Woke Isn't Enough

Those of us reimagining a society truly rooted in equity have to anticipate backlash from those seeking to maintain the status quo. They will ramp up efforts to silence and marginalize our voices. They will turn our words inside out and upside down to use against us. During this episode, Jess and Fiona discuss how equity related terms like WOKE are being weaponized to disrupt our movement and what we can do to stop it. 

During this episode, Healing Equity United tackles the controversial issue of whether Critical Race Theory (CRT) should be taught in schools. The team discusses what CRT is and what it is not.  It also addresses how CRT has become such a contentious issue that multiple states are proposing legislation which would prohibit teaching it.  Finally, Fiona, Jess, and special guest Cassie Whitebread suggest ways that you can take action in your community.

What is wealth privilege, and why does it matter? How do we change philanthropy and the way that funds are distributed to non-profits? Fiona & Jess discuss the dynamics behind wealth and philanthropy and what we need to consider when it comes to equity and inclusion.

Grief. Rage. Relief. Overwhelm. Sadness.  People of color have felt all of theses emotions and more as we have grappled with mass murder, rising hate crimes, and repeated murders committed by police.  It is only natural that these events leave a scar. In this episode Jess and Fiona discuss what racialized trauma is, how it may manifest and what we can do to support those of us impacted by it.

It seems like someone is getting canceled everyday. But have we gone too far as a society? Join Fiona and Jess as they discuss cancel culture and the differences between calling in and calling out. 

During this episode, Jess and Fiona discuss the intersections of race and gender. More specifically, they focus on the significant number of white women who have historically used their unique societal position to perpetuate oppression against women of color.  Today's call to action: Woke, White women, change that dynamic!

During this episode, Jessica and Fiona discuss the number of anti-Asian crimes which have sky-rocketed over the past year. Why aren't more people taking to the streets? Protesting? Outraged? Maybe the answer lies in our country's deep anti-Asian roots.  Listen and then tell us what you think!

In this episode, Jess and Fiona take on everything from the NFL to the resounding silence of many White allies in the wake of innumerable acts of anti-Blackness. As usual, they call on allies to move beyond being "woke" towards consistently and vociferously speaking out to promote equity and dismantle racism.

In today's episode, Jessica and Fiona discuss what we should do as co-conspirators in the wake of the national political call for unity.  Does unity mean that we have to pause the movement?  Does unity mean that we have to temper our demands for equity? Does unity mean that we have to collectively sacrifice accountability? Our short answer is "NO".  Listen to the episode for the longer, feistier answer. 

The attack on the Capitol is another moment of awakening for some White folx in America today.  But for most BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), it's not surprising. At this pivotal moment, you're either racist or you're antiracist. Hear from Fiona and Jess on how to take action so that we don't continue to perpetuate systems of oppression.