White Women in the Struggle for Racial Equity w/ Karen Fleshman
Publisher |
The Diversity Gap
Media Type |
audio
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Business
Education
Society & Culture
Publication Date |
Aug 23, 2019
Episode Duration |
00:43:35

Episode References:

Racy Coversations Founded by Karen Fleshman Emergent Strategy by Adrienne Maree Brown Dying of Whiteness by Jonathan Metzl

A Few Antiracism Organizations/Leaders:

The People's Institute Racial Equity Institute Mindful of Race with Ruth King The Black Mecca Project with Mattice Haynes + Jen Wilsea

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In Episode 4 of The Diversity Gap Podcast, Bethaney has a discussion with Karen Fleshman, founder of Racy Conversations. In this episode, they dive into what it has looked like for Karen, a white woman, to find her place in diversity and equity work. They also talk about the importance or raising the next antiracist generation and what it takes to cultivate cross-racial sisterhood. Karen Fleshman, Esq. is an attorney, activist, single soccer mom, and a nationally recognized expert on racism, feminism, workplace fair practices, police brutality, and politics. Racy Conversations' mission is to inspire the first antiracist generation. In workplaces, Racy Conversations change culture by creating a brave space to address unconscious bias, microaggressions, sexual harassment, and allyship. Organizations including the Sierra Club, the Wikimedia Foundation, Yahoo, Sony, Xero, Upwork, KARGO, Pixar, and the Fred Hutch Cancer Center have hired Karen to assess their culture and facilitate Racy Conversations.

Episode References:

Racy Coversations Founded by Karen Fleshman Emergent Strategy by Adrienne Maree Brown Dying of Whiteness by Jonathan Metzl

A Few Antiracism Organizations/Leaders:

The People's Institute Racial Equity Institute Mindful of Race with Ruth King The Black Mecca Project with Mattice Haynes + Jen Wilsea

The Diversity Gap is a two-year exploration into the gap between good intentions and good impact. You can learn more at www.thediversitygap.com. You can also follow along on Instagram @thediversitygap or on Facebook!

Need help processing today’s podcast? Head over to www.theDiversityGap.com to find a conversation guide with definitions and questions for reflection.

The Diversity Gap is a project of Plywood People. Click here to learn more.

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