How To Leverage Privilege, Marginalization And Stereotypes | Part 1: Tyler Merritt

<p><span>#1017: </span><span>Tyler Merritt is a 6’4” dreadlocked Black man in America who absolutely knows what it’s like to be stereotyped and marginalized. While Tyler is a steadfast activist in the face of racism, I invited him on to talk about stereotypes and marginalization overall. To a great degree, if you are not a white, American man, you have experienced marginalization, and that is our focus. How can you flourish amongst it with strength </span><em>and</em><span> compassion? And if you’re a white, American male, I’d encourage you to tune in so you can increase your own strength and compassion. </span><span>Tyler Merritt is a Nashville-based actor, activist, cancer survivor, founder of The Tyler Merritt Project, and author of &#34;I TAKE MY COFFEE BLACK: REFLECTIONS ON TUPAC, MUSICAL THEATER, FAITH AND BEING BLACK IN AMERICA.&#34; Over the course of his career, Tyler has gained recognition through notable acting projects including &#34;Kevin Probably Saves The World,&#34; &#34;Outer Banks,&#34; and &#34;The Outsider,&#34; as well as serving as the face of the worldwide teaching curriculum for The Gospel Project for Kids. Most recently, Tyler Merritt made headlines with his 2018 viral video &#34;Before You Call The Cops,&#34; which has been viewed by over 100 million people worldwide and appeared on Jimmy Kimmel, MSNBC, and the New York Times. Self-Help(ful) is presented by Ziglar, the most trusted brand in personal and business development impacting over 250 million people worldwide. Visit</span><a href="http://ziglar.com" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="http://ziglar.com" rel="nofollow">Ziglar.com</a><span> to see how they can inspire your true performance. </span></p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a><br/><br/>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>