Tania’s Take race, culture and the culture of race
93 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 44 ratingsA Black woman who is an Antiracism Educator and pop culture enthusiast examines the intersection between race, culture and the culture of race to encourage listeners to be antiracists and celebrate the Black experience.
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion One-on-One Coaching
February 22, 2024 18:20 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MBTania speaks with her one-on-one coaching client and friend, Kel Haney. You'll get a sense of how their work has developed over the past two years and continues to challenge and transform them both. They cover the issues surrounding Robin DiAngelo's White Fragility, how "bad ideas can't wait," approaching DEI with a "humans first" mentality, how white supremacy is rooted in all of us, and what we can do about it. Tania's Take offers keynotes and specialized interactive workshops in addition...
And Just Like That, Season 2 Update: The cab, the walk and being Black famous, June 26, 2023
June 26, 2023 20:56 - 13 minutes - 19 MBTania clarifies a few points she made during last week's episode about And Just Like That, Season 2. What did she really mean about LTW's husband and the cab incident, Cynthia Nixon's walk and what it means to be Black famous? AND hear about the new direction she is taking the podcast. Follow @taniastake on Instagram
Tania’s Take On And Just Like That: Season 2, Episodes 1 & 2, June 23, 2023
June 23, 2023 20:50 - 1 hour - 98.4 MBTania and podcaster Cheryl Graeff (Friends I'm No Longer Friends With) talk about And Just Like That, Season 2. How have the writers handled the intersectionality, the sex, the relationships, the storylines, the stand up comedy, the new characters, marriage, the kids, Tony Danza, New York, fashion, wealth, privilege and more? Have they doubled down on some of the more cringey elements? Do they love their Sex and the City fans or hate us? Find out! Follow @tanaistake on Instagram Follow @chery...
Ron DeSantis, 2024 Election, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion May 26, 2023
May 26, 2023 14:08 - 15 minutes - 20.6 MBGovernor Ron DeSantis is running for president while waging a war on social issues in Florida. He recently signed into a law that public colleges will not receive funding if they have any programming that supports Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Tania dispels the fear mongering by sharing how she teaches about DEI in her workshops and how antiracism education simply makes us better humans. All that in under 15 minutes! Follow @taniastake on Instagram
Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark, Tennessee Lawmakers and the Drag Debate
April 11, 2023 14:20 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MBTania examines three current events that illustrate how bias impacts double standards. Tania points out why antiracists need to be ready to use the examples to shift the dominant narrative and dismantle systemic racism. Rate, Review, Subscribe, Like wherever you listen to this podcast. Follow Tania @taniastake on Instagram
On Critical Race Theory Why it matters and why you should care by Victor Ray, March 13, 2023
March 13, 2023 21:17 - 42 minutes - 58.6 MBTania and her guest/sister Gina Pearson book club "On Critical Race Theory Why it matters and Why you should care". It's a deep dive on intersectionality, marginalized identities, language, white feminism, trans rights, the importance of knowing America's historical timeline, the right to vote, how white suffragists aligned themselves with white men, Dr. Drew, Megyn Kelly, Sally Field, Michelle Yeoh, Ke Key Quan, the danger of victory laps, scary and prophetic quotes from politicians and haun...
RuPaul’s Drag Race, February 1, 2023
February 01, 2023 14:37 - 49 minutes - 67.8 MBTania and her guest comedian and OUT Chicago host Scott Duff talk all things Drag Race. They explore the intersection of race, identity, sexuality, gender, bias, evolution, revolution, making mistakes, making amends and ALL the tea about this iconic show. You don't have to be a fan to get something out of this episode BUT you will likely be a fan when you're through. Follow @taniastake on Instagram Scott Duff @scottdangerduff on Instagram OUT Chicago Sundays 11-1 (CST) on WCPT 820 AM
Microaggressions come in all shapes and sizes January 18, 2023
January 18, 2023 20:56 - 12 minutes - 17 MBWhat would you do if someone told you they wanted to strangle you and meant it as a compliment? Tania shares a story about a wild micro-aggression she experienced in an Aqua Zumba class. AND she tells another story about a wrong she made into a right. Find out how Tania responded in both cases and what she learned. Take aways include how you can engage in small acts of activism that have a big impact. Follow @taniastake on Instagram
Running a business: What’s the tea? with Traci Thomas January 12, 2023
January 12, 2023 16:12 - 32 minutes - 45.2 MBTania speaks with Traci Thomas the host and producer of @thestackspodcast about what it takes to run a business, work life balance, setting attainable goals, reading tips and briefly but so importantly The Bachelor! Rate, Review, Subscribe! Follow Tania @taniastake You can listen to Traci's podcast at The Stacks In this episode Traci mentions: Invisible Child by Andre Elliott For ebooks and audiobooks Scribbed Acuity for online scheduling
Celebrity Memoirs of 2022, December 21, 2022
December 21, 2022 00:18 - 29 minutes - 41 MBTania talks about her top five celebrity memoirs of 2022. Hello, Molly by Molly Shannon, I was better last night by Harvey Fierstein, This Time for Me by Alexandra Billings Finding Me by Viola Davis Surviving the White Gaze: A Memoir by cultural critic Rebecca Carroll. Themes include diversity, equity, inclusion, the search for belonging and chosen family. Tania settles the score on audiobooks vs books. PLUS she reads an excerpt from her upcoming memoir Black Girl in a White Suburb. Foll...
The State of American Theatre Part II, December 6, 2022
December 06, 2022 14:12 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBPart II is my conversation with director Lili-Anne Brown. As a Black director who directed five plays nationwide this past season Lili-Anne brings a unique perspective on the state of American Theatre. Part I Approximate Timestamps: 14:00 Should a person of color head a predominantly white institution? 28:00 Tania talks about her successful collaboration as the DEI Rehearsal Consultant for Goodman Theatre's production of Life After. 38:00 Does white leadership mean an institution is broken? ...
The State of American Theatre Part 1, November 29, 2022
November 29, 2022 13:30 - 17 minutes - 24.1 MBIn Part I of two parts Tania talks about the importance of assessing the current state of American theatre and where it is going since the summer of George Floyd and the document We See You White American Theater was released. Then she shares a POV timeline of events she has read about, witnessed or experienced in the theatre community since 2020 in an effort to give context and to encourage theatre practitioners from all over the country to do the same. Part 2 coming out next week includes a...
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
November 16, 2022 16:00 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MBTania and her sister Gina talk all things Black Panther: Wakanda Forever with NO SPOILER ALERTS. You'll also hear about horizontal racism, what it means to be an ensemble actor, Tania's reaction to a video of Chadwick Boseman predicting his future and Leticia Wright's (Shuri) emotional journey. Tania rants about why Angela Bassett doesn't have an Oscar and why Winston Duke (M'Baku) isn't a mega star. They honor Chadwick Boseman, recall seeing the first Black Panther and more.
Action vs. reaction: Buffalo, NY, Roe vs. Wade and the baby formula shortage
May 19, 2022 13:19 - 9 minutes - 13.1 MBTania reflects on current events including Buffalo, NY, Roe vs. Wade and the baby formula shortage. She talks about being in action vs reaction and recommends various organizations that need immediate support. Planned Parenthood New Moms Target baby registry Follow me @taniastake on Instagram You can support Tania's Take at Buy Me A Coffee Please like, subscribe rate and review on your podcast platform
Micro-aggressions with a side of guacamole
May 11, 2022 14:53 - 36 minutes - 50 MBHow did a group of friends singing Beatles songs turn into white women insisting on singing negro spirituals and Civil Rights songs? Tania's sister Gina shares an outrageous story about a singing group that descended into a pit of casual racism and micro-aggressions for the record books. How did Gina handle it? Why does stuff like this keep happening? What do we need white women to do when it's happening? A classic example of casual racism in a social setting with all the usual players. Gentr...
Representation matters: Teacher Edition
April 23, 2022 23:09 - 12 minutes - 17.7 MBIn this mini episode Tania talks about being a Black, female, teacher and her experience with the only Black teacher she ever had. She also shares historic news from her daughter's school district and reviews Molly Shannon's new book "Hello, Molly". Follow @taniastake on Instagram
Ketanji Brown Jackson rises while republicans sink to new lows
April 15, 2022 14:23 - 10 minutes - 14.8 MBTania celebrates Ketanji Brown Jackson's historic confirmation while roasting the Republican Senators who voted against her. Make no mistake their choice is a display of upholding white supremacy. Tania explains why. A special tribute at the end. CORRECTION: The final vote to confirm Ketanji Brown Jackson was 53 Yay/47 Nay. In the episode Tania says 47-3 by mistake. ---- ***For a deeper dive on the difference between racism, being a racist, white supremacy and being a white supremacist listen...
Ketanji Brown Jackson, Will Smith and Chris Rock
April 01, 2022 20:25 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBTania shares her take on Ketanji Brown Jackson's "performance" at her Supreme Court Justice hearing and all the opinions on Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars. In this mini episode Tania's perspective will leave you with things to think about and action items as you go about your business. Plus she has a book recommendation! @taniastake on Instagram Like, Rate, Subscribe, Review
We are more than magical, And just like that wrap up
February 08, 2022 00:37 - 24 minutes - 33.4 MBTania and podcaster Cheryl Graeff (Friends I'm no longer friends with) use the final episode of "And just like that..." to unpack the Magical Negro trope, "woke" vs. "being awake", patriarchy, the basis of white supremacy and more. Did the AJLT writers' attempt to integrate new characters succeed? And what needs to happen in writers' rooms moving forward? Something for everyone in this episode especially writers and content creators. Please follow, subscribe, rate and review @taniastake on I...
Menopause ain’t no musical!
January 28, 2022 15:58 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MBTW: Just kidding unless you need a trigger warning to hear two women speak openly and honestly about menopause. Episode 9 of "And just like that..." sparked a conversation between Tania and fellow podcaster Cheryl Graeff (Friends I'm no longer friends with) about their experience with menopause. What exactly is menopause? When does it start? Sweet God, when does it end? Also, what's PMDD? Why is menopause a punchline in our culture? What's a vagina workshop? What about sex? And how is Tania ...
And just like that...Stay Woke Folx!
January 21, 2022 18:01 - 20 minutes - 27.7 MBTania uses episode 8 of "And just like that..." to talk about inclusion, writing archetypes vs real humans, the notion of "coming out" or just living one's life not getting lulled back to sleep when it comes to antiracism and dismantling systems, gaslighting 101, the Trump administration and toppling white supremacy. All that in a 22 minute episode. Podcaster Cheryl Graeff (Friends I'm no longer friends with) joins Tania for this intersectional, educational and funny conversation. Follow Tan...
And just like that...I’m back
January 14, 2022 16:16 - 35 minutes - 48.2 MBTania's back on the mic talking about the "Sex and the City" reboot "And just like that..." It's the perfect opportunity to examine a pop culture moment through the lens of race. Is the new series' attempt to be more intersectional and inclusive a success? How do you collaborate in a diverse collective and keep power dynamics in check? What do Tania and her guest Cheryl Graeff (NEW podcast "Friends I'm no longer friends with") think about how the series is handling aging? Join Tania and Chery...
Black Woman, Gay Man; Main Character Energy
July 13, 2021 16:17 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBThere is so much in this episode it's best to share the topics covered: Beyonce, Barbara Streisand, Nicki Minaj, Missy Elliott, Queen Latifah, iconography, what makes an icon?, Peter Frechette, theatre, writing, playwriting, inclusion, BIPOC, LGBTQIA plus representation in theatre and film, tropes, writing hacks that use marginalized characters as devices to make white, cisgender, heteronormative characters more interesting or forgivable, being ones authentic self, why gay people can play str...
Avenging Nell Carter
June 16, 2021 22:19 - 1 hour - 59.8 MB"To celebrate, honor and AVENGE Nell Carter." That is Tania's mission in this bonus episode of Tania's Take. Tania and her guest Steven Strafford discuss Ms. Carter's genius. They talk about her sitcom Gimme A Break, her amazing performances across genres and consider why she has never received the flowers she deserves. They also talk about being performers, the science of comedy, falling in love with theatre and performance during their formative years, addiction, race, body image and a perf...
Hiatus, Baby!
April 29, 2021 16:10 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBTania shares her reasons for going on hiatus with the podcast. She has a message for BIPOC activists and a call to action for accomplices who are ready to take it to the next level of antiracism. What are her thoughts on the Derek Chauvin verdict? What revelation did she have after the murder of Ma'Khia Bryant? What inspirational quote does she share with listeners and what does she have coming up? All that in under 15 minutes! Tania will stay active on Instagram @taniastake
How to live a diverse, inclusive, intersectional life
April 13, 2021 14:50 - 47 minutes - 65.2 MBTania speaks with Chelsea Devantez a comedian and podcaster who is also the head writer for Jon Stewart's new show on Apple TV. Chelsea's podcast is The Celebrity Book Club Podcast . She has a diverse set of authors and guests on the show and created a submission process for hiring Jon Stewart's writing staff that removed obstacles and broadened the net. We talk about how Chelsea is inclusive, intersectional in her life and work and we break down how she does it so listeners can apply actiona...
Two Daughters of Haiti
March 25, 2021 15:03 - 33 minutes - 45.4 MBTania wants to learn more about her mother and Haitian culture so she speaks with childhood family friend and founder of Daughters of Haiti-Chicago Cyndee Newman. Their mothers were friends and in some ways Tania feels Cyndee got to see sides of her mother that she didn't. The women talk about Haitian pride, food, history, resilience and being 2nd generation. They examine how to pass Haitian culture and identity to their children and the importance of knowing where you came from and who your ...
Meghan, Harry, The Bachelor and Sharon Osbourne at the intersection of pop culture and race 2021
March 15, 2021 19:08 - 34 minutes - 47 MBTania is pulling a Beyonce and "dropping" a surprise episode cuz there's just too much going on in pop culture about race for her not to comment. She addresses the controversy around the Meghan and Harry Oprah Interview (TW: Suicide), the latest updates on The Bachelor franchise including their decision to television a conversation that should never made it on air and she talks about the Master Class on white tears gaslighting gave displayed on the daytime talk show The Talk. All of the event...
Does this mask make my forehead look fat? or Things the pandemic taught me
March 11, 2021 14:28 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MB"It's the process of living. Doing, learning, repeat." In this episode Tania shares the things she learned about life, love, relationships, loss and herself as we approach the 1 year anniversary of the lockdown. With each lesson Tania gives the listener a prompt for their own self reflection. Tania goes deep with some of the revelations she has had, her experience with having cover and pneumonia and the collective impact of the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery. She also s...
The Magical Bachelor
February 26, 2021 17:07 - 43 minutes - 59.3 MBTania and her guest screenwriter (Once On This Island Disney+ ),playwright (School Girls; or the African Mean Girls Play) and actress (The Curious Case of the dog in the Night-Time) Jocelyn Bioh break down this season of The Bachelor, the cultural relevance of the franchise featuring its first Black bachelor and the controversial conversation between The Bachelor host Chris Harrison and first Black bachelorette Rachel Lindsay. You don't have to be a Bachelor fan to get something out of this e...
Brandy's Cinderella and everything starts with a wish
February 16, 2021 17:59 - 42 minutes - 59 MBTania and Gina cover everything Brandy's Cinderella from its cultural impact to Tania's Cinderella rush. Does Tania need a Cinderella intervention? How many times did she sob while watching? Is Gina secretly a musical theatre geek? How did the combination of Whitney Houston, Whoopi Goldberg, R&B star Brandy even happen? And has Hollywood learned anything about inclusion since Cindrella's history making success? A celebration of the power of Whitney, the magic of Disney, the wonder of Whoopi a...
Actor Morocco Omari from Wendy Williams The Movie
February 03, 2021 16:11 - 43 minutes - 60 MBFrom Chicago to Los Angeles to Africa, Tania covers the gamut with actor and friend Morocco Omari. Morocco is starring in Wendy Williams The Movie on Lifetime. He talks about how much a child needs their village, his many almost wrong turns, how he has been guided by instinct and his ancestors, his experience in the military and dealing with PTSD. He shares his "never say die" attitude , Wendy Williams and his plans to bring his family to Rwanda. Morocco has had recurring roles on Empire, P-V...
One night in Miami review and it's all connected
January 19, 2021 15:51 - 36 minutes - 49.5 MBTania and Gina (Sister Says) talk about One Night in Miami starring Leslie Odom Jr. (Hamilton) and a power house cast of Black actors. Tania talks about being in a movie with director and Oscar winner Regina King. Learn about the pledge Regina made to promote inclusion on film sets. The sisters grapple with why English actors are so often cast as American; particularly icons. And they find small degrees of separation between all the movies they've discussed. Does building your own table actua...
Re-release Tania reads MLK's "I have a dream" a prayer
January 18, 2021 15:43 - 12 minutes - 17.4 MBTania talks about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy and reads his "I have a dream" speech. She's not crying. You're crying. Okay she's crying.
Pixar's Soul review and inclusion requires ceding power
December 31, 2020 21:03 - 39 minutes - 54.6 MBTania and Gina share their thoughts on Pixar's "Soul" and grapple with the pros and cons of the storytelling. Is this Pixar's first movie with a Black lead in theory or in truth? What has band teachers enraged? Was Mrs. Cosby a cold mother? And what was Tina Fey thinking when she accepted the offer to voice a character who takes over a Black man's body? All that, and Tania and Gina confirm that they communicate telepathically.
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom review and knowing your worth
December 24, 2020 02:28 - 51 minutes - 70.3 MBTania and her sister Gina (Sister Says) talk about Netflix's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom starring Viola Davis and the late Chadwick Boseman. What did they love? What made them go hmmm? Why is Tania questioning Meryl Streep? And why does Gina think Miles Davis is James Brown? They talk the impact of Pulitzer Prize Winning playwright August Wilson's work, the award worthy performance of Ms. Davis and the gift Chadwick Boseman gave us all. Information on The August Wilson Monologue Competition for...
Jingle Jangle review and seeking joy
November 27, 2020 18:29 - 41 minutes - 57 MBTania and her sister Gina from Sister Says review the Netflix movie Jingle Jangle (@10:27) which is really just a vehicle for them to key into JOY, laughs, movie trivia, memories of holidays past and even a little representation in storytelling 101. It's been a dark season, it's time for look for the light.
How to be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi pros and cons: Re-release
June 16, 2020 14:18 - 49 minutes - 67.7 MBTania talks the pros and cons of the book "How to be an antiracist" by Dr. Ibram X Kendi with guest Karla Thomas: a black, gay, immigrant, parent and fellow antiracist activist. Whether you have read the book or not there is something for you here. With the intention of offering more perspectives and challenging some ideas that are problematic Tania and Karla delve into ideas that could be weaponized and discuss what they think about Kendi's thesis that "black people can be racist"(10:38) whi...
White male violence: Re-release
June 10, 2020 14:18 - 36 minutes - 50.2 MBIn this episode Tania asks white men to show up in the fight towards anti-racism with actionable items they can employ right away. She zeroes in on the violence of white male hatred and entitlement and asks her listeners to consider how the message fed to white men in this culture is a lie of the mind and how that lie is integral to sustaining patriarchy and supremacy. Tania gives a call to action that includes self reflection, creating an anti racism manifesto, mentoring young white men and...
White male violence: Re-release
June 10, 2020 14:18 - 36 minutes - 50.2 MBIn this episode Tania asks white men to show up in the fight towards anti-racism with actionable items they can employ right away. She zeroes in on the violence of white male hatred and entitlement and asks her listeners to consider how the message fed to white men in this culture is a lie of the mind and how that lie is integral to sustaining patriarchy and supremacy. Tania gives a call to action that includes self reflection, creating an anti racism manifesto, mentoring young white men and ...
The difference between a racist, a white supremacist, racism and upholding white supremacy: Re-release
June 04, 2020 14:32 - 36 minutes - 49.7 MBTania breaks down the differences between a racist, a white supremacist, racism and upholding white supremacy. In this re-release which was originally titled "Of course he's a racist more importantly he's a white supremacist" Tania uses examples ranging from LBJ to Joe Biden, exposes her bias and prejudice and challenges her listeners to examine their own. Like Tania's Take FB page Follow @taniastake on Instagram Also on iTunes
Lili-Anne Brown or How to be a Bad Ass Boss
March 27, 2020 19:03 - 41 minutes - 56.5 MBNo pandemic will keep Tania from a Zoom podcast recording with dear friend, awesome director and all around bad-ass Lili-Anne Brown. (Tania never officially introduces Lil in the episode so keep reading) Tania and Lil have known each other forever and recently (and finally) got to work together at The Goodman Theatre in School Girls; or The African Mean Girls Play (Tania acted/Lil directed) Find out how these women are dealing with everyone's "new normal", how they're dealing with the jolt o...
Lili-Anne Brown or How to be a Bad Ass Boss
March 27, 2020 19:03 - 41 minutes - 56.5 MBNo pandemic will keep Tania from a Zoom podcast recording with dear friend, awesome director and all around bad-ass Lili-Anne Brown. (Tania never officially introduces Lil in the episode so keep reading) Tania and Lil have known each other forever and recently (and finally) got to work together at The Goodman Theatre in School Girls; or The African Mean Girls Play (Tania acted/Lil directed) Find out how these women are dealing with everyone's "new normal", how they're dealing with the jolt of...
Teaching Trauma; the impact of Black Lives Matter at school week
February 06, 2020 16:48 - 39 minutes - 54.1 MBTania vents about her kids' school district decision to participate in the national Black Lives Matter at school week February 3-7. Find out why Tania can't wait for the week to be over, why her kid is totally stressed out and how regardless of whether the movement itself has good intentions the curriculum and the delivery of the curriculum can cause more harm than good. Tania talks about when she tried to opt her child out for the half hour the lessons were taught she learned that the distr...
Teaching Trauma; the impact of Black Lives Matter at school week
February 06, 2020 16:48 - 39 minutes - 54.1 MBTania vents about her kids' school district decision to participate in the national Black Lives Matter at school week February 3-7. Find out why Tania can't wait for the week to be over, why her kid is totally stressed out and how regardless of whether the movement itself has good intentions the curriculum and the delivery of the curriculum can cause more harm than good. Tania talks about when she tried to opt her child out for the half hour the lessons were taught she learned that the distri...
Top 10 favorite movies of all time and 2019 picks
January 30, 2020 14:04 - 56 minutes - 77.1 MBTania talks with actress and writer Penelope Walker (Work in Progress) to talk about their top 10 favorite movies of all time (in no certain order because Tania forgot to ask Penelope to keep that in mind) You'll hear about the movies that shaped their lives from childhood to adulthood and they give shout outs to their 2019 faves. (53:46) As members of the Screen Actors Guild they talk about the nominating process for the SAG awards and #sagawardssowhite (which has clearly been stolen from #o...
Intersectional feminism in action
January 21, 2020 17:12 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBTania is Black (you probably already know that). Mia is not. In this episode Tania and Mia talk about topics that range from what it means to be an accomplice, interrupting bias, friendship (theirs in particular), the use of pronouns, losing their mothers, the grief process, family secrets, the writing process and more. Find out what part of the brain can help you challenge your bias (18:53). Mia shares what she believes White people don't think about enough. (22:37) Tania talks about a great...
Intersectional feminism in action
January 21, 2020 17:12 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBTania is Black (you probably already know that). Mia is not. In this episode Tania and Mia talk about topics that range from what it means to be an accomplice, interrupting bias, friendship (theirs in particular), the use of pronouns, losing their mothers, the grief process, family secrets, the writing process and more. Find out what part of the brain can help you challenge your bias (18:53). Mia shares what she believes White people don't think about enough. (22:37) Tania talks about a grea...
Black moms talking 'bout colorism, raising biracial kids, teaching slavery and what they know for sure
January 06, 2020 21:31 - 59 minutes - 50.3 MBIn this episode Tania and actress/singer/teacher/fellow mom friend Karla Beard Leroy cover topics ranging from their personal and professional experiences with colorism (8:59), black moms having light skinned babies and the challenges in helping biracial kids develop their identities (23:00). What's the way to teach kids about slavery in school? (32:43) What's a great metaphor for racism? (36:50 ) Is marginalization a gift? Tania has a message for parents raising black and brown kids (42:07)...
Black moms talking ’bout colorism, raising biracial kids, teaching slavery and what they know for sure
January 06, 2020 21:31 - 59 minutes - 50.3 MBIn this episode Tania and actress/singer/teacher/fellow mom friend Karla Beard Leroy cover topics ranging from their personal and professional experiences with colorism (8:59), black moms having light skinned babies and the challenges in helping biracial kids develop their identities (23:00). What's the way to teach kids about slavery in school? (32:43) What's a great metaphor for racism? (36:50 ) Is marginalization a gift? Tania has a message for parents raising black and brown kids (42:07) ...