My Racist Friend
Episodes
Sunday Apr 26, 2020
Episode 2.11: Paused
Sunday Apr 26, 2020
Sunday Apr 26, 2020
As state governors take the forefront in determining how long and to what extent stay-at-home orders exist, Don and Amy check in with each other about new challenges that come with hitting Pause on familiar routines. They talk about the impact illness and sickness have had on their mood and about the changes that will need to happen for our country as it shifts away from life at home. Don also talks about his family's discussions around wearing a mask in public.
Additional resources:
Building a Thriving Compassionate Community (BTCC)http://www.btccbloomington.org/
"Handcuffed: Black Miami Doctor Who Works with Homeless Says He Was Racially Profiled by Police" (DemocracyNow, April 20, 2020)https://www.democracynow.org/2020/4/20/dr_armen_henderson_florida_fisher_island
"Two black men say they were kicked out of Walmart for wearing protective masks. Others worry it will happen to them." (Washington Post, by Tracy Jan, April 9, 2020)https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/04/09/masks-racial-profiling-walmart-coronavirus/
"Muslim man says he was tasered for wearing a mask to a grocery store" (WUSA9, by Bruce Leshan, April 16, 2020)https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/maryland/muslim-man-says-he-was-tasered-by-grocery-store-security-guard-while-wearing-face-mask/65-900c5bfe-6e14-467e-9daf-e34218aff3d1
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Saturday Apr 18, 2020
Episode 2.10: Working the Room
Saturday Apr 18, 2020
Saturday Apr 18, 2020
From their respective homes, Amy and Don connect through Zoom to update each other on the continued challenges of remaining at home. They explore the tensions between feeling gratitude for what privilege provides and feeling empathy toward those for whom a pandemic is risk to health and financial stability. The two friends speculate on what current behaviors they want to take with them after sheltering stops.
Additional resources:
Life Tribute page for Erin Marie McGarvey (Allen Funeral Home)https://www.allencares.com/obituaries/Erin-Mcgarvey/
"George Goes Out on a High Note" (YouTube, by Josh Thomas, September 11, 2012)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YaaZZN9VYs
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Friday Apr 10, 2020
Episode 2.9: Vulnerable
Friday Apr 10, 2020
Friday Apr 10, 2020
With birds and dogs in the background, Don and Amy catch up on another week of stay-at-home life and trying to keep COVID-19 at bay. The friends talk about taking action, as well as the need to be and privilege of being vulnerable. They also share what things are giving them hope in these stressful times.
Additional resources:
"Secret of Life - James Taylor" (YouTube)https://youtu.be/yHWHPPHpAj8
"Cooper Loves Ice Cream" (YouTube, by CoopersDogpatch, February 23, 2014)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHvExOg4NI0
"Early Data Shows African Americans Have Contracted and Died of Coronavirus at an Alarming Rate" (ProPublica, by Akilah Johnson and Talia Buford, April 3, 2020)https://www.propublica.org/article/early-data-shows-african-americans-have-contracted-and-died-of-coronavirus-at-an-alarming-rate
"The Coronavirus Doesn't Discriminate, But U.S. Health Care Showing Familiar Biases" (NPR, by Black Farmer, April 2, 2020)https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/04/02/825730141/the-coronavirus-doesnt-discriminate-but-u-s-health-care-showing-familiar-biases
The planned 2020 Relational Summit scheduled for May 14-17 has been postponed. Follow the Bloomington Center for Connection on Facebook to be alerted when a new date is scheduled. Stay safe!
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Saturday Apr 04, 2020
Episode 2.8: Keeping It Real
Saturday Apr 04, 2020
Saturday Apr 04, 2020
A week into spring break, Don and Amy talk about how they are coping with the stay-at-home order from Indiana Governor Holcomb. In their discussion, they talk about how the COVID crisis is forcing us to wrestle with our humanity and our responsibility toward both the planet and each other.
Additional resources:
Indiana News Releases from Governor Eric Holcombhttps://www.in.gov/gov/newsroom.htm
NSFH Mutual Aid for COVID-19https://nospace4hate.btown-in.org/nsfh-mutual-aid/
People's Market of Bloomington, Indianahttps://www.facebook.com/peoplescooperativemarket/
The planned 2020 Relational Summit scheduled for May 14-17 has been postponed. Follow the Bloomington Center for Connection on Facebook to be alerted when a new date is scheduled. Stay safe!
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