Bullies, Wimps & Poverty Pimps

In this episode, Dr. Kish Cumi Price discusses the concept of 'skin-folk' poverty pimps, who are individuals that look like and identify with marginalized communities but prioritize their own interests over advocating for the community. She emphasizes the importance of not assuming that someone who looks like you will automatically advocate for you, and she highlights the dangers of poverty pimps who use their position to benefit themselves rather than the community. Dr. Kish urges individuals in positions of power and influence to be bold, courageous, and unpimped, and to elevate the needs of the community over personal gain.

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.