Being the Dot: Blacks Thriving in White Spaces

Systemic racism in sport has taken center stage again these last few weeks. One sport where the problems are self evident is lacrosse. Dr. Stacey interviews Coach Chazz Woodson former professional lacrosse player and current Head Coach at Hampton University.  Coach Woodson shares his experiences, joys, and challenges along with how he thrived as the "dot" in Lacrosse.  

Dr. Stacey talks with two Black Doulas about the joys and challenges of influencing and supporting Black Maternal Well Being.  

Dr. Stacey talks with two Black Doulas about the joys and challenges of influencing and supporting Black Maternal Well Being.  

Dr. Stacey talks with two Black Doulas about the joys and challenges of influencing and supporting Black Maternal Well Being.  

Our episode today includes a dynamic conversation with Chicago's own Drezzy Claus.   He shares his joy and challenges of a Black man representing a figure who is mostly shown as White.  

Four brillant Black young people share their generational perspective about what it is like to be 20 something in White spaces.   

Simone Biles, Sharrica Robinson and Naomi Osaka have recently bought the mental health of Black women to the forefront.  Three therapists join Dr. Stacey for a  discussion about mental health and give strategies about how you can take care of yourself in the midst of a crisis in White Spaces.   

Attorney Clowney gives her wisdom on what to do to deal with racism, discrimination and bias in the workplace.  

On the first year anniversary of the podcast Dr. Stacey reflects and encourages all listeners to THRIVE! 

Three different generations discuss how to say no, set boundaries and manage one's own ambition while working in White spaces. The cultural adage of  having to do more then a White person to get half as far or the Black tax is also explore by our Guest Dotters.