Episode 279- Racism and the need for ongoing antiracist work with Dr Penny Rabiger

In this episode, I have an imperfectly perfect conversation with Dr Penny Rabiger, a racial literacy educator and researcher, where we talk about her work in antiracism. Penny shared her background, including her experiences teaching in Israel and her PhD research on anti-racist efforts in schools. We also discussed the importance of understanding racism as a permanent system and the need for ongoing anti-racist work. The conversation explored concepts like white fragility, unlearning, and the role of theory in anti-racist practice. Penny emphasised the need for education and dialogue in addressing racism, while acknowledging the embodied and emotional challenges of this work. We also touched on the intersection of anti-Semitism and the culture created by white supremacy. The episode concluded with a discussion of the book "Solidarity with Children" by Madeleine Lane McKinley, which Penny recommended for further exploration.Specific momentsBeginning: Journey to racial literacy advocacy09'24: Career journey and racial awareness16'13: antiracism leadership in education 20'37: antiracism in education and support27'25: Understanding and combating racism32'21: Addressing racism and building alliances37'30: Unlearning racism and white supremacyYou can connect with Penny throughLinkedInHer website: tenpencemore