How do you actually decide who to listen to in racial inclusion work?
In a time when so many people have platforms and the volume of content on race, DEI and systemic racism is greater than it has ever been, finding credible sources has become really challenging. What I’ve come to realise is more content often leads to less clarity and in many ways produces overwhelm. For values-led business owners who want to do this work well, the question of who to trust has never been more important.
In this episode I am sharing the four values that guide me when I’m vetting any source on matters of race.
I share:
- The motivation question that tells me whether a source is in this work for the long haul.
- The four values I run every source through before I let them shape my thinking.
- Why a Black source is not automatically credible and a white source is not automatically disqualified.
Mentioned in this episode:
Loretta J. Ross TEDx talk on calling in
A Fresh Nuanced Take on Anti-Racism Ft. Marie Beecham
Just Tell Me What To Do: The Problem with This Kind of Thinking
How I Can Personally Support You:
If you’re realising you need a way to stay connected to the work of inclusion consistently, to be in community with others who are on the same journey, to have a space where the learning deepens rather than dissipates, that’s exactly what we do inside REPRESENTED.
REPRESENTED is a ten week racial inclusion program for values-led online business owners. Find out more and join the waitlist👉🏾 https://anniegichuru.com/represented-waitlist/
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With Love,
Annie
