Dr. Kish Cumi Price discusses the dangerous convention of bullies, wimps, and poverty pimps that perpetuate the oppression of marginalized populations. She shares her personal experiences growing up in Flint, Michigan, witnessing divides and questioning their existence. Dr. Price reflects on her observations in various cities and the resistance to significant positive change for Black and Brown people. Dr. Price also explores the psychological makeup of bullies and the societal programming that empowers them.
Takeaways
1. Individualism is prioritized over collectivism, hindering significant positive change for Black and Brown people.
2. Bullies have a distinct psychological makeup and often act out due to previous injurious acts they have endured.
3. Society's programming and leadership often empower bullies, rewarding them with positions of authority.
4. Silent witnesses and poverty pimps contribute to the perpetuation of the oppressive system.
5. Healing, courage, and repentance are necessary to combat the damaging effects of bullies, wimps, and poverty pimps.
What is Bullies, Wimps & Poverty Pimps?
This podcast series gets at the ugly truth of why marginalized populations stay on the margins. Dr. Kish begins this needed discussion sharing her personal journey of over 20 years going upstream to find solutions to people-centered issues within severely broken systems including education, health care, justice, labor and housing. She charges each person to be brave while challenging bullies, wimps and poverty pimps who are uniquely positioned to stunt progress.