The Not-4-Prophets Podcast is the place where two seasoned, Black non-profit professionals spill the tea on what really goes on behind closed doors in the nonprofit industry and how it impacts Black leaders and leaders of color. We’ll share our personal experience, industry trends and tools and strategies for navigating the world non-profit leadership as Black professionals.
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The Not-4-Prophets Podcast is the place where two seasoned, Black non-profit professionals spill the tea on what really goes on behind closed doors in the nonprofit industry and how it impacts Black leaders and leaders of color. We’ll share our personal experience, industry trends and tools and strategies for navigating the world non-profit leadership as Black professionals.
Black Americans vs Other POCs Understanding of Race & Oppression
Not 4 Prophets Podcast
41 minutes
1 year ago
Black Americans vs Other POCs Understanding of Race & Oppression
Episode Description
In this episode, Trenia Parham and David DeVaughn dive into the intricate dynamics of how non-Black Americans, people of color, and Blacks who did not grow up in predominantly Black communities experience and understand race and oppression. They explore personal stories, the impacts of anti-Blackness, and the complexities of solidarity within diverse communities. Trenia also shares her work with Sustainable Leadership Consulting and Coaching, helping women leaders recover from burnout and improving organizational culture.
In This Episode:
00:00 - Introduction by Trenia Parham and David DeVaughn02:13 - David shares his personal journey growing up in a white suburb and learning about Blackness04:50 - Trenia discusses her strong sense of identity as a Black woman from the Midwest10:05 - The shock of non-Black people using the N-word and cultural appropriation12:35 - The diversity of the Black experience and the misconception of a monolithic Black culture17:39 - The impact of African Americanness on solidarity and support within communities21:23 - The proximity to whiteness and its influence on experiences of people of color24:25 - Experiences with non-Black people of color in nonprofit spaces31:41 - The global perspective on oppression and the focus on Palestine37:34 - Reflections on the 2020 uprising for racial justice and its aftermath
Episode Links:
Trenia Parham https://www.treniaparham.com
David DeVaughn's StrivEquity Consulting
Not 4 Prophets Podcast
The Not-4-Prophets Podcast is the place where two seasoned, Black non-profit professionals spill the tea on what really goes on behind closed doors in the nonprofit industry and how it impacts Black leaders and leaders of color. We’ll share our personal experience, industry trends and tools and strategies for navigating the world non-profit leadership as Black professionals.
