After narrowly avoiding a car accident in a parking lot one day, Angie Freeman (they/them) reflects on how that experience, and their initial reaction in the moments before and after learning the other driver was Deaf, expanded their awareness of their unexamined privilege. The experience set them on a path to learn American Sign Language (ASL), learn more about the lived experiences of Deaf people, and sparked a journey of self-work to more deeply understand how privilege operates. This journey continues to inform their life and work today as a speaker and educator.
Angie also shares an example from their experiences as a Black, trans, and nonbinary parent that speaks to the importance of teaching children the expansiveness of gender identity and family structures from a young age.
Their storytelling invites us to start with ourselves, to focus on deconstructing the misinformation that’s reflected through our privileged identities, and to use the power we have in service of equity and justice.
Connect with Angie on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angie-freeman/
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00:00 Introduction: Navigating Parental Identity
00:33 Embracing Nonbinary Parenthood
00:56 Teaching Inclusivity to Children
02:23 Correcting Misconceptions
04:20 The Power of Storytelling
05:31 Warm Memories and Acts of Kindness
08:22 Angie's Social Justice Journey
10:51 Recognizing Privilege and Intersectionality
16:42 From Informal to Formal DEIB Work
18:57 Challenges and Growth in DEIB
26:30 The Importance of Language and Small Actions
31:06 The Role of Educators in Inclusivity
33:56 Vulnerability and Continuous Learning
35:35 Finding Identity as a Nonbinary Parent
36:14 Teaching Kids About Diverse Families
02:01 Correcting Misgendering and Advocating for Respect
39:46 Support from a Loving Partner
40:47 Influential Books and Mentors
46:54 The Importance of Authenticity
49:55 Encouraging Allyship and Shared Responsibility
54:00 Moments of Support and Validation
57:28 Reflecting on Social Justice and Personal Growth
01:05:57 Final Thoughts and Gratitude
