Kara Wright: Raising Children in a Race Conscious World

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Inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement, marches and protests happening around the world after the tragic deaths of more unarmed black men, George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery, and another unarmed black woman, Breonna Taylor, I wanted to bring back two shows from the Race Relations Series I did in 2016 for the Mama Truth Show (the original version of my podcast). Before we dive in I want to share: 

For the black people in my community: I see and acknowledge the heartache, trauma, and devastation you're experiencing right now (and have likely experienced your whole life). I want you to know how much I deeply care about you and how much I believe Black Lives Matter. I also want you to know my commitment to continue imperfectly educating myself, as a white privileged woman, in anti-racism work so I can unlearn the ways of white supremacy that I know I benefit from. You and your voice matter so much to me. You belong here and I'm deeply honored you're here.

For the white people in my community: Please join me in doing the work that we need to do to become the best allies possible. I'm learning alongside you. We must continue to put our white fragility aside and show up day after day. Will you join me in taking actions, big and small, to help dismantle the systems of racism and oppression? I’ve created an open source document of resources for you at www.mamatruthshow.com/justice 

For all in my community: I know this is a time of deep rage, despair, loneliness, and fear. I am sending you love beyond measure. May this breakdown, destruction and burning up lead to the biggest breakthrough this country and world of ours have ever known.

Today’s show features Kara Wright, known as America’s first diversity coach. Kara worked as an organizational development consultant specializing in diversity inclusion when she had her daughter. She realized then that she wanted to create a life and community for her that not only honored who she is but one that she would feel connected to both in spite of difference and because of commonality.

Tune into today’s show and learn about: 

• White fragility and white privilege
• What to do if your child says a racist remark
• How to have a conversation about race with your family. 

All of these topics and MORE are covered in today’s Mama Truth Show featuring America’s first Diversity Coach, Kara Wright, of www.mindhearted.com ​