The American experiment is unfinished. Our biggest challenge is ending the pain that racism has caused throughout our history. Stan Smith, the Ally Coach gives you the tools, insights, and encouragement needed to be an ally in the antiracism fight. If you want to use your privilege to finally end racism in our country, Antiracism in Action is for you. Support the work of antiracism in local communities by donating at the NextStepCoalition.com
The Antiracism Book Club is a safe space to learn about what it means to be, to act, to think or to speak racist or antiracist, away from the controversies and conflicts of popular media outlets. Thus, we strive to make racism a thing of the past and antiracism the new normal. In each episode, Gyles and Vanetta Morrison, plus guests, cover chapters from popular and prolific antiracism books, exploring the key themes and messages, and how they relate to their own lives.
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‘How To Be an Antiracist’ by Professor Ibram X Kendi is the Season 1 book for the Antiracism Book Club. In this final episode, we will be discussing all 18 chapters and reviewing the highlights of the book, how it has challenged us and what actions we will take to be antiracist. Note: this is an audio only version of a livestream which can be found…
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Bloodsport - Welcome to American Politics
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What if the bloodsport, we call politics, is actually a "setup"? What if the media and political leaders want us to fight so we can't focus on the real issues? In this episode, we discuss Arnold Kling's book "The Three Languages of Politics" and the media and political leaders are using divide and conquer politics to pit progressives, conservatives…
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Guilty - Does the guilty verdict really matter?
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Former Minneapolis police officer was found guilty of multiple counts of manslaughter. Is his guilty verdict the start of true police reform? Like what you hear? Consider donating to the Next Step Coalition at nextstepcoalition.com. Your donations will help fund antiracism education and advocacy in communities across America. ★ Support this podcast…
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Cancel Culture | Accountability or Liberal Bullying?
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In this episode, we discuss the hot-button issue of the month - "Cancel Culture". Are white men getting canceled or being held accountable for poor judgment? Are progressives too quick to condemn and slow to forgive? \ *** References: Dr. Seuss Books Are Pulled, and a ‘Cancel Culture’ Controversy Erupts Support the Antiracism in Action podcast Dona…
In this episode, we discuss: John Oliver's outing of Megan Mcain's false apologies and How the white working class has been played by the 1% using a time-honored tool of racism. Quick Links: The Confederacy Was a Con Job on Whites. And Still Is Like what you hear? Consider donating to the Next Step Coalition at nextstepcoalition.com ★ Support this …
In 1919, the St. Louis Fairgrounds swimming pool was built as a community treasure for white people. When white power was told to allow all community residents to swim in the pool, white power chose to drain it and shut it down. White power hurts us all - let's talk about it. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…
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Waking Up White America
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How do you get your white friends and family to see that systemic racism is real and pervasive in America? Talking about race is frowned upon in social circles. Racism is considered one of the three topics you shouldn't bring up if you want to have a civil conversation, along with politics and religion. The problem with the "ignore it and it will g…
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Whataboutism: Insurrection vs. BLM
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We're excited to introduce our new Co-host Dan Moyle! Dan Moyle joins Stan Smith to discuss the latest white supremacist dodge - "Whataboutism". Our conversation covers a lot of ground but focuses on the recent trend of comparing the Jan 6 Insurrectionists with Black Lives Matter. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…
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Insurrection: The Confederacy Takes the Capitol
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January 6, 2021, will live in history as the day the United States Capitol building was attacked by white supremacist terrorists seeking to invalidate the votes of black and brown voters from key electoral swing states. Today we discuss the implications of this white supremacist backlash. ------ Get your expanded Show Notes Join the Antiracism in A…
Since the election, politicos have been riveted by the senate runoff campaigns in Georgia. The fate of the Biden Harris administration hangs in the balance. Elect two Democrats and COVID relief, Criminal Justice Reform, and the protection of the Affordable Care Act are on the table. Fail and the nation falls victim to another round of potentially l…
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Trump is Out. Now What?
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We can exhale. The election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris is historic and exactly what our country needs - right now. But... There will be a backlash. Systemic racism and bigotry play the long-game and we'll need to fight harder than ever for the country we deserve. In this episode, we'll discuss how to take action today to make sure we keep racis…
It was a softball question - essentially - "Do you believe systemic racism exists and what do you want to do about it." The answer pissed me off. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★Von Stan Smith - The Ally Coach
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What about Black on Black crime?
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You've seen the conversations - Antiracists demand - "Black Lives Matter!" The opposition says "Why are you picking on cops when there are Black lives are under attack by other Black people?" The issue of Black on Black crime isn't new and continues to be a favorite response of racists. Today we discuss how to best combat this racist dodge. ------ …
Black conservatives are the new darlings of the radical right. I'm sure you've seen the show up in your Facebook feed and wondered - can they really be racist? It's time for a rant. Get more antiracism resources at the Next Step Coalition Join the Antiracism in Action Facebook Group ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…
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Racist Code : Dog Whistles
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Turn on cable news and listen closely. Soon you will notice the pundits repeating vicious sounding phrases. The phrases seem to hold a special power over those watching like a chant that unlocks hidden mysteries. Phrases like “Law and Order”, “Thugs”, “Welfare Queen” aren’t harmless. They are coded invitations, Dog Whistles, that reinforce the raci…
They are called microaggressions - “I don’t see color! “You don’t sound Black” “You’re an impressive young man - so clean cut!” This is abuse via a thousand paper cuts. These statements and others sound complimentary. Don’t be fooled. They cut deep, forcing Black people to make an awkward decision. Do I confront the subtle racist attack or smile an…
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Fighting for Antiracism at the Ballot Box
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I bet you are frustrated. You want to do something about racism but all you can do is argue your case on Facebook. The good news is - you can do more. In this episode, we’ll talk about steps you can take to use the power of your vote to advance the cause of Antiracism. We’ll show you How to quickly see who is on your ballots The issues Antiracists …
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The Making of an Antiracist
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Before I was an antiracist - I was a racist. No, I wasn’t a confederate flag toting caricature you’re thinking of. I was an unwitting endorser and spreader of a popular racist idea. It took me years to understand how I’d been duped. A good friend of mine said that racism in America is like the conveyer belt in airports. We are all on for the ride a…
I was taught to learn the white man's game and beat him at it. For years, I thought I was winning - I was wrong. Listen to my journey from being a "good Black guy" to an Antiracist ally coach. Ready to rip racism out by the roots? Here's your next step -> NextStepCoalition.com Join the Antiracism in Action Facebook Group ★ Support this podcast on P…
Learn more about our new podcast - Antiracism in Action. Get more antiracism resources at the Next Step Coalition Join the Antiracism in Action Facebook Group ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★Von Stan Smith - The Ally Coach
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‘How To Be an Antiracist’ by Professor Ibram X Kendi is the Season 1 book for the Antiracism Book Club. In this episode, we will be discussing Chapters 16-18 of the book, where we explore the topics of Failure, Success and Survival. Note: this is an audio only version of a livestream which can be found on the That Morrison Life YouTube channel. ---…
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‘How To Be an Antiracist’ by Professor Ibram X Kendi is the Season 1 book for the Antiracism Book Club. In this episode, we will be discussing Chapters 13-15 of the book, where we explore the topics of Space, Gender and Sexuality. Note: this is an audio only version of a livestream which can be found on the That Morrison Life YouTube channel. --- S…
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‘How To Be an Antiracist’ by Professor Ibram X Kendi is the Season 1 book for the Antiracism Book Club. In this episode, we will be discussing Chapters 10-12 of the book, where we explore the topics of being White, being Black and how Class can affect our identity. Note: this is an audio only version of a livestream which can be found on the That M…
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‘How To Be an Antiracist’ by Professor Ibram X Kendi is the Season 1 book for the Antiracism Book Club. In this episode, we will be discussing Chapters 7-9 of the book, where we explore the topics of Culture, Behavior and Colour. Note: this is an audio only version of a livestream which can be found on the That Morrison Life YouTube channel. --- Se…
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‘How To Be an Antiracist’ by Professor Ibram X Kendi is the Season 1 book for the Antiracism Book Club. In this episode, we will be discussing Chapters 4-6 of the book, exploring the topics of racism and antiracism in relation to biology, ethnicity and body. Note: this is an audio only version of a livestream which can be found on the That Morrison…
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‘How To Be an Antiracist’ by Professor Ibram X Kendi is the Season 1 book for the Antiracism Book Club. In this episode, we will be discussing Chapters 1-3 of the book, exploring definitions, the concept of dueling consciousness and power. Note: this is an audio only version of a livestream which can be found on the That Morrison Life YouTube chann…