What Say U?

Unintended Racism: A Lesson Learned


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Guest: Marguerite Martin, Entrepreneur, Social Influencer, and alumna of the American Leadership Forum Tacoma/Pierce County Senior Fellows Program with Melannie

In this honest and brave conversation, Melannie, Audrey, and Marguerite explore a moment from a leadership workshop where Marguerite unintentionally made racially hurtful comments toward Black men in the group—and Melannie checked her. Together they unpack:

  • How the incident unfolded, from multiple perspectives.
  • What it reveals about unintentional racism, power, identity, and belonging.
  • Why the path to anti-racism is often messy, unpredictable, and requires resilience.
  • How relationships, reflection, and accountability create openings for growth, healing, and deeper connection.
  • This episode is less about blame and more about seeing, learning, and staying the course.

    Links
    • American Leadership Forum Pierce County
    • Intercultural Development Inventory
    • Cycle of Socialization
    • Channel 253 membership
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