In this episode I am joined by an almost licensed counselor and member of the Black community, Gabbi Davis. We discuss:

Current events in Bachelor Nation that pertain to racism
- Hannah Brown's efforts to become more anti-racist
- The news that Matt James is the new Bachelor
How racism impacts mental health
The importance of confronting racist remarks, especially in groups
Why white privilege is not inherently a bad thing
What is “red lining” and how it’s hurt Black and white people
A few examples of what it’s like to be Black in a mostly white state
Gabbi's thoughts on good vs. bad cops, as a daughter of a cop
How to be thoughtful about donations and why you shouldn’t worry about a tax write off!
Gabbi mentions Ericka Hart @ihartericka on Instagram- they are an activist and great resource
Performative allyship vs. breaking the silence

You can get in touch with Gabbi via email at gabriellendavis@gmail.com, on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Also please feel free to follow me on Instagram @draprilwatts and join our new Facebook community, Bachelor Nation for Social Justice!

#2: Jamie (Listen to Your Heart) has anxiety (as many do), so here are a bunch of tips for dealing with anxiety!