“My response to racism is anger.” - Teach Different with Audre Lorde

This episode of the Teach Different Podcast explores complex emotions and responses to racism through Audre Lorde’s quote: “My response to racism is anger.” Steve, Bully, and Jarvis discuss the claim of the quote, stating that anger can be a natural response to racism. They explore some counterclaims, citing different responses one might have towards racism that aren’t anger. Lastly, they pose some essential questions for further consideration when looking at issues of racism.Chapters00:00 - Introduction to the Teach Different Podcast01:19 - Exploring Racism Through Audre Lorde's Quote04:45 - Personal Experiences with Racism06:46 - Emotional Responses to Racism08:48 - Navigating Racism in Professional Environments11:37 - Transforming Anger into Empowerment14:42 - Personal Experiences with Racism18:01 - Finding Humor in Ignorance18:39 - Counterclaims and Perspectives on Racism20:23 - Teach Different Intro.mp4Image Source: K. Kendall, CC BY 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons