Diversity Advocate Vernā Myers discusses racial and racist violence. She suggests three actions for individuals to counter their own biases: (1) "Acknowledge your biases," (2) "...move toward, not away from, the groups that make you uncomfortable," (3) get better at confronting those around us- even our families, even when it makes us uncomfortable.

17 minutes 41 seconds

CW: racism, violence

Verna Myers: How to overcome our biases? Walk boldly towards them

This news sound clip covers the death of Philando Castile, a 32 year old Black man who was shot and killed during a traffic stop in Minnesota on July 6, 2016. This clip covers Castile's history with traffic stops, racial bias in policing, poverty, and racial profiling. There is a modified transcription of the clip, and a full timeline of all of the traffic stops at the link attached.

7 minutes

CW: racial violence

The Driving Life and Death of Philando Castile