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The Race Thing
by theracething
What's that thing called when you create a podcast about systemic racism? Oh yeah, it's The Race Thing! Join Heena Paracha and Tori Paxon every Friday as they speak to guests about different topics in their field. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theracething/support
Episodes
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The Blurred Lines Between Black & White: Bella Hawkins & Jazmine Paxon: TRT SZN 3 EP 7
What's that thing called when......This week, Tori & Heena get behind the camera and open up the floor to Bella Hawkins & Jazmine Paxon. Jazmine is usually behind the scenes, making sure everything flows perfectly for TRT, but this time, she's front and center as she has a conversation with Bella...
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Equity in the Economy: The Future is Bitcoin with Gerson Martinez
What's that thing called when BIPOC communities can truly benefit from Bitcoin? Oh yeah, it's "The Race Thing." This week, Tori and Heena sit down with Bitcoin Miner, Gerson Martinez, who explains what Bitcoin is, how it can benefit black and brown people in establishing generation wealth, and…
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Fighting For Climate Justice with Hope Clark and Wandra Wilson
What’s that thing called when climate justice becomes a Civil Rights issue? Racial justice is climate justice. We all have to interact with our surroundings but even with our environment, communities who suffer the most are BIPOC. We can’t go without seeing the very literal visual disparity in...
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Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Books! Representation in Literature with Christina Acosta & Allyson DeMaagd
What's that thing called when the literature we have access to lacks culture? Oh yeah, it's "The Race Thing!" We're back from our Holiday Break! We hope all of you are staying warm, healthy, and whole during this cold winter season! We've got some amazing guests lined up for you all to enjoy as…
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Law Enforcement is a Joke with SGT. Catherine Netter: Video Podcast
What’s that thing called when blue lives don’t matter when they’re black? Oh yeah, it's The Race Thing! This week, Tori & Heena discuss Law Enforcement with Sgt. Catherine Netter. Thank you to Jordon Stanley, Kentavius Jones, and Shea Springer for creating our awesome intro song! Go follow Aura…
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The Culture Of Healthcare with Dr. Kulveen Virdee: Video Podcast
What’s that thing called when prior cultures are diminished from present day healthcare practices? The Race Thing? Yeah, that’s it! Tori and Heena, chat with Dr. Kulveen Virdee whose integrative practice- combines contemporary and naturopathic medicine to connect the mind to the body and…
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Listening to youth voices with Strong Future Maryland
Welcome to the opening panel of the 2021 "Speak to Power" Youth Voices Forum! Hear from youth activists across Maryland talk about what it means to listen to youth voices and the issues that matter most to them. Thank you to Alice Wilkerson and Maya Holliday for organizing this entire event and...
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Love the Skin You're In with Supreet Sohi
What’s that thing called when the othering of people creates a monolithic caricature of people of different cultures? Oh yeah! It's The Race Thing. This week, Tori & Heena speak with Supreet Sohi, a skin therapist, podcaster, life coach, and mom about her experiences and her story. She shares her...
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It was a Good Day with Marco Antonio Garcia
What’s that thing called when BIPOC are only represented in a negative light? Oh yeah. It's The Race Thing. This week, Tori & Heena sit down with Marco Antonio Garcia to discuss music, celebrities, his work with his organization; WorldWide Hope, and the legacy he wants to leave behind. It was…
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The American Scheme with Del. Gabriel Acevero
What’s that thing called when BIPOC have to create policies that protect their rights? Oh yeah, it's The Race Thing! This week, Tori & Heena sit down with Delegate Gabriel Acevero of District 39 in Montgomery County. He discusses the responsibilities of elected officials, why he became a civil...
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A Rose in Cambridge with Miriam Moran
What’s that thing called when art becomes a way to disrupt the systems of oppression? Oh yeah! It's The Race Thing! This week, Tori & Heena speak with local artist from Cambridge, MD; Miriam Moran. Miriam tells her story of her passion for art, her Puerto Rican roots, her perseverance and...
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The Most Important Action with Thea Bashful
What’s that thing called when people of color internalize racism without realizing it? Oh yeah! It's "The Race Thing." We're back for another Season 3 and we cannot wait for you all to see what's in store! We have some truly amazing guests and events coming up in the few months before we get into...
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Literacy: A Path To Resistance with the Needle's Eye Academy
What’s that thing called literacy leaves behind Black and Brown youth? The Race Thing? Yeah, that’s it. Needle’s Eye Academy is a non-profit organization focused on literacy among Black and Brown youth in Talbot County. We have to recognize our history in order to understand the importance of...
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The Culture Of Healthcare with Dr. Kulveen Virdee:
What’s that thing called when prior cultures are diminished from present day healthcare practices? The Race Thing? Yeah, that’s it! Tori and Heena, chat with Dr. Kulveen Virdee whose integrative practice- combines contemporary and naturopathic medicine to connect the mind to the body and…
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No Consequences, No Justice with SGT. Catherine Netter
What’s that thing called when blue lives don’t matter when they’re black? Oh yeah, it's The Race Thing! This week, Tori & Heena discuss what's like to be a black woman wearing the badge with Catherine Netter, a trainer with the Racial Equity Institute in North Carolina and a law enforcement…
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A New Wave of Black Watermen with Imani Black
What’s that thing called when black people are erased from aquaculture? Oh, yeah! It's The Race Thing! We sat down with Imani Black, Founder of the nonprofit organization Minorities in Aquaculture, to learn more about her perspective and the history of Black watermen on the Chesapeake Bay. For...
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How to be Youth Centric with Gerson Martinez
What’s that thing called when we do things for the youth? Oh yeah, it's the race thing! This week, Tori & Heena discuss racial equity work in mentorship and how Talbot Mentors, a non-profit organization in Talbot County, is centering youth in the work that they do. We speak with Gerson Martinez,...
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Advocating for BIPOC Rights with John B King & Alice Wilkerson
What's that thing called when policymaking negatively impacts BIPOC? Oh yeah, it's the race thing! This week, Tori & Heena speak with the creative mind behind Strong Future Maryland, Alice Wilkerson and Gubernatorial candidate of Maryland, John B. King. They discuss why policies need to be…
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Authenticity through Art with Leith Phillips
What’s that thing called when there’s a lack of cultural competency in education? Oh yeah, it's the race thing! This week, Tori & Heena sit down with their favorite art educator, Ms. Leith Phillips! She speaks about her experiences as an educator in Talbot County for 25 years and her decision to...
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How We Cope with Internalized Racism with Constance Hope
What’s that thing called when you have to learn how to live with racism? Oh yeah, it's The Race Thing! This week, Tori & Heena sit down with Constance Morris Hope, a certified executive coach who speaks about her experiences with segregation as a teenager by being homeschooled and then…
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Protecting Your Health & Your Future with Dr. Sanlare Gordon
What’s that thing called when your doctor downplays your pain? Oh yeah, it's the race thing! This week, Tori & Heena talked with Dr. Sanlare Gordon about health disparities among black women and how racist practices in health care can cause real problems. They also discuss weathering, America's...
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How Does Racism Impact Our Students With Maxine Poe Jensen
What’s that thing called when educational excellence doesn’t prevent racism? Oh yeah, it's The Race Thing! This week, Tori & Heena talk with Maxine Poe Jensen, a Sophomore at Saint Michaels Middle High School, about her experiences in school. She explains her perspective as Tori and Heena discuss...
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What is Community Policing with Chief Anthony Smith
What’s that thing called when over policing a community is problematic? Oh yeah! It's the race thing! This week, we discussed community policing, what it is, and how it's handled with Chief Anthony Smith of the St. Michael's Police Department. They talk about accountability, the Law Enforcement...
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How to Create Safe Spaces for BIPOC Content Creators with A Tribe Called 3
What’s that thing called when BIPOC have to carve out their own spaces on the internet? Oh yeah, it's the race thing! This week, Tori & Heena sit down with "A Tribe Called 3", Ryann, Doug, and Trini, to speak about how their show was created and why. Listen as they discuss how black and brown...
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How to Undo Racism in Activism with Paul Tue III
What's that thing called when activists need racial equity training? Oh yeah, it's the race thing! On this episode, Tori and Heena talk with Paul Tue about his journey into activism, his experiences, and why we need to stop tolerating racism, even in social/racial justice work! There's always…
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How to use your White Male Privilege with Kirk Howie
What’s that thing called when white supremacy culture thrives in our school system? Oh yeah, it's the race thing! We're back with a new look and new guests! On this episode, Tori & Heena talk with Kirk Howie about his experience as an educator, white privilege, and BIPOC teacher retention. They...
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The Immigration Situation - Widny Joseph full interview!
What’s that thing called when the immigration system devalues immigrants but treats black immigrants even worse? Oh yeah, it's the race thing! This week, Tori & Heena discuss the immigration system and its affect on black immigrants. To talk more about this topic and her own non-profit...
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Accountability is our responsibility!- Dr. Kelly Griffith full interview!
What’s that thing called when policies sound great but no one ensures that the policies are being followed? Oh yeah. It's the race thing! This week, Tori & Heena explore accountability in the public school system. They discuss the importance of accepting our roles in systemic racism and how to...
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It takes a village! Samantha Martinez & Jymil Thompson full interview!!
What’s that thing called when students of color need a completely different school system in order to provide them with a safe learning environment? Oh yeah, it's the race thing! This week, Tori & Heena discuss community schools; what they are and how they impact the people around them. They sit...
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Caught up in the system! - Mercedes Avila full interview!
What’s that thing called when the system works exactly how it was designed? Oh yeah, it's the race thing! This week, Tori & Heena discuss the roots of systemic racism and the different institutions were it exists in our nation and around the world. To talk more about this topic, they interview…
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The Angry Mobs - Xavier Rahim full interview!
What's that thing called when BIPOC are vilified for practicing their first amendment rights? Oh yeah, it's the race thing! This week, Tori & Heena discuss the history of protests in America and why is it that protestors are seen as "angry" for expressing themselves and speaking against the...
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Counseling in Color - Vickie Wilson Full Interview!
What’s that thing called when school guidance counselors aren’t a priority in public schools that are primarily black or brown? Oh yeah, it's the race thing! This week, Tori and Heena explore the history of guidance counselors in education and how scholars can behind from having more counselors...
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Using your white privilege for anti-racism - Starring Henry Herr
Henry Herr lives in Baltimore, Maryland and has spent his time working to get confederate monuments taken down or the towns that have them, renouncing their support for the confederacy. This has brought him to the Eastern Shore in Talbot County, where the last confederate statue stands on the...
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We are Anti-American! - The Race Thing: Ep 13
What's that thing called when we're called Un-American or Anti-American for talking about race? Oh yeah! It's the race thing! This week, Tori and Heena discuss the recent Presidential Debate from September 29, 2020. They talk about the beginnings of Diversity Training and why its important. Not...
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Believe in your child! - Joe Brummell Full Interview
What's that thing called when parents have to protect their children from being mistreated by the school system? Oh yeah, it's the race thing! This week, Heena and Tori speak with Joe Brummell, Owner of Brummell Does, LLC about the Talbot County Council meeting on July 14th and what lead him to...
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They Protect Their Own- Richard Potter Full Interview
What's that thing called when police officers have separate rights from civilians? Oh yeah, it's the race thing! This week, Heena and Tori discuss the Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights(LEOBR) and how it affects civilians in our community. To talk more about this topic and his experiences,...
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We can't give up & we can't give in! - Walter Black Interview
Walter Black, a former NAACP president and civil rights activist, talks with us about his journey through life and how he believes change is possible, as long as we continue to push for equality and equity.
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You don't act black! - Jazzmine Davis Full Interview!
What's that thing called when BIPOC women struggle having authentic friendships with white women? Oh yeah, it's the race thing! This week, Heena and Tori discuss why BIPOC women have difficulty forming authentic friendships with white women, how white privilege and white supremacy benefit white...
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Will we survive childbirth? - Tiana Miller-Breland Full Interview!
What's that thing called when black women are 243% more likely to die from pregnancy? Oh yeah, it's the race thing! This week, Heena and Tori discuss infant and maternal mortality in black women. They explain their own personal "birth stories" and how our doctors need to learn how to connect with...
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Talk about race! Katie Sevon Full Interview!
What's that thing called when Black, Indigenous, People of color have to talk about race with white people? Oh yeah, it's the race thing! This week, Heena and Tori discuss how their race has impacted their lives and how we can start having conversations about race with our peers. To talk more…
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We can vote you out! - Pat Firth full interview!
What's that thing called when people of color lose their most basic human right? Oh yeah, it's the race thing! This week, Tori and Heena talk with Pat Firth, the chair of the Talbot County Democratic Party about voter suppression and voter registration. They also discuss the history of how we...
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Segregation, Voter suppression and Lynchings With Denice Lombard
What's that thing called when history is white washed? Oh yeah it's "The Race Thing!" Listen as Heena and Tori unpack some unheard stories about racism on the eastern shore with Denise Lombard.
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The first and only? -Corey Pack full interview!
What's that thing called when the first black person on the county council is the only black person on the county council? Oh yeah, it's the race thing! This week, Tori and Heena talk with Talbot County Council President, Corey Pack as he explains his perspective and what exactly the county…
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Where did my teacher go? - Brandon Hynson full interivew!
What's that thing called when schools don't retain their black educators? Oh yeah! It's the race thing! This week, we discuss the disappearance of black educators in the classroom over the years and why schools have issues keeping them. Our guest speaker, Brandon Hynson, shares his experiences in...
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They look like me! Devon Beck Full Interview!
What's that thing called when there's a lack of representation for black and brown students? Oh yeah, it's the race thing! Listen as Heena Paracha and Tori Paxon talk with guest speakers, Shelton Hawkins and Devon Beck, two black educators as they share their experiences!
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They take care of their own! Clint Bordley Full Interview
What's that thing called when there's armed officers in the school system? Oh yeah, it's the race thing! This week, Heena Paracha and Tori Paxon talk about SROs (School Resource Officers) and the school system. Now, that you've seen the episode, hear the full interview with Deputy Clint Bordley!
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They look like me! Shelton Hawkins Full Interview!
What's that thing called when there's a lack of representation for black and brown students? Oh yeah, it's the race thing! Listen as Heena Paracha and Tori Paxon talk with guest speakers, Shelton Hawkins and Devon Beck, two black educators as they share their experiences! Listen with your friends...
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Talbot Boys Statue Unheard Footage!
What's that thing called when you create a podcast about race relations in Talbot County, Maryland? Oh yeah, it's the race thing! Heena Paracha and Tori Paxon speak about the Talbot Boys statue and why they're creating a podcast.
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What's that thing called when you create a podcast about systemic racism? Oh yeah, it's The Race Thing! Join Heena Paracha and Tori Paxon every Friday as they speak to guests about different topics in their field. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theracething/support
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