Rethinc Podcast

Should White People Talk About Race?

May 22, 2023 Rethinc Inc. Season 1 Episode 12
Rethinc Podcast
Should White People Talk About Race?
Show Notes

In this solo episode Kate Gerson directly answers some questions asked via Rethinc’s Instagram, including: 


Should white people talk about race? 


Why should a leader have to make other people feel comfortable at work? 


Should my white kids be taking responsibility for racism?


Tune in to dive deep with Kate as she talks openly about the inequities black folks face everyday and how white people can start reflecting on how they contribute to these issues.


Key points that are explored:

1:01– Race is a construction that has served white people across history

5:38– Talking to white kids about racism

9:30– We all experience struggle, but the likelihood that black people experience it is higher

12:14– An example of parental inequity as it pertains to race

15:50– The consciousness of racism is the responsibility of white people

18:40– The ‘less than’ quality

21:05– How does all of this manifest at work?

28:00– Race is always in the room


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