Two African Americans Podcast

Pushing Back Against Prejudice

May 17, 2023 Valarie Grimes and Emra Smith
Pushing Back Against Prejudice
Two African Americans Podcast
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Two African Americans Podcast
Pushing Back Against Prejudice
May 17, 2023
Valarie Grimes and Emra Smith

In this episode, our hosts, Valarie Grimes and Emra Smith talk about prejudice, some of the stereotypes and myths that form the foundations of prejudice, and how we can experience a kind of cognitive dissonance when our prejudices are challenged by real-world experiences.

They also explore the question, "Why should we make ourselves uncomfortable to get to know people who are not like us? What's the point? What benefit is there for us personally, professionally, and even spiritually?

Courageous Conversations that Heal

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In this episode, our hosts, Valarie Grimes and Emra Smith talk about prejudice, some of the stereotypes and myths that form the foundations of prejudice, and how we can experience a kind of cognitive dissonance when our prejudices are challenged by real-world experiences.

They also explore the question, "Why should we make ourselves uncomfortable to get to know people who are not like us? What's the point? What benefit is there for us personally, professionally, and even spiritually?

Courageous Conversations that Heal