"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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This podcast episode encourages the listener to step out of their comfort zone and embrace diversity to avoid causing unintentional emotional harm to others.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The speaker encourages listeners to share the podcast episode with others to inspire them to grow and serve using their gifts.