Know Better Do Better

By Marie Beecham

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Subscribers: 25
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Episodes: 129

Caitlin
 Sep 14, 2023
As a teacher trainer and as a parent, I find the Changemaker to be highly relevant, insightful, and powerful. Thank you, Marie Beecham!

MBM
 Jul 25, 2023
The Changemaker presents a thoughtful and pragmatic approach to equity work. Every episode is full of insight and heart.

l.e.
 Nov 14, 2022
I'm appreciate Marie's perspective and approach of encouragement and practical ways to know better, do better. Great podcast!

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Know Better Do Better (formerly The Changemaker) makes it easy for you to get informed and stay informed.

It's hosted by Marie Beecham, a writer and speaker who has shared her fresh take on antiracism with millions. Her unique point of view will draw you in and send you off better equipped and inspired to make a difference.

Interesting, insightful episodes on racial equity every Tuesday and Thursday.

Episode Date
128. The Basics of CRT— All The Stuff You Need to Know
Apr 18, 2024
127. Q&A - What Counts As Cultural Appropriation? Virtue Signaling? Systemic Racism?
Apr 16, 2024
126. Tone Policing 101: Learn the Full Definition, How It’s Often Misused, & Why It’s Controversial
Apr 11, 2024
125. White Privilege 101: The Term's Origin & Real Meaning [Fast Facts]
Apr 09, 2024
124. The Racism That The Least Racist People Are Most Guilty Of [NEW]
Apr 04, 2024
123. Is Identity Politics Really a Thing? It's Complicated.
Apr 02, 2024
122. White People, You Need to Ditch White Guilt
Mar 28, 2024
121. Are Safe Spaces Present Day Segregation?
Mar 26, 2024
120. Q&A - Honest Thoughts on Malcolm X, Reverse Racism, Being Called Woke, and More...
Mar 21, 2024
119. Q&A - Is Interracial Adoption OK? Is Supporting Police Offensive? And More...
Mar 19, 2024
118. When White Antiracists Split Off From People of Color, Pt. 2
Mar 14, 2024
117. When White Antiracists Split Off From People of Color
Mar 12, 2024
116. Wait, Why Are Liberals Opposed to Interracial Marriage?
Mar 07, 2024
115. We're Getting Unconscious Bias Really Wrong
Mar 05, 2024
114. Antiracism 101: The 3 Basic Ideas You Need to Know
Feb 29, 2024
113. How the Black Power Movement Has Carried into the Present Day
Feb 27, 2024
112. The Full Story of Malcolm X's Tragic, Triumphant Life– In His Own Words
Feb 22, 2024
111. Setting The Record Straight on the Civil Rights Era
Feb 20, 2024
110. Rosa Parks & Our Collective Ignorance: Why "She Wasn't the First" is Misguided
Feb 15, 2024
109. The Lesser-Known Events that Birthed the Civil Rights Era
Feb 13, 2024
108. The Intellectual Rivalry of the Century: Washington vs. Du Bois, BHM Biopic
Feb 08, 2024
107. The Forgotten Period of Unbelievable Racial Progress: Reconstruction
Feb 06, 2024
106. The Escaped Slave Who Ended Slavery: Frederick Douglass
Feb 01, 2024
105. Slavery — All the Stuff No One Ever Taught You, for Black History Month
Jan 30, 2024
104. It's Not Rude to Say Black, And Other Essential Learning for Black History Month
Jan 25, 2024
103. How Each Kind of Antiracism Fails— Unpacking The Major Flaws
Jan 23, 2024
102. Should We Embrace Race or Move Past It? It's Complicated.
Jan 18, 2024
101. Is Race Real or Not? According to the Experts, It's Complicated.
Jan 16, 2024
100. 7 Things You Need to Know About Dr. King, In Honor of MLK Day
Jan 11, 2024
99. 5 Common Terms You're Using Incorrectly, Explained in Just 10 Min
Jan 09, 2024
98. A Final Word on Tokenism: Personal & Practical Guidance
Jan 04, 2024
97. Tokenism 101: The Full Definition, How It's Often Misunderstood, & Why It's Controversial
Jan 02, 2024
96. What People of Color Need From Their White Friends (PART 3) Get Good At Repair
Dec 19, 2023
95. Intersectionality in 10 Min: How It Originated, Gained Popularity, and Rapidly Changed
Dec 14, 2023
94: How to Cure Racism's Psychological Effects: A 30-Min Deep-Dive
Dec 12, 2023
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Dec 07, 2023
93. Fast Facts: The Final Blow for the Racial Bias Test
Dec 07, 2023
92. Everyone's Wrong About Racial Bias— A Thorough Debunking Part Two
Dec 05, 2023
91. A Thorough Debunking of The Racial Bias Test... It's a Sham
Nov 28, 2023
90. Most White People Are Only Friends With White People
Nov 21, 2023
89. Why Aren't We Talking About White Flight?
Nov 14, 2023
88. "What's the Most Racist Thing Anyone Has Ever Said to You?"
Nov 07, 2023
87. The Surprising Reason Why Black Americans Don't Live As Long
Oct 31, 2023
86. The Cost of Racism That No One Knows About: Stolen Time
Oct 24, 2023
85. How "Just Working Harder" Actually Worsens Outcomes for Black People
Oct 17, 2023
84. Microaggressions in 15 Min: Unpacking the Confusion & Controversy
Oct 10, 2023
83. Pro-CRT or Anti-CRT, This is What You Need to Hear
Oct 03, 2023
82. Systemic Racism 101: Learn The Full Definition, How It's Often Misused, & Why It's Controversial
Sep 19, 2023
81. How to Check Assumptions, A Skill Necessary For Conflict Resolution
Sep 12, 2023
80. How “Blacks Can’t Swim With Us” Turned to the “Blacks Can’t Swim” Stereotype
Sep 05, 2023
79. Intersectionality in 30 Min: How it Originated, Gained Popularity, & Has Rapidly Changed
Aug 29, 2023
78. The All-Important Debate Beneath the Debate: Individual vs Group Identity
Aug 22, 2023
77. How Do We Actually Close "Achievement Gaps"?
Aug 15, 2023
76. White Allies, You Need to Notice Whiteness
Aug 08, 2023
75. The Small Change that Makes or Breaks Antiracist Goals
Aug 01, 2023
74. Environmental Racism 101: Environmental Justice is Racial Justice
Jul 27, 2023
73. White Allies, Don't Leave the Antiracism Work to POC
Jul 25, 2023
72. Trigger Warnings Are Terrible for Mental Health
Jul 20, 2023
71. The Very Serious Function of Racism is Distraction
Jul 18, 2023
70. The Affirmative Action Ruling— What You Really Need to Know
Jul 13, 2023
69. Hot Take: You *Should* Compare Racism To Other Hardships
Jul 11, 2023
68. CRT's Most Loved & Hated Teaching— What the Debate is All About
Jul 06, 2023
67. The War Within Antiracism: Why the Movement Is Divided
Jul 04, 2023
66. Should We Celebrate America When So Much Needs to Change?
Jun 29, 2023
65. Prejudice in Policing— The Part No One Understands
Jun 27, 2023
64. How Fear of Looking Racist Actually Makes You Look Racist
Jun 22, 2023
63. The Surprising Reason We Discriminate So Easily: Self-Esteem
Jun 20, 2023
62. Juneteenth— All the Stuff No One Ever Taught You
Jun 15, 2023
61. Common Terms I Stopped Using (And What I Say Instead)
Jun 13, 2023
60. What People of Color Need from Their White Friends (PART 2 - Q&A)
Jun 08, 2023
59. How Antiracists Unintentionally Amplify The Impacts of Racism
Jun 06, 2023
58. How Stereotypes Play Out As A Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
Jun 01, 2023
57. White Allies, You Need To Change How You Think About Whiteness
May 30, 2023
56. Opening Up About Virality, Success, and My Biggest Regrets
May 25, 2023
55. White Privilege 101: How Even Well-Meaning People Get it Wrong
May 23, 2023
54. What Actually Counts as Cultural Appropriation?
May 18, 2023
53. Exposing the Lies That Make Us Fragile (And The Truth About Resilience)
May 16, 2023
52. Don't Tell Me About Your Racist Friend: A Teachable Moment for White Allies
May 11, 2023
51. Why White People Are So Bad at Telling Non-White People Apart
May 09, 2023
50. Learn Critical Race Theory in 20 Min: The 5 Basic Ideas You Need to Know
May 04, 2023
49. The Stuff No One Ever Taught You About the Cancel Culture Debate
May 02, 2023
48. PART 2 -The Racism That The Least-Prejudiced People Are Most Guilty Of
Apr 27, 2023
47. White Liberals' Views on Racism Have Rapidly Changed
Apr 25, 2023
46. The Racism That The Least-Prejudiced People Are Most Guilty Of
Apr 20, 2023
45. How to Actually Be A Peacemaker (And Not Just a Peacekeeper)
Apr 18, 2023
44. What White People Need to Know About Code Switching
Apr 13, 2023
43. A Candid Talk: How Polarization Prevents Progress
Apr 11, 2023
42. What Is Virtue Signaling & How Do You Avoid It?
Apr 06, 2023
41. We Need to Talk About Whitesplaining
Apr 04, 2023
40. Why Safe Spaces Are Controversial (And Even Counterproductive)
Mar 30, 2023
39. Diversifying in Your Social Circle— the Dos, the Don'ts, and the Data
Mar 28, 2023
38. Bad Boundaries Ruin Your Antiracism Work (Learn How to Fix Them)
Mar 23, 2023
37. This Is Why You Don't Speak Up (And How To Actually Start)
Mar 21, 2023
36. What POC Want Most From Allies: The Dos, the Don'ts, & the Data
Mar 16, 2023
35. Does CRT in Schools Improve or Worsen Student Achievement? (Pt 3)
Mar 14, 2023
34. Teaching CRT Vs. Banning CRT in Schools (Pt 2)
Mar 09, 2023
33. Does CRT in Schools Help or Hurt Students? (Pt 1)
Mar 07, 2023
32. The History of Racism in the Justice System, Explained in 30 Min
Mar 02, 2023
31. This Gets In the Way of Social Progress
Feb 28, 2023
30. How to Become Less Prejudiced: The Most Effective, Proven Approach
Feb 23, 2023
29. Trigger Warnings Are Counterproductive Pt 2: Responding to Criticism
Feb 21, 2023
28. When & How To Talk With People of Color About Race
Feb 16, 2023
27. How You Should Respond to "I Don't See Color"
Feb 14, 2023
26. Should White People Feel Guilty About Racism?
Feb 09, 2023
25. 5 Common Ways White Allies Do More Harm Than Good
Feb 07, 2023
24. How Should We Respond to Tragic Current Events?
Feb 02, 2023
23. What Microaggressions Are & Why They're Controversial
Jan 31, 2023
22. "He's Bl- umm... African American" You Can Say Black
Jan 26, 2023
21. How The Model Minority Myth Blames Asians for Their Suffering
Jan 24, 2023
20. The Racial Wealth Gap Has Hardly Budged Since 1963
Jan 19, 2023
19. Why Colorism Is Just As Serious As Racism
Jan 17, 2023
18. All The Stuff No One Ever Taught You About Dr. King
Jan 12, 2023
17. How To Change Someone’s Mind— The Proven, Best Method
Jan 10, 2023
16. What People of Color Need From Their White Friends
Dec 22, 2022
15. Polarization Ruins Everything, But Not In The Way You Think
Dec 20, 2022
14. The Ugly Truth About News Media
Dec 15, 2022
13. Don't Keep Us Confined to Victimhood: A New Way to See PoC
Dec 13, 2022
12. Should White People Do Diversity Work?
Dec 08, 2022
11. Unpacking (My Issues With) the Word of the Year: Gaslighting
Dec 06, 2022
10. Important Terms You Should Know (That Are Often Misused) Part 2
Dec 01, 2022
9. Tone Policing: Problematic Prejudice or Reasonable Request for Respect?
Nov 29, 2022
8. Important Terms You Should Know (That Are Often Misused)
Nov 24, 2022
7. Critical Race Theory 102: Three Important Criticisms You Need To Know
Nov 22, 2022
6. A Teachable Moment for White Allies
Nov 17, 2022
5. Critical Race Theory 101: The 5 Basic Ideas You Need to Know
Nov 15, 2022
4. We're Getting Privilege All Wrong
Nov 10, 2022
3. Why Trigger Warnings Are Controversial (And Even Counterproductive)
Nov 08, 2022
2. Is it Racially Insensitive or Racist? Apathy or Hate?
Nov 03, 2022
1. My Journey to a Better Life and a Bigger Impact
Nov 01, 2022