Practice You with Elena Brower

Episode 75: Justin Michael Williams

Justin Michael Williams works at the intersection of music, mindfulness, and social justice. With his groundbreaking book, Stay Woke, and over a decade of teaching experience, Justin has become a pioneering voice for diversity and inclusion in wellness. Ending Racism Manifesto [1:40] The five assumptions we make about why racism persists [8:33] Justin’s process of writing the Manifesto [15:40] Racism is learned [18:30] Questioning the idea that racism can not end [21:29] Race is not real, although the effects of racism are [22:51] Looking to real stories as evidence that people can change [28:50] Widespread change has happened in short periods of time [35:10] Solutions exist, but we all need to be ready and willing for them to work [38:35] What you can do [48:02] Resources <a href="https://www.justinmichaelwilliams.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">justinmichaelwilliams.com</a> <a href="http://endingracismtogether.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Read the Manifesto and Sign the Pledge</a> Donate to <a href="https://www.wecandreambigger.org/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">The Dream Bigger Foundation</a> <a href="https://smarturl.it/theturning" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Listen The Turning</a>, by Justin Michael Williams

Content and conversations for times of transition and change.

Join me in discussion with renowned luminaries and dear friends to explore life's myriad transitions, our understandings and our responses. What does it mean to be present, to shift our perceptions, to engage with the world meaningfully, with dignity and care? With respect for the ancient practices and the modern wisdom that continue to inform and elevate our exchanges, each episode is an invitation to Practice You.