In this episode of The Diversity Gap Podcast, Bethaney sits down with Faitth Brooks, author of her newly released book, “The Anti-Racism Journal: Questions and Practices to Move Beyond Performative Allyship.”

Highlights:

• Grappling with activism being “trendy”
• Mindfulness and slowing down enough to know what’s really going on when racial triggers arise
• Mindfulness for Black folks who are navigating a racialized society
• Creating peaceful places for Black women to rest and thrive
• The need for DEI leaders to revamp how we talk about our work and checking-in to make sure our policies are creating the changes we want to see

About Faitth Brooks:

Faitth Brooks is a writer, speaker, activist, and podcaster. She earned her Master’s degree in social work and a certificate in women’s entrepreneurship from Cornell University. Faitth is a social worker and advocate for those in need. She lives in Hyattsville, Maryland.

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