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The Modern White Man

Von: Ken Lawrence & Paul Johnson
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  • Co-hosts Ken Lawrence and Paul Johnson discuss how to be a Modern White Man who is antiracist, antisexist, and understands his role in creating an equitable society. Ken and Paul unpack their identity as White men by having honest, open - and sometimes difficult and uncomfortable - conversations about being a White man. Where White men come from, White men’s place in today’s society, and roles White men can play moving forward as allies, leaders, and individuals who care about creating an equitable society where all races and genders thrive. Connect with The Modern White Man by subscribing to their newsletter at www.themodernwhiteman.com.
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  • Ep34: Dawn Johnson - the need for inclusive cultures to embrace and elevate authentic selves
    Jan 12 2023
    Ken and Paul are joined by Dawn Johnson. Dawn is a mentor, motivator, and life coach. Through her organization, The Dawn Johnson Experience, Dawn provides both life coaching and diversity training. Her work focuses on individual wellness and disrupting long-standing institutional barriers resulting from microaggressions, privilege, and racial inequities. This episode discusses: - Dawn's experiences and insights from her over 20 years of working in Corporate America as a Black woman. - The daily drain of code-switching. - The importance of sponsoring and championing individuals in the workplace. - The initial hurdle for White men to show up in this work and embrace discomfort. -  The importance of being "unapologetically White" to be antiracist. - Finding the humanity in others by entering into, and embracing, different cultures. Learn more about Dawn's work: www.dawnljohnson.com Read Ken and Paul's takeaways from the conversation with Dawn: https://themodernwhiteman.com/the-blog See a clip of the conversation with Dawn on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCHiYVNqxYKmHkxvTwquc2KA Connect with The Modern White Man by subscribing to our newsletter at www.themodernwhiteman.com
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    42 Min.
  • Ep33: Tsitsi Zawaira - developing a truer identity for a collective past, present, and future
    Oct 31 2022
    Ken and Paul are joined by Tsitsi Zawaira. Tsitsi is an advocate, business consultant, and aspiring writer currently working on a book about the concept of Black implosion and authors the Unbowed Spirit Newsletter on Substack. She has worked for organizations both in the United States and Zimbabwe doing work focused on the eradication of gender based violence. Tsitsi, being from Zimbabwe, brings a unique perspective on race and gender in the United States. This episode discusses: - The necessity of ambiguity in the process of leaving behind one identity and moving towards a new, truer one. - Tsitsi's experience immigrating to the United States and having Blackness bestowed upon her. - The concept of "Black implosion" and why it's important for White people to be aware of it. - How having one's heritage and ancestry at the forefront of equity work helps connect to a collective past, present, and future. Learn more about Tsitsi's work on her substack page: https://tinyurl.com/32fw4wma Read Ken and Paul's takeaways from the conversation with Tsitsi: https://themodernwhiteman.com/the-blog/f/navigating-a-new-truer-identity-with-ambiguity See a clip of the conversation with Tsitsi on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHiYVNqxYKmHkxvTwquc2KA Connect with The Modern White Man by subscribing to their newsletter at www.themodernwhiteman.com.
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    1 Std. und 3 Min.
  • Ep32: Donte Curtis - activate yourself through consistency, persistence, and hope
    Sep 20 2022
    Ken and Paul are joined by Donte Curtis. Donte is the owner of Catch Your Dream Consulting where he inspires and trains individuals and teams nationwide on leadership, racial equity, antiracism, and making practical change. Donte brings his 14 years of facilitation and speaking experience with an expectation of getting you energized, you taking practical action, and finding hope for a better tomorrow. This episode discusses: - How exploring culture initially can break down defensiveness and open people up. - How everyone has the agency to activate themselves wherever they are, and it’s all needed. - The critical importance of persuasion to make positive change. - The value of consistency and persistence over time to make practical change. - The importance of finding hope to focus on what’s possible instead of what’s wrong. Learn more about Donte’s work: www.catchyourdreamconsulting.com See a clip of the conversation with Donte on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/m27QeN8EzPI Read Ken and Paul's takeaways from the conversation with Donte: themodernwhiteman.com/the-blog?blog=y
 
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    55 Min.

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