EP 16: Anti-racism for Allies Q&A Session - Co-host Andrea Villa
Feb 18, 2021In this session, we talk about the importance of recognizing and interrupting racist ideas. We share tips on how to practice compassion for ourselves as well as others.
Special guest Andrea Villa helps us understand intersectionality, the meaning of prejudice, and white privilege. Timestamps below.
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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
(00:00:03) Intro
(00:02:29) What to Expect
(00:03:45) Creating a Positive Space
Definitions:
(00:07:04) Anti-Racism
(00:11:30) Anti-Racist Ideas
(00:15:50) Allyship
Questions:
(00:18:49) How do we find the seeds of racism in ourselves?
(00:27:48) How do you explain to someone who is really ignorant that a white person cannot be affected by racism? Is racism only directed at people of color and different races than Caucasians?
(00:39:09) When is it safe to bring racism up? As a white male, I feel like I don’t know what it’s like and I feel like I don’t have the right to say anything but I want to be an ally and supporter.
(00:48:28) Is using the word black to describe someone offensive? Is the term African American preferred?
(00:54:29) Isn’t the term white privilege racist? Or revere racism too? Why is this term so heavily used when anyone can be classified as privileged?
(01:02:21) Closing
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