Tania is Black (you probably already know that). Mia is not. In this episode Tania and Mia talk about topics that range from what it means to be an accomplice, interrupting bias, friendship (theirs in particular), the use of pronouns, losing their mothers, the grief process, family secrets, the writing process and more. Find out what part of the brain can help you challenge your bias (18:53). Mia shares what she believes White people don't think about enough. (22:37) Tania talks about a great conversation between Stephen Colbert and Jill Soloway that pinpoints the ease in using they/them pronouns. (37:03) And Tania checks in with Mia on their mutual membership in the "Dead Moms Club" (46:12) And more. Listen for a dose of intersectional feminism in action.

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In this episode Tania and actress/singer/teacher/fellow mom friend Karla Beard Leroy cover topics ranging from their personal and professional experiences with colorism (8:59), black moms having light skinned babies and the challenges in helping biracial kids develop their identities (23:00). What's the way to teach kids about slavery in school? (32:43) What's a great metaphor for racism? (36:50 ) Is marginalization a gift? Tania has a message for parents raising black and brown kids (42:07) and the women talk about how the younger generations' propensity toward inclusion gives them hope for the future (48:25). If you want to listen to two black women living out loud with a dash of book and movie talk to boot this episode is for you. Plus Karla sings!

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Should Tania produce a third season of Tania's Take to keep chipping away at systemic racism? In this bonus episode Tania is back with her sister Gina to decide. She shares some of her experiences in the field as a Diversity and Inclusion Consultant ranging from the folx who think they are ready but aren't and consulting on an ongoing Presidential campaign. What is the impact of the podcast? Is it possible to have the "ugliest conversation in the world" about race? (5:58) Do Affinity Groups work? Is simply yelling at White people a job option? (11:48) How do Tania and Gina define success? Is a large social media presence and followers worth death threats? Is the radical act of black women being themselves the direction the podcast is going? (20:24) What does Gina know for sure? (33:05) These questions and more answered. A decision on continuing the podcast is made.

Tania talks about turning inward and listening to one's inner voice when there are so many external forces trying to tell us what to think, say and feel. She had a doozy of a cab ride from hell with a self-proclaimed probably racist "historian" and she saw the controversial Slave Play by Jeremy O. Harris. Both experiences pushed her to think about her identity, how she presents as an antiracist and how important it is to follow you true north. Plus some thoughts on a great episode of Spike Lee's Netflix series "She's Gotta Have it" called #IAMYourMirror.

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Tania is back from hiatus and rarin' to go. Her community is up in arms because some schools in the district are no longer celebrating Halloween during the school day. Tania breaks down an article from the Chicago Tribune that covers the controversy exposing the bias, charged language, successes and failures of leadership in the article while sharing   ways to effectively lead communities and organizations through change, what inclusion means and doesn't mean, why assimilation is a 4 letter word and what really matters for our kids. This episode is about a local issue that could be going on in anyone's community. It's not just about Halloween it's about the future of equity and inclusion and resistance to change.  

"When we are trying to make systemic changes, when we are changing policy, when we are making an effort toward being more equitable or inclusive you have to cater to the smaller quotient."

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Tania celebrates her 50th birthday by commiting the "radical, political act" of sharing who she is as a black, female antiracist in 2019. She explores her life in four parts: Consumption, Restoration, Connection and Action and encourages her listeners to do the same (20:38). Find out if you are soul tired or body tired and what it has to do with antiracism.  (7:05) Tania talks old and new relationships, introverted-extroversion, menopause, screen time, food and racial illiteracy, and more. Plus she has a recommendation on how to start getting involved in the 2020 election (32:55) so Trump is not reelected.

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In this episode Tania talks about how to be an anti-racist advocate in schools, communities and organizations. With actionable items like "how to write an anti-racist email" and unbelievable stories on "equity and inclusion fails" plus a list of items to pack in your Anti-racist backpack Tania hopes to provide listeners with information that inspires, empowers and enables them to fight the good fight toward anti-racism. 

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In this "Hey girl heyyyyy" segment Tania speaks with Penelope Walker a dear friend and fellow actress who leads with joy and thrives in universality. Penelope emphasizes that "there are things that are so simple that can aid us in knowing ourselves better and not being so distracted by...things outside of ourselves." She challenges us to consider how we are taking care of ourselves, to honor our creativity and shares what she does as "a person who is just trying to be better than I was yesterday" They talk about the different ways a person can have an impact, how activism can become an identity or a source of distraction and how it's important to lead with other parts of ourselves as well. They talk about the power of being silly and honoring your creativity. And once and for all they provide evidence that not "all black people look alike" in other words they are not the same person.

 

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In this episode Tania shares her body biography from 8th grade cheerleading to her current desire to show up in her body, stop hiding and own her power. On a quest to explore the cultural messages black women receive about taking up space, shrinking ourselves, our weight and the way we are embraced or hated by culture Tania talks with her sister Gina (Sister Says). They compare notes about their experiences growing up, what "being big" means to them, analyze cultural tropes about black women and white women and Gina challenges some tried and true beliefs about black culture. All this and Barbie, Oprah Winfrey, Shonda Rhimes, Naomi Campbell, Michelle Obama and Leslie Jones. Does Tania's quest end or is it just the beginning? Listen now.

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In this bonus episode on restorative justice Tania and Youth and Restorative Justice Advocate Arica Barton dig deeper into how the method works in communities and why community members play an important role in the process. They talk about the "it takes a village" approach to community and beg folx to get to know their neighbors and STOP CALLING THE POLICE ON BLACK KIDS. Arica offers an opportunity for a restorative justice volunteer training coming up in July. (in the episode Arica says it is July 29. Correction: It is on July 31st. Please message me on Tania's Take FB page if you want details.

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