How to be a better ally. Join Laura Gassner Otting as she hosts this week’s episode of LGOtv with guest Dr. Tina Opie.
Dr. Tina Opie – Bodacious Bridge Builder; Convener; Strong Cup of Coffee.
Dr. Tina Opie is a voice for change—and coalition building—fostering a sense of inclusion in society, communities and organizations. As a thought leader and provoker, she combines practice and theory, an approach that ensures engagement, deep thinking and action.
0:50 The Shared Sisterhood framework.
3:40 Curiosity started with burning my hair on the pilot light.
4:55 Why do I have to choose between being Black or being a woman?
9:10 Feminism vs. Womanism.
11:34 I’m rebellious but I respect authority.
17:03 Black women are the canary in the coal mine.
19:17 Whiteness is different than being white.
20:19 We need to live in a race centric society.
26:20 Less judgmental, more curious.
28:50 The differences between Ally, Accomplice, and Co-Conspirator.
34:54 You don’t have to be female to be in the sisterhood.
36:40 Shared Sisterhood Step #1: Dig.
48:42 Shared Sisterhood Step #2: Bridge.
55:00 Shared Sisterhood Step #3: Collective Action.
57:58 What are the next steps and questions you should be asking as CEO of your company?
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