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Know Better Do Better (formerly The Changemaker) makes it easy for you to get informed and stay informed.
It's hosted by Marie Beecham, a writer and speaker who has shared her fresh take on antiracism with millions. Her unique point of view will draw you in and send you off better equipped and inspired to make a difference.
Interesting, insightful episodes on racial equity every Tuesday and Thursday.
It's hosted by Marie Beecham, a writer and speaker who has shared her fresh take on antiracism with millions. Her unique point of view will draw you in and send you off better equipped and inspired to make a difference.
Interesting, insightful episodes on racial equity every Tuesday and Thursday.
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Like you, I've been petrified by the headlines that race-related books are being banned from schools and libraries across the country. But I have some surprisingly good news.Listen in to learn about the current state of race-related books in libraries. Related episodes:The Intellectual Rivalry of the Century on Apple & SpotifyHow Each Kind of Antiracism Fails on Apple and SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.
Conservatives say that liberals are the real racists. Liberals say that conservatives couldn't be more wrong.Who's right? Who's not? Who's delusional? Who's ready to dive into the heated debate?Related episodes:Should We Embrace Race or Move Past It? on Apple and SpotifyThe Racism The Least Racist People Are Most Guilty Of on Apple & SpotifyEveryone’s Wrong About Implicit Racial Bias on Apple and SpotifySystemic Racism 101 on Apple and SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.
There's so much confusion surrounding what critical race theory is and what it isn't. Critical race theory is misrepresented by those who oppose it and misunderstood by those who embrace it.In this episode, I clear away that confusion so you can confidently answer the question: What is critical race theory, really?Related episodes:CRT's Most Loved & Hated Teaching on Apple & SpotifyCritical Race Theory 101 on Apple & SpotifyCritical Race Theory 102 on Apple & SpotifyIntersectionality in 30 Min on Apple & SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.
In this episode, I'm answering questions I've received from all of you! We cover a bunch of important topics: How do I really focus on combatting systemic racism? Am I guilty of cultural appropriation without even realizing it? I know we should engage in tough disagreements, but where do we draw the line? Listen up and learn a whole lot.Related episodes:What Actually Counts As Cultural Appropriation? on Apple & SpotifySystemic Racism 101 on Apple and SpotifyExposing the Lies That Make Us Fragile on Apple & SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.
What actually counts as tone policing? You might not really know - it's a terribly misunderstood concept. That's why we need to set the record straight. In this episode, you'll learn what tone policing is, what it isn't, why it matters, and why it's so controversial. Related episodes:Tone Policing on Apple & SpotifyMicroaggressions in 15 Minutes on Apple and SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.
In this quick episode, you'll learn about the surprising origins of the term white privilege, how even the most well-meaning people get it wrong, and how we should describe privilege to skeptics. Related episodes:White People, You Need to Ditch White Guilt on Apple & SpotifyWe're Getting Privilege All Wrong on Apple & SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.
The group of people most passionate about racism are as guilty as anyone. On the whole, progressives are heading down a wayward path— generalizing, stereotyping, discriminating— and don't even know it. We need to unpack how "antiracism" can get really racist so you can know how to avoid the major missteps. Related episodes:46. The Racism the Least-Prejudiced People Are Most Guilty Of on Apple & Spotify48. Pt. 2 - The Racism the Least-Prejudiced People Are Most Guilty Of on Apple & SpotifyShould We Embrace Race or Move Past It? on Apple and SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.
If you've got questions about "identity politics," well, I do too. In this episode, I'm spilling all of my honest thoughts because here's some serious baggage we need to unpack. Related episodes:Intersectionality in 30 Min on Apple & SpotifyThe All-Important Debate: Individual Vs. Group Identity on Apple & SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.
You're tired of it. I'm tired of it. Good-for-nothing white guilt has got to go. Related episodes:On Intersectionality, Breaking Down Collective vs Indiviudual Identity Apple & SpotifyDebunking Implicit Racial Bias on Apple and SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.
Recently, more and more schools and companies have been in hot water for trying to create "safe spaces." The issue? In certain cases, these DEI developments are considered legal discrimination. Learn why this is & what to make of all of this.Related episodes:What Makes Safe Spaces Controversial on Apple & SpotifyExposing the Lies That Make Us Fragile on Apple & SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.Sources: The Washington Post, A group demanded a space for students of color. Now they say they’re being called racists. (Phillips, 2017) The Atlantic, The Fine Line Between Safe Space and Segregation (DeRuy, 2016); The New York Post, Segregating kids by race — even as a class exercise — will only fuel endless racial conflict (Tobin, 2021); EdWeek, Safe Space or Segregation? Affinity Groups for Teachers, Students of Color (Pendharkar, 2022).
I'm answering more of your burning questions! Can racism ever work in reverse? What's wrong with the whole "racism = prejudice + power" definition? What are my honest thoughts on Malcolm X? How should we feel about the term 'woke'? What should we teach kids about microaggressions? I hope you're ready for more of my hot takes. Related episodes:Microaggressions in 15 Minutes on Apple and SpotifyThe Full, True Story of Malcolm X's Life on Apple & SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.
In this episode, I decided to answer questions I've received from all of you! We wade into a whole lot of big topics: Is showing support for police offensive to Black people? How do I know if I'm whitesplaining? What's with the term 'racialized' and when should I be using it? Is it okay for white people to adopt children of color? Listen up and learn a whole lot. Mentioned101. Is Race Real or Not? on Apple and Spotify102. Should We Embrace Race or Move Past It? on Apple and Spotify65. Prejudice in Policing on Apple & SpotifyBiased by Dr. Jennifer Eberhardt41. We Need to Talk About Whitesplaining on Apple & SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.
White liberals now have much more "progressive" stances on issues of race than people of color themselves, and that's not a good thing.In this episode, we pull back the curtain: liberals are overestimating racism's reach and that's actually a huge problem. We talk through what liberals tend to get wrong and how to make it right. Related episodes:Microaggressions in 15 Minutes on Apple and SpotifyCRT's Most Loved & Hated Teaching on Apple & SpotifyWe're Getting Unconcious Bias Really Wrong on Apple & SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.
In society, more and more things are being deemed racist or problematic. White liberals are leading the charge. The problem? Their views are only getting further from the perspective of people of color.As a matter of fact, white liberals now have much more "progressive" stances on issues of race than people of color themselves, and that's not a good thing. Learn how liberals are prone to do more harm than good.Related episodes:White People Are Only Friends With White People on Apple and SpotifyHow to Cure Racism's Psychological Effects on Apple and SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.
A lot of people are opposed to interracial relationships. My primary concern is how come liberals have arrived at this conclusion, and it's probably not for the reasons you think. I'll unpack the core beliefs that have led some progressives to oppose interracial marriage - beliefs you probably share, in part. Beliefs we all need to examine and reevaluate.Related episodes:Should We Embrace Race or Move Past It? on Apple and SpotifyCritical Race Theory 101: The 5 Basic Ideas You Need to Know on Apple & SpotifyLearn Critical Race Theory in 20 Minutes on Apple & SpotifyMentioned: Liberals Once Embraced Interracial Relationships Like Mine. What Changed? by Paul KixTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.
Unconscious racial bias is shrouded in mystery and misunderstanding. Learn what unconscious bias really is, and more importantly, what it isn't. Only when the misconceptions are cleared away can you really know how to do something about it. Related episodes:91. A Thorough Debunking of The Racial Bias Test on Apple and Spotify92. Everyone’s Wrong About Racial Bias, Part Two on Apple and SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.
In this explainer, we're addressing the most relevant issues and breaking down the cultural debate. What's the concensus within social justice movement? What's the dominant view of everybody else? And where do you land?Mentioned episodes:68. CRT's Most Loved & Hated Teaching on Apple & Spotify92. Everyone’s Wrong About Implicit Racial Bias on Apple and Spotify102. Should We Embrace Race or Move Past It? on Apple and Spotify46. The Racism the Least-Prejudiced People Are Most Guilty Of on Apple & Spotify67. Why the Antiracism Movement is Divided on Apple & SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.
Starting with the Black Panthers and working our way to the present, we're getting a crash course on Black American history, decade by decade. When it comes to the Black Panthers and the Black Power movement, myths and misconceptions abound. In this episode, we set the record straight. Learn what they really stood for, what truths get distorted, and how their influence is still shaping the modern antiracism movement today.Related episodes:What You Need to Know About the Affirmative Action Ruling on Apple & SpotifyThe War on Drugs, Racism in the Criminal Justice System on Apple & SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.Sources: History, How the Black Power Movement Influenced the Civil Rights Movement; NMAAHC, The Foundations of Black Power; Britannica, War On Drugs - History & Mass Incarceration; AJC, Million Man March: A Day of Atonement; Briannica, Los Angelos Riots of 1992; What We Don’t Learn About the Black Panther Party — but Should; The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander.
Until his dying day, Malcolm X was writing his detailed (17 hour) autobiography– and every shocking twist and turn is distilled down into this episode. This will be the most informative, thought-provoking hour of your whole week.Learn the story of his younger years, his crimes, his prison time, his radical beliefs, his late-in-life departure from them, and his devotion to a corrupt leader who, in the end, had him killed. Listen to next: 7 Things You Need to Know About Dr. King on Apple and SpotifySource: The Autobiography of Malcolm X, as told to Alex HaleyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.
You may think you get the gist of the Civil Rights Era, but you don't even know what you don't know. In this episode, I'll lay out all of the major happenings at the peak of the movement, explaining how they changed history.Related episodes:100. 7 Things You Need to Know About Martin Luther King Jr. on Apple and Spotify102. Is Race Real or Not? According to the Experts, It's Complicated. on Apple and SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.Sources: Britannica, African American History, Facts, & Culture; The Autobiography of Martin Luther King Jr, edited by Clayborne Carson; The Autobiography of Malcolm X, as told to Alex Haley; NPR, Stokely Carmichael, A Philosopher Behind The Black Power Movement.
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