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27. The Inner Work of Anti-Racism
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In this episode, I discuss why anti-racism work is an essential part of our self-awareness journey and mindful motherhood practice.
I explore how mindfulness gives us the capacity to examine unconscious biases in our thoughts, feelings, and actions. Drawing on insights from Rhonda Magee's work on the intersection of mindfulness and racial justice, I explain how mindfulness helps us develop the ability to stay present with difficult truths about ourselves and society.
I share my personal commitment to ongoing anti-racism education within The School of MOM community, and why this work remains important despite current cultural pushback against DEI initiatives. This episode emphasizes how combining mindfulness and compassion creates a sustainable approach to anti-racism work, allowing us to respond more effectively when confronting uncomfortable realities.
Resources Mentioned:
- Five-Day Anti-Racist Conversations Confidence Challenge: A free resource with our DEI coach Ashani Mfuko this month. Join us for live calls on March 18th and 25th. Sign up here: https://theschoolofmom.com/anti-racist
- The Inner Work of Racial Justice: Healing Ourselves and Transforming Our Communities Through Mindfulness by Rhonda Magee - recommended reading on the intersection of anti-racism, mindfulness, and self-compassion.
- Nice Racism: Book discussing how subtle behaviors from well-intentioned white people can still perpetuate harmful racial dynamics.
Thank you for tuning in to this episode of "Mothering Ourselves Mindfully." We look forward to sharing more insights and inspiration in the upcoming episodes!
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