Episode #49 Be Color Brave
We’ve all heard someone say, “I’m color blind,” – words intended to portray a noble obliviousness to skin color. This week Anthony King and Dr. Michael Brown discuss a better path toward racial equality – not ignoring our differences but celebrating them.
Show Notes
I’ve had experiences with professors where I thought that I could be myself, and I thought that I could be comfortable. But when I let that barrier down to show people the true Tony, it ends up biting me in the back.Anthony King
Three Problems
- Colorblindness when it comes to race is not actually possible.
- Claims of colorblindness create distance rather than unity.
- Attempting to assimilate into cultures that do not reflect our own identities can be emotionally taxing.
Three Principles
- Color and culture should not be ignored but embraced.
- Tackling the problem of racism in our world requires us to acknowledge that race exists and that it matters.
- Black history is an important part of American history, even when it is not adequately taught in many schools.
Three Practices
- Courageously enter into conversations about race and diversity instead of cautiously avoiding them.
- Consider the question, “How can I help Black individuals in my life to feel free to be themselves in my presence?”
- Leverage opportunities to explore and celebrate cultures that are different from your own.
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