White Savior Complex

Companies all across the country are attempting to grapple with the issues raised by the movement for black lives. In this episode we explore diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.

Recorded on June 15th, 2020

On June 12th, 2020 Atlanta police responded to a call from a local Wendy's that a man was asleep in his car in the drive through line. When police encountered Rayshard Brooks, they ended up taking his life. Is this the outcome we as a society desire? Who is to blame? And was it avoidable?

Recorded June 12th, 2020

As we grapple with the concept of defunding the police, what does it look like to stand in solidarity with black led solutions and tactics? Are we imposing our sensibilities on black people when we critique their messaging and strategy, or are we just being helpful?

Recorded June 11th, 2020

What does it mean to defund the police? A lot, from minor tweaks to abolishment. But its not a rash response to recent murders. There is research and precedent to follow. What do we do after the protests subside? It isn't sexy or fun, but the answer is to engage in our local government, like many of the protest leaders do every other day of the year.

Recorded June 7th, 2020

In episode one we explored some immediate tips for engaging in the current demonstrations. In episode two we step back from the topic of action to examine how white allies should orient our mindset as we begin to enter the space of anti-racism and engage issues of racial justice.

Recorded June 6, 2020

As we launch the first episode, we realize a lot of folks are newly energized to engage in the recent demonstrations against police brutality. People want to make an impact, and that enthusiasm is amazing! However there are some potential pitfalls to be aware of. We explore a couple best practices for becoming an ally in the anti-racist movement.

As protests against police brutality erupt around the country, more than ever people are awakening to the urgency of confronting racism. For white people, we must confront our roles in the status quo and grapple with how to move forward.