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Owning our Racist History and Building Safe Spaces for Uncomfortable Conversations
18:41 - 23:33 (04:52)
The only way to move forward and build a better society is by acknowledging the racist past of America and creating safe spaces to have uncomfortable conversations that can lead to change. This is especially crucial within police forces that need to do better in addressing systemic racism.
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The only way to build a more positive society is to acknowledge and own up to America's history of racism, and this requires having uncomfortable conversations and creating safe spaces, including within police forces.
18:41 - 21:23 (02:41)
Summary
The only way to build a more positive society is to acknowledge and own up to America's history of racism, and this requires having uncomfortable conversations and creating safe spaces, including within police forces. It's essential to understand that racism is a part of American history and needs to be confronted in order to move forward.
ChapterOwning our Racist History and Building Safe Spaces for Uncomfortable Conversations
EpisodeHow To Have Difficult Conversations with David Harris
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
Looking back at history is not just a box to check, but it's crucial to understand people's feelings and the current state of events.
21:23 - 23:33 (02:10)
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Looking back at history is not just a box to check, but it's crucial to understand people's feelings and the current state of events. Understanding history also provides context for current discussions, and it's vital to recognize that economic disenfranchisement is the root of much of this racism and tension.