The Morris Perspective Podcast

Welcome to the Morris Perspective Podcast's episode, "Unpacking Assumptions." In this provocative discussion, Connie Morris delves into the deceptive power of niceness and how smiles can disguise exclusion and bias. This episode, titled "The Smile Test," examines the misleading comfort of politeness, revealing how it often acts as a barrier to genuine inclusion and accountability.

By exploring common assumptions such as "If I'm nic...

Welcome to Unequal by Design, a compelling series by the Morris Perspective podcast. In this episode, we delve into the disparities within the educational system, exploring how school boundaries and funding formulas create inequitable opportunities for students based on their zip code. Hosted by Connie Morris, we uncover the unsettling reality of how redlining and historical policies continue to perpetuate an education apartheid. J...

In this thought-provoking episode of Bias Unplugged, host Connie Morris tackles the often unspoken issue of internalized bias. She sheds light on how stereotypes and societal labels infiltrate our thoughts, leading us to believe misleading narratives about ourselves. Connie emphasizes the importance of recognizing this internalized narrative and urges listeners to identify and understand these ingrained biases.

Through pragmatic st...

In this episode of the Morris Perspective, join host Connie Morris as we dismantle the myth that intention is all that matters. Discover why focusing solely on intent can lead to accountability dodging and deflection, and explore the pathway to genuine reconciliation through humility and responsibility. Learn how to truly listen and respond to harm beyond your intentions, fostering healthier relationships built on understanding and...

In this compelling episode of the Morris Perspective podcast, host Connie Morris delves into the harsh realities of the school-to-prison pipeline, a system that systematically criminalizes black and brown youth while safeguarding their white counterparts. From unjust suspensions in preschool to the presence of police in schools, the episode reveals how ingrained biases push minority children out of the education system and into the...

Join host Connie Morris, a former police officer and criminal justice educator, as she delves into the pervasive issue of racial profiling in the American law enforcement system. In this eye-opening episode of Bias Unplugged, Connie shares personal insights and real-life examples of how bias manifests within the 'law and order' culture.

Explore the disturbing reality where individuals are often judged by their skin color before any...

Join Connie Morris in this thought-provoking episode of the Morris Perspective, as she challenges the pervasive assumptions surrounding Black hair. Through personal anecdotes and cultural insights, Connie addresses the entitlement and exotism often faced when others feel they have the right to touch or comment on Black hair without consent. This episode delves into the power dynamics and bias hidden behind seemingly innocent compli...

Welcome to "Unequal by Design," part of the Morris Perspective Podcast, where host Connie Morris delves into the troubling history and present reality of policing in America. This episode, titled "Policing the Block: How Safety Became a Privilege," uncovers how the policing system was created not to ensure universal safety but to maintain control over marginalized communities.

Morris traces the evolution of American policing back t...

Welcome to an empowering episode of Bias Unplugged, where host Connie Morris dives deep into the hidden burdens of being exceptional while black. It's a call to action for those who find themselves constantly proving their worth in spaces not built for them.

Discover strategies to stop shrinking your shine, say no to unpaid emotional labor, and reclaim your narrative. Learn how to conduct a "worth audit" to recognize and celebrate...

Welcome to the latest episode of the Morris Perspective Podcast, Unpacking Assumptions. Our host, Connie Morris, takes us on a journey to challenge the preconceived notions of what leadership should look like. Today's discussion, titled 'You Don't Look Like Leadership,' delves into how bias often overshadows ability in determining leadership roles.

Join Connie as she explores the dangerous assumption that leadership has a fixed ima...

Welcome to "Unequal by Design," a truth-telling series from the Morris Perspective podcast, hosted by Connie Morris. In this episode, we delve into the concept of "food apartheid" and explore the systemic, race-based separation of communities from nutritious and affordable food. We examine how zoning, redlining, and disinvestment have perpetuated food inequality, creating stark contrasts between urban neighborhoods and affluent sub...

Welcome to an insightful episode of the Morris Perspective Podcast, where we challenge the norms of workplace politeness. Join Connie Morris as she uncovers the trap of professional performative silence that pressures individuals to stay quiet in the face of discomfort, all in the name of maintaining peace and being a 'team player.'

In this episode, we explore real-life scenarios that illustrate the invisible handcuffs politeness c...

In this thought-provoking episode of Unpacking Assumptions, our host Connie Morris delves deep into the realities of allyship versus audience participation. She challenges listeners to evaluate their own support mechanisms, highlighting the distinction between performing allyship for social approval and embodying it through tangible actions and sacrifices.

Connie explores the blind spots in relationships that masquerade as supporti...

Welcome to Unequal by Design, the latest series from the Morris Perspective Podcast, where host Connie Morris tackles the stark realities of geographic injustice. In this episode, 'Segregated by the System: Why Your Zip Code Still Predicts Your Life Expectancy', we delve into the uncomfortable truth that where you live can dictate how long you live. Unpacking a 13-year life expectancy gap across zip codes in the same city, this epi...

Welcome to the Morris Perspective Podcast, where host Connie Morris discusses the biases entrenched in church culture. This episode, "Blessed and Biased When Church Culture Gets in the Way," delves deep into the intricacies of church life where diversity is preached but not practiced. We explore how church environments often welcome diversity superficially yet fail to integrate it within the leadership and decision-making processes...

Welcome to the latest episode of Unpacking Assumptions on the Morris Perspective podcast. Join host Connie Morris as we delve deep into the concept of respectability and its impact on our identities. Discover how playing it safe by adhering to respectability politics can keep us trapped, and why true freedom lies in authenticity, not assimilation. Learn to challenge the assumption that you have to perform to deserve power and step ...

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Morris Perspective Podcast, hosted by Connie Morris. This episode explores the topic of white fragility and its impact on race discussions. It unravels how white fragility can derail conversations about race, masking itself as discomfort and emotional reactions. Connie discusses the various strategies used to avoid race talks and highlights the importance of confronting these issues head-on.

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In this eye-opening episode of "Unequal by Design," Connie Morris delves into the deep-seated roots of housing inequality in America. Titled "Red Lines and White Picket Fences: How Housing Was Weaponized," the episode explores how policies intentionally created barriers to home ownership for many minority communities.

Through a detailed analysis of redlining and its effects, Morris highlights how discriminatory practices have perpe...

Welcome to Episode 2 of Bias Unplugged, hosted by Connie Morris, where we dive into the controversial topic of "Karen" culture. In this episode, we explore how perceived victimhood and the misuse of empathy play a role in power dynamics, particularly focusing on the concept coined by Robin DiAngelo about the impact of "white women's tears." We analyze how these dynamics manifest in everyday life and workplaces, emphasizing the impo...