20. Becoming Anti-Racist

EPISODE SUMMARY

In the wake of a global pandemic and lockdown, we witnessed the brutal murder of a black man at the hands of a white police officer - it was this brutality that uncovered shameful truth that plagues our history - systemic racism and the mistreatment of people of colour.

Like many, I have turned inward to face my own biases, prejudices, and contributions to racism. I have taken time to educate myself and continue to listen and learn so I can contribute to a lasting permanent change - so I brought on Toya Gavin to help facilitate the conversation on how we can all check our own biases and help make a change.

Toya is a lawyer, legal consultant, and founder of Legally Bold. Toya helps lawyers create 21st-century legal careers. Toya is also a strong black woman who has faced prejudice and biases in her legal career and beyond. Toya shares the importance of educating yourself, speaking up when you view racism and addressing your own unconscious biases.

Join us for this episode of The Speed of Life Show as we dive into a candid and raw conversation about racism, discomfort, our voices, and the changes we can make on a personal and professional level.

EPISODE NOTES

Hasan Minhaj IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CA_-WbRJmpZ/?hl=en

People's History of the United States: https://www.amazon.ca/Peoples-History-United-States/dp/0060838655

Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome: https://www.joydegruy.com/post-traumatic-slave-syndrome

An Open Letter to the ABA and Lawyers Everywhere - by Toya Gavin: https://medium.com/@toya_87070/an-open-letter-to-the-aba-and-lawyers-everywhere-40c3022eb09b