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We went into this podcast with a commitment to bringing up how racism and white supremacy intersect with feminist parenting. But, as white people, we are definitely going to mess up along our journey in doing antiracist work - and we did. In our Episode 4: Play, we had a discussion about Black baby dolls and Santa Claus that was problematic. Our intention was to be pro-Black, but it was actually tokenizing and harmful.
In this episode, we talk with Myisha T. Hill, a Black anti-racist educator, advocate, entrepreneur, and mother to three boys. She helps us talk through what happened, how we can repair harm in times like these, and how we can do better.
Note for our listeners of color: This episode might feel very white-centered and so may not be useful for you. We wanted to give you a heads up so that you can bow out now if this will be triggering or just doesn’t feel like it’s relevant.
About our guest: Myisha T. Hill is an anti racism educator, advocate, and entrepreneur. Most recently seen on CNN and NBC for her revolutionary work with her brand https://checkyourprivilege.co/ (Check Your Privilege). Through courses and community Myisha is on a journey to change the narrative around white privilege. When not working to change the world we live in she can be found in Oakland, California mothering her three beautiful children and supporting social justice through her non profit organization Brown Sisters Speak. Find more about Myisha, buy her book, or join her community at https://checkyourprivilege.co/ (https://checkyourprivilege.co/)
Take Action: Please join us in emailing the publisher, http://www.beacon.org/How-to-Be-Less-Stupid-About-Race-P1388.aspx (Beacon Press), to ask why they appear to be publicizing the book, White Fragility, which was written by a white woman (Robin DiAngelo) more so than the book, https://www.mahoganybooks.com/9780807050774 (How to Be Less Stupid about Race), which was written by a Black woman (Crystal Marie Fleming). Beacon Press is the publisher of both books. In recent months, White Fragility appears to have gotten more attention than How to Be Less Stupid About Race. We all need to be amplifying Black authors like Crystal Marie Fleming right now. Email address: [email protected].
Reflection Question: How do you define being pro-Black in your life and parenting? What does it look like for you?
Note: We hired Myisha as a consultant to advise us on this issue and be interviewed on our podcast. We believe in paying Black anti-racist educators for their labor in teaching white people how do repair harm and do better.
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We went into this podcast with a commitment to bringing up how racism and white supremacy intersect with feminist parenting. But, as white people, we are definitely going to mess up along our journey in doing antiracist work - and we did. In our Episode 4: Play, we had a discussion about Black baby dolls and Santa Claus that was problematic. Our intention was to be pro-Black, but it was actually tokenizing and harmful.
In this episode, we talk with Myisha T. Hill, a Black anti-racist educator, advocate, entrepreneur, and mother to three boys. She helps us talk through what happened, how we can repair harm in times like these, and how we can do better.
Note for our listeners of color: This episode might feel very white-centered and so may not be useful for you. We wanted to give you a heads up so that you can bow out now if this will be triggering or just doesn’t feel like it’s relevant.
About our guest: Myisha T. Hill is an anti racism educator, advocate, and entrepreneur. Most recently seen on CNN and NBC for her revolutionary work with her brand https://checkyourprivilege.co/ (Check Your Privilege). Through courses and community Myisha is on a journey to change the narrative around white privilege. When not working to change the world we live in she can be found in Oakland, California mothering her three beautiful children and supporting social justice through her non profit organization Brown Sisters Speak. Find more about Myisha, buy her book, or join her community at https://checkyourprivilege.co/ (https://checkyourprivilege.co/)
Take Action: Please join us in emailing the publisher, http://www.beacon.org/How-to-Be-Less-Stupid-About-Race-P1388.aspx (Beacon Press), to ask why they appear to be publicizing the book, White Fragility, which was written by a white woman (Robin DiAngelo) more so than the book, https://www.mahoganybooks.com/9780807050774 (How to Be Less Stupid about Race), which was written by a Black woman (Crystal Marie Fleming). Beacon Press is the publisher of both books. In recent months, White Fragility appears to have gotten more attention than How to Be Less Stupid About Race. We all need to be amplifying Black authors like Crystal Marie Fleming right now. Email address: [email protected].
Reflection Question: How do you define being pro-Black in your life and parenting? What does it look like for you?
Note: We hired Myisha as a consultant to advise us on this issue and be interviewed on our podcast. We believe in paying Black anti-racist educators for their labor in teaching white people how do repair harm and do better.