Episodes

Welcome to another insightful episode of the Morris Perspective podcast, "Bias Detox," hosted by Connie Morris. This episode tackles the pervasive and harmful medical myths surrounding Black bodies, addressing their historica...

Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Morris Perspective podcast with your host, Connie Morris. Today, we discuss the concept of your "growth edge" and explore how moments of discomfort can lead to profound personal ...

Welcome back to the Morris Perspective Podcast with your host, Connie Morris. In this episode, we explore the intersection of fear and implicit bias in policing, focusing on shoot-no-shoot decisions and their tragic outcomes....

In this episode of Bias Detox with the Morris Perspective Podcast, host Connie Morris tackles the widely held belief in colorblindness and its potential harm in perpetuating racial inequalities. By exploring why acknowledging...

Welcome to the final episode of the Morris Perspective's Breaking Barriers series. In this episode, host Connie Morris delves into how biases shape our perceptions and understanding of the world around us. Why do we see thing...

Welcome to another episode of the Morris Perspective Podcast, where host Connie Morris continues the series "Rethinking Bias" with a critical discussion on the media's role in shaping public perception of Black communities. T...

Welcome to an enlightening episode of the Bias Detox with the Morris Perspective podcast, hosted by Connie Morris. In this episode, we delve into the deeply ingrained myth of the 'welfare queen,' a damaging stereotype that ha...

Welcome to Episode 17 of "The Morris Perspective," where host Connie Morris delves into the transformative power of self-awareness in recognizing and understanding our unconscious biases. This episode unpacks how self-awarene...

Welcome to The Morris Perspective, hosted by Connie Morris, where we delve into a new series under the Rethinking Bias initiative: Fear and Bias. In our debut episode, we confront the urgent issue of societal fear towards bla...

Welcome back to the Morris Perspective Podcast with your host, Connie Morris. In this episode, as part of our "Breaking the Silence" series, we delve into the intricate ties between societal fear and economic and structural v...

Welcome to another revealing episode of Bias Detox with the Morris Perspective. Join host Connie Morris as she delves into the long-buried history of Black Wall Street and other successful Black communities that faced intenti...

Welcome to Episode 16 of The Morris Perspective, "Inclusivity: Creating Spaces Where Everyone Can Thrive." Join host Connie Morris as she dives into the principles that foster inclusivity: equity, belonging, and participation...

In this episode of the Morris Perspective podcast, host Connie Morris dives deep into the ongoing fight for justice. The discussion focuses on systemic racism and racial violence as pervasive challenges in our society, examin...

Welcome back to Bias Detox with the Morris Perspective Podcast. I'm your host, Connie Morris, and today we confront the dangerous and ingrained myth of black criminality—a narrative shaped by media portrayals and reinforced t...

In this thought-provoking episode, host Connie Morris explores the transformative power of respect and its role in creating inclusive environments. Discover how respecting and valuing everyone’s unique experiences can lead to...

In this episode of the Morris Perspective podcast, host Connie Morris delves into the complex role of education in perpetuating systemic racism and its potential for fostering racial healing. Highlighting historical examples ...

In this episode of Bias Detox with the Morris Perspective, host Connie Morris tackles the pervasive myth that Black poverty is due to personal failings, laziness, or lack of effort. Through an in-depth examination, she uncove...

Welcome to another episode of the Morris Perspective. Join host Connie Morris as she delves deep into the transformative power of reflection. In this episode, learn how examining our thoughts and actions can serve as a tool f...

Welcome to Episode 6 of the Breaking the Silence series on the Morris Perspective podcast. Join host Connie Morris as we delve into the historical contexts that have shaped modern racial violence. This episode unravels the in...

In this episode of Bias Detox with the Morris Perspective, hosted by Connie Morris, we delve into the contentious history of the Confederate flag. Often defended as a symbol of Southern pride, the Confederate flag's true orig...

Welcome to Episode 13 of "Breaking Barriers" with your host, Connie Morris. In this episode, we reflect on our journey to understanding and overcoming cognitive biases, aiming for a more inclusive world. We've explored the st...

In Episode 5 of our Breaking the Silence series on Beyond Prejudice, hosted by Connie Morris, we dive into the decline of lynching as a public practice in America. Despite its reduction over time, the impact of this racial te...

Welcome to Bias Detox with the Morris Perspective, where host Connie Morris delves into the pivotal yet often misunderstood era of Reconstruction in America. In this episode, we explore how the promise of racial equality foll...

In this episode of the Morris Perspective, host Connie Morris delves into the hidden biases known as cognitive cracks that influence our decisions and actions, creating hurdles to inclusivity. Join Connie as she explores intr...