Are Generational Divides Hurting the Fight for Racial Equity?

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/Are Generational Divides Hurting the Fight for Racial Equity? Episode Video Link: In this thought-provoking episode of A Black Executive Perspective Podcast, hosts Tony Tidbit and Chris P. Reed challenge the status quo with a candid conversation on race, identity, and corporate America. Joining the discussion is Robert Franklin II, a champion of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), who unpacks the generational clash in how we confront racism and discrimination in professional spaces.Are younger generations pushing for inclusivity in ways that older generations resist? Are laws like the CROWN Act enough to dismantle systemic bias, or are they just scratching the surface? Franklin brings his expertise as a Black educator and DEI practitioner to explore personal stories, shifting societal norms, and the urgent need for intergenerational collaboration in the fight for meaningful change.This episode dissects the "dimensions of difference" and uncovers whether today’s diversity efforts are truly effective—or just performative. Are we moving forward together, or is progress being lost in translation?▶︎ In This Episode 00:00: Introduction and Generational Perspectives00:33: Welcome to the Podcast01:05: Guest Introduction: Robert Franklin II02:43: Robert's Background and Personal Insights05:23: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Education12:04: Generational Differences in DEI Perspectives19:19: Challenges and Systemic Barriers in Education33:00: Honoring Carl Lewis: A Story of Generational Change34:25: Advertising and the Crown Act35:47: The Impact of Media on Perceptions37:36: Generational Perspectives on Race and Inclusion39:05: The Crown Act and Personal Experiences🔗 Resources Links and resources mentioned in this episode:🔔 Listen and Subscribe Listen to this episode and subscribe for future updates subscribe to A Black Executive Perspective podcast onYouTube PodcastsApple PodcastsSpotify PodcastsAmazon MusicOther platforms or by searching "TonyTidbit" if you like what we're doing and would like to support us, here's some ways you can help us continue the uncomfortable conversations that drive changesubscribe to our newslettergive us up to a 5 star review on Apple Podcastsshare an episode with a friend, family member or colleague🗣️ Follow @ablackexecfollow us across social media @aBlackExecLinkedInInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterTikTokWhatsApp ⭐️ Follow @TonyTidbitfollow Tony across social media @TonyTidbitTwitterLinkedInFacebook This episode was produced by TonyTidbit ™ . Copyright © 2024 A BLACK EXECUTIVE PERSPECTIVE LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced without prior written permission. For permissions, email [email protected] .