Podcasts by First Name Basis Podcast

8.15: Work With Me: First Name Basis from 2023-10-25T07:42

We’re wrapping up Season 8 with this episode, and it’s got me thinking all about our evolution over the years. From beginning as a tiny Instagram account to starting the podcast, from ...

8: We Are Anti-Racist and Anti-Genocide from 2023-10-24T19:16

Like so many of you, I have been all consumed the last few weeks by the events going on in Gaza and the genocide that is being carried out against the Palestinian people. We've put eve...

8.14: Black and Brown Emojis Are Not a Punch Line from 2023-10-10T07:24

This episode can be summarized with one sentence: Please stop using Black and Brown emojis if you are not Black or Brown.

Skin color is something that should be celebr...

8.13: Invisible Lynching and What It Says About the Fight for Justice from 2023-10-03T07:24

Trigger warning: Before you continue reading these show notes or listening to this episode, please be aware that it discusses lynching and white supremacist violence.

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8.12: Raising Multiracial Children from 2023-09-12T07:03

Growing up as a multiracial child, I often felt my racial identity shifting and developing — heck, even as an adult I do! Navigating what it means to be multiracial continues to be a j...

8.11: 3 Things I’ve Learned On My Anti-Racist Journey from 2023-09-06T07:19

This episode is a bit of a role reversal with someone I admire SO MUCH. 

I have been a longtime fan of Rachel Nielson’s podcast 3 in 30: Takeaways for Moms. Each episo...

8.10: Let's Talk Language: Under-Resourced from 2023-08-29T07:48

Language is always evolving and we need to evolve with it.

Reflecting on the words we’re using and recognizing opportunities to grow and change is a natural (and neces...

8.9: Teaching Children About Disabilities from 2023-07-25T07:15

July 26, 2023, is the 33rd anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act.

If you’re doing the math in your head, let me give you a shortcut: That means the ADA wa...

8.8: My Journey: Resisting White Supremacy Culture and Finding Joy from 2023-07-18T07:02

Y’all, I’m gettin’ REAL in this episode.

We always talk about how anti-racism is a journey not a destination, and it’s so important to take time to reflect on that jou...

8.7: All Children Need "The Talk" from 2023-07-11T07:14

Parents of Black children are all too familiar with “The Talk.”

“The Talk” where they teach their kids not to have their hands in their pockets at a store. “The Talk” ...

8.6: The Untold Story of “The Star Spangled Banner” from 2023-07-03T07:11

You probably learned in school all about the story of Francis Scott Key watching the “rockets red glare” ...

8.5: The Story of the First Openly Gay MLB Player: Glenn Burke from 2023-06-27T07:45

Happy Pride my friends, especially to the LGBTQ+ members in our community!

To celebrate Pride, I wanted to...

8.4: Motherhood: An Unexpected Act of Resistance from 2023-06-20T07:49

This episode is a special one to me, one dedicated to all of the Black and Brown moms out there.

A lot of ...

8.3: The Untold Story of the Story That I Told: Correcting Mistakes When Teaching Kids About Slavery from 2023-06-13T07:53

Did you read the title of this episode? It’s a doozy!

As convoluted as “The Untold Story of the Story That I Told” is, I couldn’t resist calling this newest episode th...

8.2: What Is Coded Language? from 2023-06-06T08:23

I’ve been thinking a lot about coded language lately.

If you’re unfamiliar with that term, coded language ...

8.1: Bite-Sized Black History from 2023-01-26T07:00

Bite-sized Black History 

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7.18: An Update on Our Cross Country Move from 2022-12-13T08:10

It’s been a few months since we moved across the country from Arizona to Maryland, and I’ve gotten questions from so many of you wonderi...

7.17: Jesus Had Brown Skin from 2022-12-06T08:23

When we really take a moment to step back and think, it’s easy to agree that Jesus had brown skin because he was from the Middle East. If that’s the case, why is ...

7.16: Your School Has a Diversity Statement. Now What? from 2022-11-29T08:39

We all know that 2020 was a wake-up call for a lot of people. It was a time of reflection, a time of change (hopefully), and a time wher...

7.15: How to Center Indigenous Peoples During Thanksgiving from 2022-11-22T08:00

I made my “ Listen

7.14: Teaching Our Children About Unfamiliar Accents from 2022-11-15T17:10

Have y’all ever driven down the East Coast? I don’t mean to spoil the magic for you but I gotta say, it’s basically a straight shot thro...

7.13: The Importance of Black and Asian Solidarity from 2022-11-08T08:41

To say I’m obsessed with New York Times bestselling author Joanna Ho’s novel Listen

7.12: Real Quick: Black Voting Power from 2022-11-03T15:07

If you’ve been around a while, you’ve heard me say it hundreds of times: Race is a social construct.

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7.11: Real Quick: Politicians Need Experience from 2022-11-01T15:13

Politicians need experience to do their job. 

This may fall und...

7.10: The Scariest Costume: An Untold Story of Appropriation from 2022-10-25T07:42

When the team here at First Name Basis was doing the research for our recent episode “Alcatraz: An Untold Story of Indigenous Resistance...

7.9: Children of Color in Schools: the Stories Behind the Statistics from 2022-10-18T07:26

One of the biggest messages we’re trying to get across with First Name Basis is that learning a person’s story and getting to know them ...

7.8: Culture is Not a Costume: Cultural Appropriation and Halloween from 2022-10-11T07:34

Can you believe that Halloween is just around the corner?

I know...

7.7: Alcatraz: An Untold Story of Indigenous Resistance from 2022-10-05T07:00

Alcatraz. What comes to your mind when you hear the name of that little island off the coast of San Francisco?

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7.6: Age Appropriate Anti-Racism from 2022-09-27T07:00:36

My dear friends, we have been on this anti-racism journey together for 3 years, and it’s AMAZING to think about the growth we’ve gone th...

7.5: Oh No! I Talked About Racism and Made Things Worse from 2022-09-20T07:00:38

I’ve heard from so many parents who have been listening to the First Name Basis Podcast and other anti-racist educators, have tried to i...

7.4: Where Did Student Loans Come From and Why Is College So Expensive? from 2022-09-15T07:03:49

The fact that there is a need for student loan forgiveness really paints a picture of just how complicated education funding has become.

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7.3: Real Talk: You Should Support Student Loan Forgiveness from 2022-09-13T07:00:05

It’s been a few weeks since the White House announced a plan for student loan forgiveness, and in that time, you’ve likely seen all sort...

7.2: Ways to Make Immigration About People, Not Status from 2022-09-06T19:14:52

Immigration is about so much more than debates, laws and policies — it’s about people.

Every person who has interact...

7.1: You Are Not Meant to Do This Alone: The Power of Anti-Racist Community from 2022-08-30T07:01

Anti-racism is meant to be done in community.

It makes sense, r...

6.13: How Can I Help My Kiddos Grapple With Hard History? from 2022-08-17T07:09:01

You know what would really help us all out? If we realized that historical figures are more than the heroes/villains that we often reduc...

6.12: How Can I Show Up on Social Media When I Don’t Have All of the Answers? from 2022-08-09T07:00:09

Social media feels like a double-edged sword: It can be a great way to keep in touch with family and friends and learn new things, but i...

6.11: Environmental Justice: What in the World are Carbon Credits? from 2022-07-19T07:00:30

“Carbon credit” is a trendy term you might have heard being used by businesses, government officials and the news media, but what exact...

6.10: Anti-Racist Education at Home and in the Classroom from 2022-07-12T07:00:24

We want our children to embrace anti-racist education both at school and at home, but what does that actually look like? 

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6.9: Creating Change in the Classroom from 2022-07-05T07:00:49

Classrooms should be places of growth, discovery and change, and as parents and caregivers we need to support teachers in fostering a p...

6.8: The Untold Story of 'The Star Spangled Banner' from 2022-06-28T07:00:22

You probably learned in school all about the story of Francis Scott Key watching the “rockets red glare” and “bombs bursting in air” as ...

6.7: We Are Moving Across the Country from 2022-06-22T07:00:21

We’re packing our boxes and leaving the dry Arizona heat for the suburbs of Washington, D.C.!

This move has been in ...

6.6: 3 Things Children Need to Know About Slavery from 2022-06-16T20:19:38

As a Black bi-racial person, learning about slavery growing up was so hard for me for so many reasons — it was traumatizing and heartbre...

6.5: Your Loving Day Stories 2 from 2022-06-12T07:30:53

I’ve always thought Mildred and Richard Loving’s last name was kismet.  

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6.4: Say This, Not That When Someone Comes Out To You from 2022-06-07T15:26:36

When a family member or friend chooses to come out to you, it is an extremely vulnerable moment for them, and how you respond is so important. 

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6.3: Racism is Built on a Big Fat Lie Pt. 2: Uncle Tom and Other Myths from 2022-05-31T07:54:15

If you’ve been here for a while, you’ve probably heard me say about a million times that race is a completely made up social construct — with no basis in biology ...

6.2: Thoughts, Prayers, AND Action: We Need Stricter Gun Laws from 2022-05-25T08:02:08

As a former teacher and a mom, I have a recurring nightmare that I’m sure many of you share: a constant, ever-present fear of my children — and any other children...

6.1: Racism is Built on a Big Fat Lie Pt. 1: Blood Quantum and the One Drop Rule from 2022-05-17T07:30:55

Think back to when you were a kid. Remember when you’d be playing a game and you were about to make an epic power move or even win the g...

5.18: What Do I Do When My Child’s School Says to Leave Anti-Racism at Home? from 2022-04-12T19:18:44

I recently received a question from a parent in our First Name Basis fam that boiled down to: what do I do when my child’s school says to leave anti-racism at hom...

5.17: Teaching Children About Ramadan and Islamophobia from 2022-04-05T18:36:51

Happy Ramadan to all of our Muslim brothers and sisters!

If you are not Muslim, perhaps you’ve seen Ramadan...

5.16: Age Appropriate Anti-Racism from 2022-03-29T07:26:36

My dear friends, we have been on this anti-racism journey together for 2.4 years, and it’s AMAZING to think about the growth we’ve gone through together. <...

5.15: Say No To White Feminism&Yes To Intersectionality from 2022-03-22T07:30:16

Sometimes when white women are at the start of their feminist journey they can get tunnel vision and make choices that ultimately harm Women of Color. Today on Fi...

5.14: Let's Have a Policy Party! from 2022-03-17T08:00:50

Y'all, I am sooooo excited that I can finally share this with you! It's something that we've had in the works for a while now and something that I've been thinkin...

5.13: White Passing: What Does That Mean? from 2022-03-15T07:30:35

“White passing” and “white presenting” are terms you’ve probably heard before when people are talking about being multi-racial, but what do they even mean? And where...

5.12: Anti-Racism: Where Do I Start? from 2022-03-08T18:41:46

This episode answers one of the most common questions I receive: Where do I start? Press play if you’re taking your first step on your anti-racist journey or if y...

5.11: Love in a Time of Crisis: Parenting&Activism from 2022-03-02T23:40:29

When something tragic happens, we often look to those around us — whether it’s people we know in real life, people we listen to on the news or people we follow on...

5.10: Redefining Relationships After Racism (Bonus Episode) from 2022-02-24T08:00:48

Racism is traumatizing no matter what, but when it manifests itself in your personal relationships, it is crushing.

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5.9: Don’t Wait Until Something Bad Happens To Talk To Your Kids About Race from 2022-02-22T08:00:34

It’s obvious that there is a need to talk about race with our kiddos when big events are in the news. But if that’s the only time we’re talking to them about this...

5.8: White Children&Uncomfortable History: What Do We Do? from 2022-02-15T08:53:23

Since the push for anti-racism has become more mainstream some white children (and adults) are learning about the true history of the United States for the very f...

5.7: The Untold Story of Rosa Parks from 2022-02-08T22:03:58

What did you learn about Rosa Parks growing up? You may have learned, like I did, that she was a tired seamstress on her way home from work and when a bus driver ask...

5.6 How to Celebrate Black History Month with Children from 2022-02-01T10:07:58

Bite-sized Black History 

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5.5 Raising Multi-Racial Children from 2022-01-25T06:26:07

Growing up as a mult-racial child, I often felt my racial identity shifting and developing — heck, even as an adult I do!  

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5.4 Black Lives Matter: How Will You Respond? from 2022-01-18T17:59:34

In the summer of 2020, author Veronica Chambers had what she calls an “aha moment.”

Born in Panama and rais...

5.3 Stop Using MLK to Justify Racism from 2022-01-13T08:00

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is less than a week away, and I couldn’t let this important day pass without another episode.

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5.2 Rich People Commit Crimes Too from 2022-01-09T08:00

This past week we’ve had some deep and meaningful conversations about responding to the myth of “Black on Black crime.” As our conversations unfolded I realized t...

5.1: What About Black On Black Crime? from 2022-01-04T08:00

When a white person murders a Black person and we try to call it like it is — RACISM — there’s a response that, without fail, will crop up.

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4.15: Anti-Racism is a Both/And Situation from 2021-12-07T08:00

When I first started learning about anti-racism, before I ever started First Name Basis, I remember thinking, “I wish I could just turn it off sometimes and enjoy...

4.14: Listen to This Before Your Holiday Dinner from 2021-11-23T08:00

The holiday season can be a beautiful time of celebration, but if we’re being honest, it can also be extremely stressful — especially when it comes to spending ti...

4.13: How To Center Indigenous Peoples During Thanksgiving from 2021-11-16T06:05:27

I made my “Untold Story of Thanksgiving” epi...

4.12: 3 Things I Wish White Moms Knew About Black Motherhood from 2021-11-09T08:00

Every mother experiences motherhood differently — no two journeys are the same. And there are some things that Black mothers experience that mothers who hold whit...

4.12: 3 Things I Wish White Moms Knew About Black Motherhood from 2021-11-09T08:00

Every mother experiences motherhood differently — no two journeys are the same. And there are some things that Black mothers experience that mothers who hold whit...

4.11: Our Kiddos Are Going to Change the World from 2021-11-02T07:00

In many ways, Emi Kim is what you might consider a typical 9-year-old. When she grows up, she wants to be a scientist or president of the United States, but for n...

4.10: The Memory That I Can’t Shake: The Why Behind Ally Elementary from 2021-10-26T15:40:25

ALLY ELEMENTARY IS HEEEEERE! Pop all of the confetti cannons in the world because I am so dang excited to share this transformational program with you and your fa...

4.9: Is Reverse Racism Real? from 2021-10-19T18:35:19

Have you ever heard a white person claim that they’ve experienced “reverse racism”? I sure have! Let’s break this down together because ...

4.8: Can We Talk About White Privilege? from 2021-10-12T17:39:27

But really, can we? I know y’all are seeing it too. You’ve shared with me that once you know what to look for you’ve started to see it all over the place. Okay so...

4.7: The Untold Story of Christopher Columbus from 2021-10-05T14:25:38

We need to stop celebrating Columbus Day — immediately.

The story that we learned about Christopher Columbu...

4.6: How To Respond To Stereotypes Against Asians from 2021-09-28T10:00

Books are such a powerful teaching tool because they give us glimpses into experiences beyond our own — which is something children’s book author Andrea Wang is a...

4.5: Culture Is Not A Costume: Cultural Appropriation And Halloween from 2021-09-21T10:00

Can you believe that Halloween is just around the corner?

I know some of you super-prepared parents out there are al...

4.4: Oh No! My Child Said Something Racist from 2021-09-14T14:41:17

Your kiddo just said something racist. 

Trust me, as a parent myself, I can feel your pain, hear your groans of emba...

4.3: Black Lives Matter And The Family Pt. 2: Over-Policing&Mass Incarceration from 2021-09-07T10:00

Debunking the myth that Black Lives Matter is trying to destroy families is such an important topic, we’re spending our second week in a row talking about it. Listen

4.2: Black Lives Matter And The Family Pt. 1: Enslavement from 2021-08-31T07:00

The summer of 2020 was difficult and emotionally taxing for So. Many. Reasons. But one of the hardest things for me was hearing white parents say that they could ...

4.1: (Not So Micro) Aggressions from 2021-08-24T07:00

Microaggression may have “micro” in its name, but that doesn’t mean these assaults are small. Two women I admire so much for their anti-racism work explain it lik...

3.29: Critical Race Theory In School from 2021-07-20T07:00

It’s basically impossible to open your news app without seeing a headline about Critical Race Theory, but what is it? Could you explain it to a friend if they ask...

3.28: A Real-life Anti-bias Teachable Moment from 2021-07-06T13:51:23

In this episode I walk you through the anti-bias approach that I took when my daughter came up against something in one of her library books that didn’t align wit...

3.27: Anti-racist Education At Home And In The Classroom from 2021-06-29T16:55:41

We want our children to embrace anti-racist education both at school and at home, but what does that actually look like? In this episode I interview Alexandria Sc...

3.26: What is Juneteenth and How Can I Celebrate? from 2021-06-15T17:09

Juneteenth is the oldest celebration of the abolition of slavery here in the United States. Every year on June 19th families come together to celebrate the resili...

3.25: Your Loving Day Stories from 2021-06-12T07:13:55

54 years ago today Richard and Mildred Loving won their landmark Civil Rights case against the state of Virginia. Because of the Lovings states were no longer per...

3.24: The Loving Story from 2021-06-09T02:17:22

Richard and Mildred Loving never expected to be Civil Rights icons, they simply wanted to love one another and grow their beautiful family. Listen in to hear how ...

3.23: One Year After The Murder of George Floyd from 2021-05-25T07:00

Today, Tuesday, May 25th marks one year since George Floyd was brutally murdered by the police in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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3.22: The Danger of Gaslighting from 2021-05-18T18:34:25

I think we can all agree that gaslighting is the wooooorst. When you share a vulnerable or tough experience with someone and they respond in a way that makes you ...

3.21: How To Teach Media Literacy To Our Children from 2021-05-10T20:17:55

One of the most common questions you asked during the last election was, “how do I teach my children media literacy,” and I found the perfect person to be our gui...

3.20: 5 Tips For Talking To Children About News from 2021-04-27T15:04:59

Current events are always tough, and it seems like they’ve been especially brutal and heart-breaking lately. Here are 5 tips for talking to children about the har...

3.19: How You Can Help Stop Voter Suppression from 2021-04-08T23:03:27

Are you fed up with voter suppression? Me too. This episode not only breaks down what’s going on with voter suppression but also gives action steps for what we ne...

3.18: For Those of Us Who Need A Little Bit of Hope from 2021-04-06T18:20:26

Things have felt heavy lately and I thought we all might need a little hope. This is the audio from an IG live that I shared last week. Take some time to reflect on what it means to be an abolit...

3.17: Ask Dr. Leslie Telfer (aka my mom) from 2021-03-24T10:00

You asked, she answered! Last time I had my mom, Dr. Leslie Telfer, on the podcast you had SO MANY great questions for her! After she shared about her 30 year car...

3.16: PSA: Women’s History Isn’t Just For Women from 2021-03-16T10:00

In this episode I interview Ashley Aikele and Elyse Beard, the founders of Listen

3.15: A Survival Guide for Women in Male-Dominated Spaces from 2021-03-09T11:00

Women are tasked with navigating male-dominated spaces each and every day. As an electrical engineer my sister, Nina Clarke-Telfer, knows how frustrating it can b...

3.14: The Untold Story of Fried Chicken from 2021-02-17T16:31:56

We’re all familiar with the stereotype that Black people love fried chicken. It has been used to degrade, dehumanize, and uphold racism....

3.13: Bringing Chinese Culture Into Our Homes from 2021-02-10T07:03:41

Since the start of the pandemic the Asian-American community has faced heightened discrimination, racism, and violence. In this episode I give concrete examples o...

3.12: How To Celebrate Black History Month from 2021-02-01T08:05:39

Are you feeling a little overwhelmed when it comes to celebrating Black History Month? In this episode I share the key to a meaningful Black History Month celebra...

3.11: The One Thing I Wish You Knew About Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. from 2021-01-18T23:39:53

Unfortunately, Dr. King's dream has not yet come true. In this episode I explain the second phase of his dream that we are still working on today.

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3.10: The Untold Story of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. from 2021-01-12T22:19:54

We have the opportunity to celebrate one of America’s greatest heroes this month, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. During the month of January host Jasmine Bradshaw wil...

3.9: Racism 101 from 2021-01-07T07:28:56

If someone asked you “what is racism” how would you respond? Would you be able to help them understand the different ways that racism rears its ugly head in our s...

3.8: Jesus Had Brown Skin from 2020-12-28T05:13:02

When we really take a moment to step back and think it’s easy to agree that Jesus had brown skin because he was from the Middle East. If that’s the case, why is C...

3.7: Service, Not Saviorism from 2020-12-15T08:11:22

Are you serving or trying to save? In this episode I unpack white saviorism and the detrimental effect that it has on communities in our backyard and across the g...

3.6: Our Thoughts on President Oaks&Elder Cook's General Conference Talks *BONUS EPISODE* from 2020-11-28T20:12:58

You asked and we answered! Carter and I are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and in the most recent General Conference Church leaders began to speak more directly about...

3.5: Anti-racism in the Wild from 2020-11-23T05:36:14

You know that feeling you get when you’re surrounded by pine trees, breathing the crisp mountain air, and feeling the stresses of everyday life slowly melt away? ...

3.4: The Untold Story of Christopher Columbus from 2020-11-17T06:45:26

The story that we learned about Christopher Columbus could not be further from the truth. He was a colonizer, enslaver, and sex trafficker who committed genocide ...

3.3: The Untold Story of Thanksgiving Replay from 2020-11-10T11:30

Thanksgiving is right around the corner and that means that us parents are faced with the question of what to tell our children about this (somewhat controversial...

3.2: Real Talk: Cultural Appropriation&White Supremacy from 2020-11-02T22:02:37

On the surface cultural appropriation might not seem very harmful, but when you peel back the layers it is clear that cultural appropriation is a function of raci...

3.1: Your Top 5 Cultural Appropriation Questions Answered from 2020-10-27T16:10:39

Cultural appropriation can be so confusing. We all want to learn about and celebrate other cultures while making sure we don’t cross any lines or embrace stereoty...

2.28: How To Become An Informed Voter from 2020-09-17T11:34:16

I have heard from so many of you that this election season has left you feeling confused and overwhelmed. That is completely understanda...

2.27: Holly's Birth Story Bonus Episode from 2020-08-31T04:58:50

Our little Holly Jane was born on August 14th and in this episode we share her birth story! It was absolutely magical (even though we are in the middle of a pande...

2.26: My Working Mom: Chasing Her Dreams from 2020-08-24T10:00

Now more than ever women and girls are being encouraged to share their gifts, talents, and intelligence with the world in spectacular ways! So what does it look l...

2.25: The Power of Representation with Mijha Godfrey from Jambo Book Club from 2020-08-10T10:00

Representation is critical for all children in all spaces. Children can’t be what they can’t see, so they all need to see and experienc...

2.24: Cancel Culture Part 3: Removing Statues from 2020-08-05T15:05:47

Our country is in the midst of a social revolution. People everywhere are standing up and fighting for racial equity and part of the protesting has included takin...

2.23: Cancel Culture Pt. 2: What Is Cancel Culture And What Do We Do About It? from 2020-07-28T15:50:54

Cancel culture is difficult to define and widely viewed in a negative light. It could be defined as a modern form of protest or boycott ...

2.22: Cancel Culture Pt. 1: Calling Out, Calling In&Tone Policing from 2020-07-20T14:06:47

In this first episode of our 3 part cancel culture series we lay a foundation for the conversation by getting clear about the difference between calling someone o...

2.21: How You Can Support Anti-racist Educators from 2020-07-15T16:52:59

Anti-racism work is critical to creating the community that we all want, and those of us who have been called to lead this movement are...

2.20: The Untold Story of the Star Spangled Banner from 2020-06-29T05:27:50

You probably learned in school all about the story of Francis Scott Key watching the “rockets red glare” and “bombs bursting in air” as ...

2.19: The Danger of Spiritual Bypassing from 2020-06-22T21:10:51

There have been many different types of reactions to the calls for racial justice that are going on in our country right now. If your social media looks anything ...

2.18: What is Juneteenth? from 2020-06-08T16:41:13

Juneteenth is the oldest celebration of the abolition of slavery here in the United States. Every year on June 19th families come toget...

2.17: Ahmaud Arbery and George Floyd: Unpacking Racism from 2020-06-01T19:17:18

Right now our country is reeling from the murders of our Black brothers and sisters. You may be confused by all of the uprising and rebe...

2.16: How to Avoid Cultural Appropriation from 2020-05-26T20:25:50

Celebrating the people around us and their unique cultures can be exciting and incredibly enriching! But where is that fine line between cultural appropriation an...

2.15: Diversity and Inclusion in LDS Art from 2020-05-20T04:54:47

Recently the church that I belong to, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, published an announcement that they are going to regulate the artwork that ...

2.14: What Is Privilege And What Do I Do With It? from 2020-05-18T15:43:25

White privilege is one of the strongest pillars that upholds racism. In her article “White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack” Peggy McIntosh describes w...

2.13: Teaching Our Children About Immigration from 2020-05-11T03:46:14

Immigration is one of those things that we really struggle to agree on as a country. No matter your feelings or political leanings, eve...

2.12: How to Talk to Your Children About Racism from 2020-05-08T21:53:25

In this episode you will learn the first three things you can do to talk to your children about racism. 

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2.11: Cinco de Mayo is Not Mexican Independence Day from 2020-05-01T06:08:53

It seems like we need to shout it from the rooftops because most Americans are pretty convinced that Cinco de Mayo is Mexican Independen...

2.10: Let's Talk Language: Black or African-American? from 2020-04-23T16:02:08

This episode answers the number one question I’ve been asked since starting First Name Basis: How do I know whether to say ”Black” or “A...

2.9: How to be a Liberator from 2020-04-21T14:04:35

We had an amazing conversation on Instagram and I really didn’t want you to miss it! I shared a post about resisting the temptation to b...

2.8: How The Coronavirus Pandemic Unmasks Inequality In Our Society from 2020-04-16T22:56:33

I’m sure you’ve seen the headlines: The Black community has been hit the hardest by the coronavirus.

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2.7: The Untold Story of Rosa Parks from 2020-02-28T20:21:38

What did you learn about Rosa Parks growing up? You may have learned, like I did, that she was a tired seamstress on her way home from work and when a bus driver ...

2.6: The Untold Story of Dr. Seuss from 2020-02-20T05:38:04

Dr. Seuss books are some of the most popular books across the globe, but should it stay that way? 

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2.5: A Conversation With My Dad About Black History Month from 2020-02-13T21:20:57

In this episode my dad and I dig deep about the importance of Black History Month. This is one of my favorite conversations I’ve ever had on the podcast because i...

2.4: 3 Steps To A More Inclusive Bookshelf from 2020-02-06T07:02:08

The books that we have in our bookshelves speak volumes about who and what we value. In this episode I share the 3 steps to making your ...

2.3: Bringing Chinese Culture Into Our Homes with Children's Author Andrea Wang from 2020-01-23T05:02:30

Lunar New Year is right around the corner. What are you doing to teach your children about the traditions and history of this holiday? <...

2.2: 3 Ways to Celebrate Martin Luther King Day That Honor His Legacy from 2020-01-16T05:55:28

If creating a society that is just and inclusive is our goal, we need to do more than post a quote and a photo on social media on Martin...

2.1: The Untold Story of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. from 2020-01-09T06:01:11

We have the opportunity to celebrate one of America’s greatest heroes this month, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. During the month of January...

1.16: Native American Voices Pt. 2 from 2019-12-03T22:00

Michael Bennet is a husband, father of two, and an attorney for the Navajo Nation. 

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1.15: Native American Voices Pt. 1 from 2019-12-03T02:18:48

In this episode we interview Ryan Kamper. Ryan is from the Diné (Navajo) Nation. He is of the Folded arms people born for the Anglo-Saxo...

1.14: How to Teach Your Children About Thanksgiving from 2019-11-21T21:26:03

So now that you know the untold story of Thanksgiving, how in the world do you teach your children about it? 

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1.13: The Untold Story of Thanksgiving from 2019-11-14T07:03:42

Thanksgiving is right around the corner and that means that us parents are faced with the question of what to tell our children about t...

1.12: The Face of DACA from 2019-10-31T17:31:37

In this episode we interview Ivan Aragon, a DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) recipient. Ivan is from Chihuahua, Mexico and came to the United States ...

1.11: How to Celebrate Dia De Los Muertos from 2019-10-25T06:28:06

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1.10: Teaching Our Children About the Deaf Community from 2019-10-17T05:52:58

In this episode we interview Chad Kennedy, a Deaf ASL Professor at BYU and UVU. Chad teaches us the following:

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1.9: Small Wins: Teaching 3rd Graders About Melanin, Race, and Civil Rights from 2019-10-12T05:13:43

In this episode, we share stories of how we’ve used the lessons we learn through First Name Basis in real life. 

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1.8: Deaf History&Culture - Why You Shouldn't Ask a Deaf Person if They Can Lipread from 2019-10-03T17:31:45

In this episode we get a brief overview of Deaf history and culture, including the history of American Sign Language. 

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1.7: Down Syndrome Awareness and Acceptance from 2019-09-20T01:00:03

This episode is a treat!  We talk with Carter’s little brother, Parker, who has Down syndrome.  Parker shares some details of his life a...

1.6: Speaking Respectfully About People Who Have Disabilities from 2019-09-12T15:00:41

This episode is the first in a series called "Let's talk language."  Here, we'll discuss how language can be used thoughtfully to commun...

1.5: Family History Dinner from 2019-09-05T16:00

In this episode you will hear about "Family History Dinner," an activity we developed to appreciate and learn about our own ancestors. This was a special opportunity to connect with our roots an...

1.4: Using Your Culture to Build Your Child's Sense of Self from 2019-08-22T05:54:24

Did you know that teaching your children about their heritage can actually build their sense of self? Find out why and learn the vocabul...

1.3: Talking to Your Children About Slavery from 2019-08-17T16:37:51

Although slavery is a dark part of our nation’s history, it is important that we don’t turn our backs on the truth. 

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1.2: Talking To Older Children About Race from 2019-08-16T16:47:46

You know that it’s time to talk to your older child about race but you haven’t had a minute to sit down and a take dive deep — and let’s...

1.1: Talking to Young Kids About Race from 2019-08-15T16:53:55

Some parents have the mistaken idea that their young children are “color-blind” but research shows that this is not the case. The Life K...

000: From Good Intentions to Confident Action: An Introduction to First Name Basis from 2019-07-25T21:36

In this introductory episode Jasmine Bradshaw and her husband Carter tell the story behind First Name Basis.