My Racist Friend
Episodes
Thursday Oct 31, 2019
Episode 1.10: Some Candies Are Stupid
Thursday Oct 31, 2019
Thursday Oct 31, 2019
Amy and Don discuss the ethical dilemma of purchasing Kit Kats, contributing to landfills, and pushing the needle towards anti-racism without solving it. The friends also talk a bit about the importance of recognizing different marginalized experiences.
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Saturday Oct 19, 2019
Episode 1.9: Yellin' at Ellen
Saturday Oct 19, 2019
Saturday Oct 19, 2019
After a couple weeks off, Don and Amy return with a discussion of a controversial moment between former President George W. Bush and Ellen DeGeneres at a Dallas Cowboys football game. They explore the expectations and obligations to be authentic in that situation ... and somehow, Kanye West.
For more on Dr. Maureen Walker's idea of disruptive empathy, read "Transforming Community Through Disruptive Empathy".
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