EP 08: Anti-racism for Allies Q&A Session with Carrie Sawyer

Jan 22, 2021

In this session, the Inclusion 1st Project kicks off its first ally Q&A session, creating an open dialog around race and the honest and sometimes uncomfortable questions that Allies have when exploring their role in the Anti-racism movement. Host and founder, Carrie Sawyer, answers the questions of allies who want to engage but may not be sure where to start. Asking questions is the perfect place! Jump to the questions you care most about, timestamps below.

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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

(0:00) Intro

(10:07) Definitions

(11:00) Anti-Racist

(13:03) Anti-Racist Ideas

(13:43) Anti- Racism

(15:28) Allyship

(24:41) I work for a non-profit conservation org that partners with government orgs, other non-profit orgs & volunteer groups. What are the best practices for inclusion for all? How can we make our work, events, outreach, etc. safe, fun, appealing, etc. to all, specifically the important demographics we are missing at the table including POC and LGBTQIA, etc.?

(29:22) Intersectional- new word let’s talk about what is it and how can I serve as a better ally?

(31:35) color blind

(34:54) One of my black friends challenged that the term African-American is a white supremacy term. I am British-Irish-Cherokee-American, but I’ve never been profiled that way. Is it an offensive term? His point made sense and intrigued me.

(36:27) African American--is it in or out?

(40:22) What should we be aware of from the book White Fragility and the criticism it has received?

(43:49) I want to be an ally but I don’t know where to start. Other than standing up when I see something glaringly wrong.

(48:30) How do I start the conversation with my BIPOC friends and colleagues?

(52:45) How to discuss the importance of Black Lives Matter with individuals that claim it takes away from other minority groups, such as Hispanics?

(57:30) Closing