Comedy
Welcome to the Stop Signs are Optional podcast where BLACK LIVES MATTER. We are taking a pause from our normal subject manner and providing space to discuss the Black Lives Matter Movement, to honor countless unnamed Black innocent victims. Lindsey welcomes JB and Michelle to the show. Today's show highlights frustrations of going to work without recognition, of any kind, of Black lives being murdered. Lindsey acknowledges that Stop Signs are only Optional for White people while Michelle and JB explain to her that this is her journey of becoming "woke." Key Moments: [4:30] Lindsey introduces listeners to The Black Lives Matter episode [8:10] "I am Racist" podcast episode by Melissa Urban, a white female, from the Do The Thing Podcast is discussed. [10:08] Lindsey asks Michelle and JB what type of support they may or may not be receiving right now. Michelle discusses code switching and stereotypes associated with being a Black woman. [10:11] Michelle's response to "taking a softer approach." [11:06] Racial disparities in healthcare [13:48] JB discusses his work environment experiences [16:24] The three discuss wearing a Black Lives Matter attire as fashion or support. [17:34] Michelle questions whether Lindsey is really concerned about the conversations it will attract? [21:44] JB discusses what his experiences have been as a Black man in America. [27:15] Is it possible to experience blatant or systematic racism without knowing it? [34:00] White people are inherently entitled. Lindsey acknowledges this privilege. [39:14] Value and worth based on race: Mortality rates, pain tolerance, pregnancy, education (prison-to-pipeline), social workers, and psychologists. [44:31] Misdiagnosis of disabilities and lack of support in low socioeconomic communities. [46:50] Police killing or locking up Black men which takes them away from their families and ability to father their children. [51:05] Racial discrepancies in marketing, within any organizations departments, and salary differences. [53:04] Higher expectations are put on Black woman and men: Black Excellence and Black Girl Magic [58:14] "Picking the Hard" as a Black American. [59:36] Microaggressions. Statues. Christopher Columbus. Juneteenth. Confederate Flags. [1:07:50] Why people don't ask "what is it like to be White?" [1:07:49] Mental health disparities and how it affects work life and personal life. [1:13:19] Microaggressions: Bring provoked over and over again. [1:23:24] White people apologizing and being weird - and Lindsey acts no differently. [1:27:31] White women have the privilege to be in tune with their sexuality while Black women are not sexually liberated. Conversely, Black men are highly sexualized. Relevant Links: JB's Instagram: @WorldTravelWesley The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks: https://amzn.to/2Z1lZLA Black Lives Matter shirts: https://amzn.to/2zWb25l I Am Racist episode: https://whole30.com/podcast/33/33-i-am-racist-just-melissa/ Netflix Documentary "When They See Us:" https://www.netflix.com/title/80200549 If you would like to be a guest on the show OR use our show as a platform please reach out to us: Follow: www.instagram.com/stopsignsareoptional Contact: StopSignsAreOptional@gmail.com or call/text us at 407-434-0493 Cover art photo credit: Michelle Lassiter --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ssao/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ssao/support