Episode
962 Racism, White Privilege, and Healing America with Reverend Michael Beckwith
1:11:04
Published: Wed Jun 03 2020
Description
"I am here to contribute to a kind and just global society. Let me be an instrument of peace."As thousands around America continue to protest racial injustice in the wake of George Floyd's death, Lewis is joined by Reverend Michael Beckwith to discuss how to fight against racism, how to think and talk about our biases, and how to create a more loving, compassionate, equal country.Resources:-Anti-Racism for White People-Guide to Allyship-For more, visit lewishowes.com/962. And text Lewis at 614-350-3960 to start a conversation.
Chapters
In this episode, Louis Howes interviews Reverend Michael Beckwith on how to find peace amidst chaos and navigate through difficult times.
00:00 - 00:53 (00:53)
Summary
In this episode, Louis Howes interviews Reverend Michael Beckwith on how to find peace amidst chaos and navigate through difficult times.
Episode962 Racism, White Privilege, and Healing America with Reverend Michael Beckwith
PodcastThe School of Greatness
This podcast episode discusses how white people can educate themselves to make a difference and create actual change during a time of pain, anger, and frustration caused by racism.
00:53 - 05:37 (04:44)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses how white people can educate themselves to make a difference and create actual change during a time of pain, anger, and frustration caused by racism. It explores the experiences of people who face racism on a daily basis and explains why this moment in history provides an opportunity for change.
Episode962 Racism, White Privilege, and Healing America with Reverend Michael Beckwith
PodcastThe School of Greatness
A man shares his personal experience of racism in a church when a black man was considered for the position of minister and property values became the focal point of a debate.
05:38 - 08:26 (02:48)
Summary
A man shares his personal experience of racism in a church when a black man was considered for the position of minister and property values became the focal point of a debate. It resulted in a split in the congregation and the church had to evacuate.
Episode962 Racism, White Privilege, and Healing America with Reverend Michael Beckwith
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Michael Beckwith, founder of Agape International Spiritual Center, discusses the role of spirituality in combating racism and how the planet's increasing vibration is leading to greater awareness.
08:26 - 13:19 (04:52)
Summary
Michael Beckwith, founder of Agape International Spiritual Center, discusses the role of spirituality in combating racism and how the planet's increasing vibration is leading to greater awareness.
Episode962 Racism, White Privilege, and Healing America with Reverend Michael Beckwith
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker acknowledges their white privilege and how many white millennials might be unaware of the everyday experiences of brown and black people.
13:19 - 18:19 (05:00)
Summary
The speaker acknowledges their white privilege and how many white millennials might be unaware of the everyday experiences of brown and black people. They specifically point out the recent murder of George Floyd by four police officers as an example of systemic racism in the Midwest.
Episode962 Racism, White Privilege, and Healing America with Reverend Michael Beckwith
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker shares his personal experiences with racism, including being followed in stores and visiting a prison with his family.
18:19 - 22:25 (04:05)
Summary
The speaker shares his personal experiences with racism, including being followed in stores and visiting a prison with his family.
Episode962 Racism, White Privilege, and Healing America with Reverend Michael Beckwith
PodcastThe School of Greatness
In this episode, the speaker humorously talks about the anxiety and stress of the police officers to identify a culprit as black, and the implications of racial profiling on people of color.
22:25 - 26:16 (03:50)
Summary
In this episode, the speaker humorously talks about the anxiety and stress of the police officers to identify a culprit as black, and the implications of racial profiling on people of color.
Episode962 Racism, White Privilege, and Healing America with Reverend Michael Beckwith
PodcastThe School of Greatness
This podcast discusses how young black boys experience the nuances of racism so many times that they build up a psychological antibody, and how it's not just the uprisings against lack of justice that are important, but also the act of it happening.
26:16 - 31:24 (05:07)
Summary
This podcast discusses how young black boys experience the nuances of racism so many times that they build up a psychological antibody, and how it's not just the uprisings against lack of justice that are important, but also the act of it happening.
Episode962 Racism, White Privilege, and Healing America with Reverend Michael Beckwith
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker expresses difficulty in addressing issues of racial injustice, gender inequality, and gay rights due to their own personal problems.
31:24 - 38:35 (07:11)
Summary
The speaker expresses difficulty in addressing issues of racial injustice, gender inequality, and gay rights due to their own personal problems. They question how individuals with overwhelming lives, such as stay-at-home moms, can participate in discussions on such matters.
Episode962 Racism, White Privilege, and Healing America with Reverend Michael Beckwith
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Activist Tamika Mallory suggests that people who are unable to participate in street protests can still contribute to social justice causes by contacting their elected representatives and sharing information via social media.
38:35 - 43:12 (04:36)
Summary
Activist Tamika Mallory suggests that people who are unable to participate in street protests can still contribute to social justice causes by contacting their elected representatives and sharing information via social media.
Episode962 Racism, White Privilege, and Healing America with Reverend Michael Beckwith
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Discussing the importance of articulating the vision for a just global society and how different people contribute to this goal, including those in the legal aspect who work on strategy.
43:12 - 47:23 (04:11)
Summary
Discussing the importance of articulating the vision for a just global society and how different people contribute to this goal, including those in the legal aspect who work on strategy.
Episode962 Racism, White Privilege, and Healing America with Reverend Michael Beckwith
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker suggests that people should experience discrimination to understand the effects and have more empathy.
47:23 - 55:25 (08:01)
Summary
The speaker suggests that people should experience discrimination to understand the effects and have more empathy. He believes that people are afraid of speaking up for fear of being judged or shamed for doing it the wrong way.
Episode962 Racism, White Privilege, and Healing America with Reverend Michael Beckwith
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Being uncomfortable is necessary for growth and progress towards creating a kind and just global society, including having uncomfortable conversations and taking action to dismantle racism.
55:25 - 1:00:34 (05:09)
Summary
Being uncomfortable is necessary for growth and progress towards creating a kind and just global society, including having uncomfortable conversations and taking action to dismantle racism.
Episode962 Racism, White Privilege, and Healing America with Reverend Michael Beckwith
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The website Beginning is providing a space for people to express their feelings without judgment, in order to develop a higher dialogue around topics such as COVID, racism, and police brutality.
1:00:34 - 1:05:49 (05:14)
Summary
The website Beginning is providing a space for people to express their feelings without judgment, in order to develop a higher dialogue around topics such as COVID, racism, and police brutality. The community also brings in experts to share information on building up immunity and creating a place of intentional love.
Episode962 Racism, White Privilege, and Healing America with Reverend Michael Beckwith
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Through daily morning prayers, noon meditations, and community gatherings, this platform offers a space to foster inner peace and build stronger communities.
1:05:49 - 1:10:52 (05:03)
Summary
Through daily morning prayers, noon meditations, and community gatherings, this platform offers a space to foster inner peace and build stronger communities.