“That’s where the term ‘White Fragility’ comes from. It’s a person that wants to acknowledge that racism exists, but they don’t want to endure the stress or the discomfort of talking about it...they want to walk away from it...It’s the inability to endure the same stress about racial injustice that I have been feeling my whole life.” For this episode we sat ... Show More
Feb 24
We’ve gotta fight hate with love - Herstory of Marsha P. Johnson
We're celebrating an incredible woman in queer, black and feminine liberation, Marsha P. Johnson. If the name sounds familiar, that's because 1. she's iconic and 2. she was a star discussed in the Stonewall Riot episode. She deserves more time from all of us, so we circled back t ... Show More
1h 19m
Jul 2020
Unmasking Microaggressions & Taking Anti-Racism Discussions Beyond The Dinner Table with Eman Idil Bare
Black Lives Matter isn’t an Instagram trend, it’s a commitment to justice. And it’s not just a moment, but a movement that will never not be important. In Ep. 21 of Season 2, we sit down with Eman Idil Bare to discuss her bouts with racism beginning at such a young age, anti-blac ... Show More
1h 17m
Jun 2020
E82. Coach Tea Says Black Lives Matter is a White Cult
Coach Tea is back for a frank conversation with Bridget about George Floyd, the protests, the riots, the looting, the Black Lives Matter movement, and the concept of white privilege. They discuss the frustration that a real issue has become a Trojan horse for all sorts of other a ... Show More
2h 20m
Mar 2024
Being a black, Muslim woman: The Personal and the Political
In this episode of The Introspective Diaries, I delve into our experiences of being black, Muslim women. While these identities are not mutually exclusive, there are social complexities we face. This episode discusses everything from texturism and colourism to fighting the ‘stron ... Show More
1h 25m
Jun 2020
From Allies To Accomplices: Fighting Racism Within Our Own Communities with Remaz Khalaleyal
As Muslims, we have no other choice but to stand alongside our Black brothers and sisters. In Ep. 18 of Season 2, we sit down with Remaz Khalaleyal to discuss the recent murder of George Floyd at the hands of the Minneapolis Police, stereotypes and racism that exist within our ow ... Show More
1h 13m
Aug 2020
Ending Black Oppression and Celebrating Black Dignity with Alencia Johnson
Today we open a new chapter of For the Love, where we’ll celebrate the beauty, wholeness, and dignity of Black Lives. At the same time, we’ll also explore the roots of the recent growing advocacy and racial reckoning with experts who will guide us through different facets of what ... Show More
1h 5m