CALL & RESPONSE: The Whites: Anti-Racism, Allyship, White-Fragility

Today ‘s discussion will cover Anti-Racism, Allyship, and White Fragility. Featuring special guests, Jane Fonda (Actress and Activist), Nato Green (Stand-Up Comedian and Labor Organizer. Co-Host Bitchuation Room Podcast w/ Francesca Fiorentini), and Linda Mart ‘n Alcoff (Philosopher & Author of “The Future of Whiteness ‘). Hosted by Baron Vaughn and Open Mike Eagle.

SHOW NOTES

• Baron Vaughn and Open Mike Eagle discuss their conflicting feelings when white people reach out to check in on them.
• Jane Fonda explains what it means to be an ally to Black people and the significance of this moment
• How the election Donald Trump inspired Jane Fonda to become a better ally, study the history of white supremacy/racism in America and use her influence to shine her light on inequality
• Jane Fonda explains why the climate crisis and COVID-19 are examples of humanitarian injustice and how inaction could lead to the unraveling of our society
• Oil companies are intentionally putting their refineries (which are detrimental to public health) in poor communities knowing these communities do not have the power and resources to fight back
• Jane Fonda ‘s discusses Create Art For The Earth project & how art can help change the world
• How to channel your anger to instigate the change you want to see in the world & change Jane Fonda wants to see in the world including stopping fossil fuel development, listening to science & electing responsible people into power
• Nato Green talks about what it ‘s like to be an anti-racist comedian and union organizer
• Nato Green talks about how being marginalized as a Jewish kid and having Black mentors helped shape his politics
• Donald Trump as an embodiment of what all white people kinda are & don ‘t want to be (Nato Green)
• Why anti-racism is about more than just allyship & the consequences of a racist society for all of us (Nato Green)
• Linda Martin Alcoff explains why the concept of whiteness has been missing from conversations about racism
• Why people deny white privilege & the importance of understanding how white privilege has been preserved throughout history in order to change it (Linda Martin Alcoff)
• What is “whiteness ‘ and how does it function (Linda Martin Alcoff)

GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS

• Create For Earth project (Jane Fonda)
• When They Call You a Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir (Book by Patrisse Cullors)
• White Fragility: Why It ‘s So Hard For White People To Talk About Racism (Book)
• The Whiteness Album by Nato Green (Standup Album)
• The Bitchuation Room Podcast
• “The Future of Whiteness ‘ (Book by Linda Mart ‘n Alcoff)

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE EPISODE

CLIP: Jane Fonda On Allyship and Anti-Racism

Nato Green Talks About Being An Anti-Racist Comedian And Union Organizer

Full Interview: Jane Fonda On Allyship and Anti Racism

TODAY ‘S GUESTS

Jane Fonda

Actress and Activist

Instagram: ‘@Janefonda

Twitter: @Janefonda

Facebook: @JaneFonda

Nato Green

Stand-Up Comedian, Labor Organizer & Co-Host Bitchuation Room Podcast w/ Francesca Fiorentini

Instagram: ‘@mrnatogreen

Twitter: @natogreen

Facebook: @NatoGreenComedy

Linda Mart ‘n Alcoff

Philosopher & Author of “The Future of Whiteness ‘

Website: http://www.alcoff.com/

ABOUT THE SHOW

Call & Response ‘is a new show designed to respond to the changes and activism of our time. Each day, Baron and Mike will invite their favorite Black creators ‘ activists, comedians, musicians, actors, visual artists, and more ‘ to riff on current events, discuss the present momentum, and speak about their work and struggles.