Know Better Do Better
Marie Beecham
Know Better Do Better makes it easy for you to get informed about race.
It's hosted by Marie Beecham, a writer and speaker who has shared her fresh take on antiracism with millions. Her unique point of view will draw you in and send you off better equipped and inspired to make a difference.
Interesting, insightful episodes on racial equity every Tuesday and Thursday.
It's hosted by Marie Beecham, a writer and speaker who has shared her fresh take on antiracism with millions. Her unique point of view will draw you in and send you off better equipped and inspired to make a difference.
Interesting, insightful episodes on racial equity every Tuesday and Thursday.
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105. Slavery — All the Stuff No One Ever Taught You, for Black History Month
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01/30/24 • 27 min
Myths and misconceptions abound. If you're relying on what you learned over a decade ago in school, you probably don't have your facts straight about slavery— how it began, grew, and changed over time.
As we walk through five big ideas, you'll learn the major milestones spanning over 200 foundational years in US history.
Your listen next list:
Juneteenth— All the Stuff No One Ever Taught You on Apple & Spotify
Common Terms I Stopped Using (And What I Say Instead) on Apple & Spotify
Learn Critical Race Theory in 20 Minutes on Apple & Spotify
To support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.
Sources: TIME, The First Africans in Virginia Landed in 1619. It Was a Turning Point for Slavery in American History—But Not the Beginning; Smithsonian, The Misguided Focus on 1619 as the Beginning of Slavery in the U.S. Damages Our Understanding of American History; Britannica, Dred Scott Decision; Vox, How slavery became America’s first big business. EJI, The Transatlantic Slave Trade.
As we walk through five big ideas, you'll learn the major milestones spanning over 200 foundational years in US history.
Your listen next list:
Juneteenth— All the Stuff No One Ever Taught You on Apple & Spotify
Common Terms I Stopped Using (And What I Say Instead) on Apple & Spotify
Learn Critical Race Theory in 20 Minutes on Apple & Spotify
To support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.
Sources: TIME, The First Africans in Virginia Landed in 1619. It Was a Turning Point for Slavery in American History—But Not the Beginning; Smithsonian, The Misguided Focus on 1619 as the Beginning of Slavery in the U.S. Damages Our Understanding of American History; Britannica, Dred Scott Decision; Vox, How slavery became America’s first big business. EJI, The Transatlantic Slave Trade.
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50. Learn Critical Race Theory in 20 Min: The 5 Basic Ideas You Need to Know
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05/04/23 • 21 min
There's so much confusion surrounding what critical race theory is and what it isn't. Critical race theory is misrepresented by those who oppose it and misunderstood by those who embrace it.
In this episode, I clear away that confusion so you can confidently answer the question: What is critical race theory, really?
Critical Race Theory 101: The 5 Basic Ideas You Need to Know on Apple & Spotify
Critical Race Theory 102: Three Important Criticisms You Need to Know on Apple & Spotify
Source: Encyclopedia Britannica, Critical race theory (CRT)
To support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.
In this episode, I clear away that confusion so you can confidently answer the question: What is critical race theory, really?
Critical Race Theory 101: The 5 Basic Ideas You Need to Know on Apple & Spotify
Critical Race Theory 102: Three Important Criticisms You Need to Know on Apple & Spotify
Source: Encyclopedia Britannica, Critical race theory (CRT)
To support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.
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135. Misogynoir 101: The 3 Things You Need to Know
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05/14/24 • 19 min
Let's turn our attention to misogynoir, the unique struggle of Black women.
Related episodes:
Intersectionality in 30 Min: How it Originated, Gained Popularity, & Has Rapidly Changed on Apple & Spotify
Sources:
Demarginalizing the Intersections of Race and Sex by Kimberle Crenshaw
PBS, "Not All Women Gained the Vote in 1920"
NPR, "The Root: How Racism Tainted Women's Suffrage"
To support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.
Related episodes:
Intersectionality in 30 Min: How it Originated, Gained Popularity, & Has Rapidly Changed on Apple & Spotify
Sources:
Demarginalizing the Intersections of Race and Sex by Kimberle Crenshaw
PBS, "Not All Women Gained the Vote in 1920"
NPR, "The Root: How Racism Tainted Women's Suffrage"
To support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.
103. How Each Kind of Antiracism Fails— Unpacking The Major Flaws
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01/23/24 • 21 min
What's wrong with how we view race? Well, on both sides of the partisan divide, how we view race can perpetuate racism. Totally embracing race ("Race is an important part of who you are") comes with serious consequences for people of color, and so does totally rejecting race ("Let's just not see color").
Full-transparency: no matter which side you're on, my hope is that you'll gain a better understanding of its potential weaknesses. If you think your approach to antiracism is flawless, I want you to think again.
Your listen next list:
Intersectionality in 30 Min on Apple & Spotify
Intro to Stereotype Threat, How It's a Self-Fulfilling Prophecy on Apple & Spotify
Individual Vs. Group Identity on Apple & Spotify
To support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.
Full-transparency: no matter which side you're on, my hope is that you'll gain a better understanding of its potential weaknesses. If you think your approach to antiracism is flawless, I want you to think again.
Your listen next list:
Intersectionality in 30 Min on Apple & Spotify
Intro to Stereotype Threat, How It's a Self-Fulfilling Prophecy on Apple & Spotify
Individual Vs. Group Identity on Apple & Spotify
To support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.
133. Responding to Criticism You Sent In (Like Fan Mail, But With A Twist!)
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05/07/24 • 33 min
I'm feeling brave enough to address criticism I've received in response to previous episodes. Since I talk a big game about facing conflict and disagreement, I figured it's time to practice what I preach. So, buckle up. My critics make some good points.
Related episodes:
Why I'm Not Worried About Book Bans on Apple & Spotify
Learn Critical Race Theory in 20 Minutes on Apple & Spotify
The Full, True Story of Malcolm X's Life on Apple & Spotify
First Episode on Trigger Warnings on Apple & Spotify
Newer Episode on Trigger Warnings on Apple & Spotify
Sources:
TIME, The Heavy Cost of Banning Books About Black Children
NAACPLDF, The War on Truth: Anti-CRT Mania and Book Bans Are The Latest Tactics to Halt Racial Justice
To support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.
Related episodes:
Why I'm Not Worried About Book Bans on Apple & Spotify
Learn Critical Race Theory in 20 Minutes on Apple & Spotify
The Full, True Story of Malcolm X's Life on Apple & Spotify
First Episode on Trigger Warnings on Apple & Spotify
Newer Episode on Trigger Warnings on Apple & Spotify
Sources:
TIME, The Heavy Cost of Banning Books About Black Children
NAACPLDF, The War on Truth: Anti-CRT Mania and Book Bans Are The Latest Tactics to Halt Racial Justice
To support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.
108. The Intellectual Rivalry of the Century: Washington vs. Du Bois, BHM Biopic
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02/08/24 • 35 min
Just on the heels of slavery, two Black intellectuals rose to national fame. With opposing ideas about Black progress, they ushered in an ideological rivalry that has raged on for generations. Long before MLK vs Malcolm X or LeBron vs Jordan, there was Booker T. Washington versus W.E.B. Du Bois.
The debate that they started (about the best route for achieving racial equity) is the exact same feud we're still living in today. They have been so influential that our current culture war perfectly takes the shape of Washington versus Du Bois. We're adopting their ideas, and we don't even know it.
Your listen next list:
The War Within Antiracism: Why the Movement is Divided on Apple & Spotify
The All-Important Debate: Individual Vs. Group Identity on Apple & Spotify
Ep 101, Is Race Real or Not? It's Complicated on Apple & Spotify
To support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.
Sources: History, W.E.B. Du Bois; History, Booker T. Washington; History, W.E.B. Du Bois vs. Booker T. Washington; Clint Smith for CrashCourse; PBS Archives, The Debate Between W.E.B. Du Bois and Booker T. Washington; Atlantic Online, Ralph McGill Interview With W.E.B. Du Bois
The debate that they started (about the best route for achieving racial equity) is the exact same feud we're still living in today. They have been so influential that our current culture war perfectly takes the shape of Washington versus Du Bois. We're adopting their ideas, and we don't even know it.
Your listen next list:
The War Within Antiracism: Why the Movement is Divided on Apple & Spotify
The All-Important Debate: Individual Vs. Group Identity on Apple & Spotify
Ep 101, Is Race Real or Not? It's Complicated on Apple & Spotify
To support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.
Sources: History, W.E.B. Du Bois; History, Booker T. Washington; History, W.E.B. Du Bois vs. Booker T. Washington; Clint Smith for CrashCourse; PBS Archives, The Debate Between W.E.B. Du Bois and Booker T. Washington; Atlantic Online, Ralph McGill Interview With W.E.B. Du Bois
129. Why Conservatives (And Liberals) Are Convinced They're Not Racist
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04/23/24 • 27 min
Conservatives say that liberals are the real racists. Liberals say that conservatives couldn't be more wrong.
Who's right? Who's not? Who's delusional? Who's ready to dive into the heated debate?
Related episodes:
Should We Embrace Race or Move Past It? on Apple and Spotify
The Racism The Least Racist People Are Most Guilty Of on Apple & Spotify
Everyone’s Wrong About Implicit Racial Bias on Apple and Spotify
Systemic Racism 101 on Apple and Spotify
To support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.
Who's right? Who's not? Who's delusional? Who's ready to dive into the heated debate?
Related episodes:
Should We Embrace Race or Move Past It? on Apple and Spotify
The Racism The Least Racist People Are Most Guilty Of on Apple & Spotify
Everyone’s Wrong About Implicit Racial Bias on Apple and Spotify
Systemic Racism 101 on Apple and Spotify
To support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.
144. Juneteenth 101 — All the Stuff No One Ever Taught You
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06/13/24 • 29 min
Learn the complicated origin of Juneteenth, get informed about the best terms to use, and gain clarity on what Juneteenth means for us today.
This episode is a new, update version of previous releases related to Juneteenth.
Related episodes:
Slavery— All the Stuff No One Ever Taught on Apple and Spotify
The Forgotten Period of Unbelievable Racial Progress: Reconstruction on Apple and Spotify
A Deep Dive on Frederick Douglass on Apple and Spotify
Unpacking Robin DiAngelo's Most Problematic Teaching on Apple or Spotify
Mentioned:
We Need to Talk About Racism in the Criminal Justice System on Apple & Spotify
What does Juneteenth Really Mean? by Sean Collins
The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander
The documentary '13th'
To support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com. Leave a new rating or review this month, and I'll donate $1 to EJI.org on your behalf.
This episode is a new, update version of previous releases related to Juneteenth.
Related episodes:
Slavery— All the Stuff No One Ever Taught on Apple and Spotify
The Forgotten Period of Unbelievable Racial Progress: Reconstruction on Apple and Spotify
A Deep Dive on Frederick Douglass on Apple and Spotify
Unpacking Robin DiAngelo's Most Problematic Teaching on Apple or Spotify
Mentioned:
We Need to Talk About Racism in the Criminal Justice System on Apple & Spotify
What does Juneteenth Really Mean? by Sean Collins
The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander
The documentary '13th'
To support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com. Leave a new rating or review this month, and I'll donate $1 to EJI.org on your behalf.
125. White Privilege 101: The Term's Origin & Real Meaning [Fast Facts]
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04/09/24 • 10 min
In this quick episode, you'll learn about the surprising origins of the term white privilege, how even the most well-meaning people get it wrong, and how we should describe privilege to skeptics.
Related episodes:
White People, You Need to Ditch White Guilt on Apple & Spotify
We're Getting Privilege All Wrong on Apple & Spotify
To support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.
Related episodes:
White People, You Need to Ditch White Guilt on Apple & Spotify
We're Getting Privilege All Wrong on Apple & Spotify
To support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.
117. When White Antiracists Split Off From People of Color
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03/12/24 • 30 min
In society, more and more things are being deemed racist or problematic. White liberals are leading the charge. The problem? Their views are only getting further from the perspective of people of color.
As a matter of fact, white liberals now have much more "progressive" stances on issues of race than people of color themselves, and that's not a good thing. Learn how liberals are prone to do more harm than good.
Related episodes:
White People Are Only Friends With White People on Apple and Spotify
How to Cure Racism's Psychological Effects on Apple and Spotify
To support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.
As a matter of fact, white liberals now have much more "progressive" stances on issues of race than people of color themselves, and that's not a good thing. Learn how liberals are prone to do more harm than good.
Related episodes:
White People Are Only Friends With White People on Apple and Spotify
How to Cure Racism's Psychological Effects on Apple and Spotify
To support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.
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