52. A Fresh, Nuanced Take on Antiracism Featuring Marie Beecham

REPRESENTED with Annie Gichuru

I'm so excited this week to bring to you Marie Beecham, an influential speaker and thought leader who has reached millions through her insightful approach to antiracism. Marie’s unique perspective is a breath of fresh air in a world that often feels divided. She has a way of teaching race and equity with nuance, offering space for critical thinking, while inspiring listeners to take actionable steps toward change.

We discuss Marie’s personal journey of growing up mixed-race and how it shaped her commitment to this important work. Marie also opens up about the mistakes she's made along the way and how they've informed her more compassionate, thoughtful approach to teaching antiracism.

In this episode, we discuss:

🎙 The complexities of race as both a social construct and a defining factor in personhood.
🎙 How well-meaning antiracists sometimes amplify racism without realising it.
🎙 A recent experience in a clothing store that left Marie reflecting on whether it was racism or just pure meanness.
🎙 Her deep dive into the controversial works of Robin DiAngelo, challenging the narratives presented in White Fragility and Nice Racism.

If you’ve ever been curious about how to approach antiracism with more compassion and critical thinking, this episode is a must-listen.

LINKS:
Marie Beecham
Instagram
Know Better Do Better Podcast
Patreon

Marie's episode on Robin DiAngelo

I'd love to invite you to dive deeper into racial inclusion work by joining me for the next round of my 10 week online program REPRESENTED. Check out all the details and join the waitlist 👉🏾 https://anniegichuru.com/represented
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