Episode
1039 An Uncomfortable Conversation With A Black Man w/Emmanuel Acho
1:08:54
Published: Mon Nov 30 2020
Description
"It wasn't enough to end segregation, we should've mandated integration."Today's guest is former pro athlete turned sports analyst, New York Times Best-Selling author, and host of the series, "Uncomfortable Conversations With A Black Man," which opened a virtual conversation with white America about race relations, racism, and educational and economic inequalities.Lewis and Emmanuel came together to talk about the work he’s been doing to start uncomfortable but necessary conversations about racial injustice issues in our society and the success that has come with it. This interview is filled with life lessons, tough questions, and advice for starting conversations about race.For more go to: www.lewishowes.com/1039Check out Emmanuel Acho's website: https://uncomfortableconvos.com/Read his new book: https://static.macmillan.com/static/fib/emmanuel-acho/Kobe Bryant on Mamba Mentality, NBA Titles, and Oscars: https://link.chtbl.com/691-podKevin Hart Breaks Down His Secrets to Success: https://link.chtbl.com/956-podKatherine Schwarzenegger Pratt on the Power of Forgiveness: https://link.chtbl.com/925-pod
Chapters
Emmanuel Acho, the New York Times bestselling author and host of Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man, discusses his mission to start conversations about race relations, racism, and inequalities in America.
00:00 - 03:35 (03:35)
Summary
Emmanuel Acho, the New York Times bestselling author and host of Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man, discusses his mission to start conversations about race relations, racism, and inequalities in America. He also shares tips on how to have uncomfortable conversations about race and what questions white people should be asking themselves to better understand racial issues.
Episode1039 An Uncomfortable Conversation With A Black Man w/Emmanuel Acho
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Former NFL player shares the challenges of adjusting to different cultures as a Black athlete, including feeling the need to fit in with Black culture in the NFL and being a minority in a predominantly White school system.
03:35 - 07:31 (03:55)
Summary
Former NFL player shares the challenges of adjusting to different cultures as a Black athlete, including feeling the need to fit in with Black culture in the NFL and being a minority in a predominantly White school system.
Episode1039 An Uncomfortable Conversation With A Black Man w/Emmanuel Acho
PodcastThe School of Greatness
This episode features a discussion about the experiences of a black daughter raised by white parents, as well as the unique challenges faced by white parents raising black children.
07:31 - 10:28 (02:57)
Summary
This episode features a discussion about the experiences of a black daughter raised by white parents, as well as the unique challenges faced by white parents raising black children.
Episode1039 An Uncomfortable Conversation With A Black Man w/Emmanuel Acho
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The challenges white parents face when adopting kids of color and whether they should adopt white looking kids instead of kids from other races.
10:28 - 19:51 (09:22)
Summary
The challenges white parents face when adopting kids of color and whether they should adopt white looking kids instead of kids from other races. The stigma and assumptions people make when seeing white parents with non-white children.
Episode1039 An Uncomfortable Conversation With A Black Man w/Emmanuel Acho
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The podcast host discusses the premise of his upcoming episode titled "Questions White People Have," which includes a game where white people ask questions from a fishbowl and black people answer them.
19:51 - 23:03 (03:12)
Summary
The podcast host discusses the premise of his upcoming episode titled "Questions White People Have," which includes a game where white people ask questions from a fishbowl and black people answer them.
Episode1039 An Uncomfortable Conversation With A Black Man w/Emmanuel Acho
PodcastThe School of Greatness
In this excerpt from a podcast, a speaker discusses feeling conflicted about calling out the wrongs committed by white people in relation to the oppression of black people, while also maintaining relationships with both white and black friends.
23:03 - 25:37 (02:33)
Summary
In this excerpt from a podcast, a speaker discusses feeling conflicted about calling out the wrongs committed by white people in relation to the oppression of black people, while also maintaining relationships with both white and black friends.
Episode1039 An Uncomfortable Conversation With A Black Man w/Emmanuel Acho
PodcastThe School of Greatness
A discussion on the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone and experiencing different cultures to gain a better understanding of diversity and the experiences of others.
25:37 - 27:47 (02:10)
Summary
A discussion on the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone and experiencing different cultures to gain a better understanding of diversity and the experiences of others.
Episode1039 An Uncomfortable Conversation With A Black Man w/Emmanuel Acho
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker shares his experience of following his calling to write a book on masculine vulnerability, even when faced with doubt from his team and agent.
27:47 - 30:51 (03:04)
Summary
The speaker shares his experience of following his calling to write a book on masculine vulnerability, even when faced with doubt from his team and agent. He highlights the importance of listening to your intuition and fulfilling your sense of duty, regardless of external opinions.
Episode1039 An Uncomfortable Conversation With A Black Man w/Emmanuel Acho
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The concept of white privilege doesn't necessarily mean that every white person has privilege, but rather they have the potential for privilege due to systemic racism.
30:51 - 38:51 (08:00)
Summary
The concept of white privilege doesn't necessarily mean that every white person has privilege, but rather they have the potential for privilege due to systemic racism. Similarly, there can be instances of black privilege in certain situations, such as in inner city schools where black individuals hold favoritism within their own community.
Episode1039 An Uncomfortable Conversation With A Black Man w/Emmanuel Acho
PodcastThe School of Greatness
This podcast episode encourages the listener to step out of their comfort zone and embrace diversity to avoid causing unintentional emotional harm to others.
38:51 - 42:01 (03:09)
Summary
This podcast episode encourages the listener to step out of their comfort zone and embrace diversity to avoid causing unintentional emotional harm to others.
Episode1039 An Uncomfortable Conversation With A Black Man w/Emmanuel Acho
PodcastThe School of Greatness
This podcast episode examines the issue of white privilege in America and what responsibilities come with it.
42:01 - 46:41 (04:39)
Summary
This podcast episode examines the issue of white privilege in America and what responsibilities come with it. It argues that it is not the responsibility of black people to educate white people about the issue.
Episode1039 An Uncomfortable Conversation With A Black Man w/Emmanuel Acho
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The communication barriers between white people and black people can lead to inefficient conflict resolution.
46:42 - 50:36 (03:54)
Summary
The communication barriers between white people and black people can lead to inefficient conflict resolution. Furthermore, there is a subconscious bias where black people are perceived as lesser than white people, leading to a lack of empathy and understanding in situations like the killing of George Floyd.
Episode1039 An Uncomfortable Conversation With A Black Man w/Emmanuel Acho
PodcastThe School of Greatness
In this podcast, the hosts discuss how white people can have conversations with other white people about black people's experiences and white privilege.
50:36 - 53:54 (03:17)
Summary
In this podcast, the hosts discuss how white people can have conversations with other white people about black people's experiences and white privilege. They talk about the importance of acknowledging one’s privilege and actively working against systemic racism.
Episode1039 An Uncomfortable Conversation With A Black Man w/Emmanuel Acho
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker discusses how as a black man, he is hyper-aware of his surroundings, and he notes that he sees a Black police officer as Black first, and an officer second.
53:54 - 58:41 (04:47)
Summary
The speaker discusses how as a black man, he is hyper-aware of his surroundings, and he notes that he sees a Black police officer as Black first, and an officer second.
Episode1039 An Uncomfortable Conversation With A Black Man w/Emmanuel Acho
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker recalls a story about his mentor on his deathbed telling him that he is worth getting to know.
58:41 - 1:03:07 (04:25)
Summary
The speaker recalls a story about his mentor on his deathbed telling him that he is worth getting to know. This gives him a realization about his own self-worth and encourages him to work on improving himself.
Episode1039 An Uncomfortable Conversation With A Black Man w/Emmanuel Acho
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker encourages listeners to share the podcast episode with others to inspire them to grow and serve using their gifts.
1:03:07 - 1:08:46 (05:38)
Summary
The speaker encourages listeners to share the podcast episode with others to inspire them to grow and serve using their gifts.