Why Anti-Racism Educators Have Strong Boundaries Around Their Time, Energy, and Abilities

Ever wonder why most anti-racism educators and anti-bias facilitators seem to disappear?  

Layla F. Saad is a New York Times bestselling author of the ground-breaking book me and white supremacy (2020), the host of good ancestor podcast, and the founder of good ancestor academy. As a widely read writer, a globally sought speaker, and a popular podcast host, Layla is passionate about creating Inspiration, Education & Activation for personal and collective change in the world. Layla’s work is driven by a powerful desire to become a good ancestor; to live and work in ways that leave a legacy of healing and liberation, especially for Black girls and Black women.

Layla is unapologetically confronting the oppressive systems of white supremacy and patriarchy, while offering important teachings and tools for transforming consciousness, cultivating personal anti-racism practice and taking responsibility for our individual and collective healing. 

Here's what you'll learn:

• The 2 authors Layla claims as her ideological ancestors and how their example helps Layla become a good ancestor
• How Layla honours her faith while staying open to exploring other religious and spiritual practices
• The powerful way white people can do ancestral work without wallowing in pity, pain, or anger
• The key difference between honouring your mentor vs deifying them (and how one informs whether you’re doing the inner work or not)
• Why knowing your internal boundaries are more important than verbally expressing them (and how this sets you up to be a good ancestor)
• How to honour your boundaries even in situations that call for you to be flexible

Click here for show notes, episode resources, and lightly edited transcripts

---

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.