42: How Do I Talk to My Child About Racism? With Special Guest: Emmanuel Acho

<p>Lisa and Reena are joined by guest Emmanuel Acho, former NFL linebacker, current FoxSports analyst, host of the YouTube hit "Uncomfortable Conversations With a Black Man," and author of a book by the same name. Most recently, Emmanuel wrote the instant #1<em>&nbsp;New York Times</em>&nbsp;Bestseller "Uncomfortable Conversations With a Black Boy." In a discussion both wide-ranging and deep, Emmanuel tackles how to talk with our kids about the n-word, what we can do to address&nbsp;systemic racism and prejudice, and what it really means for parents and their children to act as allies.</p> <p><u>BOOK GIVEAWAY:</u></p> <p>Enter to win one of two copies of <em>Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Boy</em> By Emmanuel Acho from the @asklisapodcast.</p> <p>1. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and/or LinkedIn @asklisapodcast</p> <p>2. Tag a friend and leave a comment (on Instagram/Facebook/LinkedIn)</p> <p>3. Enter as many times as you'd like</p> <p>4. For U.S.&nbsp;residents only</p> <p>(Give-away is not sponsored or endorsed by Instagram/Facebook/LinkedIn. It will close&nbsp;at 11:59 p.m. EST on 6/7/21. Winners will be chosen at random and books will be mailed to the winners.)</p> <p><u>Parent Promotion</u></p> <p>Objective Wellness is sponsoring this episode. Our listeners get 15% off their chocolate-y treat Sweet Calm made with 60% dark cacao, the calming ayurvedic herb ashwagandha, and magnesium. Calm your mind and rediscover your inner peace.&nbsp;Head to&nbsp;<a href="http://wwww.objectivewellness.com/" target="_blank">wwww.ObjectiveWellness.com</a> and enter the ASKLISA promo code to get 15% off.</p> <p>Additional&nbsp;resources: <a href="https://www.drlisadamour.com/" target="_blank">https://www.drlisadamour.com/</a></p> <p>Ask Lisa&nbsp;is produced by: <a href="http://www.goodtroubleproductions.com/" target="_blank">Www.GoodTroubleProductions.com</a></p> <p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn @AskLisaPodcast, @LDamour, @ReenaNinan</p>