Stephanie Kostopoulos & Beth Demme
Steph & Beth
BTW, Black Lives STILL Matter
BTW, Black Lives STILL Matter
BTW, Black Lives STILL Matter
Friday 19th February 2021
Steph and Beth discuss why white people must educate themselves on Black Lives Matter and systemic racism, sharing personal stories and stressing intentional learning.
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Get the buttons here!Why White People Must Take Initiative on Black Lives Matter: Insights from Steph and Beth
Being white means that you probably have some racist ideas, and it's not intentional. It's not something that you are aware of, but it's something that you have to work on.
How much do you really know about the Black Lives Matter movement and white privilege? In this episode of 'Discovering Our Scars', Steph and Beth revisit their earlier discussions on these crucial topics. They emphasize the importance of white people doing their own homework rather than leaning on their black friends for education. Growing up in the South, both hosts were taught to admire plantation owners instead of questioning an economy built on slavery.
They explore how such upbringing and educational systems can hinder true understanding. The conversation delves into whether Black History Month, though well-intentioned, inadvertently keeps history segregated. Steph and Beth share their personal journeys of recognizing systemic racism and stress the importance of self-education about slavery, the Jim Crow era, and its lingering effects today. They also discuss the evolving definition of whiteness and its role in maintaining a white majority.
The episode isn't all heavy; it wraps up with a light-hearted chat about Hobby Lobby. But the core message is clear: be intentional about learning, question the status quo, and make meaningful changes in your life. This episode is a call to action for anyone wanting to better understand racial issues and contribute to a more just society.