Elizabeth Anderson and Lisette Johnson

Recorded January 28, 2024 Archived January 28, 2024 52:53 minutes
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Id: osv000305

Description

One Small Step conversation partners Lisette Johnson (65) and Elizabeth Anderson (53) have a conversation about underlining issues of racism and the issue of domestic violence.

Subject Log / Time Code

Elizabeth Anderson and Lisette Johnson discus why they decided to participate in the One Small Step program.
Lisette talks about how she was raised and how she became a victim to domestic violence and gun violence.
Elizabeth gives insight into her childhood and speaks to underlying racist views that were prevalent in Richmond.
Lisette recalls back to the removal of confederate monuments in Richmond and how looking back now she can see the influence that others had on her own beliefs.
Lisette goes more in-depth about her experience being a victim of domestic abuse and gun violence.
Elizabeth and Lisette discuss the current political climate and the laws affecting education and abortion.
Elizabeth and Lisette talk about the struggles of lower income families within their community.
Lisette discusses how her views have changed over time.

Participants

  • Elizabeth Anderson
  • Lisette Johnson

Partnership Type

Outreach

Initiatives