During Black History Month it is important that we each learn about racism and the role we each play in changing systems so the system does not perpetuate status quo. Our podcast guests share personal experiences along with what they have learned over the years in advocating for the lives of black Americans and for advocating for their space within a country that was founded on racism. They begin the conversation with the importance of truly listening to one another and end with suggestions on how we can all be part of the solution to having a more just society. 

Guests:

• Jill Walls, Professor, Ball State University
• Mindy Mayes, Reverend, Bethel AME Church
• Jerry Rairdon, Pastor, Noblesville First United Methodist Church
• Norm Williams, Business Owner

Resources Mentioned:

• White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk about Racism, Robin DiAngelo
• White Rage: The Unspoken Truth of our Racial Divide, Carol Anderson
• How to Be an Anti-Racist, Ibram X. Kendi
• Brene with Emmanuel Acho on Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man