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April 26, 2021
S2E9: Reacting to the Chauvin Trial Verdict & What’s Next
Will the guilty verdict for Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd spark reform and improve the systemic issues that BIPOC face when interacting with police? There’s still a lot of work to do, but the ruling is a step in the right direction to...
April 19, 2021
S2E8: Thriving Over Surviving [A Deeper Dive]
We heard some profound truths in our conversation last week with rebel, activist, and speaker Dr. Melissa Bird. She left us wondering about how to heal generational trauma, and what we can do to truly understand (and meet) the needs of the communities...
April 12, 2021
S2E7: Using Your Voice and Rebel Activism with Dr. Melissa Bird
There is always a way to make a difference. Just ask our guest this week, activist Dr. Melissa “Missy” Bird — the CEO of Natural Born Rebel and a fierce public speaker on a quest for equality and justice. From protesting on a corner to creating...
April 5, 2021
S2E6: The Power of Sharing Stories [A Deeper Dive]
Making progress to understand and accept people of ALL cultures is becoming a life or death situation. Questions still linger as people wonder if they are safe in their communities, and whether the police officers they rely on will responsibly protect...
March 22, 2021
S2E5: Sparking Honesty and Action Through Film w/ Katrina Miller
Are you willing to risk what is uncomfortable for what is right? This week we’re talking with Katrina Miller, a filmmaker, producer, and owner of Blackat Video Productions, who joins us to talk about her film “This Is [Not] Who We Are” — a...
March 15, 2021
S2E4: From Powerless to Empowered [A Deeper Dive]
What does it take to speak freely and address the problems faced by BIPOC in our society? In this episode, we're digging deeper into this question, inspired by our conversation with last week's guest - pastor, rapper, and poet, Pedro S. Silva II. His...
March 8, 2021
S2E3: Permission to Speak Freely with Pedro S. Silva II
For Pedro S. Silva II, the ability to use his voice as a pastor, poet, and rapper has allowed him to engage his community in open conversations about race and social issues. He’s been getting the word out creatively — both online and face-to-face...
March 1, 2021
S2E2: Acknowledging Privilege [A Deeper Dive]
We’re breaking it down on this very first “debrief” episode about some of the biggest takeaways from last week’s conversation with CEO and podcaster Khrystal Jones. She shared some mic-drop worthy advice on why you NEED to align with your core...
Feb. 22, 2021
S2E1: Choosing Values Over “Shoulds” with Khrystal Jones
We’re kicking off season 2 with a little something different for you, and we’re keeping it in the family! On today’s episode, we’re joined by Courthney’s little sister, Khrystal Jones. She’s the founder and CEO of Diamonds in the Rough...
Feb. 8, 2021
S1E9: Looking Back and What’s To Come
As we bring the first season to a close, it’s time to reflect on the honest conversations we’ve had so far on Humanize. What started as a concept has truly grown into a platform for open discussions about the racial and social issues facing us...
Feb. 1, 2021
S1E8: BIPOC and Allies will Never Dismantle White Supremacy
What’s the difference between being an ally and an accomplice when it comes to anti-racism work? On today’s episode, we’re getting personal and exploring the differences between them, our own backgrounds, why BIPOC and allies will NEVER be the...
Jan. 18, 2021
S1E7: Diagnosing the Issue and Addressing Fear
Have you ever wanted to speak out and take a stand about race, decolonization, or your own work on the path to becoming an accomplice, but felt a lot of fear around what others would think and how it would affect you, your family, or your business? If...
Jan. 11, 2021
S1E6: Riots and Racism
So much happened last week in this country that we just had to create a bonus episode to share our conversation around it. For the first time in history, Georgia is blue with its first Black man as senator! And on the same day, hypocrisy and...
Jan. 4, 2021
S1E5: Is Racism Normalized?
Are we actually ALL racist? What would the country be like if we all owned that? Would we act differently? Would we be able to move toward change quicker? On today’s episode, Courthney and Emily are exploring this question, why America has such a...
Dec. 21, 2020
S1E4: Our Stories
Are you wondering how a prep school-raised white girl from Boston and a Black man from Atlanta like us teamed up to collaborate on a mission to work towards progression to help dismantle systems of oppression? On today’s episode, we’re bringing...
Dec. 2, 2020
S1E3: The Question of Justice
How far are we from a truly just society in the United States, really? We believe it’s time to talk about TRUE justice because we aren’t as close as some people think we are. On today’s episode, we’re exploring what justice REALLY means, the...
Dec. 2, 2020
S1E2: The Denial of Racism
How far has denial gotten you in YOUR life? On today’s episode, we’re diving into this difficult but important topic and taking on looking at denial when it comes to racism, where it crops up, and why it’s so important to talk about it — even...
Nov. 30, 2020
S1E1: What did the 2020 election really expose?
This election has likely felt both nerve-wracking and eye-opening. Join us for this pilot episode of the podcast as we explore what the 2020 election has exposed about the US and each of us, real and vulnerable conversations about white privilege, and...