52. Black-Led Organizations Stand Up! Redefining Allyship and Healing in Community with Whitney Parnell

Impostrix Podcast

In this powerful episode of the Impostrix Podcast, host Whitney Knox Lee sits down with the amazing Whitney Parnell, a passionate advocate and leader in racial justice. Together, they explore the complexities of allyship, the unique challenges faced by Black women in leadership, and the importance of community and healing in the fight for equity.

Whitney Parnell shares insights from her organization, Service Never Sleeps, and discusses their recent research on what it truly means to be a Black-led organization. They delve into the systemic issues that contribute to the marginalization of Black women in the workplace, the toll it takes on their health, and the urgent need for institutional change.

Join us as we unpack the realities of navigating employment discrimination, the power of music and creativity in activism, and the necessity of self-care and community support. This episode is a call to action for all listeners to reflect on their roles in fostering a more equitable future.

Key Topics:

• The significance of allyship and recognizing privilege

• The impact of systemic racism on Black women in leadership

• Insights from the research on Black-led organizations

• The importance of community and healing in social justice work

• Personal stories and reflections on navigating challenges in the workplace

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Listen to Whitney Parnell's social awareness album What Would You Do.

Learn more about Whitney's work and read the Service Never Sleeps report "What Does It Mean to be Black-Led?"

Connect with Whitney Parnell on IG @ServiceInsomnia

Connect with Whitney Lee on IG @ImpostrixPodcast and @WillsForThePeople, and visit us online at www.impostrixpodcast.com.