Ep333: Existing While Black with Sharon Hurley Hall

Notes in the Margin

Friend of the podcast, Sharon Hurley Hall, is back to talk about her new book I’m Tired of Racism: True Stories of Existing While Black — and we had a blast! Come and join us and hear us go on a safari about how awesome How to Get Away with Murder is, and what it’s like living in a bunch of different white majority countries when you’re not white, and what we can all do, collectively, to the make the world a better place for everyone.

Sharon Hurley Hall is an anti-racism activist, educator, and in-demand speaker. Firmly committed to doing her part to eliminate racism, she is the Founder and Curator-in-Chief of Sharon’s Anti-Racism Newsletter. Sharon is also a Co-Founder of Mission Equality and the author of I'm Tired of Racism and Exploring Shadeism.

In her newsletter, Sharon writes about existing while Black in majority-white spaces, and amplifies the voices of other anti-racism activists. Sharon is also an in-demand speaker about equality, anti-racism, and diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

Key Takeaways:

[3:00] A little bit about Sharon and why she wanted to write a book about racism.

[5:50] What is Sharon’s hope for the book?

[6:40] One of Vicky’s favorite chapters was, ‘Not All Black People’.

[9:50] How can people widen their reading beyond non-fiction books?

[11:00] Black authors and in the various genres are everywhere if you choose to look for it.

[13:10] What is the biggest misconception people have about racism?

[17:00] Sharon details some of her more ‘nuanced’ experiences with how people have treated her. It doesn't have to be so blatant, but the subtle message is often loud and clear.

[21:15] What can you do to make it better for others of a different race?

[24:40] There is so much power in having conversations and allowing other people to be heard.

[29:00] There are always two sides of the story. We only hear from the victors. It’s time to hear from those who were marginalized and brutalized, too.

[31:55] Why do so many black people have such unique names?

[35:25] All of our names mean something, it’s just that we’ve forgotten the history behind it.

[38:00] Want more of Sharon? She has a premium newsletter for you to subscribe to!

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