Let's Talk: Conversations on Race

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Nothing New Under the Sun Sep 25, 2020

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We've seen racial protests, demonstrations, boycotts and riots for the last 100 years. What have they accomplished - and is there an end in sight? My son, Ben, joins me at the end for the last word.

Race and the Church Sep 20, 2020

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In this episode, I interview Dr. Christopher House. Dr. House resigned from the faculty of Liberty University, after former president Jerry Falwell Jr published a racist tweet. He tells us what went down at Liberty, and then we delve into the good, the bad and the ugly of the church's involvement in slavery, the Civil Rights Movement and the current movement for racial justice.

The Talk Sep 11, 2020

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How can parents talk to their children about racism? This week I speak with author April Randolph discussing how to teach our black children about the realities of racism, without instilling fear or anger, and how we can talk to our white children about being compassionate, aware anti-racists.

Racial Bias in America Sep 04, 2020

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We are fortunate to live in a country with so many freedoms. Nevertheless, racial bias runs deep. In this week's episode, we look at where we are and how we got here -- and why we're still plagued with it.

Statues, Flags and Heroes Aug 28, 2020

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Grassroots organizations are demanding that certain statues be removed; this is actually happening all over the Western world. But while some applaud this, others fear the erasure of our history. How do we determine which statues stay and which statues go?

Racial Bias in Sentencing and Incarceration and the Defunding of Police Jun 26, 2020

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In this final episode of season one, we invited Criminal Defense Attorney, John Bradley, back to finish discussing racial bias in the criminal justice system and what defunding police might look like.

Making Black Friends is Easier Said Than Done Jun 19, 2020

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In our last episode, we talked about the importance of having black friends. The truth is, this is can be difficult. There may be very few black people in your community, or it just may feel awkward. But if we don't have black friends, it can be very easy to allow other people and the media to shape our view of black people, and racism will just be passed down from one generation to the next.

What Next? Jun 12, 2020

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In this episode, Community Organizer Aisha Bussey joins me in discussing next steps following the murder of George Floyd. As protests fade out and the nation goes back to semi-normal after COVID, what are some practical things we can do to bring lasting change?

Riots and Curfews Jun 04, 2020

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The murder of George Floyd by a police officer sparked protests all over the world. Some of the protests turned violent. Though there is no excuse for rioting, these riots are symptomatic of deeper problems within the criminal justice system. Let's not get distracted by the symptom, but rather go deep and find the cause.

A Bird Watcher and a Dog May 29, 2020

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In Central Park, a man asked a woman to leash her dog. Rather than just saying, "Sure!" she called 911 and told dispatch that a black man was trying to hurt her. She weaponized his color. This was disturbing, but perhaps more disturbing was the fact many were more distraught over her treatment of her dog, than of her treatment of the man.