How Not to be Racist at Work

Light Work by Dear Patriarchy

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Welcome to Episode 4 of Series 2 where we start by talking about global racial injustice, specifically what’s happening in the U.S.A. & the U.K. We talk about the unending police shootings in North America, the Sewell Report in the UK, racist Dr. Seuss books and how disappointing it is to see so many social media accounts ignore the inhumanity of what is taking place prolifically around the world. We discuss why no one doing anti-racist work should expect a pat on the back for it and then break down a list of common phrases used in the office (and the wider world) that are racist. We also talk about the healing power of being uncomfortable, apologising and learning to do better.
- Marguerite Ward & Rachel Premack's March 2021 article for Business Insider entitled "What is a microaggression? 14 things people think are fine to say at work — but are actually racist, sexist, or offensive" which was the basis for our discussion about racist, offensive phrases not to use in the office.
- We love the June 2020 Huffpost article by Kelsey Borreson entitled "6 Things White People Say That Highlight Their Privilege" as it quotes Myisha Hill (who we love along with her wonderful work on Check Your Privilege) and breaks down a lot of pervasive tropes about racism commonly used by White people.
- Please check out our "Feminism 101" suggested reading list here if you're at a loose end for a great read from an incredible female author!
- Find out more about the amazing artists, Nubefy, behind the graphics we use here.