<description>Zakiya Jackson is back this week to talk to us about a bogus elevator exchange and the many ways that racism privileges some names and experiences over others.</description>

Zakiya Jackson is back this week to talk to us ab…

Zakiya Jackson is back this week to talk to us about a bogus elevator exchange and the many ways that racism privileges some names and experiences over others.

We Were So Happy: Microaggressions and Where They Happen

Episode 9: How'd Your Mom Come Up With Your Name?

<description>In a week when Black women are facing very public micro (and macro) aggressions, Nicole shares a story about a colleague who was worried about her leadership. Steph de Wolfe joins this week to help us break it down.</description>

In a week when Black women are facing very public…

In a week when Black women are facing very public micro (and macro) aggressions, Nicole shares a story about a colleague who was worried about her leadership. Steph de Wolfe joins this week to help us break it down.

Episode 8: I'm Worried...

<description>Good fences make good neighbors. At least that's the general sentiment in America these days. This week's guest, Corey Ponder, shares a story about desperately needing good neighbors when none could be found.</description>

Good fences make good neighbors. At least that's …

Good fences make good neighbors. At least that's the general sentiment in America these days. This week's guest, Corey Ponder, shares a story about desperately needing good neighbors when none could be found.

Episode 7: Your Best Bet Is The Fire Station

<description>This week we talk through the really absurd questions people ask when they want to know "what" you are. Martian? Human? Asian? Our guest, Greg Callaham, helps us break it down.</description>

This week we talk through the really absurd quest…

This week we talk through the really absurd questions people ask when they want to know "what" you are. Martian? Human? Asian? Our guest, Greg Callaham, helps us break it down.

Episode 6: Something Exotic I Bet

<description>Ever been minding your own business and have someone threaten to call the cops on you? This week's guest, Zakiya Jackson, shares her story.</description>

Ever been minding your own business and have some…

Ever been minding your own business and have someone threaten to call the cops on you? This week's guest, Zakiya Jackson, shares her story.

Episode 5: Thought I Had To Call the Police

"We Were So Happy: Microaggressions and Where They Happen” is a place for calling folks in and calling them out. Each installment of this podcast will feature one contextualized story of a microaggression and break it all the way down. The goal? To examine the ways that history, intent, bias, and stereotypes can affect the people we interact with, talk to, and even love everyday.

We Were So Happy: Microaggressions and Where They Happen

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