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June 26, 2026

Should White Parents Teach Their Kids the N-Word?

In our first full video episode, Courtney and Emily reflect on the journey of The Humanize Podcast —how an unlikely partnership that began during the pandemic has grown into over 100 conversations centered on race, humanity, and courageous dialogue. The conversation then turns to a deeply personal parenting question: Should white parents teach their children about the N-word? Emily shares why she's wrestling with the question as her children become more exposed to history, music, and conversatio...