Karissa Knows

In this episode, we discuss dating, but not your typical dating. We discuss the reality of dating when you're a person of color. This episode has three guest speakers who come from different and similar intersectionalities and cultures. Brittany Keller is a light skinned Black, African American woman who was born in Pennsylvania, raised in North Carolina, and uplifted her roots by moving to Los Angeles. Her IG handle is @misskeller_ . Lacey has lived in both North and South Carolina and comes from a Geechi background. She currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina. Lacey is an author and doctoral candidate whos IG handle is @lynlola . Our other guest speaker is Marite. Marite is a racially ambiguous Latina woman who was born in Peru, immigrated to South Florida and now resides in Boston, Massachusetts. Marite is a multiracial content creator, who specializes in wellness, neurodiversity and is an epic adventurer. Her IG handle is @chicham0rada . In this episode, we discuss relationships through a brief evaluation of colorism, featurism , fetishization, "strong, powerful, Black woman" stigma and discussions on cultural humility regarding non Black peoples use of the N-word. Please comment like and share, your feedback is greatly appreciated!

Talking to your kids about race and racism can feel daunting; however, not talking about race can be more detrimental to groups who are greatly impacted by racist ideology and policy. Ibram Kendi has conducted extensive research in antiracism and wrote several books to help parents and children learn about America's oppressive history. Antiracism is a movement that teaches people to combat racism through labeling racist ideology and racist policy. The antiracist movement encourages individuals to confront racism within themselves, in social situations and get involved with dismantling structural racism that is written in policy. For starters we suggest reading the following books:
Anti-Racist Baby - Ibram X. Kendi
Stamped (for kids) - Ibram X. Kendi
Stamped from the Beginning (adults) - Ibram X. Kendi

This episode talks about sisterhood and what that means for the Preudhomme girls.