Episodes

Beyond Prejudice: Rethinking Policing and the 'Fear Defense'
April 15, 2025

Beyond Prejudice: Rethinking Policing and the 'Fear Defense'

In this episode of the Morris Perspective Podcast, host Connie Morris delves into the complexities surrounding the "fear defense" often used by police officers in the aftermath of tragic shootings involving unarmed Black men....

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America on Fire: Ep 4: The Vigilantes — When White Fear Becomes State Power
April 15, 2025

America on Fire: Ep 4: The Vigilantes — When White Fear Becomes State…

Episode 4 examines how white fear and citizen vigilante actions were deputized into state power after Dr. King’s assassination, escalating surveillance, policing, and punishment of Black communities. Host Connie Morris uses h...

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Bias Unplugged: Breaking the Code: Unplugging from Workplace Bias
April 14, 2025

Bias Unplugged: Breaking the Code: Unplugging from Workplace Bias

Welcome to Bias Unplugged, where we dive deep into unfiltered and unapologetic conversations. In this episode of the Morris Perspective Podcast, host Connie Morris kicks off the series with a much-needed reality check on work...

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Breaking the Silence Intro: Unveiling America's Dark Past
April 11, 2025

Breaking the Silence Intro: Unveiling America's Dark Past

Welcome to Morris's Perspective on our Beyond Prejudice series. As we continue with the Breaking the Silence series, host Connie Morris delves into some of the most painful and complex chapters of American history. This episo...

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Beyond Prejudice: Unpacking the "Karen" Phenomenon: Fear, Bias, and Privilege
April 9, 2025

Beyond Prejudice: Unpacking the "Karen" Phenomenon: Fear, Bias, and P…

In this episode of the Morris Perspective Podcast, host Connie Morris delves into the controversial and sensitive topic of the "Karen" phenomenon, exploring how racial privilege and societal fear are manipulated in these scen...

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Rethinking Bias: A Comprehensive Reparations Debate
April 7, 2025

Rethinking Bias: A Comprehensive Reparations Debate

Join host Connie Morris in this extended episode of "The Morris Perspective," as we embark on a thought-provoking journey into the multifaceted concept of reparations. This episode, titled "Rethinking Bias: A Call for Justice...

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Episode 7: Education: A Tool to Reducing Bias
April 4, 2025

Episode 7: Education: A Tool to Reducing Bias

Hello and welcome back to Bias Busters, 15 minutes with the Morris perspective. I'm your host, Connie Morris, and I'm excited to have you here on our seventh episode, Education: A Tool to Reducing Bias. Today, we're talking a...

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Rethinking Bias: White Fragility Unpacked: Tools for Transforming Race Dialogue
April 3, 2025

Rethinking Bias: White Fragility Unpacked: Tools for Transforming Rac…

In this powerful episode of The Morris Perspective , host Connie Morris takes a deep dive into the complex and often uncomfortable topic of white fragility. Drawing from her extensive experience in law enforcement, criminal j...

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Beyond Prejudice: Breaking the Cycle of Fear: A Hopeful Discussion
April 2, 2025

Beyond Prejudice: Breaking the Cycle of Fear: A Hopeful Discussion

In the latest episode of the Morris Perspective podcast, host Connie Morris leads a powerful conversation about breaking the cycle of fear and bias towards Black communities. As the series on fear and bias draws to a close, t...

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Episode 5: Gender Bias: Breaking Stereotype and Promoting Equality
April 1, 2025

Episode 5: Gender Bias: Breaking Stereotype and Promoting Equality

Description: In this insightful episode of "The Morris Perspective," host Connie Morris tackles the pervasive issue of gender bias. We will explore how gender bias manifests in various aspects of life, including the workplace...

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Bias Detox: Debunking the Myth of Reverse Racism
March 31, 2025

Bias Detox: Debunking the Myth of Reverse Racism

In this enlightening episode of Bias Detox with the Morris Perspective Podcast, host Connie Morris dives deep into the controversial topic of reverse racism. She challenges common misconceptions and highlights how systemic po...

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Personal Growth: Transforming Guilt and Shame into Anti-Racism Action
March 28, 2025

Personal Growth: Transforming Guilt and Shame into Anti-Racism Action

In this episode of the Morris Perspective Podcast, host Connie Morris delves into the profound topic of overcoming guilt and shame in the journey towards anti-racism. As part of the personal growth series, Connie guides liste...

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Rethinking Bias: The Controversy of Reverse Racism Explained
March 28, 2025

Rethinking Bias: The Controversy of Reverse Racism Explained

Welcome to the latest episode of our Rethinking Bias series, where our host, Connie Morris, tackles the contentious topic of "reverse racism." This episode delves deep into the claims and debates surrounding reverse racism, a...

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Bias Detox: United in Struggle: Black and Native American Solidarity
March 24, 2025

Bias Detox: United in Struggle: Black and Native American Solidarity

Welcome to The Bias Detox with the Morris Perspective Podcast. In this episode, host Connie Morris uncovers the often-overlooked alliance between Black and Native American communities in their fight for justice and civil righ...

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Personal Growth: Unlocking Growth Through Deep Self-Reflection
March 21, 2025

Personal Growth: Unlocking Growth Through Deep Self-Reflection

Welcome to the latest episode of the Morris Perspective Podcast with your host, Connie Morris. Today, we delve into the transformative practice of self-reflection as part of our ongoing personal growth series. Discover how mo...

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Beyond Prejudice: Confronting Fear and Bias: Lessons from Amadou Diallo
March 19, 2025

Beyond Prejudice: Confronting Fear and Bias: Lessons from Amadou Dial…

Welcome back to the Morris Perspective Podcast, hosted by Connie Morris. In this episode, we continue our Rethinking Bias series, delving into the pressing issue of implicit bias in law enforcement. We explore how unconscious...

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Bias Detox: Unveiling the Truth Behind Medical Myths: Impact on Black Health
March 17, 2025

Bias Detox: Unveiling the Truth Behind Medical Myths: Impact on Black…

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...

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Personal Growth: Pushing Beyond Comfort: The Power of Your Growth Edge
March 14, 2025

Personal Growth: Pushing Beyond Comfort: The Power of Your Growth Edge

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 ...

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Beyond Prejudice: Rethinking Policing: Implicit Bias and Split-Second Decisions
March 12, 2025

Beyond Prejudice: Rethinking Policing: Implicit Bias and Split-Second…

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....

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Bias Detox: Unmasking the Myth of Colorblindness
March 10, 2025

Bias Detox: Unmasking the Myth of Colorblindness

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...

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Breaking Barriers: Ep 18: "Perception Unveiled: How Bias Shapes Our World"
March 7, 2025

Breaking Barriers: Ep 18: "Perception Unveiled: How Bias Shapes Our W…

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...

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Beyond Prejudice: Breaking Stereotypes: Challenging Media Portrayals of Black Men
March 5, 2025

Beyond Prejudice: Breaking Stereotypes: Challenging Media Portrayals …

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...

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Bias Detox: Breaking the Welfare Queen Myth
March 3, 2025

Bias Detox: Breaking the Welfare Queen Myth

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...

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Breaking Barriers: Ep 17: Unveiling Biases: A Journey to Self-Awareness
Feb. 28, 2025

Breaking Barriers: Ep 17: Unveiling Biases: A Journey to Self-Awarene…

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...

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