On this episode of “Active Allyship…it’s more than a #hashtag!” …
Before we get into this episode, Lisa shares her experience with a newfound therapy…too funny! On the “Did you Know?” segment, Sunni and Lisa discuss the loss of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg aka Notorious RBG and the significance of her death on the first day of Rosh Hashanah. Not only is her passing unfortunate, the timing couldn’t be worse. This administration’s shenanigans are unimaginable, but not unmistakable!
Dr. David Campt is the author of the “White Ally Toolkit”. Before we delve into the tools for Allies, we hear what Dr. Campt was marinated in during his childhood upbringing, it all started in Detroit!
Do you even believe that racism exists? What does it mean to be an Ally? One thing for sure, it means commitment! Know matter how daunting you may believe it to be, you’ve got to stay committed. What it isn’t - is giving up when things become really tough! Dr. Campt offers advice for those who believe they are Allies and those who aspire to become an Ally. Are you ready to be vulnerable? Dr. Campt dissects both Sunni and Lisa’s experiences and perceptions about race and race relations. Dr. Campt says that he keeps his hopes high and his expectations low! Come on now, you know you’ll have to listen to find out what he’s referencing. Do you believe that white people are adversely impacted by racism? Yup, you’ll have to listen to find out the answer to this question too. Hold on to your thought about it. Are you interested in engaging in discussions about race? Are you interested in knowing how to effectively communicate with folks who do not believe in racism? This is definitely the episode for you! Put your seatbelt on, oh wait, you might not want to drive while listening to this episode, you’re going to want to pull over!
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