism
In today's episode, Tina and Jen talk about their trip to L.A. to meet in person. They share stories from their time together, talk about the Food For Thought Dinner Party Jen hosted, and discuss how essential community, rest, and...
01.29.2020
So You Watched Just Mercy, Now What?
In today's episode, Tina and Jen talk about the movie Just Mercy, how it moved them to action, and the complexity with how it's taking the nation by storm. If you haven't watched the movie, fear not- there are no...
01.20.2020
Revisiting the Whitewashing of MLK and Racism in the North with Noah Lomax
Today's episode is from the early archives of the podcast. Jen shares her thoughts on an MLK event she took her kids to and continues a conversation with Noah Lomax about racism in the North and the myth that it...

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Speaking of Racism episodes:

Reparations with Kina Reed and Caroline Kauffman

American Detox and Finding Refuge with Kerri Kelly and Michelle Cassandra Johnson

Deconstructing Karen with Regina Jackson and Saira Rao

How Row House Publishing is Changing the Publishing World

Walking Toward Healing with Patty Taylor

Blaxit with Tina Strawn

Speaking of Racism is Back!

The Importance of Black Leadership: Replay

Healing Racial Trauma with Dr. Candice Nicole Hargons (Repost)

A June Benediction

All the Pride with Nandi Kayyy

Juneteenth: Repair, Revelations and Reverence

Abolitionist Therapy: Possibilities for Transformation with Dr. Travis Heath & Gabes Torres

The Science and Spirit of Collective Healing with Tanya Ranchigoda and Gabes Torres

Policing in the Mental Health Industry with Ji-Youn Kim & Gabes Torres

Stories in the Pasifika: Ancestral Grief and Strength with Sage Ke’alohilani Quiamno & Gabes Torres

De-centering Whiteness in Therapy with Gabes Torres and Melody Li

Fighting The Rise Of Xenophobia with Kathy Khang: Replay

Reflections on Black History Month with Myisha T.

Black History Month Reflections

Black History Moment with Tina Strawn

Black Sisterhood with Tressie McMillan Cottom

We Want Our Bodies Back with Jessica Caremoor

Embracing Yoga's Roots with Susanna Barkataki

A Conversation with Anti-Racism Educator Monique Melton

Healing Racial Trauma with Dr. Candice Nicole Hargons

"When They Call You A Terrorist" Discussion with Kina Reed of the AntiBlackness Reader

Rodney Reed One Year Later with Rodrick Reed

Do The Work

Election 2020 with Johnathan Perkins of black&

Race 2 Dinner with Regina Jackson and Saira Rao

Women, Prison, and the Criminal Justice System with Brittany White- Repost

Fighting For Racial Justice in Schools with Megan Torres and Janelle Faison

Womanism with EbonyJanice- Womanist Scholar, Author, and Activist

How To Be Less Stupid About Race Book Discussion with Myisha T From Check Your Privilege

Practical Insights Into Anti-Racism with Andre Henry_ Repost

A Response to Chelsea Handler's Documentary on White Privilege_Repost

Historical Storytelling with Jermaine Fowler of The Humanity Archive

Living Into the Work with Myisha T from Check Your Privilege

Storytelling from a Biracial P.O.V. with Rebekah Borucki

Behind The Scenes with Change.org

Just Mercy Book Review

Fighting the Rise of Xenophobia and Racism with Kathy Khang

A Conversation With Beatrice Dixon, Founder of The Honeypot Company

Healing the Impact of Colonialism with Gabes Torres

Celebrating Black History with Historian Lettie Shumate

Women, Prison, and the Criminal Justice System with Brittany White

The Importance of Community and Rest in Anti-Racism

So You Watched Just Mercy, Now What?

Revisiting the Whitewashing of MLK and Racism in the North with Noah Lomax

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