39. Exploring Racial Harm, Liberation, and the Elephant in the Room of Anti-Racism Movement's with Will Fullwood

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This is our Season 2 finale episode and what a ride it's been! If you have enjoyed the season, please rate the show with 5 stars and leave a review!
Ever wondered why the issue of racism hasn't been resolved? Join me, Whitney Knox Lee, on the Impostrix Podcast as I sit down with Will Fullwood, a Black gay man, college professor, and host of Contraband Wagon, to explore this lingering question.
But first, let's talk Juneteenth! Freedom Day for Black Americans. Liberation Day. Our equivalent to Independence Day. The day we commemorate when the last enslaved people were freed from slavery, months after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. With insights from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s work, we reflect on the significance of Juneteenth and the ongoing fight for Black liberation and freedom.
Our conversation takes a critical look at white supremacy and the collective responsibility in tackling racism. Will shares the evolution of his podcast, Contraband Wagon from a local discussion group to an international platform, focusing on MLK's "Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community?" We discuss the differing priorities between white liberals and Black communities, as well as the limitations of civil rights institutions. This episode underscores the importance of rethinking societal values around power and wealth and making anti-racism a personal value for meaningful change.
And yes, we continue the ongoing conversation on imposter syndrome and race at work and the impact of imposter syndrome and racial toxicity on professionals of color. Through poignant anecdotes and reflections, we address the complexities of navigating racial microaggressions and the nuanced experiences of racial harm in professional settings. We emphasize the critical role of educating people to recognize subtle forms of racism and building collective power.
Wrapping up, we highlight the importance of validating spaces and encourage you to join our Facebook group, Impostrix Podcast Validating Space, to continue this vital dialogue. For more information, visit www.impostrixpodcast.com and follow us on Instagram at Impostrix Podcast. Lets work together to honor our ancestors and push for true racial justice.
Find Will at theContrabandWagon.com and on Youtube
Connect with Whitney on IG @ImpsotrixPodcast and watch this episode on our YouTube channel.
Thanks Chris at DigitalREM.com for editing!

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