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Martin Luther King Jr. Day is less than a week away, and I couldn?t let this important day pass without another episode.
It?s actually my THIRD episode about Martin Luther King Jr., and I feel like this episode shows our journey as a community and my journey as an anti-racist (both personally and as an educator).
With each episode, the content has gotten more and more radical ? just like the journey that Dr. Cornel West takes us on in the incredible book ?The Radical King.?
The first episode ? Season 3, Episode 10: ?The Untold Story of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.? ? was about nonviolence and loving accountability.
The second episode ? Season 3, Episode 11: ?The One Thing I Wish You Knew About Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.? ? was about the fact that racism and Dr. King?s assassination have more to do with money and power than skin color.
And in this third episode ? ?Stop Using MLK to Justify Racism? ? we are going to dispel 3 myths that people have perpetuated about Dr. King to justify their racism.
Those 3 myths are:
Dr. King would have been against riots Dr. King would have been anti-Critical Race Theory Dr. King?s dream has already been achieved
I hope by the end of this episode you feel like you have a better understanding of what this incredible man really felt about each of these issues, and I hope you feel inspired to learn more about his teachings yourself.
Bite-sized Black History is a program that empowers you to teach the little ones you love about brilliant Black Americans who have been largely overlooked by our history books. We featured 12 different people in Season 1 of the program and will feature 12 all new Black Americans in Season 2. And, if you missed Season 1, both seasons will be available for purchase. Click here to be the first to get the coupon code when Bite-sized Black History is released on Feb 1st!
Articles, Studies, & Podcasts Referenced in the Episode
First Name Basis Podcast Season 3, Episode 10: ?The Untold Story of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.?
First Name Basis Podcast Season 3, Episode 11: ?The One Thing I Wish You Knew About Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.?
First Name Basis Podcast Season 3, Episode 29: ?Critical Race Theory in Schools?
?The Radical King,? by Martin Luther King Jr., edited and introduced by Cornel West
???93% of Black Lives Matter Protests Have Been Peaceful, New Report Finds,? by Sanya Mansoor, TIME
?Nonviolence and Social Change,? by Martin Luther King Jr.
?Ron DeSantis Introduced the ?Stop W.O.K.E. Act??and Name-Dropped MLK,? by Paul Blest, Vice
Bernice King?s response to Ron DeSantis on Twitter
Sylvia Duckworth?s CRT definition, which she worked with Dr. Angel Jones and Dr. Kate Slater to create
?After Desegregation ? What? by Martin Luther King Jr.
?Where Do We Go From Here?? by Martin Luther King Jr.
Francheska?s Instagram account @cheskatanglao
Bernice King?s response on Twitter to people claiming her father ?didn?t offend people?
Song Credit: ?Sleeper? by Steve Adams? and ?Dive Down? by VYEN
This past week we?ve had some deep and meaningful conversations about responding to the myth of ?Black on Black crime.? As our conversations unfolded I realized that I left out one key detail, rich people commit crimes too! I made this clarification on our ?Ask Jasmine? segment this week and wanted to make sure it had a permanent place in the podcast library.
?Ask Jasmine? is a mini podcast segment that we send out to our Fam Favorites email list. Each week I choose one of your questions to answer, the question for this week is: How do you respond when someone says "Those communities are the ones who need the police the most"?
Tune in to hear the answer to this important question and click here to sign up for our Fam Favorites email list so that you can get ?Ask Jasmine? sent straight to your inbox every week.
Each week we round up our favorite resources to give you a deeper understanding of the featured episode topic. Fam favorites is the only place you can access our mini segment ?Ask Jasmine? where I answer one of your pressing questions. Click here to join for free!
Articles, Studies, & Podcasts Referenced In The Episode
?How Black People Really Feel About the Police, Explained? by Aaron Ross Coleman
Throughline Podcast: ?American Policing?
First Name Basis Podcast: ?What About Black on Black Crime??
Song Credit: ?Sleeper? by Steve Adams? and ?Dive Down? by VYEN
When a white person murders a Black person and we try to call it like it is ? RACISM ? there?s a response that, without fail, will crop up.
The heartbreaking circumstances of the killing can differ ? whether it?s police violence like in the cases of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd or racist white vigilantes like in the case of Ahmaud Arbery ? but the frustrating response we often hear is the same: ?Well what about Black on Black crime??
Let?s take a moment now to get our collective eye roll out of the way before we tackle how to respond.
While this response is SO FRUSTRATING, I?m here to help you have the tools to address it, focus on your values and hopefully have a productive conversation with the person who brings it up.
In this episode, we will talk about:
How your response will differ if you are BIPOC. Spoiler alert: Your primary responsibility is to protect yourself. Where to start when you?re trying to engage someone in a conversation about this. What research actually says about race and crime. What under-resourced and over-exploited communities have to do with this conversation. How to help the person you?re talking to dissect why they asked that question in the first place.
Y?all, don?t forget to see this question for what it really is: a deflection tactic. And by the end of this episode, you?ll know exactly what to do to face it head-on.
Our Race Talk Roadmap is the tool you need to begin conversations about race and racism with your children! We have a list of three tips for parents of older children and a list of three tips for parents of younger children. Visit firstnamebasis.org/racetalk to get the Race Talk Roadmap sent straight to your inbox.
Articles, Studies, & Podcasts Referenced In The Episode
Code Switch Podcast: ? Imagining a World Without Prisons or Police?
?So You Want to Talk About Race? by Ijeoma Oluo
Report from the US Justice Department: Household Poverty and Nonfatal Violent Victimization 2008-2012
?Why We Don?t Talk About Black on Black Crime: An Answer to White America?s Most Pressing Question? by Michael Harriot
??Black-on-Black Crime? Is a Dangerous Myth? by Jameelah Nasheed
First Name Basis Podcast: Season 3, Episode 29: ?Critical Race Theory in Schools?
2018 report from the Center for American Progress, ?Systemic Inequality: How America?s Structural Racism Helped Create the Black-White Wealth Gap?
Code Switch Podcast: ?Tulsa, 100 Years Later?
Zinn Education Project: ?Jan 1, 1923: Rosewood Massacre?
Song Credit: ?Sleeper? by Steve Adams? and ?Dive Down? by VYEN
When I first started learning about anti-racism, before I ever started First Name Basis, I remember thinking, ?I wish I could just turn it off sometimes and enjoy things.?
That line of thinking reveals just how early I was in the process and shows that I still had a lot of maturing to do when it came to anti-racism.
What I?ve come to learn since then is it can?t be done one way or the other ? anti-racism or enjoyment. It has to be a both/and situation.
We must commit ourselves to anti-racism and to finding the enjoyment we deserve in life. We must remember and give ourselves space to enjoy things and try to change them at the same time.
In this episode we will talk about:
Why it?s pretty much impossible to avoid seeing things that are racist. (Spoiler alert: It?s because it?s systemic.) Thoughts on setting boundaries for you and your family. Encouragement to either start or continue on your anti-racism journey. How working for change looks different based on what privileges you hold.
As a reminder, this is the final episode in Season 4. Can you believe that?! I hope you enjoy the end of the year with your family. Season 5 launches January 4, and I can?t wait to continue this journey with you.
Articles, Studies, & Podcasts Referenced In The Episode
First Name Basis Podcast, Season3, Episode9: ?Racism 101?
First Name Basis Podcast, Season2, Episode 14: ?What is Privilege and What Do I Do With It??
First Name Basis Podcast, Season 4, Episode 8: ?Can We Talk About White Privilege??
First Name Basis Podcast, Season3, Episode 7: ?Service Not Saviorism?
Toni Morrison?s interview with British journalist Jana Wendt
The Haunting of Lin-Manuel Miranda by Ishmael Reed
Song Credit: ?Sleeper? by Steve Adams? and ?Dive Down? by VYEN
The holiday season can be a beautiful time of celebration, but if we?re being honest, it can also be extremely stressful ? especially when it comes to spending time with family members you disagree with.
I get asked all the time questions like ?What should I do about family members who say things that uphold white supremacy?? or ?What should I do when family members say racist things??
My dear friend Jalynne Geddes gave me some advice about how to approach these situations that entirely changed my perspective, and I want to share that advice with you, too: If you can?t change their heart, your presence might change their behavior.
In this episode, I unpack that advice as well as discuss:
What you can do in these situations if you are BIPOC. What you should do if you hold white privilege or have close proximity to white privilege. Suggestions for keeping yourself safe and maintaining boundaries.
I hope this holiday season can be a joyful time for you and your family, as well as one where you can feel safe. Thanks for being part of the First Name Basis fam. We?re sending you our love.
Want to help your kids center Indigenous Peoples this Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving is coming up, and it's our chance to teach our kids the true history of Thanksgiving. Visit firstnamebasis.org/thanksgivingresources and drop your email to get some ideas of how to center Indigenous Peoples sent straight to your inbox.
Articles, Studies, & Podcasts Referenced In The Episode
First Name Basis Podcast: Season 2, Episode 14: ?What Is Privilege And What Do I Do With It??
First Name Basis Podcast: Season 4, Episode 8: ?Can We Talk About White Privilege??
First Name Basis Podcast: Season 3, Episode 9: ?Racism 101?
First Name Basis Podcast: Season 2, Episode 22: ?Cancel Culture Pt. 1: Calling Out, Calling In, & Tone Policing?
I made my ?Untold Story of Thanksgiving? episode to help me ? and hopefully you ? understand the true, accurate history. As I think about the episode, I think it does a good job at correcting the history, but it still centers on the colonizers.
Because of that, I?ve been thinking a lot about how I can better make Indigenous Peoples the center of our conversations and learning around Thanksgiving, and I knew just the right person to turn to to help me.
On this week?s episode, my dear friend Jalynne Geddes joins me to help unpack what we can do to center Indigenous Peoples. Jalynne is Nehiyaw from the Beardy?s and Okemasis Cree Nation and is the creator behind the Nehiyanahk Creations on Instagram, where she shares her work as an activist both through words and through her beautiful beadwork.
In this episode, you?ll learn more about how our Indigenous brothers and sisters feel about Thanksgiving, how to center them during this time and how we can teach our kids about this as well.
I hope by the end of this you have a clear understanding of what you can do in your family to decanter colonizers and instead give your focus to Indigenous Peoples this Thanksgiving.
Articles, Studies, & Podcasts Referenced In The Episode
First Name Basis Podcast: Season 3 Episode 3: ?The Untold Story of Thanksgiving?
Jalynne Geddes? Instagram @nehiyanahk_creations
Mark Ruffalo?s land acknowledgement at the Emmy?s
Want to teach help your kids center Indigenous Peoples this Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving is coming up, and it's our chance to teach our kids the true history of Thanksgiving. Drop your email here to get some ideas of how to center Indigenous Peoples sent straight to your inbox.
Song Credit: ?Sleeper? by Steve Adams? and ?Dive Down? by VYEN
Every mother experiences motherhood differently ? no two journeys are the same. And there are some things that Black mothers experience that mothers who hold white privilege don?t fully understand.
We need to take the time to listen to the Black moms in our community to learn how we can use our power to change the systems that are oppressing them and their children.
I invited my friend Sheryl Ellsworth onto the podcast this week to share her experience as a Black mom raising two ADORABLE Black children. In this conversation, Sheryl shares three things she wishes white mothers knew about what it?s like to be a Black mom to Black children:
Black mothers are raising children with rules from an unwritten rule book. There?s a constant battle for Black mothers between preparing their kids for the racist experiences they will encounter while also preserving their joy. White moms need to invest in and focus on anti-racist education.
Beyond Sheryl?s first-hand knowledge as a Black mother, she also has crucial insight gained as a former educator who now works as a project manager for a pipeline that is trying to increase BIPOC representation in her state (Utah) and is seeking to make it an inclusive place for BIPOC families to live, work and raise their kiddos.
I hope this episode gives you a chance to reflect on the privileges you hold and how you can use your privilege to dismantle racist systems.
Song Credit: ?Sleeper? by Steve Adams? and ?Dive Down? by VYEN
In many ways, Emi Kim is what you might consider a typical 9-year-old. When she grows up, she wants to be a scientist or president of the United States, but for now, she loves to swim and sketch ? and fight racism.
And fight racism she has.
When Emi noticed that her school library was lacking diverse books, she decided to do something about it. She led her whole family in hosting a lemonade stand to raise money to buy books with diverse characters for her school library, and her first lemonade stand raised more than $750!
?I?m changing the world one lemonade stand at a time,? Emi said.
Emi?s commitment to anti-racism is nothing short of inspiring. To hear of someone so young making such a big difference gives me the chills, but even more than that, it gives me hope.
Our kiddos are going to change the world, and if we do our part now to raise them to be anti-racist and inclusive, they are going to change the world into a much better place.
Listen to the episode to hear all of Emi?s story. I can guarantee you?ll leave fired up and ready to follow Emi?s example to make a positive change.
Parents have been asking for a practical, interactive way to implement the anti-racist strategies that I lay out in the First Name Basis Podcast. So this October we are launching ?Ally Elementary: Anti-Racist Education For Families."
During this five-week program parents will work together with their children to create a culture of anti-racism in their home, and I will be there to guide them every step of the way. We will use hands-on activities to teach our children about everything from the untold story of how race was created to how they can disrupt racism in their everyday lives. I am so excited to watch the families in our community make a meaningful transformation and improve their communities through anti-racist action. Click here to invest in Ally Elementary for your family!
Free Class! Ally ABCs: 3 Simple Ways to Embed Anti-Racism Into Your Family Culture
If you?re ready to reignite your fire for anti-racism or deepen your commitment to the movement this class is for you, and Tuesday, Nov. 2, is your last chance to catch it! During this free online class we will work together to create a plan that you can use to bring your kiddos along on this anti-racist journey. Click here to choose a time that fits best with your schedule and sign up today!
Song Credit: ?Sleeper? by Steve Adams? and ?Dive Down? by VYEN
ALLY ELEMENTARY IS HEEEEERE! Pop all of the confetti cannons in the world because I am so dang excited to share this transformational program with you and your family! In this episode you?ll hear the real reason I created Ally Elementary for all of us and a SNEAK PEAK of one of the lessons! Press play and celebrate with me!
Parents have been asking for a practical, interactive way to implement the anti-racist strategies that I lay out in the First Name Basis Podcast. So this October we are launching ?Ally Elementary: Anti-Racist Education For Families."
During this five-week program parents will work together with their children to create a culture of anti-racism in their home, and I will be there to guide them every step of the way. We will use hands-on activities to teach our children about everything from the untold story of how race was created to how they can disrupt racism in their everyday lives. I am so excited to watch the families in our community make a meaningful transformation and improve their communities through anti-racist action. Click here to invest in Ally Elementary for your family!
Free Class! Ally ABCs: 3 Simple Ways to Embed Anti-Racism Into Your Family Culture
If you?re ready to reignite your fire for anti-racism or deepen your commitment to the movement this class is for you! During this free online class we will work together to create a plan that you can use to bring your kiddos along on this anti-racist journey. Click here to choose a time that fits best with your schedule and sign up today!
Song Credit: ?Sleeper? by Steve Adams? and ?Dive Down? by VYEN
Have you ever heard a white person claim that they?ve experienced ?reverse racism?? I sure have! Let?s break this down together because I?ve heard from many of you that you?re not sure how to respond when someone pulls the reverse racism card.
In this episode you?ll learn:
The difference between bias, prejudice, and discrimination How to analyze a situation to determine whether or not it is racism How to respond when someone says that racism goes both ways
Free Class! Ally ABCs: 3 Simple Ways to Embed Anti-Racism Into Your Family Culture
If you?re ready to reignite your fire for anti-racism or deepen your commitment to the movement this class is for you! During this free online class we will work together to create a plan that you can use to bring your kiddos along on this anti-racist journey. Click here to choose a time that fits best with your schedule and sign up today!
Parents have been asking for a practical, interactive way to implement the anti-racist strategies that I lay out in the First Name Basis Podcast. So this October we are launching ?Ally Elementary: Anti-Racist Education For Families."
During this five-week program parents will work together with their children to create a culture of anti-racism in their home, and I will be there to guide them every step of the way. We will use hands-on activities to teach our children about everything from the untold story of how race was created to how they can disrupt racism in their everyday lives. I am so excited to watch the families in our community make a meaningful transformation and improve their communities through anti-racist action.
Articles, Studies, & Podcasts Referenced In The Episode
First Name Basis Podcast, Season 3 Episode 9: ?Racism 101?
First Name Basis Podcast, Season 2 Episode 7: ?The Untold Story of Rosa Parks?
Stanford, Montgomery Bus Boycott
Song Credit: ?Sleeper? by Steve Adams? and ?Dive Down? by VYEN
But really, can we? I know y?all are seeing it too. You?ve shared with me that once you know what to look for you?ve started to see it all over the place. Okay so now you know it?s there but what do you do about it?
In this episode we break down three super cringey examples of white privilege that I?ve seen in the last week. Tune in to hear how those of you who hold white privilege can respond in these racist situations.
Race Talk Roadmap
Our Race Talk Roadmap is the tool you need to begin conversations about race and racism with your children! We have a list of three tips for parents of older children and a list of three tips for parents of younger children. Visit firstnamebasis.org/racetalk to get the Race Talk Roadmap sent straight to your inbox.
Ally Elementary
Parents have been asking for a practical, interactive way to implement the anti-racist strategies that I lay out in the First Name Basis Podcast. So this October we are launching ?Ally Elementary: Anti-Racist Education For Families."
During this five-week program parents will work together with their children to create a culture of anti-racism in their home, and I will be there to guide them every step of the way. We will use hands-on activities to teach our children about everything from the untold story of how race was created to how they can disrupt racism in their everyday lives. I am so excited to watch the families in our community make a meaningful transformation and improve their communities through anti-racist action.
Articles, Studies, & Podcasts Referenced In The Episode
First Name Basis, Season 2 Episode 14: What Is Privilege And What Do I Do With It?
This episode will help give you the background information you need to understand privilege. I suggest listening to this episode before you dive into our conversation about white privilege.
Ad Fontes Media: Interactive Media Bias Chart
James Johnson is an award winning Tlingit artist and wood carver, check out his work here!
?Don?t Touch My Hair? children?s book by Sharee Miller
Song Credit: ?Sleeper? by Steve Adams? and ?Dive Down? by VYEN
We need to stop celebrating Columbus Day ? immediately.
The story that we learned about Christopher Columbus could not be further from the truth. He was a colonizer, enslaver, and sex trafficker who committed genocide against Indigenous Peoples. Don?t believe me? Listen in and decide for yourself.
By celebrating Columbus Day, our country has erased the history of Native Americans, and now is the time to give it back by celebrating Indigenous Peoples? Day.
In this episode, you?ll learn about:
Common myths about Christopher Columbus The 3 reasons why Columbus? crusade was different from others who had traveled to the Americas What happened once Columbus arrived The origins of Columbus Day in the United States Ideas about what we should do in response to this violent history
Race Talk Roadmap
Our Race Talk Roadmap is the tool you need to begin conversations about race and racism with your children! We have a list of three tips for parents of older children and a list of three tips for parents of younger children. Visit firstnamebasis.org/racetalk to get the Race Talk Roadmap sent straight to your inbox.
Ally Elementary
Parents have been asking for a practical, interactive way to implement the anti-racist strategies that I lay out in the First Name Basis Podcast. So this October we are launching ?Ally Elementary: Anti-Racist Education For Families."
During this five-week program parents will work together with their children to create a culture of anti-racism in their home, and I will be there to guide them every step of the way. We will use hands-on activities to teach our children about everything from the untold story of how race was created to how they can disrupt racism in their everyday lives. I am so excited to watch the families in our community make a meaningful transformation and improve their communities through anti-racist action.
Articles, Studies, & Podcasts Referenced In The Episode
Lies My Teacher Told Me by James Loewen (affiliate link)
How Columbus Sailed into U.S. History, Thanks to Italians
Whose History Matters? Students Can Name Columbus, But Most Have Never Heard of the Taino People
Christopher Columbus and the Doctrine of Discovery
Resource Guide: Abolish Columbus Day: Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples
Books are such a powerful teaching tool because they give us glimpses into experiences beyond our own ? which is something children?s book author Andrea Wang is an expert at.
Andrea?s books are beautiful for many reasons ? they?ll make you laugh, they?ll make you cry, and they?ll help you better understand Chinese and other Asian cultures. I can?t recommend her picture books and middle grade novels enough for you and your kiddos.
Andrea previously joined me on the podcast to discuss how we can bring Chinese culture into our homes, and she graciously agreed to speak with me again, this time to unpack two specific Asian stereotypes and how we can teach our children to be in solidarity with the Asian community and push back against these stereotypes.
In this conversation, Andrea and I discuss:
Asian stereotypes surrounding food and how we respond to them. Stereotypes about Asian names and how we can be more sensitive. Her recent books ? ?Watercress? and ?The Many Meanings of Meilan.? How children?s books can serve as a springboard for teachable moments. How Andrea?s books include relatable experiences. Andrea?s hope for her books to show common humanity among races.
Race Talk Roadmap
Our Race Talk Roadmap is the tool you need to begin conversations about race and racism with your children! We have a list of three tips for parents of older children and a list of three tips for parents of younger children. Visit firstnamebasis.org/racetalk to get the Race Talk Roadmap sent straight to your inbox.
Ally Elementary
Parents have been asking for a practical, interactive way to implement the anti-racist strategies that I lay out in the First Name Basis Podcast. So this October we are launching ?Ally Elementary: Anti-Racist Education For Families."
During this five-week program parents will work together with their children to create a culture of anti-racism in their home, and I will be there to guide them every step of the way. We will use hands-on activities to teach our children about everything from the untold story of how race was created to how they can disrupt racism in their everyday lives. I am so excited to watch the families in our community make a meaningful transformation and improve their communities through anti-racist action.
Articles, Studies, & Podcasts Referenced In The Episode
First Name Basis Podcast, Season 2, Episode 3: ?Bringing Chinese Culture Into Our Homes?
Andrea Wang?s website
Andrea Wang?s Instagram
Andrea Wang?s Twitter
Andrea?s books:
?The Many Meanings of Meilan? ?Learning About Asia? ?Magic Ramen? ?Watercress? ?The Nian Monster? ?Lilu and the Language of Tea? (coming soon!)
Uzoamaka Aduba talks about the importance of her name
?A Different Pond? by Bao Phi and illustrated by Thi Bui
?AsianAm TikTok creator Kim Saira on James Corden late show, calls 'Spill Your Guts? racist?
Song Credit: ?Sleeper? by Steve Adams? and ?Dive Down? by VYEN
Can you believe that Halloween is just around the corner?
I know some of you super-prepared parents out there are already getting costumes put together for your kiddos, and you may be wondering about cultural appropriation as you're looking through the shelves and online at all the costume options.
I get asked all the time about how to avoid cultural appropriation with Halloween costumes, and it?s actually a topic I?ve covered in the past. In Season 3, Episode 2 of the First Name Basis Podcast ? ?Your Top 5 Cultural Appropriation Questions Answered? ? I answered two questions about how to avoid cultural appropriation at Halloween.
Because this topic is sort of hidden in that episode, I decided to take pieces of that episode, add a bit more info, and make one episode ? a one-stop shop for you to get all of your costume questions answered.
In this episode, you will learn about:
Indigenous appropriation on Halloween and how these costumes put Indigenous women in danger. How you can avoid appropriation in Halloween costumes. When it is appropriate to wear cultural artifacts.
Race Talk Roadmap
Our Race Talk Roadmap is the tool you need to begin conversations about race and racism with your children! We have a list of three tips for parents of older children and a list of three tips for parents of younger children. Visit firstnamebasis.org/racetalk to get the Race Talk Roadmap sent straight to your inbox.
Ally Elementary
Parents have been asking for a practical, interactive way to implement the anti-racist strategies that I lay out in the First Name Basis Podcast. So this October we are launching ?Ally Elementary: Anti-Racist Education For Families."
During this five-week program parents will work together with their children to create a culture of anti-racism in their home, and I will be there to guide them every step of the way. We will use hands-on activities to teach our children about everything from the untold story of how race was created to how they can disrupt racism in their everyday lives. I am so excited to watch the families in our community make a meaningful transformation and improve their communities through anti-racist action.
Articles, Studies, & Podcasts Referenced In The Episode
First Name Basis Podcast: Season 3, Episode 2: ?Your Top 5 Cultural Appropriation Questions Answered?
?These costumes objectify Native American women. Retailers won?t stop selling them? by Nadra Nittle, Vox
?Our Society Can Never Really Eradicate Patriarchy or Sexual Violence When We Permit Violence Against Indigenous Women,? by Dani M., Wear Your Voice
?Yandy Responds to New Times Article, Says Costumes ?Pay Homage? to Native Americans? by Molly Longman, Phoenix New Times
?Yandy Finally Got Rid Of An Offensive Costume. So Why Are Some Protesters Still Angry?? by Molly Longman, Refinery29
Corinne Grey Cloud?s Instagram account
?How to dress your P?keh? child up as Maui or Moana without appropriating Pasifika culture? by Emmaline Matagi, The Spinoff
?Please don?t tell your kids they can?t dress as Moana this Halloween? by Preeti Varathan, Quartz
?PSA: Don?t Let Your Kid Dress Up In These Costumes? by Rachel Garlinghouse, Scary Mommy
?Why Your White Kid Probably Shouldn?t Dress Up As Moana For Halloween? by Eden Hagos, Today?s Parent
Song Credit: ?Sleeper? by Steve Adams? and ?Dive Down? by VYEN
Your kiddo just said something racist.
Trust me, as a parent myself, I can feel your pain, hear your groans of embarrassment and sense your anxiety.
But what do you do now?
If you are here listening to this podcast and participating in this community, I know you are working toward creating an anti-racist and inclusive world for your kids. But guess what? Despite our very best efforts, sometimes kids ? and, let?s be honest, even we as adults ? make prejudiced comments.
Yes, these comments need to be addressed. We can?t just sweep them under the rug and pretend they didn?t happen, or else growth and change in our communities will never happen. Although making mistakes ourselves or hearing our little ones make mistakes may feel like the end of the world, it doesn?t have to be if we use these moments as teaching opportunities.
The First Name Basis Podcast is here to help. In this episode, you will learn:
Why it is important to teach our children about who they are and where they come from and that differences are normal. The 5 B?s of how to respond to kids when they say something racist (Be proactive, be calm, be curious, be clear, be reflective). How to apply the 5 B?s using a specific example. How to keep the conversations going so you can continue to learn together as a family.
Race Talk Roadmap
Our Race Talk Roadmap is the tool you need to begin conversations about race and racism with your children! We have a list of three tips for parents of older children and a list of three tips for parents of younger children. Visit firstnamebasis.org/racetalk to get the Race Talk Roadmap sent straight to your inbox.
Ally Elementary
Parents have been asking for a practical, interactive way to implement the anti-racist strategies that I lay out in the First Name Basis Podcast. So this October we are launching ?Ally Elementary: Anti-Racist Education For Families."
During this five-week program parents will work together with their children to create a culture of anti-racism in their home, and I will be there to guide them every step of the way. We will use hands-on activities to teach our children about everything from the untold story of how race was created to how they can disrupt racism in their everyday lives. I am so excited to watch the families in our community make a meaningful transformation and improve their communities through anti-racist action.
Articles, Studies, & Podcasts Referenced In The Episode
First Name Basis Podcast: Season 1, Episode 4: ?Using Your Culture to Build Your Child?s Sense of Self?
?Anti-Bias Education for Young Children and Ourselves,? by Louise Derman-Sparks and Julie Olsen Edwards
Britt Hawthorne?s website
Tiffany Jewell?s website
?Start Here, Start Now? by Liz Kleinrock
Song Credit: ?Sleeper? by Steve Adams? and ?Dive Down? by VYEN
Debunking the myth that Black Lives Matter is trying to destroy families is such an important topic, we?re spending our second week in a row talking about it.
If you haven?t had a chance to listen to last week?s episode ? ?Black Lives Matter And the Family Part 1: Enslavement? ? I would encourage you to check out that one first.
In Part 1, we talk about what Black Lives Matter has actually said about the family, how it's been misinterpreted and how enslavement has affected the history of Black families in our country. In essence, it?s an explanation of the historical context of what we?re seeing in the Black family, whereas Part 2 focuses on a system that is happening in the present day ? a system that is negatively affecting the Black family as we speak.
That system is the over-policing of Black and brown communities and mass incarceration.
In this episode ? ?Black Lives Matter and the Family Part 2: Over-Policing and Mass Incarceration? ? we look at:
Why we see an overrepresentation of Black and brown people in jail and in prison. How sentencing disparities further harm Black families How the law has criminalized the actions of Black people in a way that it has not done for people who hold white privilege. How myths about Black fathers are just that ? myths.
My hope is that by the end of these two episodes you can see what I see: that Black Lives Matter loves families so much, that they want lots of different people from lots of different types of families to have the same access to opportunity.
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Articles, Studies, & Podcasts Referenced In The Episode
First Name Basis: Season 2, Episode 5: ?A Conversation With My Dad About Black History Month?
First Name Basis Podcast, Season 3, Episode 29: ?Critical Race Theory In Schools?
?Demilitarize Our Neighborhoods,? Black Lives Matter
?Federal Militarization of Law Enforcement Must End,? Charlotte Lawrence and Cyrus J. O?Brien, ACLU
?Maybe America Is Racist,? Michael Harriot, The Root
?Militarization and police violence: The case of the 1033 program,? Research & Politics
?The Black Family In The Age of Mass Incarceration? by Ta-Nehisi Coates, The Atlantic
?Debunking the most pervasive myth about black fatherhood? by German Lopez, Vox
?What Is the 'Success Sequence' and Why Do So Many Conservatives Like It?? by Brian Alexander, The Atlantic
?James Baldwin and Paul Weiss Debate Discrimination In America,? The Dick Cavett Show
?The Nuclear Family Was A Mistake? by David Brooks, The Atlantic
?Ask Politifact: Does Black Lives Matter Aim To Destroy The Nuclear Family?? by Tom Kertscher and Amy Sherman
Song Credit: ?Sleeper? by Steve Adams? and ?Dive Down? by VYEN
The summer of 2020 was difficult and emotionally taxing for So. Many. Reasons. But one of the hardest things for me was hearing white parents say that they could not support Black Lives Matter because they believed that Black Lives Matter wanted to destroy families, which simply is not true.
Where does this myth come from? Why would anyone think Black Lives Matter doesn?t support families?
It pretty much all stems from one quote on the organization?s website that was misinterpreted and misunderstood.
I?ve heard from a lot of you saying that you need help understanding this topic. There is so much to dissect that I decided to break it down into two episodes: ?Black Lives Matter and the Family Pt. 1: Enslavement? and ?Black Lives Matter and the Family Pt. 2: Over-Policing and Mass Incarceration.?
In Part 1, you will learn:
What Black Lives Matter actually said and how it?s been misinterpreted. More about the history of Black families in our country. How enslavement affected Black families.
Season 4 Song Credit: ?Sleeper? by Steve Adams? and ?Dive Down? by VYEN
Articles, Studies, & Podcasts Referenced In The Episode
First Name Basis Podcast, Season 3, Episode 9: ?Racism 101?
?How Slavery Affected African American Families? by Heather Andrea Williams from UNC Chapel Hill
?The Enslaved Family,? National Humanities Center
?The Nuclear Family Was A Mistake? by David Brooks in The Atlantic
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Microaggression may have ?micro? in its name, but that doesn?t mean these assaults are small. Two women I admire so much for their anti-racism work explain it like this:
?There?s nothing micro about micro aggressions? ? Britt Hawthorne, anti-racist educator
?Microaggression, macro effect.? ? Alex Scott, creator of Ditto Kids Magazine
According to a paper by researchers at the Teachers College at Columbia University and published in American Psychologist, ?Racial microaggressions are brief and commonplace daily verbal, behavioral, or environmental indignities, whether intentional or unintentional, that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative racial slights and insults toward people of color. Perpetrators of microaggressions are often unaware that they engage in such communications when they interact with racial/ethnic minorities.?
See? ?There?s nothing micro about microaggressions? because ?microaggression, macro effect.?
In this episode of the First Name Basis podcast you will learn:
The three different types of microaggressions ? microassault, microinsult, microinvalidation. Specific examples of what these racial assaults look like. What affect microaggressions have. What you can do ? whether you are a white person or a BIPOC ? to respond to microaggressions.
Season 4 Song Credit: ?Sleeper? by Steve Adams? and ?Dive Down? by VYEN
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Articles, Studies, & Podcasts Referenced In The Episode
First Name Basis Podcast, Season 3, Episode 22: ?The Danger of Gaslighting?
First Name Basis Podcast, Season 2, Episode 16: ?How to Avoid Cultural Appropriation?
First Name Basis Podcast, Season 3, Episode 29: ?Critical Race Theory In Schools?
First Name Basis Podcast, Season 2, Episode 22: ?Cancel Culture Part 1: Calling Out, Calling In, and Tone Policing?
First Name Basis Podcast, Season 3, Episode 9: ?Racism 101?
?Racial Microaggressions In Everyday Life,? by researchers at the Teachers College at Columbia University, published in American Psychologist
?Conflicted: How Black Women Negotiate Their Responses to Racial Microaggressions At A Historically White Institution,? by Dr. Angel Jones
?Daily Positive Affirmations For When Black Lives Forget That They Matter?
?How Slavery Made Its Way West," by Tiya Miles, 1619 Project Magazine
It?s basically impossible to open your news app without seeing a headline about Critical Race Theory, but what is it? Could you explain it to a friend if they asked you for guidance? Could you give examples of how the laws in our country affect different groups of people based on the color of their skin? This episode will give you the tools and confidence you need to have these crucial conversations with the people you love.
In this episode you will learn:
the basics of Critical Race Theory how ?neutral? laws have a racial impact how to respond when someone is against CRT common myths about CRT how you can support teachers & get involved in your local school district
I?ve heard from hundreds of you that the people in your life are skeptical about what it might look like to teach children to use their critical thinking skills to examine race. Let?s work together to move closer to our values of inclusion, equity, and justice.
Season 3 Song Credit: ?Sleeper? by Steve Adams? and ?Dive Down? by VYEN
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Articles, Studies, & Podcasts Referenced In The Episode
Season 3, Episode 9: Racism 101
Critical Race Theory: An Introduction by Richard Delgado
Season 2 Episode 12: How To Talk To Your Children About Racism
Federal Probe of American Indian Boarding Schools Reflects Dark Chapter in US History
Season 3 Episode 19: How You Can Help Stop Voter Suppression
Maybe America Is Racist by Michael Harriot
The Stanford Open Policing Project
Rates of Drug Use & Sales By Race
This Book is Anti-racist by Tiffany Jewell
Langston Hughes ?Let America Be America Again?
We Need To Teach The Truth About Systemic Racism, Say Educators
Turning Equity Lens On Schools Exposes White Unhappiness by Maureen Downey
Zinn Education Project #teachtruth Campaign
Zinn Education Project: Teachers Defy GOP Bills To Ban History Lessons
In this episode I walk you through the anti-bias approach that I took when my daughter came up against something in one of her library books that didn?t align with our family values. Listen in for a concrete example of what it looks like to talk to your children about bias.
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We want our children to embrace anti-racist education both at school and at home, but what does that actually look like? In this episode I interview Alexandria Scott, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Ditto Kids Magazine, an anti-racist magazine for kiddos. Alex and I chat about everyday anti-racism and how us parents can incorporate anti-racism into our interactions with our children. We also spend some time unpacking the partnership between parents and teachers. We give concrete action steps for approaching your child?s teacher about creating a school environment that strives to be anti-racist and inclusive. We are both anti-racist educators and mamas who want you to have the tools you need to make change in your community.
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Ditto Kids Mini-units for the classroom
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Season 3 Song Credit: ?Sleeper? by Steve Adams? and ?Dive Down? by VYEN
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Juneteenth is the oldest celebration of the abolition of slavery here in the United States. Every year on June 19th families come together to celebrate the resilience of our ancestors who survived and persevered during one of the darkest times of our nation?s history. We take time to reflect on where we are as a family, a community, and a nation and how we can work together to better live out our country?s values of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Listen in to hear the history of Juneteenth and how your family can take part in this powerful celebration.
Make sure to take a photo and use the hashtag #fnbjuneteenth so that we can see how your family is celebrating this powerful holiday!
Bite-sized Black History Summer Sale
Juneteenth Printable Cards & Lemonade Recipe
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Episode 3: Talking To Your Children About Slavery
Book: Free At Last! Stories and Songs of Emancipation by Doreen Rappaport*
Cookbook: Jubilee: Recipes from Two Centuries of African American Cooking by Toni Tipton-Martin*
NYT Article: Hot Links & Red Drinks: The Rich Food Tradition of Juneteenth
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54 years ago today Richard and Mildred Loving won their landmark Civil Rights case against the state of Virginia. Because of the Lovings states were no longer permitted to create racist laws that would prevent couples from marrying one another because of the color of their skin. Unfortunately, this right was not extended to ALL couples until 2015 when the Supreme Court ruled in favor of LGBTQ+ couples and their right to marry. Every year on June 12th interracial couples across the US honor the sacrifice of Richard and Mildred and celebrate Loving Day. This year we asked YOU to answer one important question: What does Loving Day mean to you? In this episode you will hear interracial couples from all across the country share the importance of Loving Day and what it means to them and their families. If you?re anything like me you?ll need a few tissues for this one. Happy Loving Day!
Bite-sized Black History Summer Sale
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Richard and Mildred Loving never expected to be Civil Rights icons, they simply wanted to love one another and grow their beautiful family. Listen in to hear how the Lovings took their interracial love story to the Supreme Court and abolished racist marriage laws across the country. Be sure to download the free Loving coloring page that goes along with the episode at firstnamebasis.org/loving
Bite-sized Black History Summer Sale
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Song Credit: ?Sleeper? by Steve Adams? and ?Dive Down? by VYEN
Today, Tuesday, May 25th marks one year since George Floyd was brutally murdered by the police in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Here are 3 things you can do to show solidarity for the Black Lives Matter movement and remember George Floyd and others who have been murdered by the police.
Listen to Ahmaud Arbery and George Floyd: Unpacking Racism (Season 2, Episode 17) Take some time today to have a moment of silence for George Floyd, his family, and the many others who have been murdered and brutalized by the police. How has your life changed since George Floyd was murdered? What have you learned about antiracism in the last year and how have you turned that learning into action? Or if you haven?t taken action yet, what are some ways that you plan to take anti-racist action? What conversations have you had with others about racism? How do you feel about those conversations, is there anything you would do differently next time? How are you redistributing your time and your resources to help fight for Black liberation? Reflect on your anti-racist journey by answering the following questions
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What Is Privilege and What Do I Do With It (Season 2, Episode 14)
Loving Day Episode
We need your help with our Loving Day episode! June 12th is Loving Day, the celebration of when the Supreme Court made it legal for straight, interracial couples to get married in all 50 states. Unfortunately, interracial LGBTQ+ couples were excluded and could not marry one another until 2015. We want to celebrate Loving Day with all of you! If you?d like to be included in our Loving Day episode email a voice memo to [email protected]
In your voice memo include the following:
Your name & the name of your partner Where y?all are from Answer this question: What does Loving Day mean to you?I can?t wait to celebrate your magical love! Please send your voice memo by Saturday June 5th 2021.
?Sleeper? by Steve Adams? and ?Dive Down? by VYEN
I think we can all agree that gaslighting is the wooooorst. When you share a vulnerable or tough experience with someone and they respond in a way that makes you feel like you?re being dramatic and overreacting it really hurts. In this episode I cover the many ways that people gaslight one another, where the term comes from, why people engage in gaslighting, how to respond when someone is gaslighting you, and of course what to do if you realize that you?ve gaslighted someone else. I also share a few examples of times that I have been racially gaslighted, oof. If you need a little validation you?ll find it here. Don?t worry you?re not losing your mind, you?re being gaslighted.
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Solidarity for Palestine Action Items:
Email your reps and tell them to end U.S. complicity in Israel?s abuses of Palestinians. Donate to provide emergency aid to Palestinians Tell someone you love what you?ve learned about Palestine and the extreme power imbalance, created directly by U.S. aid, that has displaced and killed hundreds of Palestinians this week. The Israeli government is spreading misinformation about their aggressions, we have to act now.
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The Hidden Victims of Gaslighting (BBC Article)
This Book is Anti-racist by Tiffany Jewell
So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo
Racial Gaslighting with Dr. Rose Ernst and Angelique M. Davis
Season 2 Ep 22: Cancel Culture Pt. 1: Calling In, Calling Out, & Tone Policing
Season 2 Ep 19: The Danger of Spiritual Bypassing
?Sleeper? by Steve Adams? and ?Dive Down? by VYEN
One of the most common questions you asked during the last election was, ?how do I teach my children media literacy,? and I found the perfect person to be our guiding light. After 27 years as an Emmy award winning journalist, Tori Nelson founded KidNuz. KidNuz ?delivers current events in a kid-friendly package, sparks curiosity, and gets them asking critical questions.? Tori shares her expertise about everything from choosing solid sources to talking to our children about media bias. This conversation will leave you feeling confident and hopeful that our children will be prepared to seek out the facts and reject misinformation.
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Current events are always tough, and it seems like they?ve been especially brutal and heart-breaking lately. Here are 5 tips for talking to children about the hard things going on around them and what they hear on the news.
If you can, prepare for the conversation with another adult Start by asking open-ended questions Tell the truth, age appropriately Center the conversation around your values Help them feel safe
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Kids Health: How to talk to your child about the news
10 Ways To Talk to Kids About Events In The News
KidNuz: Daily news podcast for kids
CNN 10: Daily current event update for older children
Talking To Kids About The Violence At The US Capitol
How To Talk To Kids About Current Events And What They See On The News
Lifekit For Parents Podcast: What to Say When The News Is Scary
?Sleeper? by Steve Adams? and ?Dive Down? by VYEN
Are you fed up with voter suppression? Me too. This episode not only breaks down what?s going on with voter suppression but also gives action steps for what we need to DO about it.
Listen to hear:
What?s going on with voter suppression in Georgia (and other states) A mini untold story of the history of voter suppression in the United States How we are going to work together to help stop voter suppression.
Join us at the For the People Action Hour Event
Monday, April 12th, 2021 from 9-10am PT
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Resources, Articles, Books, & Podcasts:
Ballotpedia, Party Control of Georgia State Government
Georgia Governor Signed a Voter Suppression Law Under a Painting of a Slave Plantation by Will Bunch
Waiting to Vote-The Brennan Center
Georgia Lawmaker Charged With 2 Felonies After Knocking on Governor?s Door
A National Campaign to Restrict Voting-The Daily
How to be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi
Sign up for Dr. Heather Cox Richardson?s Newsletter
Dr. Heather Cox Richardson 3/25 Newsletter
Dr. Heather Cox Richardson 3/28 Newsletter
The One Thing I Wish You Knew About Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.- First Name Basis
Military Reconstruction After the Civil War
Congress Must Pass the ?For The People Act?
The For The People Act is America?s Next Great Civil Rights Bill
Georgia?s Proposed Voting Restrictions Will Harm Black Voters Most
Annotated Guide to the For The People Act of 2021
67% of Americans Support the For The People Act
Ballotpedia, Automatic Voter Registration
Locked Out 2020: Estimates of People Denied Voting Rights Due to a Felony Conviction
Season 3 Song Credit: ?Sleeper? by Steve Adams? and ?Dive Down? by VYEN
Things have felt heavy lately and I thought we all might need a little hope. This is the audio from an IG live that I shared last week. Take some time to reflect on what it means to be an abolitionist and what that looks like in your life. Love y'all so much!
"Don't get lost in a sea of despair. Be hopeful, be optimistic. Our struggle is not the struggle of a day, a week, a month or a year, it is the struggle of a lifetime. Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble." John Lewis
Justice in America with Clint Smith & Josie Duffy Rice
Mariame Kaba and Prison Abolition
Season 3 Song Credit: ?Sleeper? by Steve Adams? and ?Dive Down? by VYEN
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You asked, she answered! Last time I had my mom, Dr. Leslie Telfer, on the podcast you had SO MANY great questions for her! After she shared about her 30 year career as a psychologist who specialized in PTSD you wanted to know more. I asked her all of your burning questions about the parenting style her and my dad used, the way that she was able to balance her profession and her family, and strategies for finding your passion and purpose when you?re a busy mom. I?m super biased, but my mom is pretty dang cool. Tune in, I think you?ll find some nuggets of advice that you really love.
Women?s History Month Series:
Season 3 Episode 16 PSA: Women?s History Isn?t Just For Women
Invest in Bravery Mag a magazine that highlights women from history and empowers our children to be their own kind of brave! Grab one for yourself or gift a subscription to someone you love!
Follow Bravery on Instagram!
About Progress with Monica Packer, Do Something!
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In this episode I interview Ashley Aikele and Elyse Beard, the founders of Bravery Magazine. Bravery Magazine is my favorite tool for teaching women?s history, each issue introduces real role models and aims to empower kids to ?be their own kind of brave.? We dig into the origin story of Bravery Magazine, the importance of intersectionality, and the myth that feminism hurts men and boys. One of the most powerful moments of the interview is when Ashley and Elyse open up about what they?d tell their younger selves about womanhood. This episode will give you everything you need to confidently respond when someone says that women?s history is just for women.
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Women are tasked with navigating male-dominated spaces each and every day. As an electrical engineer my sister, Nina Clarke-Telfer, knows how frustrating it can be to fight for the respect she deserves and be taken seriously. Not only is she a woman in an industry where women comprise only 13% of the workforce, she is a mixed Woman of Color. She has had to learn what it takes to carve out a place for herself and make her voice heard and she is sharing her best tips with us. This episode highlights four things we can do to help ourselves and our daughters navigate spaces that were not created with us in mind.
Make your voice heard Build confidence and resilience Encourage our daughters to explore potential career paths Create opportunities for exploration for our daughtersDown with the patriarchy, am I right ladies!?
Women In Engineering By The Numbers
Women of Color in the Engineering Workplace
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We?re all familiar with the stereotype that Black people love fried chicken. It has been used to degrade, dehumanize, and uphold racism. But where does this stereotype come from? And why was fried chicken singled out? In this episode we explore the answers to both of these questions and show the role that fried chicken has played in perpetuating white supremacy.
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Articles, Books, & Podcast Episodes:
Code Switch: Where did that fried chicken stereotype come from?
?Writing History With Lightning:? The Birth of a Nation at 100
?The Birth of a Nation?; The 1915 Film screened at the White House Depicting Blacks as Savages
Prejudgements of Those Who Eat ?Healthy? vs ?Unhealthy? Food for Breakfast
Jubilee Cookbook by Toni Tipton-Martin
?The Fried Chicken Capital:? Where Racial Progress Began Along the Rails
Season 3: Episode 11 The One Thing I Wish You Knew About Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Season 3: Episode 24 Cancel Culture Pt. 3: Removing Statues
So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo
Song Credit: ?Sleeper? by Steve Adams? and ?Dive Down? by VYEN
Since the start of the pandemic the Asian-American community has faced heightened discrimination, racism, and violence. In this episode I give concrete examples of what it looks like to stand up against this racism and how we can model these anti-racist actions for our children. We then transition into my conversation with children?s author Andrea Wang to learn how we can bring Chinese culture into our homes and get involved with the Chinese community in our area. Andrea shares ideas for learning about and celebrating Lunar New Year. Not only is Andrea a talented, hilarious writer, she also has two boys and an advanced degree in environmental science. It was such a joy to connect with someone I admire so much!
During our conversation we cover:
Her path to becoming an author and her inspiration behind writing The Nian Monster Lunar New Year, her favorite Lunar New Year traditions, and how families who don?t usually celebrate Lunar New Year can get involved Her experiences growing up in a predominantly white community The importance of teaching our children about implicit bias and how to help your children dispel stereotypes they may have about the Chinese community The #ownvoices movement in which authors of color and other marginalized groups are advocating for themselves and fighting for the space to tell their own story The importance of having an inclusive bookshelf Using the OurStory App to find inclusive books The issues with the book Tikki Tikki Tembo and Grace Lin?s essay about the book The projects that Andrea has coming up in the next few years
How to get in contact with and keep up with Andrea
The Event Kit & Teacher Guide for The Nian Monster
PBS Documentary: The Chinese Exclusion Act
Speaking Up Against Racism Around the New Coronavirus by Learning For Justice
How To Respond To Coronavirus Racism
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Are you feeling a little overwhelmed when it comes to celebrating Black History Month? In this episode I share the key to a meaningful Black History Month celebration. If you?re not sure where to start, listen in for some concrete steps you can take to foster a love for Black History and culture in your home and classroom. This episode also includes a sneak peek of the Bite-sized Black History program!
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Unfortunately, Dr. King's dream has not yet come true. In this episode I explain the second phase of his dream that we are still working on today.
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We have the opportunity to celebrate one of America?s greatest heroes this month, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. During the month of January host Jasmine Bradshaw will help you learn about and understand the untold story of Dr. King and give you the tools you need to confidently teach your children about his life and his legacy.
In this episode she covers:
-His background and upbringing
-His time in college/graduate school
-How he came to be the spokesperson for the Montgomery Bus Boycott and then go on to be a prominent leader in the Civil Rights movement
-His influence on the election of President John F. Kennedy
-How he was viewed as a threat to the nation and investigated by the FBI
-His philosophy of nonviolent resistance that carried him through and inspires us all
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The Radical King, edited and introduced by Cornel West*
Podcast: Code Switch, Episode: The Original Blexit
John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr., and the Phone Call that Changed History
John F. Kennedy and the Civil Rights Movement
Martin Luther King?s Letter from a Birmingham Jail
MLK?s Speech Attracted Intense FBI Attention
The Threatening Letter Written and Sent to Dr. King from the FBI
Season 3 Song Credit: ?Sleeper? by Steve Adams? and ?Dive Down? by VYEN
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If someone asked you ?what is racism? how would you respond? Would you be able to help them understand the different ways that racism rears its ugly head in our society? In this episode we are getting back to basics and breaking down the three components of racism: implicit bias, overt interpersonal racism, and systemic racism. I will teach you how to spot each of these components in your everyday life and illustrate how they work together to form the system of oppression that we are fighting so hard to dismantle.
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This Book is Anti-Racist by Tiffany Jewell
Understanding Implicit Bias-Kirwan Institute
Talking About Race-National Museum of African-American History & Culture
Woman Accuses Teen of Stealing Her Phone
Man who is shopping at Old Navy is accused of stealing a jacket
Black man renting an Air bnb, white couple walks in and questions him
How COVID 19 Unmasks Inequality In Our Society-First Name Basis Podcast, Season 2 Episode 8
White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo
Song Credit: ?Sleeper? by Steve Adams? and ?Dive Down? by VYEN
When we really take a moment to step back and think it?s easy to agree that Jesus had brown skin because he was from the Middle East. If that?s the case, why is Christ so often depicted as white with light skin, hair, and eyes? In this episode we uncover the roots of white Jesus and explain the impact this depiction has made on us and our communities.
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Where Did ?White Jesus? Come From?
?Color of Christ?: A Story of Race and Religion in America Terry Gross interview with Edward Blum
How Jesus Became White And Why It?s Time To Cancel That by Emily McFarlan Miller
Cancel Culture Part 3: Removing Statues (First Name Basis Podcast)
What?s The Difference Between Puritans and Pilgrims?
Colonel Henry Stanley Todd, The Priory, and the Nazarene
Psychologist Simon Howard from Marquette University
Dylann Roof Appeals Death Penalty in South Carolina Church Massacre
Archaeologists In Turkey Believe They Are Digging Up The Original Santa Claus
Megyn Kelly: Jesus & Santa Are White
Diversity & Inclusion In LDS Art (First Name Basis Podcast Season 2 Ep 15)
Song Credit: ?Sleeper? by Steve Adams? and ?Dive Down? by VYEN
Are you serving or trying to save? In this episode I unpack white saviorism and the detrimental effect that it has on communities in our backyard and across the globe. If you want to transform your good intentions into confident action consider these 5 reflection questions:
Is the organization I?m partnering with led by BIPOC? Where am I on my anti-racism journey? What preconceived notions do I have about the community I am serving? When and how am I going to learn about the history of the community I am serving? What is my attitude towards the people I am working with? What am I going to do if my service begins to look more like saviorism?
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Sources:
What Is A White Savior Complex
Me & White Supremacy by Layla F. Saad
Britt Hawthorne Patreon Community
The White Savior Industrial Complex by Teju Cole
?Kill the Indian, Save the Man? Captain Richard H. Pratt
How the US Stole Thousands of Native American Children
Things No One Tells You About Going On Short-term Mission Trips
Song Credit: ?Sleeper? by Steve Adams? and ?Dive Down? by VYEN
You asked and we answered! Carter and I are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and in the most recent General Conference Church leaders began to speak more directly about racism, unity, and inclusion. Many of you asked us to share our reactions to two talks in particular, so in this episode we break down our thoughts and feelings about President Oaks & Elder Cook's General Conference talks. We also answer three of your questions:
How do we "point out the mess" without invalidating the good? How do we give mercy to leaders trying their best? Is the Church making progress? How should it move forward?President Oaks: Love Your Enemies
Elder Cook: Hearts Knit in Righteousness and Unity
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Song Credit: ?Sleeper? by Steve Adams? and ?Dive Down? by VYEN
You know that feeling you get when you?re surrounded by pine trees, breathing the crisp mountain air, and feeling the stresses of everyday life slowly melt away? Well, unfortunately that feeling is not afforded to everyone. Studies have shown that BIPOC families do not spend as much time enjoying national parks and public lands as white families do. This fact can be traced back to racism, a lack of representation, and our nation?s history of segregation. In this episode Preethi Harbuck of @localpassportfamily and I unpack the study ?People of Color and Their Constraints to National Parks Visitation? and discuss ways that families can make the outdoors more inclusive.
Connect with Preethi at Local Passport Family
People of Color and Their Constraints to National Parks Visitation
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Vandalized With ?Black Lives Don?t Matter? Sign
9 Rules for the Black Birdwatcher
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Song Credit: ?Sleeper? by Steve Adams? and ?Dive Down? by VYEN
The story that we learned about Christopher Columbus could not be further from the truth. He was a colonizer, enslaver, and sex trafficker who committed genocide against Indigenous Peoples. Don?t believe me? Listen in and decide for yourself.
In this episode we discuss:
Common myths about Christopher Columbus The 3 reasons why Columbus? crusade was different from others who had traveled to the Americas What happened once Columbus arrived The origins of Columbus Day in the United States Ideas about what we should do in response to this violent history**Trigger Warning** Violence against BIPOC
Free Thanksgiving Teaching Resource & Harvest Festival E-book
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Lies My Teacher Told Me by James Loewen (affiliate link)
How Columbus Sailed into U.S. History, Thanks to Italians
Whose History Matters? Students Can Name Columbus, But Most Have Never Heard of the Taino People
Christopher Columbus and the Doctrine of Discovery
Resource Guide: Abolish Columbus Day: Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples
Song Credit: ?Sleeper? by Steve Adams? and ?Dive Down? by VYEN
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and that means that us parents are faced with the question of what to tell our children about this (somewhat controversial) holiday. You probably remember having a part in the annual school play reenacting the ?First Thanksgiving? and you know that?s no longer (and never was) appropriate because it paints a pretty inaccurate picture of what happened all those years ago. But if that?s not what happened, what did? In this episode I share what I?ve learned about the untold story of what actually happened during that harvest festival in the autumn of 1621.
I cover:
-The events leading up to the harvest festival, including the initial meeting between the Europeans and the Wampanoag people
-The role of Tisquantum (Squanto)
-The festival itself and the events that followed
-Sarah Josepha Hale-The Mother of Thanksgiving
-Henry Wadsworth Longfellow-an American poet who carefully crafted the romanticized version of the Thanksgiving story
Download the FREE Harvest: Festivals Around the World E-book
Harvest: Festivals Around the World is an interactive ebook that teachers about 4 different harvest festivals. Each page teaches about a different festival and has links to videos, songs, and art that you can enjoy with your kiddos!
Download the FREE resource guide to share with your child?s teacher so that they can accurately teach about Thanksgiving
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Sources used and articles referenced:
Why I?m Not thankful for Thanksgiving by Michael Dorris
Podcast: Stuff You Missed in History Class
Episode: Sarah Josepha Hale & Godey's Lady's Book
Sidedoor: A Podcast from the Smithsonian
Episode: That Brunch in the Forest
The Song of Hiawatha by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Song Credit: ?Sleeper? by Steve Adams? and ?Dive Down? by VYEN
On the surface cultural appropriation might not seem very harmful, but when you peel back the layers it is clear that cultural appropriation is a function of racism and perpetuates white supremacy. In this episode I have a real and unfiltered conversation about the intersection between cultural appropriation and white supremacy with Michelle Franzoni-Thorley from @florafamiliar.
The Spanish Caste System:
The Racial Caste System in Colonial Spanish Mexico
When Worlds Collide: The Caste System
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Song Credit: ?Sleeper? by Steve Adams? and ?Dive Down? by VYEN
Cultural appropriation can be so confusing. We all want to learn about and celebrate other cultures while making sure we don?t cross any lines or embrace stereotypes and caricatures. In this episode I answer the 5 most common questions that I get from you about cultural appropriation. We cover everything from authentic cultural artifacts to costumes. This episode will bring you the clarity you need to make sure you are appreciating and not appropriating.
When I ask cultural insiders about appropriation I always get different answers, how do I navigate that? How do I avoid appropriating when it comes to children's costumes? When is it acceptable to wear authentic cultural artifacts? How can I support the Black economy without appropriating? What do I do if I realize that I've been purchasing appropriated items?
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Season 2 Episode 16, How to Avoid Cultural Appropriation
So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo*
Season 2 Episode 11, Cinco De Mayo Is NOT Mexican Independence Day
Arizona?s ban on Mexican American studies was racist, U.S. court rules Arizona judge declares ban on ethnic studies unconstitutional
Nothing Like I Imagined (Except for Sometimes) by Mindy Kailing
How to dress your P?keh? child up as Maui or Moana without appropriating Pasifika culture Please don?t tell your kids they can?t dress as Moana this Halloween
Opposition to my opinion on costumes:
PSA: Don?t Let Your Kids Dress Up In These Costumes
Why your white kid probably shouldn?t dress up as Moana for Halloween
Traditional Cultural Clothing:
Little Koto?s Closet by Emi Ito
Appropriation of Indigenous Culture
Podcast with Robin Wall Kimmer
The Complicated History of the Moccasin
4 Ways to Honor Native Americans Without Appropriating Our Culture
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Song Credit: ?Sleeper? by Steve Adams and ?Dive Down? by VYEN
I have heard from so many of you that this election season has left you feeling confused and overwhelmed. That is completely understandable, 2020 has been a year full of uncertainty and turmoil, to say the least. Even though there is so much going on around us it is critical for all of us to cast our vote and use our voices during this election season. Voting is a precious right and it is our responsibility as citizens to go to the polls with as much information as possible. In this episode I will walk you through my 4 step action plan to become an informed voter! My hope is that after listening to this episode you will feel empowered to confidently complete your ballot and fulfill your civic duty.
Step 1: Put time on your calendar
Step 2: Decide on your non-negotiables
Step 3: Use your voting tools
Step 4: Write down who you voted for
Download the FREE Voting Action Plan
Podcast U Free Podcasting Classes
3 in 30 Podcast: How to Have Grace-filled Political Conversations
Dr. Martin Luther King Letter From a Birmingham Jail
Song Credit: ?Away? by Geographer and ?Beach Disco? by Dougie Wood
Our little Holly Jane was born on August 14th and in this episode we share her birth story! It was absolutely magical (even though we are in the middle of a pandemic) and we are so excited to be a family of four.
CDC-Racial and Ethnic Disparities Continue in Pregnancy Related Deaths
Song Credit: ?Away? by Geographer and ?Beach Disco? by Dougie Wood
Now more than ever women and girls are being encouraged to share their gifts, talents, and intelligence with the world in spectacular ways! So what does it look like to have a wildly successful career all while raising a family? This week on the podcast I sit down with my mom, Dr. Leslie Telfer, a clinical psychologist who spent 30 years working at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Dr. Telfer specialized in serving veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and she shares in the episode that this is no coincidence. Listen to hear how she found her way to psychology and how she balanced working in trauma with being a mother, wife, daughter, and friend.
Song Credit: ?Away? by Geographer and ?Beach Disco? by Dougie Wood