Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLC

WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?Listeners will gain awareness of their own privileges, and how they can embrace them for the benefit of the collective. The audience will hear personal experiences of being marginalized in one social sphere while being put on a pedestal in another, and learn how to recognize their privilege when it shows up.EPISODE SUMMARY:We must be consistent in reminding ourselves of the significance of intersectionality. The systems and ideologies that run the world took centuries to construct and continue to develop and interact in their nuanced ways. Therefore the symptoms of these constructs cannot be assumed to be any less nuanced. ⁣⁣Identifying with a marginalized community does not negate the reality of belonging to another, privileged demographic. For instance, black men still benefit from male privilege despite their blackness.Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest Jennifer Brown will discuss how privilege calls us to activism. Jennifer will share how being a gay woman does not stop her from acknowledging and using her white privilege to challenge racism. We are all in a position to stand up for someone else. How do we answer the call?⁣  QUOTE: We are all uniquely designed to do the work. We just have to find our way of doing it. Tune in for this important conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.

Listeners will get a personal account of what it was like to witness integration. Gangaji will share how it catalyzed her growth and shifted her perspective as a white woman in the South. The audience will hear how the contrasting journeys of Rev. Dr. TLC and Gangaji both resulted in spiritual commitments to advocating for love and equity.EPISODE SUMMARY:It was 1962 when violent riots broke out on the campus of the University of Mississippi "Ole Miss" following the enrollment of James Meredith, a black Air Force veteran. The integration of the previously all-white school was the catalyst of a historical social shift for the students of Ole Miss and the entirety of Mississippi.⁣ ⁣ Rev. Dr. TLC, born shortly after the integration, grew up against a backdrop of rebel flags and Confederate memorabilia just a few minutes from Ole Miss. Her guest, Gangaji was a student at the university when James Meredith was enrolled. Now, sixty years after this momentous event, two former Mississippi residents of two different generations and races sit down to discuss its impact. What was it like to witness it? What was it like to be raised in its aftermath?website: www.gangaji.orgFacebook: @GangajiCommunityTwitter: @GangajiEPISODE QUOTE:Tune in for this important conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.

WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?Listeners will be more equipped to recognize the connections between hyper-masculinity and the perpetuation of racism. Men will be able to notice the ways hyper-masculine socialization affects their own lives, learn to better care for themselves emotionally, and be part of the solution towards dismantling these suffocating systems.EPISODE SUMMARY:Oppressive constructs such as white supremacy, patriarchy, and heteronormativity can seem independent, however, they work in tandem every day. The generalized qualifications of masculinity and femininity that are systematically asserted throughout our lives serve white supremacy and the oppression/suppression of all people.⁣After Part 1, the lively discussion continued off-screen. Rev. Dr. TLC will be joined again by Boysen Hodgson to dig deeper into the discussion about the ways hyper-masculinity harms men (and their loved ones) emotionally and contributes to white supremacy/racism, misogyny, and anti-LGBTQ+ culture.How can a white man unlearn harmful concepts, nurture his emotional life, and use his social standing to dismantle white supremacy?Twitter/IG: @boysenhwww.boysenh.comwww.mkpusa.orgEPISODE QUOTE: White men are afraid of white men. White Women are afraid of white men and then black and brown people are taught to be afraid of white men. - Rev Dr. TLC   Tune in for this important conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.

WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?Dr. Palmer will share a personal account of her experience with the inner work as well as external interactions that we part of her journey with contributing to the solution. Listeners will get some context around the connections between colonialism, our economy, and racism, as well as tools to challenge these systems on a daily basis.EPISODE SUMMARY:The ideals and practices of colonialism are at the root of racism, and specifically, anti-blackness around the world.Colonialism has and continues to be fuel for the global economy at the expense of many peoples and often entire countries, especially those inhabited mostly by BIPOC. Due to these ideals being so indoctrinated in our history and culture, their symptoms go unnoticed daily.London native and French resident, Dr. Alison Palmer, will join Rev. Dr. TLC to discuss the global social impact of colonialism and its intersection with racism. They will explore the white liberal feminist perspective from a personal point of view and the belief systems and behaviors that can either continue fundamentally racist legacies of colonial patriarchal structures or contribute to healing and transformation in the world. How do we move into actions that challenge racist and imperialist ties to the global economy and grapple with our own place in it? QUOTE:Tune in for this important conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.

WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN? The audience will learn how to recognize harmful actions and organizational policies, so they can call it out and encourage accountability when they see it.‍EPISODE SUMMARY: Racism and prejudice often rear their ugly heads with witnesses. Racism is as deadly as it is because it often shows up in the most public of spaces: workplaces, schools, on television, in movies, and on our streets in full view of anyone passing by. How different would the world be if bystanders ceased to stand by in the midst of racist acts? ⁣⁣We are all potential bystanders when we do not know how to recognize racism and biased responses to it. Rev. Dr. TLC welcomes Dr. Lynn Bowes-Sperry to discuss her research in "bystander intervention", and the "paradox of power" created when systems and organizations protect their optics under the guise of being anti-discriminatory instead of protecting vulnerable people. ‍ in for this important conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.

WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?The audience will get specific examples about how cross-cultural exchanges can be both personally and systematically beneficial.EPISODE SUMMARY:Racism and prejudice rob its perpetrators and victims of all the benefits of multiculturalism. The unhealthy culture of racial hierarchy and systematic bias limits the kind of cross-cultural collaboration and exchange of ideas that leads to meaningful progress. Everyone is at a disadvantage while living under these conditions.⁣ ⁣Rev. Dr. TLC welcomes author, motivational speaker, Sports & DEI Advocate, and retired athlete, Bo-Dean Sanders. They will discuss the benefits if a multicultural environment, and building positive social relationships across diverse communities.Bo-DeanSanders.com‍EPISODE QUOTE: If we all do our part, we can help heal the world. ‍Tune in for this important conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.

The audience will learn about the connections between toxic masculinity and white supremacy. They will be able to better see the signs in their lives so they too can become part of the solution instead of contributing to the issue.Oppressive constructs such as white supremacy, patriarchy, and heteronormativity can seem independent, however,They work in tandem every day. The generalized qualifications of masculinity and femininity that are systematically asserted throughout our lives serve white supremacy and the oppression/suppression of all people. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Rev. Dr. TLC will be joined by Boysen Hodgson, Communications Director for the ManKind Project USA and author of 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘔𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘰. They will discuss the ways hyper-masculinity stunts men's social/emotional development and how this contributes to white supremacy/racism, misogyny, and anti-LGBTQ+ culture.How can a white man raised in a homogenous white community unlearn harmful concepts and become part of the solution?~~~~~~~~~~~~~twitter / insta: @boysenh, boysenh.com, mkpusa.orgTune in for this important conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.

The audience will gain insight into the long-lasting effects of racial trauma, and how it can be healed with honesty, compassion, accountability, and justice.Prejudice has birthed more traumatic events and unjust experiences than we could possibly tally. The longstanding emotional, psychological, and sometimes physical scars that these occurrences cause are not easily healed. However, some healing is possible with the powerful combination of truth and the pursuit of justice.⁣⁣⁣⁣Rev. Dr. TLC once again welcomes Charles Robinson. The last time Charles was a guest, he shared a story of a racist experience that still impacts him. Join us to delve into the aftermath of this event and his conversations with those who witnessed it. How does inaction leave wounds? Can perpetrators find redemption? How does all of this contribute to the healing process? Facebook: (Charles L Robinson Sr)LinkedIn: (Charles L. Robinson)Tune in for this important conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.

The audience will gain insight into how they can break the barriers standing in their path to fulfillment and how the path to personal greatness aligns with our collective path to an equitable world.We all enter the world with abundant power to achieve greatness, in whatever package may be meant for us. Greatness seeks us, but it's up to us to forge a path so we can meet it halfway. That path is bound to have some obstacles, but we are fully capable of breaking them down and navigating toward our fullest potential.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest, Frances Pitt, will unpack the behaviors that create barriers between us and true happiness and fulfillment. Join us as we discuss the ways these barriers show up in systems of oppression and how dismantling these systems aligns with breaking down the barriers in our individual paths. in for this important conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.

The audience will learn about how communities that do not interact with BIPOC can still perpetuate racism. They should listen to learn how to contribute to the solution rather than the problem.It is easy to turn away from problems when they do not hurt us in conspicuous ways. White people, especially those in predominantly white spaces often believe they have the luxury of ignoring racism and its impact. But the reality is that no one on this planet is immune to the threatening effects of this embedded and persistent issue.⁣ Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest Sadie Frankel as they discuss the detrimental mentality that leads many white communities to be inactive in the movement to dismantle racism. They will explore how this lack of action perpetuates injustice and the ways racist systems keep these communities majority white-populated. Instagram: sadiefrankel LinkedIn and Facebook: Sadie FrankelTune in for this important conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.

The audience will gain an understanding of how their individual self-awareness impacts how they engage in a multi-cultural reality. They should listen to learn how to improve their leadership skills, especially in the context of antiracism. Dismantling racism begins with a conscious awareness of who you are at your best. Too many people attempt to lead without a clear understanding of who they are by how they most naturally think, feel, and behave. Becoming a better leader begins with self-awareness around how we engage in a multicultural reality. This is about how we interact with people different from ourselves. Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest certified and credentialed Strengths, Resilience, and Leadership Coach Dr. Helen Holton as they discuss how to unpack and improve our thoughts and behavior in order to become more skillful and effective leaders and citizens. In a highly polarized society marked most noticeably by race and gender, it is an opportunity and means of good leadership for us to participate in courageous conversations about the "isms" that divide us.  in for this important conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.

Audience will gain insight into moments that may seem insignificant and learn how to recognize and challenge racism, specifically in the workplace. We have heard the term "microaggression" before. It is no surprise that there has been a recent wave of renewed commitments to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, however studies show that workplace microaggressions have virtually not improved particularly for women of color since 2019. Since the start of the pandemic, the question of returning the the workplace has been of public concern mainly due to fear of COVID-19. Workplace racism is a significant deterrent for many with the return to in-person work. Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest, Emily R. Williams as they discuss the manifestation of racism in the workplace in the form of microaggressions. Who is impacted? How can these microaggressions show up? How do we address them? Let's talk about how dealing with these "small" moments have high stakes as they contribute to the larger system at work. in for this important conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.

The audience will gain a better understanding of the origins of racism and therefore the current ways it manifests. Listeners will also gain insight into how we can begin to address the generations of trauma and dismantle the systems that caused it.The racist world we live in today has been in the making for several centuries. Its roots are tangled with ideals that the sustainment of our governing systems still depends on including colonialism, imperialism, and capitalism. Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest, Charles L. Robinson, JD will discuss the origins of racism, how it manifests in the values entangled with American culture, and how those of the African Diaspora have been impacted by the generations of trauma inflicted by these harmful constructs. How do we repair the damage caused by racism? Who is responsible for dismantling racism? Can the answers be found in the legacy and history of the people of Africa?Facebook: Charles L Robinson SrLinkedIn: Charles L. RobinsonTune in for this important conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.

The audience will gain historical insight into how gaslighting and performative activism plays a role in the lack of progress in racial equity.It's no big secret that racial injustice is still at work despite decades of advocacy for change. Although those years bore a meaningful shift in culture when it comes to tolerance, we still face many systemic obstacles on the road⁣ to racial equity. Why is that? Many of the gestures we've seen the government make in the name of racial justice have been just that: gestures. Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest, community leader Tanisha Arena as they discuss the US government's historical and current role in the gaslighting and presentational gestures used to mislead and stunt true progress towards transformative systemic change. Facebook: Tansha ArenaTwitter: @tanmac78 IG: @tdotarenaTune in for this important conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.

The audience will gain energetic tools to maximize their time and energy, specifically in the context of work as a change agent.Without the pressures of challenging longstanding and oppressive systems, we already have many things to keep up with within our daily lives. To engage in the work of dismantling racism without neglecting ourselves and/or our various responsibilities, we need to maximize our energy physically, mentally, and beyond.⁣Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest, Debra Poneman. Debra is an award-winning speaker, a best-selling author of 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘯 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘱 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘐𝘥𝘰𝘭 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘭, and founder of Yes to Success Seminars, Inc.. She will share her experience with using energetic tools and the power of the mind to create her ideal life while finding ways to address racial injustice spanning from her personal life to the international level. Tune in for this important conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.

The audience will get a peek into what this book has to offer to those who wish to positively contribute to the cause of dismantling racism. Listen to gain a few tools that every change agent needs. Join our host Rev. Dr. TLC to discuss her new book! The word racism carries a heavy burden, and the thought of dismantling it has even more weight. People often ask whether it's possible to end racism.Rev. Dr. TLC believes it's important to do what we can to achieve this goal and wants to support others who are on that journey. Her book, Dismantling Racism: Healing Separation From the Inside Out, instills hope that it is possible to achieve racial equity and guides individuals through the landmines that often accompany the quest to dismantle racism. Let's dig in.Tune in for this important conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.

The audience will experience some personal stories of enslaved people and their descendants, learn how the connection to those before us can influence our actions in the present, and learn how they can contribute to the force of change.Storytelling holds immense power and has been the foundation of human interaction since the start of civilization. What better way to illustrate our struggles, our victories, our humanity? Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest, Terry Franklin, as Terry shares his journey of discovering his family's "freedom papers" and how he came to strive for a more just and equitable world by listening to the voices of his ancestors with the guidance of his Nichiren Buddhist faith practice. Mr. Franklin is giving presentations across the country, developing creative projects, and is engaged in pursuing diversity, equity, and inclusivity in the trust and estates area of the law.IG: TerryFranklinTwitter: @terryfranklinlawww.LucySutton.com, click on the BlogspotFacebook: @TheLastWillofLucySuttonTune in for this important conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.

Participants will discover what factors contribute to why children of color are not identified. Listeners will gain an awareness of how race intersects with autism, particularly how black and brown folks are treated.April begins Autism Acceptance Month, and it is estimated that 1 in 54 children are diagnosed with autism. According to the Center for Disease Control, more white children are identified with autism than children of color. What accounts for this difference? Join Rev. Dr. TLC as she and her guest, Theresa Noye discuss the intersectionality of race and autism. Ms. Noye is the author of "Hello Autism: How To Love, Like And Learn From Your Special Needs Child.”   Tune in for this important conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.

This week on Dismantle Racism, Rev. Dr TLC welcomes best selling author Eva Medilek.We are all deeply connected, even though we imagine ourselves to be different from one another based on race, class, gender, and more. We create narratives that prevent us from seeing the wounds of others and/or about whether we are capable of  disrupting systems that perpetuate those wounds. Even when we are similar, we might find ourselves shying away from addressing the hurts and pains thrown at us. Do you ever wonder how you fit into the puzzle of ending oppressive systems? Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest, Eva Medilek, as they discuss the intimacy of race and the shifts that each of us can take to move us forward in our journey to end racism.  Eva will discuss how she changed her professional practices and the importance of communication in creating safe spaces for people of color. Tune in for this important conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here. Segment 1 To start the show, Rev. Dr. TLC introduced her guest, best-selling author Eva Medilek. Eva talked about teaching individuals how to engage in communication. Eva later adds on the importance of staying grounded as an individual and having morning routines to set up success markers.Segment 2 Following the first break, Eva talks about what made her “shift” in her work. She says the murder of Geroge Floyd gave her an awakening which led her to want to teach white people how to speak up correctly. As a result, Eva created an allyship awareness form to have powerful black women speak and have white people listen.Segment 3In the third segment, Eva speaks on the importance of continuing the work of the people who worked hard for us in the past. Next, Eva goes into detail in her book The Intimacy Of Race. Lastly,  Eva tells the story of how her father was Martin Luther King Jr bodyguard, leading to a robust discussion of the difficulties of black cops.Segment 4For the last segment, a conversation revolving around listening and creating a safe space. The conversation started with a unique framework Eva used for listening. Eva discussed the importance of listening to understand the fact. This segment speaks volumes about how we can move forward together as a people.

Listeners will gain insight into the specific effects racism has on us and what tools they can use to empower themselves and therefore work to dismantle racism.Racism's far reaches affect all of us deeply, in ways we do not even realize. Like any constant stress, it takes a toll on us physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually. Coping with any stress, especially one that is perpetuated throughout most systems and institutions including those that govern our lives requires intentional practice.⁣ ⁣ Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guests, Devin Berry and Tara Mulay! Tara and Devin are Insight Meditation practitioners. They and Rev. Dr. TLC will discuss how racism weighs on our hearts and minds, and how we can work to dismantle racism by empowering ourselves.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Tune in for this important conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.Show NotesSegment 1Rev. Dr. TLC introduces her guest Devin Berry and Tara Mulay to start the show. Tara began by giving a meditation by supporting our presence, knowing where our body is, and providing positive affirmations. Tara then speaks about her journey. Devin follows this up by telling his journey and why he started practicing meditation after being targeted by the police.Segment 2In this segment, we learn how using the practice of mindfulness helps you deal with emotions and plays a part in not taking your anger out on someone that is there to support you. We also learn what truly is mindfulness, which allows one to have space in whatever capacity the user chooses. This segment was an excellent breakdown of what meditation is.Segment 3We learn how to practice meditation in this segment, understanding your views and experience before giving advice. This practice helps with self-compassion, develops a better relationship with life, and re-invokes the principle of love and kindness. Meditation is not the only piece in solving traumatic experiences, but it is a complimentary bit to solving them.Segment 4In this segment, the conversation revolves around how mindfulness can help white people hold themselves accountable in a supportive way. As well as all coming together by finding a common thread that can help move the needle in dismantling racism. This practice teaches not to run away from your experience but confront it—this is a powerful episode in understanding yourself and why certain things happen.