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Rethinking Bias: Understanding the Fear of Black Faces
Feb. 28, 2025

Rethinking Bias: Understanding the Fear of Black Faces

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...

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Breaking the Silence: Ep 9: Tackling Societal Fear and Economic Violence
Feb. 26, 2025

Breaking the Silence: Ep 9: Tackling Societal Fear and Economic Viole…

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...

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Bias Detox: Ep 8: Unveiling the Truth: The Hidden History of Black Wall Street
Feb. 24, 2025

Bias Detox: Ep 8: Unveiling the Truth: The Hidden History of Black Wa…

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...

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Breaking Barriers: Ep 16: "Inclusivity: More Than Just an Invitation"
Feb. 21, 2025

Breaking Barriers: Ep 16: "Inclusivity: More Than Just an Invitation"

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...

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Breaking the Silence: Ep 8: The Ongoing Fight for Justice: Breaking Barriers
Feb. 19, 2025

Breaking the Silence: Ep 8: The Ongoing Fight for Justice: Breaking B…

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...

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Bias Detox: Ep7: Breaking Down "The Myth of Black Criminality"
Feb. 17, 2025

Bias Detox: Ep7: Breaking Down "The Myth of Black Criminality"

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...

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Breaking Barriers: Ep 15: Embracing Respect: Valuing Unique Experiences
Feb. 14, 2025

Breaking Barriers: Ep 15: Embracing Respect: Valuing Unique Experienc…

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...

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Breaking the Silence: Ep 7: Education as a Catalyst for Racial Healing
Feb. 12, 2025

Breaking the Silence: Ep 7: Education as a Catalyst for Racial Healing

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 ...

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Bias Detox: Ep 6: Unveiling the Truth: Redlining and the Racial Wealth Gap
Feb. 10, 2025

Bias Detox: Ep 6: Unveiling the Truth: Redlining and the Racial Wealt…

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...

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Breaking Barriers: Ep 14: Unlocking Personal Growth: The Power of Reflection
Feb. 7, 2025

Breaking Barriers: Ep 14: Unlocking Personal Growth: The Power of Ref…

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...

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Breaking the Silence: Ep 6: Unveiling the Roots of Modern Racial Violence
Feb. 5, 2025

Breaking the Silence: Ep 6: Unveiling the Roots of Modern Racial Viol…

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...

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Bias Detox: Ep 5: The Confederate Flag: Heritage or Symbol of Hate?
Feb. 3, 2025

Bias Detox: Ep 5: The Confederate Flag: Heritage or Symbol of Hate?

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...

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Shift: Ep 13: "From Awareness to Action: Navigating Cognitive Challenges"
Jan. 31, 2025

Shift: Ep 13: "From Awareness to Action: Navigating Cognitive Challen…

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...

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Beyond Prejudice: Ep 5: From Terror to Justice: The Long Road of Combatting Racial Violence
Jan. 29, 2025

Beyond Prejudice: Ep 5: From Terror to Justice: The Long Road of Comb…

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...

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Bias Detox: Ep 4: Detoxing the Myth: The Lasting Impact of Reconstruction's Collapse
Jan. 27, 2025

Bias Detox: Ep 4: Detoxing the Myth: The Lasting Impact of Reconstruc…

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...

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Shift: Ep12: Beyond Bias: Building Inclusive Communities Together
Jan. 24, 2025

Shift: Ep12: Beyond Bias: Building Inclusive Communities Together

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...

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Breaking the Silence: Ep 4: The Federal Government's Role in the Lynching Crisis
Jan. 22, 2025

Breaking the Silence: Ep 4: The Federal Government's Role in the Lync…

In this compelling episode of Beyond Prejudice, host Connie Morris delves into the federal response to the lynching crisis in America, examining the systemic failures and the tenacious fight for anti-lynching legislation. Ami...

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Bias Detox: Ep 3: Debunking the Model Minority Myth
Jan. 20, 2025

Bias Detox: Ep 3: Debunking the Model Minority Myth

In this episode of The Bias Detox with the Morris Perspective, host Connie Morris delves into the complexities surrounding the Model Minority Myth. While often seen as a positive portrayal of Asian Americans, this episode rev...

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Shift: Ep 11: Cognitive Crack: Unlocking New Perspectives for Change
Jan. 17, 2025

Shift: Ep 11: Cognitive Crack: Unlocking New Perspectives for Change

Welcome to Episode 11 of "The Morris Perspective, Breaking Barriers" with your host Connie Morris. In this episode, we delve deep into the concept of the "Cognitive Crack"—a moment of clarity that leads to profound awakening ...

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"Breaking the Silence: Ep 3: The Media's Dual Role in Racial Terror"
Jan. 15, 2025

"Breaking the Silence: Ep 3: The Media's Dual Role in Racial Terror"

Welcome to the next episode in the "Breaking the Silence" series of the Beyond Prejudice with Morris Perspective Podcast, hosted by Connie Morris. In this enlightening episode, we delve into the chilling reality of public spe...

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Bias Detox: Ep 2: Decoding the Myths: Slavery as America's National Institution
Jan. 13, 2025

Bias Detox: Ep 2: Decoding the Myths: Slavery as America's National I…

Welcome to another episode of Bias Detox with the Morris Perspective. Today, we delve into the often-overlooked truth of American slavery, challenging the traditional narrative that confines it to Southern plantations. Our ho...

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Shifts: Ep 10: Embracing Discomfort: The Path to Racial Understanding
Jan. 10, 2025

Shifts: Ep 10: Embracing Discomfort: The Path to Racial Understanding

Welcome to episode 10 of The Morris Perspective , where host Connie Morris delves into the transformative dynamics of 'cognitive cracks' within racial dialogues. Have you ever participated in a conversation about race that ch...

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Breaking the Silence: Ep 2: Uncovering the Dark Legacy of Jim Crow
Jan. 8, 2025

Breaking the Silence: Ep 2: Uncovering the Dark Legacy of Jim Crow

In the second episode of the Break the Silence series, host Connie Morris delves into the turbulent era of Reconstruction and the subsequent rise of Jim Crow laws. The episode explores how racial violence, particularly lynchi...

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Bias Detox: Ep1: Unpacking the Myth of a Post-Racial America
Jan. 6, 2025

Bias Detox: Ep1: Unpacking the Myth of a Post-Racial America

Welcome to this episode of Bias Detox with the Morris Perspective, where host Connie Morris delves into the pervasive myth of a post-racial America. Despite the significant progress made through the civil rights movement and ...

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