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Being the Dot: Blacks Thriving in White Spaces

Being the Dot: Blacks Thriving in White Spaces

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Welcome to Being the Dot, a new podcast about the experiences of People of Color in professional settings. Hear stories that will resonate with you, inspire you, move you, and motivate you to find how you can thrive, not merely survive, in your own life.
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Being the Dot: Blacks Thriving in White Spaces - Lessons from the Elders:   Buidling a Long Term Trajectoy in White Spaces
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05/30/21 • 56 min

Dr. E. Royster Harper, University of Michigan retired Vice President, shares the joys, challenges, and lessons of her 40 years career at the same Instituion., Her wisdom, authenticity, and heart is soothing to the soul.

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Being the Dot: Blacks Thriving in White Spaces - Dr. Stacey as the Dot: Reflections on Season 1

Dr. Stacey as the Dot: Reflections on Season 1

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12/13/20 • 41 min

Our host Dr. Stacey tells her own story as the Dot and reflects on Season 1.

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Being the Dot: Blacks Thriving in White Spaces - Lessons from the Elders Series:  Remember the Ancestors-Author BeverlyJeniks
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10/25/20 • 55 min

Critically acclaimed Historic Romance Author Beverly Jenkins shares her journey and wisdom of authoring over 40 books. Ms. Bev's witty commentary is full of wisdom and strategy. She gently reminds us to remember where we come from.

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Being the Dot: Blacks Thriving in White Spaces - Being the Dot:Hidden Figures & First

Being the Dot:Hidden Figures & First

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09/20/20 • 26 min

Mrs. Hettie Love shares her story of perservance and thriving as the first African American graduate from the Wharton Business School at the University of Pennsylvania. Mrs. Love graduated from Wharton in 1947 with an MBA in Accounting. She shares the role of racism and sexism in her trajectory.

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Being the Dot: Blacks Thriving in White Spaces - ENCORE:   Being Black Santa Claus

ENCORE: Being Black Santa Claus

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12/24/21 • 32 min

Our episode today includes a dynamic conversation with Chicago's own Drezzy Claus. He shares his joy and challenges of a Black man representing a figure who is mostly shown as White.

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Being the Dot: Blacks Thriving in White Spaces - The Strong Black Woman  In White Spaces

The Strong Black Woman In White Spaces

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03/28/21 • 49 min

Dr. Dedrie Chester joins Dr. Stacey to discuss the Strong Black Woman narrative and shares how she manages this mindset in White Spaces.

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Being the Dot: Blacks Thriving in White Spaces - The Angry Black Woman: Fact, Fiction, or White Supremacy

The Angry Black Woman: Fact, Fiction, or White Supremacy

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03/21/21 • 58 min

Multi-generational conversation about the Angry Black Woman narrative. Guest Dotters share how they neogigate and mitigate the impact of this framework. In addition, Guest Dotters give practical wisdom on how to protect oneself in light of this.

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Being the Dot: Blacks Thriving in White Spaces - Being Black in International Spaces

Being Black in International Spaces

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03/07/21 • 49 min

Discussion of what it is like to be Black while traveling, living, and working internationally. Guest Dotters, Christiana Thompson & Dr. Michael Thomas, share how they have dealt with global anti--Black racism and the importance of international travel of BIPOC individuals.

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Being the Dot: Blacks Thriving in White Spaces - Reactions George Floyd's Murder: Out of the Mouth of Babes

Reactions George Floyd's Murder: Out of the Mouth of Babes

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07/05/20 • 19 min

George Floyd’s murder has had a tremendous impact on most of America. Race-based stress is at an all-time high for African Americans, accompanied by grief, loss, and anger. This episode features five different children, from ages eight to sixteen, sharing their reactions to Mr. Floyd’s murder, the subsequent civil unrest and the Black Lives Matter movement.

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Being the Dot: Blacks Thriving in White Spaces - Saying No!

Saying No!

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06/27/21 • 57 min

Three different generations discuss how to say no, set boundaries and manage one's own ambition while working in White spaces. The cultural adage of having to do more then a White person to get half as far or the Black tax is also explore by our Guest Dotters.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Being the Dot: Blacks Thriving in White Spaces have?

Being the Dot: Blacks Thriving in White Spaces currently has 47 episodes available.

What topics does Being the Dot: Blacks Thriving in White Spaces cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education, Business and Careers.

What is the most popular episode on Being the Dot: Blacks Thriving in White Spaces?

The episode title 'Black Girls & Mental Health' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Being the Dot: Blacks Thriving in White Spaces?

The average episode length on Being the Dot: Blacks Thriving in White Spaces is 49 minutes.

How often are episodes of Being the Dot: Blacks Thriving in White Spaces released?

Episodes of Being the Dot: Blacks Thriving in White Spaces are typically released every 7 days, 1 hour.

When was the first episode of Being the Dot: Blacks Thriving in White Spaces?

The first episode of Being the Dot: Blacks Thriving in White Spaces was released on Jun 28, 2020.

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