During these times of unrest, we need to see our privilege and use it to make the world a better place. The world needs to do better to show the diversity around us, and that means making sure everyone is included, and has a true place at the table to help find the solutions that we need. Black people, First Nations, people who are different; all are important and need to be seen and heard from so the world can be a better and just place for all. Please take the time to reflect and find ways that you can learn and help people.
This week we push ourselves to learn about how we can be better allies by listening and having empathy for other people's stories and what inclusion really means.
Get a new perspective on empathy by watching a short video, A Man Fell in a Hole, as well as a TED talk by Paul Parkin called Reimagining Empathy.
When it comes to understanding Inclusion, we recommend you watch Inclusion Starts With I. We also loved Sunny Mathew's story on how she made inclusion truly come to life at her college, and why we should be focused on inclusion, not diversity.
In SWAGGYK we talk about Linda Berry - only the second black, female to serve as a special agent in the FBI and who paved the way for so many after her. You can learn all about her career on the FBI's website and watch a panel with Linda and former & current FBI agents as they celebrate the 100 Year Anniversary of African-American Agents in the FBI.
We wrap up the episode on a lighter note with our Campfire song - Ira Congo.
You can listen to Episode 15 now, and catch up on previous episodes, either right here on our website or on your favourite podcast app (Spotify, Apple, Google, Anchor, etc.).
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Marissa & Taryn