ep 122. The Distinction between “Not Racist” and “Anti-Racist”: Why Non-black Americans need to proactively participate in racial equity.

Episode Title: The Distinction between “Not Racist” and “Anti-Racist”: Why Non-black Americans need to proactively participate in racial equityhttps://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/the-distinction-between-not-racist-and-anti-racist-why-non-black-americans-need-to-proactively-participate-in-racial-equity- Published Date: 01/23/2024Duration: 56 minutes, 48 secondsHello and welcome to A Black Executive Perspective Podcast! Today, we're discussing The Distinction between “Not Racist” and “Anti-Racist”: Why Non-black Americans need to proactively participate in racial equity.🎙️ In This Episode Renee Santos will help us understand the differences by telling her own story and discuss how Racism is everyone’s responsibility regardless of your racial makeup.What’s the difference between “Not Racist” and Anti-Racist.”?How does race define you?Renee Santos/Professional Stand Comedian.Non-black Americans need to proactively participate in racial equity.Race and racism is a reality that so many of us grow up learning just to deal with. But if we ever hope to move past it, it can’t just be on people of color to deal with it. It’s up to all of us-Black, White, Hispanic, Asian, Jewish, everyone, no matter how well meaning we think we might be, to do the honest, uncomfortable work of rooting it out” Michelle Obama👥 Renée Santos is a Professional Stand-Up Comedian and writer who has been seen on Showtime, NuvoTV, and on Season 8 of NBC’s Last Comic Standing. She performs at Comedy Clubs and on Cruise Lines internationally. Her self-written and produced 1 Hour Special was picked up by Amazon PRIME in October of 2019. She just recently shot an HBO Max Special “HA Comedy Fest”. In May of 2022, after collaborating with Comedy legend, Craig Shoemaker, she was invited to help assist in running and writing all promotional content for his nonprofit 501(c)(3) Foundation, “Laughter Heals.” Her newest venture includes writing a Solo show and freelance journalism to expand her creative portfolio and to further assist in elevating every artist’s voice.reneesantos.comLinkedInTwitter: @reneesantosNYC🔗 Resources Links and resources mentioned in this episode:Resources Striving For Anti-Racism: A Conversation with Renee SantosThis transcript is from an episode of the 'Black Executive Perspective' podcast, hosted by Tony Tidbit. In this insightful discussion, guest Renee Santos shares her personal experiences with race, privilege, and her journey towards becoming anti-racist. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing inherent racist societal conditioning, educating oneself, and actively helping to dismantle the grander racist systems in place. Renee discusses her experiences from being unaware of her Cuban heritage until she was 16 to acknowledging her white-passing privilege. She underscores the striking difference between merely claiming 'I'm not a racist' and actively working towards being anti-racist by participating, challenging biases, and seeking to create equity in society.00:00 Introduction and Personal Experience with White Privilege00:11 Marker00:59 Understanding Racism and Anti-Racism01:14 Guest Introduction: Renee Santos02:26 Renee's Background and Experience07:37 Renee's Realization of White Privilege12:05 Renee's Reflections on Racism and Identity13:09 Renee's Journey Through Foster Care20:13 Renee's Personal Experiences with Racism23:53 Renee's Commitment to Anti-Racism25:12 Understanding Racism Within Us26:03 The Difference Between 'Not Racist' and 'Anti-Racist'26:58 Personal Experiences with Racism and Anti-Racism27:40 The Power of Speaking Up: A Real-Life Example30:02 The Importance of Education in Fighting Racism32:10 Microaggressions: Subtle Forms of Racism37:18 The Role of Love and Understanding in Anti-Racism38:40 The Journey to Becoming Anti-Racist38:43 Moving from 'Not Racist' to 'Anti-Racist'42:47 The Power of Uncomfortable Conversations46:37 Final Thoughts on Racism and Anti-Racism46:43 Final Thoughts on Anti-Racismfollow us across social media @aBlackExecLinkedInInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterTikTokWhatsApp subscribe to A Black Executive Perspective podcast onYouTube PodcastsApple PodcastsSpotify PodcastsAmazon MusicOther platforms or by searching "TonyTidbit" follow Tony across social media @TonyTidbitTwitterLinkedInFacebook 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