Jews Talk Racial Justice - Ep 68: Stay Humble and Keep Going
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In this week’s episode, Tracie and April discuss the phrase, “stay humble and keep going,” the final words of the podcast every week. They explore why they chose this simple phrase and what it means to them.
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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
How familiar are you with bell hooks’ works? What are some works that you want to explore more?
Tracie and April talk about their use of the phrase “stay humble and keep going” as it relates to their racial justice journey. How can you relate this phrase to your own journey?
April notes that the mantra is balanced and that for some folks, they need more of one phrase than the other. Which one of the two do you think applies to you? How can you cultivate the other?
April notes that the middot of humility needs to be applied differently depending on the situation. When have there been times when you have shown humility differently?
April and Tracie note that nuances are so important in racial justice work, particularly as it relates to trauma work. What do you think April means by this? What are some nuances that you have explored recently?
April and Tracie maintain that racial justice work is not like a checklist that you can complete and then be done. Have you ever thought about antiracism with a checklist mentality? How can you adjust your mindset to reflect the ongoing reality of the work?
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