Teaching What It Takes ®

Teaching What It Takes ®


Latest Episodes

I’M BLACK; YOU’RE WHITE–NOW WHAT? [Ep. 7] [Guests: Jacob Conley & Dacha Thurber]
September 17, 2020

I’M BLACK; YOU’RE WHITE--NOW WHAT?

I’M BLACK; YOU’RE WHITE–NOW WHAT? [Ep. 7] What does systemic RACISM on CAMPUS look like right now?
September 16, 2020

Guests: Mr. Jacob Conley, student at Boston Conservatory of Fine Arts & Mr. Dacha Thurber, Phillips Exeter Academy '20 - Topics: What does racism look like on campus? What's with @blackat[____] Instagram accounts?

I’M BLACK; YOU’RE WHITE–NOW WHAT? [Ep. 6] What is the real DANGER of public STATUES and monuments?
September 16, 2020

Guest Mr. Michael Bieze, Fine Arts Chair at Marist School, discusses the peril of public statues and monuments, when art is a political statement, designing an anti-racist curriculum, and why freedom of expression matters. Hosts: Dr.

I’M BLACK; YOU’RE WHITE–NOW WHAT? [Ep. 5]
September 16, 2020

Guest: Ms. B. J. Walker, President, In The Public Way - Topics: Anti-Black glass ceilings; supporting Black CEOs and businesses; finding hope in a bleak world; social services injustice - Hosts: Dr. Christopher Thurber & Mr. David Conley

I’M BLACK; YOU’RE WHITE–NOW WHAT? [Ep. 4]
August 25, 2020

Guest: Rev. James Winfrey, Director of Operations, Urban Alchemy - Topics: Life and work after prison time. The value of a living, successful, human role model. Why "cultural striving" backfires. Anti-black and anti-Latinx racism.

I’M BLACK; YOU’RE WHITE–NOW WHAT? [Ep. 3]
August 11, 2020

Guests: Mr. Andrew Bigelow, High School History Teacher & Mr. Brian Lighty, Financial Advisor.  Topics: Anti-Black racism, intersectionality, and bi-racial marriage.  Hosts: Dr. Christopher Thurber & Mr. David Conley

I’M BLACK; YOU’RE WHITE–NOW WHAT? [Ep. 2]
August 11, 2020

Guest: Mr. John Leggette, Detective with the St. Louis Municipal Police Department. Topics: Anti-Black racism, community connection, and the real meaning of #defundthepolice. Hosts Dr. Christopher Thurber and Mr. David Conley

I’M BLACK; YOU’RE WHITE–NOW WHAT? [Ep.1]
July 27, 2020

The era of lightweight, check-the-box discussions about racism is history. Dr. Chris Thurber (clinical psychologist) and Mr. David Conley (communications consultant) use candor and empathy to fuel waves of change. Fresh ideas, practical content,