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Mary and Dr. Stacey Pearson-Wharton trace how “being the dot” reveals both hypervisibility and invisibility, why representation changes help-seeking, and how to apologize without defensiveness. We share tools to move from fear to action, build belonging on campus and beyond, and use privilege to amplify others.
• reclaiming the violet metaphor and naming white privilege
• defining being the dot and its stress impact
• microaggressions, implicit bias, and real repair
• belonging as design, not accident, in higher ed
• representation increasing access to care
• speaking up, refusing to shrink, and policy change
• ally moves that amplify and protect
• guidance for young women of color on mentoring and history
• books and local actions that build proximity and courage
• offerings from Dr. Stacy for healing and learning
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Books mentioned in this episode:
How to Be an Anti-Racist - Ibram X. Kendi
White Fragility - Dr. Robin DiAngelo
Black AF History - Michael Harriot
My Grandmother's Hands - Resmaa Menakem
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