Episode 128 Stormy White Guilt

This past week, the strong winds and heavy rains of Hurricane Isaias moved up through the east coast, uprooting thousands of trees. Mother Nature is reflecting what many of us are experiencing personally and collectively, the aftermath of not just the physical storm, but of the pandemic and racial injustices that continue to challenge and shake us. The force of the storm captured in the verbs: uprooting, toppling, crushing, crashing, knocking out, blocking, snapped, dangling and scattered are not so foreign to our own state of mental health these days. In this episode I focus on the concept of white guilt, which can manifest in different ways; reflecting on childhood memories, early awareness of injustice, and a drive to have my white guilt lead to action. I also humbly admit that white guilt got the better of me in a recent interaction with a podcast guest. Staying honest, vulnerable and committed to learning. Enjoy the podcast!

Links:
"Deconstructing White Privilege", with Robin DiAngelo
"Teaching Tolerance Interviews Robin DiAngelo: White Fragility in the Classroom"
"Stay Black and Die", The Daily (NY Times Podcast)
"How Can I Cure My White Guilt", NY Times