In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest D. John Jackson, best-selling author & global speaker.




Episode highlights

00:00 - Intro

01:02 - D. John's background

03:16 - What inspired the book & documentary

07:10 - On Walking The Tightrope as a Black Man

14:59 - How America views black men

18:42 - Stereotypes of black men

25:01 - Educating on black issues

32:37 - How to inform discrimination deniers

34:43 - How to practice self care in the face of discrimination

37:52 - How businesses can help

43:30 - The importance of education in battling racism

47:16 - Parting advice & social




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