Goddard in the World is a podcast highlighting the work of the Goddard College academic community. Goddard has a diverse history with radical roots: our guests’ work before, during and after Goddard reflect not only a deep questioning, but how to bring the critical eye to the world and society around us. We are interested in sharing our guests’ stories, rather than focus solely on their accomplishments at Goddard. While we are curious about where Goddard landed on their path, and if/how Goddard shaped their work in the world, the podcast highlights where our guests’ work and passions and how they bring them to their community. All content is copyright of Goddard Alumni Association, an alumni-governed 501(c)3 nonprofit independent of Goddard College Corporation. To learn more, please visit: https://goddardalumni.com/podcast/
Episodes
Thursday Mar 25, 2021
Thursday Mar 25, 2021
Amanda sits down with Kailina Mills (IBA ’18) to talk about the Atlanta shootings at three Asian-owned businesses in March 2021 through an antiracist lens.
At Goddard Kailina studied social justice education with a focus in antiracism. Together, Kailina and Amanda co-created and co-facilitate a series of Antiracism Learning Circles for Goddard alumni or anyone connected to Goddard.
Looking at history through an antiracist lens means that we’re looking at this event in terms of the historical and systems context. Specifically related to this crime, we talk about:
- cultural myths around Asian women, especially ideas of sexuality and submissiveness;
- the police response and how it differs with suspects who are white versus suspects who are people of color;
- the white norm and individualization, and how it affects how stories are covered in the media.
We also explore and ask questions about what comes next: how do we encourage people to seek out knowledge about other cultures; how do we normalize cultures that do not have Western European roots; and how do we interrupt racism when we see it?
We don’t consider ourselves experts on these subjects. As Goddard alumni we are both engaged in a lifelong learning process. This episode is only one discussion and we hope is a jumping off point for more learning.
Recommendations:
Books:
How to be an Antiracist, Ibram X. Kendi
The Making of Asian America: A History, Erika Lee
Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning, Cathy Park Hong
My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies, Resmaa Menakem
Online:
@AngryAsianMan on Twitter, Facebook
Asian Americans, 5-part documentary, PBS: https://www.pbs.org/show/asian-americans/
Asian Americans Advancing Justice: https://www.advancingjustice-aajc.org/
Stop AAPI Hate: https://stopaapihate.org/
Anti-Racism Resources for Asian Americans: https://tiny.cc/AntiRacistAsAmResources
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