Melody Hobson, a respected business leader, gave an outstanding TED Talk titled "Color blind or color brave?" in which she addressed the importance of having candid conversations about race. In this talk, she pushed the audience to be more "color brave" rather than "color blind”. Miss Hobson spoke about the idea of being "color blind" — or deliberately ignoring race. While the intention behind this idea may be noble (people want to treat everyone the same), ignoring race means ignoring the existing racial inequities. It's a way of avoiding the conversation about race. Rather than avoiding the topic, she advocates for addressing race directly and having honest, uncomfortable, talks about it. This approach, which she terms "color brave," allows for greater understanding and progress. She spoke about growing up in Chicago and navigating predominantly white spaces in her professional life, highlighting the challenges and biases she faced. Melody encouraged us to actively address racial disparities. Whether it's in hiring practices, in the boardroom, or everyday life, she stressed the importance of recognizing and valuing the perspectives of people of color. She expressed hope that by being "color brave," people can work towards a more inclusive and equitable society.
I chose to share this TikTok – It’s great that her friend educated her about being biased.
https://www.tiktok.com/@convoswithconjay/video
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