Black Lives Matter

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Episode Overview

In this episode, the co-founders of Tote + Pears, Amber and Kai-Saun Anderson discuss the Black Lives Matter movement, systematic racism and what businesses and brands can do to navigate these heavy conversations with your team and customers.

Topics Covered

According to the Pew Research Center, two-thirds of U.S. adults say they support the Black Lives Matter movement. This sentiment is particularly strong among black Americans, although majorities of white (60%), Hispanic (77%) and Asian (75%) Americans express at least some support.

As a brand, your customers want to know where you stand on issues that impact them and the people they love. What you say (or don't say) matters. In this episode, you'll find tips for managing these heavy conversations.

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Kai-Sun Anderson

Kai-Saun (aka Kai) Anderson is the Co-founder and Head of Media at T+P where he leads the media team. Photography, podcasting and video production are just a few of Kai’s favorite things.

Kai has led initiatives for a variety of brands, and his work has made its way into a number of national publications including Forbes, Inc., Huffington Post and Thrive Global.

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References

pewsocialtrends.org/2020/06/12/amid-protests-majorities-across-racial-and-ethnic-groups-express-support-for-the-black-lives-matter-movement/

pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2020/06/03/10-things-we-know-about-race-and-policing-in-the-u-s/

Resources:

Implicit Association Test (IAT):
implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html

TED Talk: The urgency of intersectionality: ted.com/talks/kimberle_crenshaw_the_urgency_of_intersectionality?language=en

TED Talk: How to overcome our biases? Walk boldly toward them: ted.com/talks/verna_myers_how_to_overcome_our_biases_walk_boldly_toward_them?language=en

“The Roots of Implicit Bias,” New York Times, 2016:, nytimes.com/2016/12/09/opinion/sunday/the-roots-of-implicit-bias.html

The MSW@USC Diversity Toolkit: A Guide to Discussing Identity, Power and Privilege: msw.usc.edu/mswusc-blog/diversity-workshop-guide-to-discussing-identity-power-and-privilege/ 

Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity at The Ohio State University: kirwaninstitute.osu.edu/ 

Board Games to Fight Bias, NPR, 2017: npr.org/2017/12/30/574753348/board-games-to-fight-bias

plato.stanford.edu/entries/implicit-bias/

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Credits:

Produced by: Kai-Saun Anderson
Music by: Podington Bear - Soft Driver and Rope Swing

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