As I’ve scrolled social media this week, I’ve seen a been a stream of black blocks, with the hashtag #BlackLivesMatter and #BlackoutTuesday. It comes after George Floyd, a black man was killed by police in America last week.

As a white person, it’s very easy to look at the #BlackLivesMatter movement and believe it doesn’t affect you, or feel that it’s not your place to comment or get involved!
I’ve educated myself! Being not racist is not enough, we must be anti racist.

I want to continue to acknowledge my privilege, educate myself, show support, take action. I understand that I will never understand, however I stand…

So Bailey’s Hi-5 today is 5 Podcasts that can help us learn about race and racism.

1. Code Switch breaks down race and identity and its impact on the world. Hosted by journalists of colour, this podcast uses storytelling to help listeners understand how race shapes politics, pop culture and many mediums in ways we’ve never realized. Each episode dissects race issues and cultural shifts, tackling the uncomfortable conversations head on.

2. The Stoop: Two journalists break down what it means to be Black.The Stoop shares powerful stories and celebrates the resilience of Black people. You’ll find an episode per month, but when you spend 30 minutes listening to one, you’ll know it was worth the wait.

3. Yo, is this racist? If you ever questioned a situation and thought to yourself, “Is this racist?” chances are this podcast has the answer. This weekly series showcases viewers’ submitted voicemails and emails (and of course answers the big question). You’ll be surprised by the honest submissions and laugh along as the pair tackles important issues head-on with humor.4. Invisibilia: deconstructs human behavior, beliefs and assumptions, each episode combines storytelling and science on topics of race, relationships and many more.5. The Nod: Learn about Black history that you might’ve missed in school. From the golden era of Black television to what you probably didn’t know about, Josephine Baker, Brittany Luse and Eric Eddings dive into the many layers of Black life.