272. Navigating Race, Racism & Blackness With Sarah Henry
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Join Daniel James as he sits down with Sarah Henry, The Race Trainer, for a candid and eye-opening conversation about race, racism, and Blackness in the UK. Sarah shares her insights on the difference between race and racism, the impact of stereotypes in media, and the challenges faced by black individuals in everyday life. Through thought-provoking examples and personal anecdotes, Sarah illuminates the subtle ways in which whiteness is normalized in society and how this affects people of colour.
Key topics covered:
🔹Understanding Blackness and racial identity
🔸The difference between race and racism
🔹Stereotypes and representation in media
🔸White privilege and the normalization of whiteness
🔹Tokenism vs. genuine diversity and inclusion
🔸Having confident conversations about race
🔹The importance of exposure and understanding
🔸Reclaiming language and cultural ownership
Whether you're seeking to broaden your perspective, learn how to approach conversations about race or gain a deeper understanding of the black experience, this episode of The Prime Life Project podcast is a must-listen.
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00:00 - Introduction and context for the conversation
03:03 - Discussing the difference between race and racism
09:10 - Exploring the concept of white privilege and the normalization of whiteness
16:26 - Addressing stereotypes and representation of black people in media
22:29 - Examining the issues with tokenism in diversity and inclusion efforts
28:32 - Sharing personal experiences of navigating racial identity
34:00 - Discussing the importance of exposure and understanding in conversations about race
40:55 - Addressing the reclaiming of language and cultural ownership
47:48 - Exploring the challenges of discussing race and racism openly
52:58 - Concluding thoughts and the significance of having confident conversations about race
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