Thanks for your thoughts and continued teaching about unconscious bias. As a white person, growing up in a white middle class area of my town, I am continually noticing and unpacking my unconscious bias around race and your work is one of the ways that I continue to try to bring this to my awareness. As a female I had unconscious bias even against myself as I was socialized to see women's roles as less than. It has been easier for me to move into awareness around gender bias because I have experienced the harm, whereas racial bias feel more insidious because of the privilege I have as a white person. Thanks again for your continued invitations to challenge these biases and the harm they create.
Very introspective of you, Kali. I appreciate the work you're doing to uncover unconscious biases. It sets an example for us all because we all need to do it!
Thanks for your thoughtful perspective. Some of these talking heads would benefit from your mentorship. Every day, I am embroiled in an internal battle between how I was formed and fashioned in my family of origin and who Christ and I want me to be.
I really, really wish I could do a lecture, course, or webinar with some of these who have large platforms and presence on television. I'd lay some of the historical foundations for the racism we deal with now and maybe even do some case studies of what to say and not to say.
Having read and listened to both you and Emmanuel Acho during recent years on my listening and learning journey, I appreciate your thoughtful perspective. as well as your citing Banaji and Greenwald’s research: “Because many biases are not ones of which we are even aware, the act of becoming aware of them is a key first step …The goal is to make the unconscious, conscious. To make the implicit, explicit.” Your shepherding the rest of us who will listen and strive to share is hopeful and for that: gratitude!
Thanks for tuning in, Dolly. This was a really hard article to write. I've briefly met and interacted with Emmanuel Acho. He is very well meaning, but we certainly differ on our approach to race and racism.
Thank you so much for this! The cruelty towards Angel Reese is heartbreaking, as is the idea that she should just "suck it up." And thank you for your comments about unconscious bias - I was very aware of that after the championship game. It must have been hard for South Carolina, a team that has been undefeated all season, to feel like everyone was rooting for Iowa. I say that as someone who was rooting for Iowa, but I have all the respect in the world for Dawn Staley and the South Carolina team. I am afraid that there will be a backlash for them.
Well-meaning people start the biggest fires IMO. Glad you called it out. Acknowledging and working on our own biases is key to understanding and navigating differences and relationships. I recall being shaken when I became aware of mine. So I try to remember when I encounter those who “live unaware” especially in my family and close friendship circles.
Wow! You are really doing some great work digging into your background and unearthing the unconscious biases. So grateful you're tuning in to this publication. Let me know if there are topics/subjects/questions you'd like me to address.
You are asking exactly the right questions and ones that I'm pondering as well. I'm in a few groups with leaders, scholars, and pastors who are addressing these concerns. I'll have more to say very shortly at this publication and possibly an online course in May.
Thanks for your thoughts and continued teaching about unconscious bias. As a white person, growing up in a white middle class area of my town, I am continually noticing and unpacking my unconscious bias around race and your work is one of the ways that I continue to try to bring this to my awareness. As a female I had unconscious bias even against myself as I was socialized to see women's roles as less than. It has been easier for me to move into awareness around gender bias because I have experienced the harm, whereas racial bias feel more insidious because of the privilege I have as a white person. Thanks again for your continued invitations to challenge these biases and the harm they create.
Very introspective of you, Kali. I appreciate the work you're doing to uncover unconscious biases. It sets an example for us all because we all need to do it!
Thanks for your thoughtful perspective. Some of these talking heads would benefit from your mentorship. Every day, I am embroiled in an internal battle between how I was formed and fashioned in my family of origin and who Christ and I want me to be.
I really, really wish I could do a lecture, course, or webinar with some of these who have large platforms and presence on television. I'd lay some of the historical foundations for the racism we deal with now and maybe even do some case studies of what to say and not to say.
I really, really wish the same. What an invaluable contribution it would be to folks’ influence.
Good words. Thanks Jemar
Appreciate you, Ronald! Thanks for reading.
Having read and listened to both you and Emmanuel Acho during recent years on my listening and learning journey, I appreciate your thoughtful perspective. as well as your citing Banaji and Greenwald’s research: “Because many biases are not ones of which we are even aware, the act of becoming aware of them is a key first step …The goal is to make the unconscious, conscious. To make the implicit, explicit.” Your shepherding the rest of us who will listen and strive to share is hopeful and for that: gratitude!
Thanks for tuning in, Dolly. This was a really hard article to write. I've briefly met and interacted with Emmanuel Acho. He is very well meaning, but we certainly differ on our approach to race and racism.
Expectantly hoping the seeds you planted are heard/read so a deeper meaning can be considered and accepted.
Thank you so much for this! The cruelty towards Angel Reese is heartbreaking, as is the idea that she should just "suck it up." And thank you for your comments about unconscious bias - I was very aware of that after the championship game. It must have been hard for South Carolina, a team that has been undefeated all season, to feel like everyone was rooting for Iowa. I say that as someone who was rooting for Iowa, but I have all the respect in the world for Dawn Staley and the South Carolina team. I am afraid that there will be a backlash for them.
Well-meaning people start the biggest fires IMO. Glad you called it out. Acknowledging and working on our own biases is key to understanding and navigating differences and relationships. I recall being shaken when I became aware of mine. So I try to remember when I encounter those who “live unaware” especially in my family and close friendship circles.
Wow! You are really doing some great work digging into your background and unearthing the unconscious biases. So grateful you're tuning in to this publication. Let me know if there are topics/subjects/questions you'd like me to address.
You are asking exactly the right questions and ones that I'm pondering as well. I'm in a few groups with leaders, scholars, and pastors who are addressing these concerns. I'll have more to say very shortly at this publication and possibly an online course in May.