Stereotyped: Medical Racism and Likeability of Black Women
Channel: Impostrix Podcast
Date: 2024-03-06

Join host Whitney on the Impostrix podcast as she speaks with Dr. Katrina Gipson about the pressures and stereotypes faced by black women in professional settings. 

Stemming from Dr. Gipson's article, "Black Women Don't Owe You Likeability," this conversation discusses the complexities of being perceived as unlikable or aggressive when expressing emotions or setting boundaries. Additionally, we cover the important of Black voices in academia, medical racism, the "strong Black Woman" and "Angry Black Woman" stereotypes, societal expectation and protection of white comfort, and more. 

Tune in to explore the nuances of racial toxicity and imposter syndrome with valuable insights and empowering conversations.

Article: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/10/11/opinion/black-women-dont-owe-you-likability/ 

Find Dr. Gipson on Linkedin @ Katrina Gipson

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00:00:00 - Embracing Self-Worth in Predominantly White Spaces
00:05:30 - Introducing Impostrix Podcast and Host Whitney
00:10:44 - Dr. Katrina Gibson on Black Women's Likability
00:20:59 - The Intersectionality of Identity in Medicine
00:30:40 - Public Health and Writing for Change
00:40:03 - Solidarity and Allyship in Professional Environments
00:50:07 - Closing Remarks and Connecting with Dr. Gibson